Past Event

EBSCO Technology Day | Johannesburg

Be part of an engaging in-person experience in Johannesburg!

You’re invited to EBSCO Technology Day Johannesburg, a focused event exploring how technology continues to shape the future of libraries and research. The day will highlight key topics such as FOLIO, Artificial Intelligence, Linked Data, and discovery solutions.

Join fellow library professionals for a day of practical insights, shared experiences, and open discussion - where innovation meets real-world application and collaboration takes center stage.

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo

O.R. Tambo International Airport, Airport Grounds, Jones Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa

17 2 2026

Speakers:

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Colleen Mills

Sales Vice President for Sub-Saharan Africa, EBSCO

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Bronwyn Rassmann

Director of SaaS Innovation for Sub-Saharan Africa, EBSCO

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Mandisa Lakheni

Senior Customer Training Specialist for Sub-Saharan Africa, EBSCO

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Deane Kearns

Regional Sales Manager for Southern Africa, EBSCO

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Pius Nketiah

Library Services Engineer for Sub-Saharan Africa, EBSCO

What to expect

  • 09:00-09:30 | Arrival & Registration
  • 9:30-9:45 | Welcome & Introductions
    Colleen Mills
  • 9:45-11:15 | Moving past the traditional with FOLIO from EBSCO
    Bronwyn Rassmann
  • 11:15-11:40 | Tea Break
  • 11:40-12:10 | AI & LD
    Mandisa Lakheni
  • 12:10-12:40 | Making sure of your courses with eReserve+; from copyright to discoverability and everything in between
    Bronwyn Rassmann
  • 12:40-13:10 | OpenAthens – A ‘Must have’ authentication tool, not a ‘Nice to have’
    Deane Kearns
  • 13:10-13:50 | Lunch Break
  • 13:50-14:10 | EBSCO Experience Manager
    Pius Nketiah
  • 14:10-14:40 | 30 Seconds
    All
  • 14:40-15:00 | Close and Thanks
    Colleen Mills

Registration has ended | Thank you for your interest!

Travel Information

The event hotel is located at O.R. Tambo International Airport. A complimentary hotel-airport shuttle operates 24 hours a day, running every 15 minutes, providing easy access to and from the city, and can be used to travel between the hotel, airport terminals, and the Gautrain stations.

Need Additional Information? Contact Us!

EBSCO Sub-Saharan Africa
mailsa@ebsco.com