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In today's competitive landscape, businesses face constant pressure to maximise efficiency and profitability. 'Unlocking Value: Strategic Cost Optimisation for Real Results' delves into the critical strategies and methodologies that organisations can leverage to streamline operations and enhance financial performance. This theme explores how targeted cost management not only reduces expenditures but also uncovers hidden opportunities for growth and innovation. By emphasising strategic decision-making and resource allocation, the discussion underscores the transformative impact of effective cost optimisation on organisational agility and long-term sustainability.
BCX in collaboration with ITWeb will be hosting, Unlocking Value: Strategic Cost Optimisation for Real Results Forum, part of its Enterprise Forum series. CIOs will get the opportunity to share best practices, brainstorm on practical solutions to common challenges and trade stories and ideas with their counterparts.
Through real-world case studies and expert insights, this theme equips leaders with actionable approaches to navigate economic challenges and achieve tangible, lasting value in their enterprises, featuring prominent speakers and thought-provoking discussions.
Benefits of attending
Expert Insights and Strategies
This session will feature industry experts and leaders who share proven strategies and insights on cost optimisation. This exposure can provide attendees with practical knowledge that can be applied directly to their organisations.
Networking Opportunities
This session will bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries who share a common interest in cost optimisation. Networking with peers, speakers, and sponsors can lead to valuable connections, partnerships, and collaborations.
Case Studies and Best Practices
Real-world case studies and best practices will be showcased from successful organisations, to help attendees understand how to apply cost optimisation strategies effectively in their own businesses.
Interactive Discussions
Interactive sessions such as panel discussions, workshops, and Q&A sessions, allowing participants to engage directly with speakers, ask questions, and delve deeper into specific topics of interest.
Agenda
09:00
Welcome and scene setting from the MC
Tumi Ramonotsi, Executive Director, Board Member, CIO, CTO
09:20
Sponsor welcome address and BCX Innovation Index Launch
Georgina De Felsoeori Nagy, Associate Partner, EY-Parthenon
Noorie Karimbocus, Senior Manager, EY-Parthenon
Iman Carrim, Assistant Manager, EY-Parthenon
Mpho Hlefana, Managing Executive, Marketing, BCX
10:00
Keynote: Strategic Symbiosis: How Cost Transformation Fuels Growth and Innovation—and Vice Versa
Matt Lawlor, Principal, Keynote speaker, Futurist & Business Strategist, Futureworld
Cost transformation is no longer just a lever for operational efficiency—it's a dynamic enabler of growth and innovation. In this keynote, Matt Lawlor, from Futureworld, will explore the reciprocal relationship between cost transformation and innovation, revealing how one drives the other in an exponential cycle of strategic advantage. He will dive into how growth-focused initiatives can radically reshape the way organisations approach costs, turning conventional thinking on its head. Through thought-provoking insights and real-world case studies, Matt will challenge CIOs to embrace this duality and harness both sides of the equation for sustained shareholder value and competitive advantage.
11:00
Keynote: Designing for Dollars: How Innovation Fuels Cost Optimisation and Value Creation
Dr Fazlyn Petersen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Systems, University of the Western Cape
Dr. Fazlyn Petersen’s talk will explore the integration of design thinking as a powerful approach to achieving cost optimisation, enhancing value, and fostering innovation. She will draw on her extensive experience in the education and health sectors. Dr. Petersen will demonstrate how a human-centred, iterative design process can uncover cost-saving opportunities while improving stakeholder experiences and operational efficiency. Her insights will offer practical strategies for organisations to leverage collaborative problem-solving, data-driven decisions, and continuous iteration, enabling them to innovate while managing costs effectively.
11:45
Panel discussion - Balancing Acts: Exploring the intersection of value and cost in fueling innovation
Tumi Ramonotsi, Executive Director, Board Member, CIO, CTO
Pragasen Pather, Chief Information Officer, Sun International
Dr Fazlyn Petersen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Systems, University of the Western Cape
12:30
Closing remarks and wrap-up from the MC
Tumi Ramonotsi, Executive Director, Board Member, CIO, CTO
Who should attend?
The Unlocking Value: Strategic Cost Optimisation for Real Results Forum, will be of considerable interest to job descriptions, including – but not limited to – the following:
CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, COOs, CFOs, CPOs, HODs and CHRM professionals.
Venue
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Address: 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 483 1000
Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that's happening in this dynamic city. Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun or exploring the buzzing streets, your time here promises endless memories to cherish.
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Event Sponsor
About BCX
At BCX, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading South African end-to-end digital partners for corporates and enterprises across the African continent, within the Private and Public Sector. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Telkom Group, we aim to become the number 1 digital partner of choice for clients within our chosen markets.
BCX drives business results by helping our clients place their customer at the heart of their organisations. Enabled by our technological capabilities such as converged communications, cloud services, industry solutions, cyber security and digital edge, BCX will innovate solutions to deliver exceptional value through better experiences along the value chain.
To do this we combine local market understanding and deep industry expertise with some of the world’s most advanced Information and Communication Technology, together with a tireless commitment to make your unique digital journey as seamless as possible.
For more information, please visit www.bcx.co.za
