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IN-PERSON EVENT

Decision Inc. & Workday Present

SPARK 2025

Igniting the Future of Modern Finance

30 October 2025

07:30 - 12:00

Fire & Ice Hotel, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Complementary event (Food and drinks will be provided)

SPARK 2025

Where finance leaders spark change, fuel growth, and transform what’s next.

Start your morning with conversations that matter

REAL-TIME INSIGHTS

Harnessing Real-time Financial Data to Optimise Operational and Capex Cash Flow.

AI TRANFORMATION

Transforming Finance with AI.

SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Driving Sustainable Growth through Data-Driven Resource Allocation.

BUILDING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS

Building a Future-ready Finance Team.

SPARK 2025

Where finance leaders spark change, fuel growth, and transform what’s next.

Start your morning with conversations that matter

Join us for an exclusive, in-person event designed for finance leaders who are ready to spark change and transform their finance operations into a true driver of business performance.

Hosted by Decision Inc. in partnership with Workday, Spark 2025 will fuel your journey with practical strategies, peer insights, and a clear action plan to future-proof your finance function.

Together, we’ll explore the four priorities shaping the future of modern finance:

  • – Real-time insights
  • – AI transformation
  • -Sustainable growth
  • – Building high-performing teams

Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to ignite the next phase of your finance transformation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Welcome Breakfast
Start your day with good coffee, great food, and even better conversations with fellow finance leaders.

Opening & Keynote
Hear from Decision Inc. and Workday as they set the stage for why finance needs to spark change now and how AI and Cloud are reshaping the future.

Modern Finance Priorities
We’ll unpack the big themes shaping finance today: turning real-time data into action, using AI to transform operations, driving sustainable growth, and building high-performing teams.

Live Demo
See modern finance in action. One of our Decision Inc. experts will guide you through a Workday demo and help you map out your own 3-step action plan to take back to your business.

Networking Lunch
Wrap up the morning by swapping ideas and experiences over lunch and walk away with fresh insights and new connections.

 

REGISTER HERE

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Jannie Malan, Manager Solution Consulting at Workday

Jannie Malan is a Solution Consulting leader at Workday South Africa, helping businesses transform with cloud technology. He is passionate about guiding finance teams through digital transformation, leveraging Workday Adaptive Planning for agility and faster decision-making, and sharing global best practices from leading organisations. Jannie brings these insights to life through workshops, conferences, and engaging thought leadership.

Allan Saffy

Managing Executive
Decision Inc. South Africa

Gideon Struwig

Engagement Manager: FP&A Transformation | Agile Forecasting & Planning Technology Expert
Decision Inc. South Africa

Elrich Ehlers

Alliances Director
Workday

Agenda

Who should attend?

This is an exclusive in-person event designed for senior business and technology leaders responsible for driving AI finance adoption and execution.

CFOs

looking to get a clear view of how AI, cloud, and modern finance practices can transform finance into a true driver of business growth

Finance Director, Head of Finance

wanting insights on leading a finance team through change and building agility to respond faster to market shifts

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Managers / Controllers

wanting to see hands-on exposure to how Workday Adaptive Planning enables real-time insights, scenario modeling, and faster decision-making

Finance Transformation Leaders

wanting insights insights on how to embed AI and automation into processes to reduce manual work and increase efficiency

Because this is an exclusive event with limited availability, registering does not guarantee a confirmed spot. You will receive a follow-up confirmation if your registration is approved.