About
The data resilience event of the year is coming to South Africa.
VeeamON Tour 2025 is where the experts go to gain insights and allies while deepening their organisation’s data resilience through the latest in recovery, protection and intelligence solutions. Join your fellow data defenders to connect, collaborate and get inspired. Meet Veeam’s international executives and hear first-hand about the future of data resilience.
What’s Worth Travelling For:
- Disruption, Deterred
Refresh your skills and reignite your passion as you learn how Veeam strengthens data protection, fortifies cyber resilience and ensures seamless recovery - Allies, Assembled
Join an elite network of problem solvers, industry luminaries and Veeam product experts who are eager to connect, collaborate and consult to help you tackle your greatest challenges - Resilience, Refreshed
Get the latest product news and updates and learn how Veeam-enabled data resilience goes beyond simple protection to ensure your critical data is working for you now and in the future
Speakers
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Dave Russell
Sr. VP Head of Global Strategy, Veeam
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Mena Migally
Regional VP, EMEA East, Veeam
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Brendan Widlake
Regional Sales Director - Africa, Veeam
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Michael Cade
Global CTO, Veeam
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Victor Takalo
Director-ICT at Office of the Premier, Limpopo
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Lisa Strydom
Sr. Manager, Channel & Alliance Africa, Veeam
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Tejel Parhanse
Sr. Territory Manager, Public Sector, Veeam
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Ian Engelbrecht
Sr. Manager, Technical Sales - Africa, Veeam
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Rhyno Joubert
Sr. Systems Engineer, Veeam
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Mark Govender
Sr. Systems Engineer, Veeam
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Driaan Odendaal
Sr. Systems Engineer, Veeam
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Rick VanoverSenior Director
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Agenda
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07:30–10:15
Pre-Event Networking & Sponsor Expo Showcase
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08:30–10:15
Breakout Session 1
be: Connected Executive Roundtable
Speakers:
Dave Russell, Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy, Veeam (USA)
Michael Cade, Global CTO, Veeam (UK)
Ian Engelbrecht, Senior Manager: Technical Sales, Veeam (Africa) -
10:30–10:40
Plenary Opening: The African Experience
A vibrant and immersive performance to open the day
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10:40–10:50
KEYNOTE: Welcome and Company Update
Speakers:
Brendan Widlake, Regional Sales Director, Veeam (Africa)
Mena Migally, Regional Vice President, Veeam (EMEA East) -
10:50–11:15
KEYNOTE: Risk to Resilience: 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies
Speaker: Dave Russell, Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy, Veeam (USA)
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11:15–11:55
KEYNOTE: Veeam Product Updates: VDC, VDP and the Future of Data Protection
Speaker: Michael Cade, Global CTO, Veeam (UK)
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12:00–12:45
Networking Break (Lunch) & Sponsor Expo Showcase
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12:00–12:45
Breakout Session 2 - by invitation only
Public Sector Lunch & Learn
Speaker: Tejel Parhanse, Senior Territory Manager – Public Sector, Veeam (Africa)
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12:45–16:30
Breakout Session 3 - by invitation only
Hands-on Lab
Facilitated by First Technology with Veeam
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13:00- 13:20
Voice of the Customer
Speaker: Victor Takalo, Director-ICT, Office of the Premier, Limpopo
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13:00–13:20
Don’t Just Comply — Thrive: Mastering Compliance with Veeam
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13:20–13:40
Platinum Sponsor Session: ExaGrid
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13:40–14:10
The Veeam Security Universe – All You Need to Know
Speaker: Mark Govender, Sr. Systems Engineer, Veeam (Africa)
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14:10–14:30
Platinum Sponsor Session: Scale Computing
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14:30–15:00
Effortless Cloud Backup Migration into Veeam Data Cloud Vault
Speaker: Rhyno Joubert, Sr. Systems Engineer, Veeam (Africa)
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15:00–15:20
Platinum Sponsor Session: Nutanix
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15:20–15:50
Veeam Cyber Secure: The Latest on Proactive Protection and Swift Recovery
Speaker: Ian Engelbrecht, Senior Manager: Technical Sales, Veeam (Africa)
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15:50–16:20
What You Didn’t Know Veeam Covers in Your Estate
Speaker: Driaan Odendaal, Sr. Systems Engineer, Veeam (Africa)
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16:20–16:50
Gold Sponsor Panel Discussion
Moderator: Lisa Strydom, Senior Manager: Channel and Alliances, Veeam (Africa)
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16:50–17:00
Note of Thanks
Speaker: Brendan Widlake, Regional Sales Director, Veeam (Africa)
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17:00–18:30
Cocktail Reception with Music & Entertainment
Venue
If you have questions or require support with your registration, contact [email protected]
Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
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Silver
Hands-on-Lab Sponsor
Coffee Sponsors
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Photo Booth Sponsor
