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THE ECONOMY AND ITS OPPORTUNITIES |
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| NAVIGATING THE CLOUD TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY |
| This session, led by the leading cloud service provider, will consider strategic technology challenges and approaches by looking at what various companies are employing to determine where to invest for innovation, experimentation and business value realization. Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Leader | Sub Sahara Africa, Amazon Web Services |
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SCALING YOUR BUSINESS |
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| Led by a renowned business-incubation pioneer and the founder of a tech-savvy high-growth accounting firm, this session will explore invaluable entrepreneur insights and strategies for businesses looking to grow. This session will aim to uncover the how to balance a sustainable vision with clear execution, enabling your business to grow and scale. Allon Raiz, CEO, Raizcorp and Founder, Flowcode, George Diab CA(SA), Founder, GAS Accounting |
| 10:00 |
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY & GROWTH |
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| A panel discussion that considers business’s role in growing the economy through public and private partnerships, and the creation of inclusive, sustainable opportunities and infrastructure that drives local employment. The session will include a look at the developing Cape Winelands Airport (touted as the ‘greenest airport on the planet’), and partnerships with the Western Cape Government and its trade and investment partner, WESGRO. Sandiso Gcwabe CA(SA), CFO, Wesgro Mymoena Abrahams, CFO, Western Cape Government Department of Economic Development and Tourism Hosted by Xhanti Payi, Chief Economist, PwC |
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ESTABLISHING AI-DRIVEN ECOSYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH |
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| In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, businesses are shifting away from traditional heavy investments in staff and infrastructure towards more scalable solutions. By investing in automation and cultivating strategic partnerships, companies can create robust ecosystems that drive sustainable growth. Led by Intuit and Denise Mare, Project Director: Practice, SAICA |
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DRIVING A DATA-DRIVEN BUSINESS: THE CHECKERS SIXTY60 CASE STUDY |
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| The story behind how a simple question – a task on a university assignment – led to Kimberley Taylor building one of the most efficient, data-driven businesses in South Africa. This session will also consider start-up problems, solutions and partnerships. Kimberley Taylor, Founder and CEO, Loop |
| 11:00 |
HOW CFOs CAN THRIVE THROUGH TECH-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION |
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| “The tech-finance fusion” highlights how top CFOs integrate financial expertise with technology to drive strategic impact. Today’s strategic leadership merges visionary planning with tech proficiency for effective decision-making. As ML and AI rapidly transform finance, staying informed and upskilling teams is crucial to avoid being left behind. Managing vast data through automation and live dashboards delivers insights and guides strategy, essential amid regulations like SARS e-invoicing. This fusion ensures competitive advantage, happier teams, and increased profitability, enabling businesses to thrive in a tech-driven world. Jordaan Burger CA(SA), CFO, Sage |
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CONSOLIDATION, REPORTING & PLANNING |
| Alwyn Pretorius, General Manager, Infinitus Reporting |
| CHASING THE STORY |
| Renowned producer of Chasing the Sun I & II, Gareth Whittaker, and young entrepreneur, Daneel Steinmann CA(SA), share their expertise on understanding market appeal and creating stories that blend people, culture and business objectives. Gareth Whittaker, CEO, T+W Daneel Steinmann CA(SA), Founder, Old School Brand Nqaba Mabece, Talk Show Host, SAFM |
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LUNCH |
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HOW AI CAN BE USED TO DETECT AUDIT FRAUDS |
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| Discover how AI-powered solutions are changing the game in fraud detection within auditing. Explore how machine learning algorithms can analyse vast datasets to identify anomalies and red flags of potential fraudulent activity. See how AI is streamlining audits and uncovering risks for greater protection. Thilen Pillay, Director – Risk Advisory Services, RSM South Africa Thandokuhle Myoli CA(SA), Executive: Audit and Assurance, SAICA |
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FINANCIAL SURVIVIAL TRAITS: AGILITY, STRUCTURE AND GENUINE INTELLIGENCE |
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| The key traits of a successful finance function. Andrew Alt CA(SA), Chief Imagination Officer, Draftworx |
| 13:00 |
THE MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE |
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| The Museum of the Future in Flux is a walk (and talk) through possible and preferable futures for South Africa – and the world at large – brought to life by time travelling objects and projects from distant time lines. The session will help you explore the outer limits of the possible for yourself and your business ahead. Bronwyn Williams, Futurist, Flux Trends |
| 14:00 |
INTEGRATING YOUR SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING ON A DIGITALLY-ENABLED PLATFORM |
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HUMAN CAPITAL IN THE CLOUD |
| The inevitable adoption of cloud-native technology impacts businesses by improving processes and automating operational efficiency, thus promoting healthier financial growth. This session will help unlock the bottleneck in Payroll & HR. Do join if you have a cloud strategy or are considering one. Heinrich Swanepoel, Head of Sales, PaySpace |
| THE CA OF THE FUTURE: |
| With an ever-changing and connected business world, what are the accounting and finance skills required to meet the challenges for the future. This session will explore what SAICA is doing to prepare the next generation of accountants for personal, Difference-Making success that creates personal and economic impact. Vincent Motholo CA(SA), CFO, UCT & SAICA Chairman Lornelle Jonas AGA(SA), Managing Director, E’lique Advisory Robert Zwane CA(SA), Executive Director: Learning, Development and National Imperatives, SAICA |
| 15:00 |
CYBER RESILIENCE: LATEST TRENDS AND STRATEGIES |
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| 15:00 |
OPTIMUM TOOL STACKS TO DRIVE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH |
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| Henico Schalekamp, CBS Group |
| 15:00 |
RECRUITMENT & RETAINMENT TRENDS |
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| Stacey-Lee Bolon, CEO, Stiint-it |
| 16:00 |
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION |
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