SASE Summit Johannesburg

Wednesday

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September

3

10:00am

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3:30pm

SAST

The Future of Security & Networking: Evolving Fast, Securing Smarter

Join South Africa’s top security and networking thought leaders at the Netskope SASE Summit 2025 Tour in Johannesburg.

Discover practical strategies to tackle local and global challenges, gain actionable insights, and learn the next steps to strengthen your SASE and zero trust journey, ensuring your organisation’s architecture is secure, future-ready, and built for sustainable growth.

As well as Netskope global thought leaders, special industry guest guest speakers and technology experts (coming soon) will open the summit and drive thought-provoking discussions throughout the day.

Stay tuned for the full agenda announcement
- RSVP quick to get on the guest list!

What to expect? Why not to Miss it....

Insights into the latest AI-driven data security trends, emerging threats, and proven best practices

See the new technologies transforming Africa’s digital landscape and hear threat updated from Netskope, AWS, Crowdstrike & Mimecast

Master modern access, optimise network performance, and enhance your security posture with hands on demo sessions

Connect with peers & industry experts to accelerate your zero trust and SASE strategy

Hear from Africa's leading security pioneers from multiple industries in eye opening keynotes and panel sessions
- insights from cyber leaders at Eskom, Safair & more during the day

Enjoy First class service & hospitality in a serene country club environment

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Your Netskope Hosts & Speakers

Steve Riley

Vice President and Field CTO

Netskope

Julie Ferreira-Stuart

Regional Leader South-East-West Africa
Netskope

Hadi Zakhem
Vice President META
Netskope

Bob Gilbert

Vice President Cloud GTM Strategy

Netskope

Garth de Falco
Solutions Engineering META

Netskope

Paul Beyleveld

Solutions Engineering META

Netskope

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Join South Africa’s top security and networking thought leaders at the Netskope SASE Summit 2025 Tour in Johannesburg.

Discover practical strategies to tackle local and global challenges, gain actionable insights, and learn the next steps to strengthen your SASE and zero trust journey, ensuring your organisation’s architecture is secure, future-ready, and built for sustainable growth.

As well as Netskope global thought leaders, special industry guest guest speakers and technology experts (coming soon) will open the summit and drive thought-provoking discussions throughout the day.

Stay tuned for the full agenda announcement
- RSVP quick to get on the guest list!

Key Topics:

What agile event programs are and why they're essential

Strategies and tools for building agile event marketing

How to scale agile event programs without losing brand integrity or valuable data

Steps you can take right now to introduce agile event marketing into your business

What You'll Learn

Join South Africa’s top security and networking thought leaders at the Netskope SASE Summit 2025 Tour in Johannesburg.

Discover practical strategies to tackle local and global challenges, gain actionable insights, and learn the next steps to strengthen your SASE and zero trust journey, ensuring your organisation’s architecture is secure, future-ready, and built for sustainable growth.

As well as Netskope global thought leaders, special industry guest guest speakers and technology experts (coming soon) will open the summit and drive thought-provoking discussions throughout the day.

Stay tuned for the full agenda announcement
- RSVP quick to get on the guest list!

Key Topics:

What agile event programs are and why they're essential

Strategies and tools for building agile event marketing

How to scale agile event programs without losing brand integrity or valuable data

Steps you can take right now to introduce agile event marketing into your business

Run of show

12:00PM

Webinar Begins

Opening remarks from your hosts

12:15PM

5-Tips

5 Tips for Creating Virtual Events

12:45PM

Closing

Final remarks from your hosts

Agenda

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

1 pm

Plenary Session

2 pm

Roundtable Discussion: “Staying ahead of cloud, data, and network security challenges”

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

2 pm

Vicki Stroeh

Our VP of Marketing, Vicki Stroeh, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

Networking Circles

2:15 pm

Thom Francisco

Our VP of Product, Thom Fransisco, will facilitate organizing you into networking circles.

Keynote

2:45 pm

Olivia Cepis

CEO of Industry News Network, Olivia Cepis, delivers a keynote address.

Cocktail Reception

4 pm

DJ Deal Boreal

Enjoy a cocktail reception with entertainment provided by DJ Deal Boreal.

Your Hosts

Lucy Hernandez

Chief Creative Office

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Leo Di Salvo

Sr. Technology Consultant

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Venue

An oasis of tranquility in the heart of Johannesburg.
Join our team to be inspired in a truly inspiring setting.

Experience the summit surrounded by nature and elegance! The perfect backdrop to spark fresh ideas, meaningful conversations, and new connections

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Attendance is completely free including drinks, networking and botanical gardens access but places will be limited. Secure your seat fast before the clock runs out.

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Agenda - Key Talking Points

Morning

10 am

Welcome & Introduction

Julie Ferreira-Stuart - Regional Lead Africa

Kick off the SASE Summit with a warm welcome, first class hospitality and overview of the day's exciting program.

10.10 am

Opening Keynote - SASE... are we (nearly) there Yet?

Steve Riley, Vice President & Field CTO, Netskope (former Gartner analyst, author Gartner ZTNA Market Guide provides the State of the Nation in terms of SASE. How close are we to security & I&O working truly in tandem?

11.40 am

Harnessing the A in SASE

Paul Beyleveld, Senior Solutions Engineer, Netskope Africa

Dive into SASE's core components—Access, Anywhere, Analytics, and Automation—revealing how a holistic approach delivers comprehensive protection and efficiency.

11.10 am

Refreshment Break & Technology Alliance Expo

Enjoy a delicious treats and breaks in the stunning terrace area, book a demo and discuss technology with our engineers in comfort and style.

11.30am

Your Network Has More To tell. Are You Listening?

Garth de Falco, Solutions Engineering META, Netskope

Unlock hidden insights from your network data using advanced analytics, transforming it into actionable intelligence for faster threat detection and smarter security.

11.55 am

Industry Viewpoint - Zero Trust in 2025 - Driving Synergy to Overcome Modern Threats

Engineering Leaders from AWS, Crowdstrike & Mimecast tackle todays top threats together

Unmissable state of the nation on the most prevalent multi-vector threats hitting African (and global) businesses and how a synergistic response can be a powerful tool in the arsenal to stay ahead

Afternoon

12.40pm

Networking Lunch and Technology Alliance Expo

Enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch and drinks, book a demo and discuss solutions and strategies with our global thought leaders, local market experts and technology partners in comfort and style.

1.40 pm

Fireside Chat - Zero Trust and Digital Transformation in the Era of AI

Special Guest Speaker: Sithembile Songo, CISO, Eskom in conversation with Netskope

An illuminating fireside chat discussing key challenges and opportunities for cyber leaders in South Africa in 2025. Covering personal experiences and lessons learned over her 20+ year career as one of South Africa's digital and cyber pioneers in modernising and futureproofing cyber security capabilities. A session not to be missed.

2 pm

The Two Sides of AI in Cybersecurity
Bob Gilbert, Vice President of Strategy & Chief Evangelist

Join Bob for live demos and insights on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity — from attackers using GenAI for threats to next-gen defenses enabling safer data protection and secure GenAI adoption. Dive into how to secure the next wave of innovative technology and say YES to progress, without undue risk.

2:45 pm

Industry Guest Insights - Modernising Networking & Security in the Real World
Special guests: Sithembile Songo - CISO - Eskom l Dugald du Plessis - IT Leader - Safair

Our guest panel of Africa's leading cyber pioneers from diverse industries reveal true tales on modernising infrastructure, tackling global threats & ensuring optimal user experience. More panellists to be announced soon!

3.30 pm to Close

Canapes, Bubbles and Networking Experiences

Enjoy an early finish for drinks and nibbles on the open-air terrace and join our friendly golfing competition prepared for you to network with your peers

Industry and Guest Speakers + watch this space for more on our line up soon

Sithembile Songo

Chief Information Security Officer

Eskom

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Dugald du Plessis

IT Leader

FlySafair

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Tommie Francis

Senior Manager Compliance & Security Assurance

AWS

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Lehan Van Den Heever

Sr. Solutions Engineer Africa

Crowdstrike

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Johan Nepgen

Principal Sales Engineer

Mimecast

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Industry insights from our Alliance Sponsors
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Agenda - Key Talking Points

12:00 pm

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

1:00 pm

Speaker presentation by our Co-Founders Timothy Staples and Jeffrey Hunt.

Venue

Your Hosts

Lucy Hernandez

Chief Creative Officer

Openform

Lucy Hernandez is senior director of product marketing at Openform, where her goal is to help people unlock the power of in-person events.

Leo Di Salvo

Sr. Technology Consultant

Openform

Leo Di Salvo is the Senior Technology Consultant at Openform, where his goal is to help people unlock the power of in-person events.

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Exclusive SASE Summit Networking Reception - Drinks, Canapes & the Best of the Outdoors

Network with peers, speakers, and industry leaders in a relaxed, serene country club environment. Join us on the terrace for drinks and canapes or take part in our afternoon sporting challenge for fun and friendly rivalry.

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