Johannesburg

19 June 2025
The Leonardo
75 Maude St, Sandown
Sandton, 2146, South Africa

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Johannesburg

Be resilient in the AI era

More data, more problems? You’re not alone. Organizations are getting buried under the explosion of data and the increasing cost of managing, storing and using that data. This can cause blind spots that impact decision making and cause potential insights to be overlooked.

Organizations are now forced to reevaluate their data strategy - aligning data initiatives with business goals - in order to keep pace with the growth in data and to optimize visibility across their digital footprint. The key to success is implementing a strategy that optimizes digital resilience by enabling access to the right data at the right time and using it effectively to drive results fast.

Join a select group of technology leaders as we unveil the new rules of data management and give you insight into strategic ways you can maximize your data value to drive security and observability outcomes.

Together, we’ll focus on the most complex challenges that leaders are facing today, including:

  • Harnessing the power of AI as a driver for innovation
  • Avoiding data overwhelm to prevent missed threats and insights
  • Managing sky rocketing costs of data accessibility and mobility
  • Streamlining compliance operations while controlling risk

Agenda

16:30 - 17:00

Welcome Coffee & Registration | Level 45

17:00 - 17:10

Welcome Address

17:10 - 17:40

Keynote: The New Rules of Data Management

Maximizing your data value in the AI era

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17:40 - 18:00

Harness your data’s potential for improved security

SOC of the Future

Do your teams have access to the data they need to prevent and respond to threats? With the right data management strategy and tools, your SecOps teams can easily transform disparate security data into actionable insights. It starts with comprehensive visibility of your data and the ability to control that data to detect, investigate and respond to threats. Hear more about best practices and real-world examples that are enabling organizations to power the SOC of the future.

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18:00 - 18:20

Gain control over your data and costs for enhanced digital experiences

Build a leading Observability Practice

With the explosion of telemetry data volume, sources and complexity teams struggle even more to correlate data and see across silos. Imagine the possibilities if you cracked the code on data management to gain control of your data and the costs. In this session we will uncover solutions to help your ITOps and engineering teams troubleshoot faster and have more time to build digital experiences for your customers.

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18:20 - 18:50

Mastering Data for Business Resilience: Strategies, Challenges & Lessons Learned

Customer Panel Discussion

In today’s AI-driven world, organizations must harness the power of data to drive business performance, enhance security, and ensure compliance—all while managing growing complexity and costs. This panel brings together industry experts to discuss the impact of data on key business objectives, the challenges they’ve encountered in managing data effectively, and how Splunk has helped them turn data into actionable insights.

Panelists will explore the key drivers behind their data strategy transformations, the role of AI and automation in modern data management, and the quick wins that can deliver immediate value. Gain valuable insights from leaders who have navigated these challenges and walk away with practical strategies to future-proof your data approach. Discover how leading organizations are tackling these challenges and walk away with key strategies to future-proof your data management approach.

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18:50 - 19:00

Wrap up

19:00 - 21:00

Dinner | Alto234

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Our Speakers

Dimitris Vergos

Dimitris Vergos

Area Vice President Solutions Engineering
Splunk

Dimitris Vergos is Area Vice President for Sales Engineering at Splunk, leading strategic engagements across South EMEA. With over a decade of experience at Splunk, he has been a driving force behind numerous high-impact security, big data, and analytics projects across Emerging Markets. Dimitris is known for his ability to translate complex machine data into actionable business insights, helping organizations enhance security posture and unlock value through innovation.

A trusted advisor with deep regional expertise, Dimitris has worked closely with customers across diverse sectors—from finance and telecom to public institutions—successfully implementing cutting-edge solutions. His deep understanding of the local market dynamics and technology landscape makes his session a must for anyone looking to stay ahead in cybersecurity, analytics, and digital transformation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrisvergos1/

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Ian Wells

Ian Wells

Observability Advisory Director, EMEA
Splunk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iwells/

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Ozgur Polat

Ozgur Polat

Regional Sales Director Turkey, SSA & CIS
Splunk

With over 27 years of experience in the IT industry, I am a seasoned sales leader with a passion for data & analytics, cyber security and observability. I have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, exceeding sales targets, and growing new business opportunities. As the Regional Sales Director at Splunk, I lead a high-performing team of 2 sales leaders and 10 sales executives across the region, covering multiple markets and segments. I am driven by Splunk's purpose to build a safer and more resilient digital world, and I am committed to empowering our customers and partners with the best data platform and solutions in the industry. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the Splunk team, having worked in different roles, companies, and countries throughout my career. I value collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and I strive to create a positive and inclusive culture for my team and the Splunk community.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgur-polat-71703025/

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