In today’s business environment, digital transformation has become one of the most widely discussed priorities across industries. Organisations are investing heavily in new platforms, automation tools, data capabilities, and emerging technologies in pursuit of greater efficiency, stronger customer experiences, and sustainable growth. Yet despite these investments, many transformation efforts fall short of expectations. The reason is often not the technology itself. More commo

written by Lesedi Khunou Imagine a room buzzing with ideas, curiosity, and the excitement of discovering what AI can truly do. On Thursday, 28 August 2025, that was the scene at Flame Station’s third annual AI conference, the Value-ference. This year’s theme, “Transforming AI into Value”, set the tone for exploring how AI is moving beyond theory to deliver measurable impact in business and society. The half-day hybrid event brought together colleagues, thought leaders, and in

written by Lesedi Khunou On 2 September, the Flame Station Intelli-ference 2026 brought together leaders, practitioners, and industry experts to unpack what may be one of the most important organisational questions of our time: what comes after Digital Transformation? As intelligence becomes increasingly embedded into the way organisations operate, make decisions, and create value, the conversation is shifting from technology adoption to organisational redesign. Throughout th