CUSTOMER EVENT

Annual EMEA Customer Event - Johannesburg South Africa - October 23

This exclusive experience brought together forward-thinking leaders across IT, Finance and Strategy. Guests enjoyed sharp insights, real-world innovation and candid conversations with industry peers all under the stars of Johannesburg.

Published on July 20, 2025

Regional Events

Experience the Magic

Event Highlights

IT, Finance and Strategy leaders gathered for an exclusive evening of breakthrough ideas and real-world inspiration. This wasn’t just another event; it sparked new ways of thinking about technology, value and cost.

Attendees explored how AI, GenAI and FinOps are reshaping the unit economics of IT and what that means for CIOs, CFOs and business leaders alike.

From bold predictions to actionable insights, the event brought together finance, strategy and innovation with just the right touch of Magic.

Welcome Keynote – David Harding, CEO, MagicOrange
A spotlight on what matters now—AI, innovation, and the cost of transformation.

The Impact of AI on CIO Budgets – Dean Erasmus, CDO, Microsoft South Africa
Explored the rise of AI costs, their implications for IT financial strategy, and long-term value delivery.

Panel Discussion: AI & Unit Economics
Leaders from London Stock Exchange, Absa, Investec, and Belfius Bank shared how they are tackling the financial realities of AI—discussing how AI is reshaping cost structures, redefining unit economics in a cloud-first world, and shifting from reactive spend management to predictive financial control.

Closing Reflections
The evening concluded with a look ahead at what’s next for MagicOrange, our customers, and the broader ITFM and FinOps community.

Chocolate & Whisky Tasting Experience
Guests wound down over a curated chocolate and whisky tasting, connecting with fellow leaders driving the future of IT and finance.