The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced that SAPHILA 2025, Africa’s premier SAP-focused conference, will be taking place from June 1-3, 2025 at the Sun City Convention Centre, South Africa.
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 AI.
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.
“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,” said chairman of AFSUG Duke Mathebula.
“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, the deployment options of Private and/or Public cloud and strategies for seamless cloud migrations. Attendees can also look forward to deep dives into SAP’s latest advancements, practical workshops and inspirational keynote,” he concluded.
“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,” said AFSUG CEO Amanda Gibbs.
“AFSUG calls on all African SAP customers, partners and thought leaders to embrace authentic conversations at SAPHILA 2025. This is where real-world SAP applications meet innovation. Expect dynamic keynotes, innovative showcases and unparalleled networking opportunities,” said AFSUG board member and SAPHILA chairman Koosh Panday.
AFSUG is pleased to advise that there are currently discounted SAPHILA 2025 vouchers available, which will run until the end of December 2024, on the SAPHILA website.
For more information, visit here or email info@saphila2025.com.
