Exploring the Future of Enterprise Open Source and Digital Transformation

As organisations increasingly adopt AI, cloud-native architectures and multi-Linux environments, technology leaders are navigating the need to build infrastructure that is scalable, resilient, secure and adaptable.

SUSE Exchange Johannesburg 2026 is designed for technical professionals and IT leaders seeking to understand the latest developments in enterprise open source and how these technologies can support evolving business and technology requirements.

The event will bring together SUSE specialists, technical professionals and industry peers for a programme combining technical presentations, expert insights, real-world perspectives and networking.

Key Areas of Focus

The programme will explore several technology areas shaping modern enterprise infrastructure:

• Enterprise Open Source and Digital Transformation
  • SUSE's strategic outlook for the future of enterprise open source.
  • The role of open source in supporting digital transformation and innovation.
• Foundational AI
  • Building resilient and scalable infrastructure for intelligent applications.
  • Exploring the infrastructure requirements associated with AI-driven applications.
• Cloud-Native Innovation
  • Containerising workloads.
  • Orchestrating workloads within modern cloud-native environments.
• Digital Sovereignty and Control
  • Managing multi-Linux environments.
  • Addressing compliance requirements while maintaining greater control over enterprise technology environments.
• Technology Challenges and Industry Perspectives
  • A panel discussion featuring real-world perspectives.
  • Customer success stories and insights from sponsored partners.
  • Discussion around approaches to addressing current technology challenges.

What Participants Can Expect

The event will provide opportunities to:

• Gain insights into SUSE's technology and strategic outlook.
• Explore developments in AI infrastructure.
• Learn about cloud-native technologies and workload orchestration.
• Understand approaches to managing multi-Linux environments.
• Hear practical perspectives and customer experiences.
• Engage directly with SUSE experts.
• Discuss business and technology challenges with specialists.
• Network with fellow IT leaders and industry peers.

Programme

09:00–09:30 — Registration & Networking

09:30–10:00 — Welcome & Strategic Outlook

10:00–10:45 — Foundational AI: Building Resilient and Scalable Infrastructure for Intelligent Applications

10:45–11:15 — Cloud Native Innovation: Containerizing and Orchestrating Workloads

11:15–11:30 — Break

11:30–12:00 — Panel Session

12:00–12:45 — Digital Sovereignty and Control: Managing Multi-Linux Environments for Compliance

12:45–13:00 — Closing / Q&A

13:00–15:00 — Lunch & Networking

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