BI + AI Innovation & Tech Fest

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"Celebrating the talent, technology and innovation transforming business intelligence."

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Why attend

The world of Business Intelligence (BI) is transforming at an unprecedented pace, and at the heart of this evolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). To reflect this shift, we’re excited to announce a new name for our conference: BI + AI Innovation & Tech Fest This change isn’t just about adding a buzzword, it’s about acknowledging the powerful role AI now plays in unlocking the full potential of data. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s actively shaping the way businesses analyse information, automate decision-making, and drive innovation.

2026 Speakers

Shaylen Hira

Data Science and AI Delivery Lead

Intellinexus

Shaylen Hira

Data Science and AI Delivery Lead

Intellinexus

Matthew Bernath

CEO

Sidekick Labs

Matthew Bernath

CEO

Sidekick Labs

Dion Millson

Head of AI Strategy

Connect

Dion Millson

Head of AI Strategy

Connect

Adele Van Eyssen

Head of Workforce Management

Merchants

Adele Van Eyssen

Head of Workforce Management

Merchants

Lee Wearne

Operations and Digital Strategy Director

Insight Consulting

Lee Wearne

Operations and Digital Strategy Director

Insight Consulting

Ashwath Raj

Senior Solutions Architect

Qlik

Ashwath Raj

Senior Solutions Architect

Qlik

Janet McFarlane

Group Head – Data and Analytics

The Spar Group Limited

Janet McFarlane

Group Head – Data and Analytics

The Spar Group Limited

Andile Bota

Enterprise Account Executive

Qlik

Andile Bota

Enterprise Account Executive

Qlik

Robert Kendall

Chief Commercial Officer

OQLIS Software Corporation

Robert Kendall

Chief Commercial Officer

OQLIS Software Corporation

Andrew Bosma

Chief Technical Officer

OQLIS Software Corporation

Andrew Bosma

Chief Technical Officer

OQLIS Software Corporation

2026 Partners

More To Be Announced

Espresso Partner

Executive Lounge Partner

Spotlight Partner

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2026 Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committees, comprised of seasoned BI, AI & Data Analytics leaders, will guide the agenda for the BI + AI Innovation & Tech Fest. We’re excited to collaborate with these experts to shape the event’s vision and purpose.

Claire Tolmay

Capitec Bank Limited

Head of AI and Analytics

Efa Nkgabutle

Barloworld Equipment

Head of Data Analytics

Nischen Govender

Woolworths Holdings Limited

Engineering Manager – Data

Khotso Koetle

Hollard Insurance Company Ltd

Executive Head – Data, Analytics & Data Science

Marcellino Carlo

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

Head: Data & Analytics | Secured Lending: Product Economics

Micheal-John Truter

Investec Bank Limited

Head of Private Client Data

Niren Ram

ABSA Bank South Africa

Chief Operating Officer and Lead Data Analytics – CIB Human Capital

Michael Bell

Mobile Telephone Network (MTN)

GM: BI & Analytics, CVM and Commissions

Terrina Haricumar

Nedbank Limited

Executive Head, Data, Analytics and AI Strategy and Value Realisation

Vimal Singh

JSE Limited

Head of Data Solutions

Vukosi Sambo

Private Health Administrators (PHA)

Group Chief Information Officer

Yudhvir Seetharam

First National Bank

Chief Analytics Officer

Hot Topics Report

Annually, Eventful People undertake an exclusive research initiative, engaging in roundtable discussions with customers from over 30 organisations. These conversations unveil prevalent challenges, concerns, and areas of interest within the BI, AI & Data Analytics Community.

Testimonials will be released soon

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R11,995

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(5+ Tickets)

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(7 Tickets)

R8,570

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Power Pack
(12 Tickets)

R8,250

P/P – PRICE EXCL. VAT

Our Best Value - 36% Off

Enterprise Pack
(16 Tickets)

R7,809

P/P – PRICE EXCL. VAT

Big Team, Big Savings - 40% Off

Partners

The hub of the event is the exhibition area – where you can engage with and speak frankly to these leading vendors who are serious about helping you make the smartest business connections and solution investments.

BI + AI Innovation & Tech Fest

"Celebrating the talent, technology and innovation transforming business intelligence."

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Motivation to attend

Why attend

2026 Speakers

Shaylen Hira

Shaylen Hira

Matthew Bernath

Matthew Bernath

Dion Millson

Dion Millson

Adele Van Eyssen

Adele Van Eyssen

Lee Wearne

Lee Wearne

Ashwath Raj

Ashwath Raj

Janet McFarlane

Janet McFarlane

Andile Bota

Andile Bota

Robert Kendall

Robert Kendall

Andrew Bosma

Andrew Bosma

2026 Partners

Previous Partners

2026 Advisory Committee

Claire Tolmay

Capitec Bank Limited

Efa Nkgabutle

Barloworld Equipment

Nischen Govender

Woolworths Holdings Limited

Khotso Koetle

Hollard Insurance Company Ltd

Marcellino Carlo

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

Micheal-John Truter

Investec Bank Limited

Niren Ram

ABSA Bank South Africa

Michael Bell

Mobile Telephone Network (MTN)

Terrina Haricumar

Nedbank Limited

Vimal Singh

JSE Limited

Vukosi Sambo

Private Health Administrators (PHA)

Yudhvir Seetharam

First National Bank

Hot Topics Report

Buy Tickets

Limited tickets available!

Individual Ticket (1-4 Tickets)

R11,995

Team Tickets (5+ Tickets)

R10,995

Growth Pack (7 Tickets)

R8,570

Bring More, Save More - 34% Off

Power Pack (12 Tickets)

R8,250

Our Best Value - 36% Off

Enterprise Pack (16 Tickets)

R7,809

Big Team, Big Savings - 40% Off

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Individual Ticket
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Team Tickets
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Growth Pack
(7 Tickets)

Power Pack
(12 Tickets)

Enterprise Pack
(16 Tickets)