Join us for an exclusive half-day roundtable where we will deep dive into the specifics of the transition to the SAS Viya Analytical platform and what it takes for your organisation to become future-ready. Throughout the event, industry experts and practitioners will share insights, experiences, and technical knowledge regarding the migration to SAS Viya, its business benefits, technical intricacies, and real-world success stories.
Seize the opportunity to experience the world of SAS Viya and gain a comprehensive understanding of its transformative potential. Join us for a day of knowledge-sharing, networking, and discovery.
Get familiar with a cloud-native environment that enables organizations to scale and innovate more rapidly, empowers productivity, and brings value fast.
Secure your seat today and make sure your organization benefits from a faster, more productive analytics platform.

Speakers
Agenda
Thursday, 19 October 2023
- 08:30 - 09:00
Registration and Networking
- 09:00 - 09:05
Welcome note
Essie Mokgonyana, Country Manager & Sales Director for South Africa, SAS
- 09:05 - 09:50
Unlocking Business Value with SAS Viya
Discussing the business benefits and value proposition of transitioning to SAS Viya analytical platform.
Alexandre Negrão, Channel and Alliances Lead, Africa, SAS
- 09:50 - 10:35
Understanding SAS Viya: Innovation and Significance
Exploring the core features, significance, and advancements that SAS Viya brings to the analytical landscape.
Oğuz Bayrakdar, Customer Advisory Leader for Growth Markets, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa, SAS
- 10:35 - 11:20
Journey to SAS Viya: A Success Story
Sharing insights into the journey of transitioning to SAS Viya, highlighting challenges faced, strategies employed, and the resulting success story.
Nico van der Walt, SA Technical Lead, 29Forward
- 11:20 - 12:05
Deep Dive into SAS Viya Technical Details and Technology
Exploring the technical aspects and architecture of SAS Viya, focusing on container platforms and how they enhance deployment flexibility.
Oğuz Bayrakdar, Customer Advisory Leader for Growth Markets, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa, SAS
- 12:05 - 12:20
Q&A Session
- 12:20 - 13:20
Networking & Lunch
Registration
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