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Keynote: Navigating the Future: Pioneering Generative AI Strategies for Enterprise Growth
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Africa’s AI agenda with insights into its economic and technological growth forecasts. Discover the transformative potential of Generative AI for the future of business and work, and learn how OpenText's AI-driven solutions can help you stay competitive and thrive in the dynamic business landscape of the Africa.

Harald Adams, Vice President of Sales Emerging Markets, OpenText

Tsepa Ramoriting, VP Sales, OpenText

Keynote: The Human Condition in the Age of AI
For decades now, we have been facing many existential challenges that are redefining our lives, how we work and how we interact. AI has emerged as a technology that can flip the conversation and provide us with new capabilities to solve these critical challenges we all face. In this inspiring keynote, Suren Naidoo will talk about some of the pertinent AI trends and for the first time, introduce a local demonstration of the OpenText Aviator.


Suren Naidoo, Vice President International Presales, OpenText  

Thabiso Hlatshwayo, Solutions Consultant Lead, OpenText

Karim Rizkallah, RVP, Solution Consulting Emerging Markets, OpenText

Fireside Chat: A Conversation on AI and the Future of Innovation

James McGourlay, Executive Vice President International Sales,  OpenText

Pieter van der Merwe, Head of Cloud Sales for Middle East Africa South (MEA South), SAP

Leon van Niekerk, Head of Testing, Pick n Pay

Danie Gordon, Partner Sales, Google

Fireside Chat: The role AI plays in the WCG Health and Hospitals and how an OpenText solution has enhanced productivity and enable a more patient centric approach.

Daylan Pillay, Project Manager, Western Cape Government: Department of Health

Phil Anderson, National Sales Manager, Datacentrix

Leg Stretch | Expo Area | Turbo Talks

Customer conversation: Why Every Organization Must Test Code for Security: Insights and Benefits

Rudi Barnard, Solution Director, iOCO

 
Maclaud Mafaiti,  Senior Manager - Technology Security Architecture, MTN

The OpenText AI Story: Winning the AI Race
OpenText is in a leading position when it comes to GenAI and its use in productivity platforms. Join the AI race and assume a leading position in your market space as your learn about some of the business use cases you can adopt OpenText AI in and how we can support your journey from the development and testing phase, to designing your customer experience, managing information, customer service, cyber security and analytics. 

Karim Rizkallah, RVP, Solution Consulting Emerging Markets, OpenText

Accelerated Application Delivery with OpenText DevOps Cloud and Aviator
As digital and physical worlds converge, a software-driven “renaissance” is disrupting existing business models. Software is key to how businesses compete in a digital economy. Yet demand for faster software-based innovation continues to grow at an exponential pace putting profound pressure on application delivery teams. OpenText DevOps Cloud (ADM) solutions support integration, automation and collaboration, enabling organizations to achieve consistent speed and quality in software delivery.

Nomsa Samsodien, Lead Solutions Consultant, OpenText

Jacques Vermeulen, Technical Vice President, Dugson Consulting

Caswell Mkhonto, Senior IT Manager: QA & Testing, Woolworths

Nash Pillay, Director, VIC IT Consulting

Wessel Janse van Rensburg, Test Manager, Pick n Pay

Lunch, Expo, Product and Innovation Labs, Turbo Talks

Enhance Experiences & Optimize Results OpenText Experience Cloud and Aviator
Transform data into actionable insights and boost customer satisfaction with Experience Aviator. Learn more about journey orchestration, enhanced operations, delivering personalized customer interactions and building an engaging journey and see how these innovations drive unparalleled engagement and remarkable business results.

Thabo Kokoali, Lead Solutions Consultant, OpenText 

Calie Boshoff, Solutions Architect, First National Bank 

Integrate AI Technology to Work Smarter with OpenText Content Cloud and Aviator
In the digital era, businesses are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations and drive efficiency. One area where AI is making a significant impact is in content management and collaboration. By integrating AI technology with these platforms, organizations can unlock a wealth of benefits and streamline their content processes like never before.

Carmen Davids, Principal Solutions Consultant, OpenText

Kiran Parbhoo, EIM Solutions Consultant (OpenText), Faranani DocTec

John Mokwele, Director, Department of Social Development 

AI Enabled Service Management with OpenText ITOM Cloud and Aviator
In today's high-speed digital world, businesses face growing digital operations challenges such as optimizing costs, skill shortages, and, most importantly, ever-changing customer service expectations. Leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is vital to overcoming these obstacles and staying ahead in the market. OpenText provides innovative solutions to these needs with leading GenAI applications, elevating the user experience and achieving consistent reliability.

Alvin Barnard, Principal Solutions Consultant, OpenText 

Charl Joubert, Change and Configuration Manager, University of Pretoria 

Leg Stretch | Expo Area | Turbo Talks

Detect, Protect and Secure with OpenText Cybersecurity Cloud and Aviator
AI based cybersecurity solutions in the market are surging significantly, so as the number of attacks using the AI tools. It is imperative for the organizations to reduce risk, preserve trust, minimize disruption and be resilient in the world of AI. We invite you to join this session to get insights regarding how OpenText can help you to holistically address cybersecurity priorities.

Kobus Robinson, Lead Solutions Consultant, OpenText 

Christiaan Swanepoel, Senior Cyber Security Architect, Cyber1 Solutions

Analyze and Combat Uncertainty with OpenText AI and Analytics
Organizations are struggling to derive meaningful insights from their expanding data. Traditional methods are insufficient due to fixed time constraints and limited resources. The OpenText AI and Analytics platform empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data, driving digital transformation and enabling better decision-making through scalable, integrated, and user-friendly solutions.

Subin Kesavan, Lead Value Engineer, OpenText

Phenyo Matabane's, Business Development Manager, Proceed Group

Professor Abejide Ade-Ibijola, Full Professor: Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Johannesburg Business School

Navigating the Future: Crafting a Strategic Roadmap + Closing Remarks

Garen Yacoubian, RVP Business Value Consulting International Sales, OpenText

Networking Function
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