Connecting SAP Fusion is the premier event for SAP users, bringing together expert insights, targeted sessions across key business functions and meaningful networking opportunities. For Kevin Clayton, Charlie Kwint and Marco Bronze from our Finance Transformation team, this was a milestone moment — their first event representing Bancon. They have shared their highlights from the event with us:
A sold-out event with high-energy
The venue was full, the atmosphere was excellent and the energy throughout the day reflected just how much momentum there is in the market. Connecting SAP Fusion proved itself as a must-attend event for the SAP Finance community in South Africa, and we were proud to be part of it.
Customers across the full S/4HANA journey
One of the most valuable aspects of the day was the breadth of perspectives in the room. We engaged with customers at every stage of the S/4HANA journey — those still preparing for migration, those currently in flight and those already live on the platform. That range made for rich, grounded conversations.
The 2027 deadline is driving real urgency
For customers yet to migrate, the 2027 deadline is landing with increasing weight. There is a clear and growing sense of urgency — but equally, a shared recognition that urgency must not come at the cost of getting the foundations right. Understanding the migration path, making no-regret design decisions early and avoiding shortcuts that create technical debt later — these were common themes in many of our conversations.
Post-migration attention is turning to value
For those already live on S/4HANA, the question is shifting. Having made the move, customers are now asking how to get more from the platform — through process optimisation and targeted edge solutions. Quantifying the opportunity and demonstrating ROI was a consistent and popular topic.
Practical AI adoption in Finance
We presented on Agentic AI in Finance, and it sparked some of the most engaging conversations of the day. Finance leaders are genuinely excited about AI's potential — but they are also rightly thoughtful about how and where to start. The question is no longer whether AI matters in Finance. It is how to adopt it in a way that is practical, controlled and grounded in real business value.
Exceptional talent in the local market
Perhaps the most lasting impression from the day was the quality of the people in the room. The depth of talent and positive energy in South Africa's SAP community was genuinely impressive, and it was a privilege for the team to contribute to that conversation as first-time Bancon representatives. We look forward to building on the connections made at Connecting SAP Fusion.
Find out more about our approach to Finance Transformation.
Connecting SAP Fusion is the premier event for SAP users, bringing together expert insights, targeted sessions across key business functions and meaningful networking opportunities. For Kevin Clayton, Charlie Kwint and Marco Bronze from our Finance Transformation team, this was a milestone moment — their first event representing Bancon. They have shared their highlights from the event with us:
A sold-out event with high-energy
The venue was full, the atmosphere was excellent and the energy throughout the day reflected just how much momentum there is in the market. Connecting SAP Fusion proved itself as a must-attend event for the SAP Finance community in South Africa, and we were proud to be part of it.
Customers across the full S/4HANA journey
One of the most valuable aspects of the day was the breadth of perspectives in the room. We engaged with customers at every stage of the S/4HANA journey — those still preparing for migration, those currently in flight and those already live on the platform. That range made for rich, grounded conversations.
The 2027 deadline is driving real urgency
For customers yet to migrate, the 2027 deadline is landing with increasing weight. There is a clear and growing sense of urgency — but equally, a shared recognition that urgency must not come at the cost of getting the foundations right. Understanding the migration path, making no-regret design decisions early and avoiding shortcuts that create technical debt later — these were common themes in many of our conversations.
Post-migration attention is turning to value
For those already live on S/4HANA, the question is shifting. Having made the move, customers are now asking how to get more from the platform — through process optimisation and targeted edge solutions. Quantifying the opportunity and demonstrating ROI was a consistent and popular topic.
Practical AI adoption in Finance
We presented on Agentic AI in Finance, and it sparked some of the most engaging conversations of the day. Finance leaders are genuinely excited about AI's potential — but they are also rightly thoughtful about how and where to start. The question is no longer whether AI matters in Finance. It is how to adopt it in a way that is practical, controlled and grounded in real business value.
Exceptional talent in the local market
Perhaps the most lasting impression from the day was the quality of the people in the room. The depth of talent and positive energy in South Africa's SAP community was genuinely impressive, and it was a privilege for the team to contribute to that conversation as first-time Bancon representatives. We look forward to building on the connections made at Connecting SAP Fusion.
Find out more about our approach to Finance Transformation.
