Explore SAP Business Data Cloud

In Person Event

Explore SAP Business Data Cloud

03 April 2025
08:00 – 13:00 (SAST)
SAP Business Park, SAP Building 1, The Auditorium, Woodmead

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Explore SAP Business Data Cloud with AFSUG & SAP

AFSUG and SAP invite you to an Exclusive Morning Event where we will explore the game-changing SAP Business Data Cloud—a solution designed to amplify the value of AI with your most powerful data on the world’s leading data platform.

SAP Business Data Cloud is a fully managed SaaS solution for data and analytics with a suite of pre-built applications connecting to your most important business processes, giving line-of-business leaders complete context to make faster decisions. With SAP’s applications and our Business Technology Platform, every part of the business is deeply connected, delivering end-to-end transformational value to business processes. With SAP Business Data Cloud, the most valuable business data from every part of the business turns into a semantically-rich data treasure that fuels unrivalled AI-powered value. With SAP Business AI collaborative agents are deployed and orchestrated to enhance operations, drive real-time insights, and optimize decision-making at scale — unlocking capabilities others can’t match.

Why Attend?

SAP Business Data Cloud is a fully managed SaaS solution designed to bring context, intelligence and agility to your business operations.

Discover how this innovation can transform your Organisation, empowering teams to work more intuitively and efficiently with AI-enhanced data.

SAP Business Park, SAP Building 1 (The Auditorium)
1 Woodmead Drive, Woodmead, Johannesburg

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Agenda

Please note that speakers and topics are subject to change.

TimeTopicSPEAKERS | GUEST
08:00 – 09:30REGISTRATION | COFFEE | TEAPatio
09:30 – 09:45Welcome & IntroductionsAmanda Gibbs | AFSUG
Egemen Halil Yilmaz | SAP MEA – South
09:45 – 10:30Positioning of Business Data Cloud (BDC)Roger Loe | SAP
10:30 – 11:00Databricks and Business Data CloudRichards Wylie | EMEA | Databricks
11:00 – 11:15COMFORT BREAKPatio
11:15 – 11:45Impact on BW ModernisationRoger Loe | SAP
11:45 – 12:45Data Products & Insight Apps

Cebile Khumalo | SAP

Shaid Greef | SAP

12:45 – 13:15Panel discussionPeter Blignaut | Panel Host | SAP
Databricks | Customer
13:15 – 13:20Closing | Thank You’sAmanda Gibbs | AFSUG
13:20LUNCH | NETWORKINGPatio

Speakers

Egemen Halil Yilmaz is the Head of BTP at SAP Middle East & Africa - South, bringing 25 years of experience in IT across diverse roles. His expertise spans business development, sales leadership, analytics, data management, big data, APM, ITOM, security, professional services, solution architecture, software development and system administration. Throughout his career, Egemen has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation and innovation across Organisations.

Egemen Halil Yilmaz

Head of BTP

SAP MEA - South

Egemen Halil Yilmaz is the Head of BTP at SAP Middle East & Africa - South, bringing 25 years of experience in IT across diverse roles. His expertise spans business development, sales leadership, analytics, data management, big data, APM, ITOM, security, professional services, solution architecture, software development and system administration. Throughout his career, Egemen has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation and innovation across Organisations.

Amanda Gibbs is the CEO of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), leading a dynamic network of SAP customers and partners to connect, collaborate and maximise the value of their SAP investments. With over three and a half years in this role, she is also an active member of the SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN), fostering global dialogue between SAP users and SAP.

Amanda Gibbs

CEO

AFSUG

Amanda Gibbs is the CEO of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), leading a dynamic network of SAP customers and partners to connect, collaborate and maximise the value of their SAP investments. With over three and a half years in this role, she is also an active member of the SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN), fostering global dialogue between SAP users and SAP.

" Business without technology is a hallucination—technology without business is a nightmare " Roger Loe has helped Organisations navigate and architect the impact of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) across both SAP and non-SAP ecosystems. With expertise spanning transactional systems, analytics and data, he has engaged in both business and technical discussions to drive meaningful transformation.

Roger Loe

Solution Advisor

SAP

" Business without technology is a hallucination—technology without business is a nightmare " Roger Loe has helped Organisations navigate and architect the impact of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) across both SAP and non-SAP ecosystems. With expertise spanning transactional systems, analytics and data, he has engaged in both business and technical discussions to drive meaningful transformation.

Cebile Khumalo is an experienced SAP CRM and Cloud Solutions Consultant with a strong background in the information technology and services industry. She has a proven track record in SAP solutions, custom-made solutions (Java), and telecommunication environments. With deep expertise in delivering innovative and efficient IT solutions, Cebile excels in driving business success through technology. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, specializing in Commerce, Law, and Management, from Wits Business School. Her combined technical proficiency and business acumen make her a valuable asset in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Cebile Khumalo

SAP BTP Solution Advisor SAP Africa

Cebile Khumalo is an experienced SAP CRM and Cloud Solutions Consultant with a strong background in the information technology and services industry. She has a proven track record in SAP solutions, custom-made solutions (Java), and telecommunication environments. With deep expertise in delivering innovative and efficient IT solutions, Cebile excels in driving business success through technology. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, specializing in Commerce, Law, and Management, from Wits Business School. Her combined technical proficiency and business acumen make her a valuable asset in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Shaid Greef is a dedicated and passionate technology professional with a career in IT spanning nearly three decades. Currently at SAP, he focuses on the SAP Business Technology Platform, helping organisations innovate, integrate and gain intelligent insights across cloud and on-premise solutions. Known for his strategic thinking and customer-centric approach, Shaid thrives in technology-driven environments that inspire innovation and transformation.

Shaid Greef

SAP Business Technology Platform Solution Advisor Expert | SAP

Shaid Greef is a dedicated and passionate technology professional with a career in IT spanning nearly three decades. Currently at SAP, he focuses on the SAP Business Technology Platform, helping organisations innovate, integrate and gain intelligent insights across cloud and on-premise solutions. Known for his strategic thinking and customer-centric approach, Shaid thrives in technology-driven environments that inspire innovation and transformation.

Richard Wylie is a dynamic leader in enterprise software sales, specializing in Big Data, AI, Analytics, and Information Management. As Regional Vice President at Databricks, he leads the sales organization across Israel, the Middle East, and Africa, helping businesses harness the power of data and AI to drive innovation and efficiency. With extensive expertise in sales strategy and data-driven transformation, Richard is passionate about empowering organizations to unlock real-time insights and achieve scalable growth.

Richard Wylie

Regional Vice President | EMEA at Databricks

Richard Wylie is a dynamic leader in enterprise software sales, specializing in Big Data, AI, Analytics, and Information Management. As Regional Vice President at Databricks, he leads the sales organization across Israel, the Middle East, and Africa, helping businesses harness the power of data and AI to drive innovation and efficiency. With extensive expertise in sales strategy and data-driven transformation, Richard is passionate about empowering organizations to unlock real-time insights and achieve scalable growth.

Peter Blignaut is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP). As a Customer Advisory Manager at SAP, he helps organizations unlock the full potential of their data, drive innovation, and optimize business processes through SAP’s cutting-edge solutions. With a passion for digital transformation, Peter empowers businesses to harness AI, automation, and analytics to stay ahead in an evolving landscape.

Peter Blignaut

Customer Advisory Manager | Business Technology Platform (BTP) SAP

Peter Blignaut is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP). As a Customer Advisory Manager at SAP, he helps organizations unlock the full potential of their data, drive innovation, and optimize business processes through SAP’s cutting-edge solutions. With a passion for digital transformation, Peter empowers businesses to harness AI, automation, and analytics to stay ahead in an evolving landscape.