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Save the Date. IDU User Conference 2026

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We are excited to invite you to our annual IDU User Conference , taking place in Cape Town from 13 – 15 May 2026 at The Rockefeller Hotel . This year’s theme, Charting the Course: Navigating Tomorrow with Insight and Agility, reflects our focus on helping finance leaders plan confidently and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing world. The conference is designed to be both informative and enjoyable, combining practical learning with the opportunity to connect with peers and the IDU team. You can expect: Engaging and inspiring guest speakers Hands-on IDU training sessions Updates on the IDU development roadmap One-on-one time with IDU experts Plenty of networking opportunities And, of course, a memorable gala dinner For new customers, this event is not only informative and invaluable but also a lot of fun! View highlights from our 2025 conference HERE There are three packages to choose from, catering to different preferences and travel needs. Full package...

Empower Half Hour: IDU Help Made Easy

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  From AI Help to Helpdesk, we’ve got you covered. Even the most user-friendly system can sometimes leave you looking for a little help. Join us for this quick session to explore all the ways you can access support in IDU-Concept — from our new in-platform AI Help to our highly trained Helpdesk team, the comprehensive Training Academy, and the help files within the software.  And if you ever need a more personal touch, your dedicated account manager or consultant is just a call away. Find out how easy it is to get the right help, right when you need it. Join us for this short live Empower Half Hour Wednesday 19th November at 11.30 SAST Register Now!

Empower Half Hour: Smarter Reporting in IDU-Concept

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Unlock quick, powerful ways to report and analyse data in IDU-Concept. We’ll cover standard, custom, and drill-down reports, dashboards, and Excel exports—plus tips to spot trends, track variances, and get insights fast. 30 minutes. No fluff. Just smarter reporting. Date:   Wednesday 22nd October Time:   11.30am SAST Register Now

Save time and optimise IDU – 30 minutes is all you need

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  Join Minette Joubert, one of our Senior Consultants, for a live Empower Half Hour master class packed with insider tips to help you get the most out of IDU-Concept. Date: Wednesday 17th September Time: 11.30am SAST In just 30 minutes, Minette will share 20 practical ways to streamline your setup, boost efficiency and save valuable time.    Don’t miss this chance to level up your IDU skills. REGISTER NOW! We hope to see you there!

Beyond Projects: Budgeting & Reporting in IDU

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  Join us for our August Empower Half Hour, in this live webinar  we will show you how to get more out of IDU-Concept for managing project budgets, tracking progress and reporting with precision.  Whether you are handling small initiatives or large-scale rollouts, this session will help you make IDU work harder for your projects and beyond. Date: Wednesday 20th August Time: 11.30am SAST Register Now to secure your spot. If you are not able to attend this session, a recording will be available in the IDU Training Academy after the event. 

July Empower Half Hour: Integrated Financial Modelling in IDU-Concept

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  Join us for our next Empower Half Hour: Integrated Financial Modelling in IDU-Concept Date: Wednesday 16 th July Time: 11.30am SAST If you are already using zero-based or bottom-up budgeting in IDU-Concept, you know how powerful it is for control, accuracy, and collaboration. But what happens when you need to zoom out, reforecast quickly or align with changing strategic goals? This Empower Half Hour focuses on the Financial Modelling capabilities in IDU-Concept and will show you how to enhance your existing budgeting process using combination of top-down planning, assumption-based modelling and bottom-up budgeting. Learn how to connect your numbers to the bigger picture and adapt with confidence. What you will get out of the session: Learn how to combine strategic planning with operational detail See how Top-Down Budgeting can cascade high-level targets automatically Explore Assumption-Based Modelling to plan using key drivers like inflation or...

IDU-Concept Layout Profiles – Unlock the Power of Column Grouping

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  Join our June Empower Half Hour - Wednesday 18th June at 11.30am SAST We have introduced a powerful new enhancement to IDU-Concept Layout Profiles: Column Groups and Nested Column Groups . This feature lets you organise columns into collapsible, logical sections — bringing clarity, structure, and flexibility to every layout. This gives administrators greater control and delivers a cleaner, more intuitive experience for end users. Join us for the June Empower Half Hour, where we will show you how to transform your layout profiles and demonstrate the impact this feature has across all modules. In this session, you will learn: How to create and manage column groups When and why to use nested groupings How this simplifies the user experience across all modules Tips to get the most out of your layout profiles This is a must-attend if you want to: Cut clutter from complex layouts Improve navigation for your users Unlock smarter r...