In just two days, finance professionals, customers, partners, and industry leaders will come together for the much-anticipated IDU User Conference 2026. From insightful sessions and practical product deep dives to networking opportunities, customer success stories, and a few exciting surprises along the way, this year’s conference is set to deliver an engaging and energising experience for everyone attending. Whether you are joining us to explore the latest in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modelling, or scenario planning, the conference is designed to help you gain practical insights, connect with peers, and discover new ways to drive smarter financial decision-making. We are especially looking forward to welcoming our incredible customers and partners who continue to shape and strengthen the IDU community. The countdown is officially on. We cannot wait to see you on Wednesday!

  Join us live to see how smarter data structures can transform your dashboards. Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 11.30am SAST Learn how account structures, cost centres, and layout profiles work together to deliver clear, real-time insights, without the need for static reports. With customisable views and drill-down capabilities, each user can access the information that matters most to them. In this session: • Build meaningful, multi-level data views • Use interactive dashboards to uncover insights • Customise layouts for better visibility and control • Monitor key metrics and tasks at a glance Walk away with practical ways to configure your dashboards for faster, more informed decision-making. Register Now!

  Join us at the IDU User Conference 2026, happening 13–15 May at The Rockefeller Hotel on Cape Town ’s foreshore. This year’s theme, Charting the Course , is all about how you, as a finance leader , can navigate uncertainty, make confident decisions with reliable data, and steer your organisation toward success.   BOOK YOUR SPOT ...

  Data Movement & Protection: From Source to Report (Securely) Join us for our next IDU Empower Half Hour on 18 March , where we will take a closer look at how data moves through IDU and the safeguards in place to keep it secure along the way. Wednesday, 18th March at 11:30 AM SAST In this session, we will walk through how data is sourced from your upstream systems, how it is protected while being transferred and stored, and how checks and controls help ensure the information you rely on remains accurate and trustworthy. We will also touch on how sensitive data, including payroll information, is handled with the appropriate levels of confidentiality and protection. If you are interested in what happens behind the scenes as your data moves from source to report, this session will provide a clear and practical overview. Presented by:  Wayne Claassen, Gary Kruger & Mark Sayle Have questions ahead of time? Reply to this email—we'd love to hear from you! We hop...

IDU Conference 2026 - Registration is open! In a world that keeps shifting, finance needs a clear direction. This May, join us for the IDU User Conference 2026 — Charting the Course. 📅   13–15 May 2026 📍   The Rockefeller Hotel, Cape Town Foreshore What To Look Forward To                      Keynote speakers on leadership, AI and global trends                      An exclusive first look at exciting new product features                      The IDU Development Roadmap — see what's coming                      One-on-one and team sessions with IDU's expert team                      Expert-led training sessions                      Networkin...

  Join us for this month's Empower Half Hour and discover how to make forecasting in IDU simpler, faster, and more accurate—whether you're managing monthly updates, quarterly reviews, or annual planning cycles. Wednesday, 25 February at 11:30 AM SAST In just 30 minutes, you'll learn: ✓ How to efficiently support monthly, quarterly, and year-end forecasts ✓ Techniques for managing assumption-based forecasts that actually work ✓ The secret to forecasting at the right level of detail (without the complexity) ✓ Practical tips for keeping forecasts accurate and up-to-date all year long REGISTER HERE Led by Margie Whitten , this session is designed for finance teams and operational managers involved in budgeting and forecasting. These sessions fill up fast, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on actionable insights you can implement immediately.  We hope to see you there!

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...