{"id":47374,"date":"2026-07-21T08:29:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/?page_id=47374"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:26:44","slug":"from-ai-ambition-to-enterprise-readiness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/en_za\/from-ai-ambition-to-enterprise-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"From AI Ambition to Enterprise Readiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ac18a2504e78\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\" data-top-percent=\"15%\" data-bottom-percent=\"5%\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-section parallax_section top_padding_tablet_15pct top_padding_phone_15pct bottom_padding_tablet_10pct bottom_padding_phone_10pct\"  style=\"padding-top: calc(100vw * 0.15); padding-bottom: calc(100vw * 0.05); \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"true\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer using-image\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop using-image\" data-parallax-speed=\"fixed\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AI-Conference-Speaker-Presentation.webp); 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line-height: 3.3vw;\"><h1 style=\" color: #CF2026;\">From AI Ambition to Enterprise Readiness<\/h1><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"fws_6ac18a2505641\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div style=\" color: #FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-cfc=\"true\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"50\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p><strong>An IITPSA CPD Accredited event hosted by BOC Group and Knotion Consulting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where senior architects and transformation leaders come to exchange, not just listen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"event-details\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div style=\" color: #FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-cfc=\"true\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"50\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-calendar extra-color-3\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h5>21 &#8211; 22 October 2026<\/h5>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div style=\" color: #FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-cfc=\"true\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"100\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style linecon-icon-location extra-color-3\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h5>Johannesburg<\/h5>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"register\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column padding-5-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-using-bg=\"true\" data-shadow=\"small_depth\" data-border-radius=\"5px\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; 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Far fewer have the architecture and process foundation needed to deliver it with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>AI initiatives do not succeed on models alone. They depend on governed processes, transparent application landscapes, reliable information flows, and clear ownership of change. Without that foundation, AI does not remove complexity &#8211; it exposes it.<\/p>\n<p>From AI Ambition to Enterprise Readiness is a two-day event for enterprise architects, BPM professionals, and transformation leaders who want to move beyond AI ambition and build the foundation that makes AI work in practice.<\/p>\n<p>Across two days, BOC Group and Knotion Consulting will bring together global and local perspectives, real-world South African case studies, practical sessions, product demonstrations, and dedicated time for 1:1 strategic conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div style=\" color: #FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-cfc=\"true\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tools\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row  top_padding_tablet_5pct top_padding_phone_5pct bottom_padding_tablet_5pct bottom_padding_phone_5pct\"  style=\"padding-top: 5%; padding-bottom: 5%; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div style=\" color: #FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column padding-5-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-cfc=\"true\" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-shadow=\"small_depth\" data-border-radius=\"5px\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#313130\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div 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class=\"nectar-split-heading \" data-align=\"default\" data-m-align=\"inherit\" data-text-effect=\"default\" data-animation-type=\"line-reveal-by-space\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-offset=\"\" data-m-rm-animation=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" data-custom-font-size=\"false\" ><h2 style=\" color: #FFFFFF;\">Meet The Speakers<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"fws_6ac18a2508877\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-member\" data-style=\"meta_below\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Darren Pulsipher\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Darren-Pulsipher.webp\" title=\"Darren Pulsipher\" \/><h4 class=\"light\">Darren Pulsipher<\/h4><div class=\"position\">Chair of The Open Group\u2019s Open Digital Transformation Forum<\/div><p class=\"description\">Dr. Darren Pulsipher is a technology executive, enterprise architect, author, educator, and international speaker focused on digital transformation and AI-augmented organizations. As Chief Enterprise Architect for Intel\u2019s Public Sector organization, he works with government, education, and enterprise leaders on artificial intelligence, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data transformation, and organizational modernization.<br \/>\nDarren holds a PhD in Technology and Innovation Management and is an inventor on eight patents related to distributed, grid, and cloud computing. His career spans more than three decades and includes leadership roles as a CIO, Director of Engineering, and technology strategist, as well as work with organizations including IBM, GE, Toyota, and federal, state, and local governments.<br \/>\nHe serves as Chair of The Open Group\u2019s Open Digital Transformation Forum and on The Open Group Governing Board, teaches graduate-level technology courses, and is the author of multiple books, including the AI-Augmented series. Darren also hosts the Embracing Digital Transformation podcast, where he explores how leaders can combine people, processes, data, and technology to create meaningful and sustainable transformation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-member\" data-style=\"meta_below\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Edward Lovatt\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Edward-Lovatt.webp\" title=\"Edward Lovatt\" \/><h4 class=\"light\">Edward Lovatt<\/h4><div class=\"position\">EA &amp; BPM Consultant at BOC Group<\/div><p class=\"description\">Edward Lovatt is an EA &amp; BPM Consultant at BOC Group, working with organizations across a variety of industries and markets on their business process management and enterprise architecture initiatives. His work focuses on helping organizations better understand and connect their processes, capabilities, systems, and wider enterprise landscape, creating a stronger foundation for transformation and informed decision-making. He also supports organizations in exploring how AI can be applied within BPM and EA to improve efficiency, generate insights, and accelerate their transformation initiatives.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-member\" data-style=\"meta_below\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rudi Kloppers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rudi-Kloppers.webp\" title=\"Rudi Kloppers\" \/><h4 class=\"light\">Rudi Kloppers<\/h4><div class=\"position\">Head of Commercial | Senior Consultant<\/div><p class=\"description\">Rudolph (Rudi) Kloppers is Lead Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Transformation Consultant and Commercial Head at Knotion Consulting, with 15+ years of experience across Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Business Process Management and strategic transformation. He has led large-scale architecture and operating model initiatives for organisations including Telkom Group, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, SARB and Q LINK, helping executive and architecture teams connect strategy, capability, data, applications and technology into decisions they can actually act on. TOGAF 10 and ArchiMate 3 certified, Rudi is also an experienced EA trainer and facilitator. His current focus is on AI-ready Enterprise Architecture, most recently using AI-generated, interactive architecture views to help a client integrate two businesses post-acquisition, and on how organisations can use architecture to reduce transformation risk and prepare for AI-enabled operating models.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"fws_6ac18a25091ab\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-member\" data-style=\"meta_below\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Judith van der Linde\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Judith-van-der-Linde.webp\" title=\"Dr Judith van der Linde\" \/><h4 class=\"light\">Dr Judith van der Linde<\/h4><div class=\"position\">Senior Specialist: Enterprise Architect<\/div><p class=\"description\">Dr. Judith van der Linde is Head of Architecture &amp; Digital Platforms at BCX, part of the Telkom Group. Her work focuses on enterprise architecture, architecture governance and aligning technology decisions with business intent. Her doctoral research explored the management of business capability stability through enterprise architecture, examining how organisations can adapt to change while preserving design intent and enterprise coherence. She brings together research and practical leadership experience, with a particular interest in the evolving role of architecture and human accountability as AI reshapes organisational capabilities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-member\" data-style=\"meta_below\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Juan Strauss\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Juan-Strauss.webp\" title=\"Juan Strauss\" \/><h4 class=\"light\">Juan Strauss<\/h4><div class=\"position\">Chief Architect Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)<\/div><p class=\"description\">Visionary digital and business transformation executive . Trusted advisor . Strategist. Transformer. Talent nurturer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-member\" data-style=\"meta_below\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matthew Fry: Business Process &amp; Operational Excellence Leader\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Matthew-Fry.webp\" title=\"Matthew Fry\" \/><h4 class=\"light\">Matthew Fry<\/h4><div class=\"position\">Business Process &amp; Operational Excellence Leader<\/div><p class=\"description\">Matthew is a senior business process and operational excellence leader with 25+ years of experience driving business transformation, process optimisation, and performance improvement across complex, multi-functional organisations.<br \/>\nHe specialises in designing and embedding business process frameworks that align operational performance with strategic objectives. His experience spans process governance, operating model improvement, KPI frameworks, organisational transformation, risk and compliance, and technology-enabled process optimisation.<br \/>\nIn his current role, Matthew leads business effectiveness and process initiatives, working with executive stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and drive measurable business outcomes. He has led major process transformations, streamlined large operational functions, implemented enterprise process management tools, and delivered measurable reductions in delivery timescales.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"fws_6ac18a2509a23\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-member\" data-style=\"meta_below\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Kamberov Global Market Development Manager at BOC Group\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knotion.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mike-Kamberov.webp\" title=\"Michael Kamberov\" \/><h4 class=\"light\">Michael Kamberov<\/h4><div class=\"position\">Global Market Development Manager at BOC Group<\/div><p class=\"description\">Michael Kamberov is Global Market Development Manager at BOC Group, where he leads international go-to-market strategy and partner enablement to help organizations improve operational performance and scale transformation initiatives. 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