African SAP User Group

Conversation Starters.

Technology EN ↓ 11 episodes

Discover Conversation Starters, the African SAP User Group's groundbreaking podcast series, designed to spark innovation and collaboration among SAP professionals worldwide. Tune in for exclusive sessions with industry leaders, thought pioneers, and technology enthusiasts, exploring the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies shaping the SAP landscape. Join the movement and elevate your SAP knowledge with Conversation Starters.https://afsug.com/conversations/

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AI in Action - AFSUG Conversation Starters 07.04.2026 39:19

A converstation hosted by Sphume Dlamini of AFSUG, Jesper Schleimann, AI Officer EAME at SAP and Jhani Coetzee, Epi-Use Labs

Connecting with GenZ with Marko Stavrou | Episode 9 20.10.2025 39:32

Rethinking the Future of Work, Volunteering and Community - Interview with Marko Stavrou - Enrepreneur | The Gen Z Guy | Founder and CEO of Genlink

AFSUG Conversation Starters Episode 8 21.07.2025 31:21

SAP and smallholder farming. The role of ERP and smallholder farmers in global agricultural suppy chains. Tanja Reith SAP, Carsten Friedland MSG Global and Sphume Dlamini AFSUG.

Adoption Catalyst - Unlocking the shift to Cloud 21.04.2025 25:33

Sphume Dlamini, our new AFSUG Podcast host interviews Anre Schmidthals, Business Delveopmetn Chief Expert at SAP.

A Journey of Ambition, Humility, and Innovation with SAP Africa's Trailblazer 01.10.2024 33:46

In this sixth episode of Conversation Starters, we’re joined by Kholiwe Makhohliso, Managing Director of SAP Southern Africa. Kholiwe takes us through her incredible career journey, from growing up in Mount Ayliff village to holding leadership positions at Accenture, Oracle, Software AG, and SAP. She shares her passion for mentorship, skills development, and the transformation of the African workf...

Marco-Polo-ing the New World of Work: Charting the Course for Digital Transformation & Youth Empowerment 26.07.2024 46:34

Join host Louise Steenekamp as she interviews Aveena Mothilall, CIO at Engen, in this insightful episode of Conversation Starters . They discuss digital transformation, the evolving role of CIOs, skills development in IT, and Engen's successful SAP implementation. The conversation also highlights women in tech leadership, the future of work with a focus on diversity, and the importance of coll...

AI Magic and Myth. Beyond the Hype and Focussing on the Business Case 14.06.2024 50:31

In the fourth episode of Conversation Starters, we welcome Nadine Hoffmann, Global AI Product Manager at SAP. She shares insights on her transition from banking to AI, the evolution of product management, and practical AI applications. The episode covers generative AI, large language models, and announces a collaboration between SAP’s Joule and Microsoft's Copilot. It concludes with updates on...

Untangling Cloud ERP (GROW & RISE) 04.06.2024 39:11

In the third episode of AFSUG Conversation Starters, we are joined by David Yawalkar, product marketing leader at SAP in Waldorf. He discusses SAP Environments, maintenance timelines, and transitioning to the Cloud. Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to David Yawalkar and his role at SAP 1:12 – Timelines for ECC Customers 4:20 – GROW with SAP and RISE with SAP 9:22 – RISE with SAP and Business One Cu...

Pearls of Wisdom: from a life in IT, from then till AI 24.05.2024 51:01

David Cohn is a seasoned CIO with over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, currently heading the technology development for Africa's largest food retailer, Shoprite. With a deep understanding of the role of technology and data in transforming organisations, David has driven large-scale projects and ensured stable services as CIO. His passion for innovation has kept Shoprite at the foref...

Transforming RES: Navigating SAP Implementation in the Cloud Era 18.04.2024 54:24

Rob Coombe, Royal Eswatini Sugar's (RES) Group IT Manager, and host Louise Steenekamp unveil the secrets of RES's successful SAP implementation and flourishing in the Cloud Era.

A Podcast About A Podcast & 51 Questions 29.03.2024 45:34

In this week's Special Episode: AFSUG CEO, Amanda Gibbs introduces Louise Steenekamp, Conversation Starters host and Vice-Chair of AFSUG. www.afsug.com