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IN-PERSON EVENT

Decision Inc. & Workday Present

 

SPARK 2025

Igniting Modern Finance with AI-Driven Insights

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

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

Hosted by Decision Inc. in partnership with Workday, Spark 2025 will challenge the way you think about finance. Discover how AI, real-time insights, and smarter ways of working can fuel sustainable growth and unlock the full potential of your teams.

Walk away with fresh strategies, peer insights, and a clear action plan 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 on finance and AI.

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

Kiv Moodley (MBA)

Country Managing Director
Workday South Africa

Erich Ehlers

Alliances Director
Workday South Africa

Allan Saffy

Managing Executive
Decision Inc. South Africa

Nick bell

CEO
Decision Inc.

Gideon Struwig

Engagement Manager: Forecasting & Planning Technology Expert
Decision Inc. South Africa

Agenda

Arrival & Welcome Snacks

Arrive, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow finance leaders before the sessions begin.

Opening Address: Why Finance Must Spark Change Now

Speaker: Allan Saffy, Decision Inc. Welcome and set the scene for the day: why finance is at a crossroads, and how Modern Finance with AI & Cloud will help leaders shape a practical roadmap forward.

Keynote Speaker

Speaker: Kiv Moodley & Erich Ehlers, Workday

Break, re-fuel your cup

The Four Priorities for Finance Leaders

Speaker: Nick Bell, Decision Inc.

Take a deep dive into the Modern Finance Framework and see how to turn finance into a driver of growth and performance.

Demo Session: Building Your Modern Finance Action Plan

Speaker: Gideon Struwig, Decision Inc.

Hands-on session: See how Workday Adaptive Planning empowers your finance team in the age of AI.

Lunch & Networking

Wrap up the morning with informal networking and connections.

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