Under the theme “Transcend Beyond Boundaries”, SAPHILA 2025 promises to deliver cutting-edge, actionable insights into SAP innovations, the move to the cloud and the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI).
AFSUG is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering SAP users across Africa, creating a networking platform where SAP users can collaborate, connect and learn from each other.
Launched in 2001, SAPHILA has become a cornerstone event for SAP users in Africa, fostering collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing among customers, partners and industry experts. With its name derived from the Zulu term meaning "we are alive", SAPHILA embodies growth, progress and the vibrancy of the African SAP community.
Now in its 14th edition, SAPHILA has grown to address pressing themes such as digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI advancements and industry-specific SAP solutions. Featuring global and local thought leaders and top-tier SAP executives, SAPHILA continues to cement its status as a must-attend event within the African SAP ecosystem.
Duke Mathebula, Chairman of AFSUG, emphasises the importance of collaboration and active participation by SAP customers: "SAPHILA 2025 is more than just a conference; it's a platform to engage, share and co-create the future of technology for African businesses.
“This is a crucial moment for SAP customers as the end of 2025 marks the end of mainstream maintenance for older SAP ERP systems, particularly ECC 6.0 Enhancement Pack 5 and earlier.
“This shift represents a significant technological change in SAP’s history and reflects the organisation's push toward its next-generation cloud ERP platform, S/4HANA, which presents a more modern, flexible and future-ready platform, offering businesses the opportunity to unlock greater efficiency, innovation and competitive advantage.
“We encourage all African SAP customers to join us, contribute to the conversation and explore the limitless opportunities of SAP cloud and AI-driven innovations. Key discussion points for SAPHILA 2025 will include SAP’s flagship S/4HANA cloud offerings, deployment options for private and/or public cloud and strategies for seamless cloud migrations.”
Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG, says the theme for this year’s SAPHILA conference aligns with future business needs. "The future is happening now and SAPHILA 2025 is your gateway to understanding how new innovations, like AI-driven solutions and cloud technologies, are enabling businesses to rise to unprecedented new heights.
“Together, we will explore how these technologies are playing a pivotal role in reshaping industries and driving operational excellence.”
