MARCH 12, 2026, SOUTH AFRICA
Chef Roadshow ’26
You are cordially invited to join us for the Chef Roadshow in South Africa on March 12, 2026.
Through expert-led sessions and practical demonstrations, you will learn how you can simplify infrastructure automation, deliver reliable and scalable applications, and enable proactive network monitoring and faster troubleshooting with Chef, WhatsUp Gold, and Loadmaster.
Bring the day to an adrenaline‑fuelled finish with high‑speed karting followed by an unforgettable traditional boma under the stars.
Why you should be there:
End-to-end innovation
Discover the latest in Chef automation, LoadMaster application delivery, and WhatsUp Gold network monitoring and how they work together to support modern IT operations.Real-world use cases
See how organizations are using Chef, LM, and WUG to solve infrastructure, application, and network challenges while improving reliability and efficiency.Networking that matters
Connect with peers, users, and product experts in an informal, engaging setting.
Finish the Day on a High-Speed High
Race the track with adrenaline-fueled karting, then unwind the day at an unforgettable traditional boma.
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Agenda
| 10:15 - 10:30 | ● | Registration |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | ● | Welcome & Introduction An overview of Chef history and evolution |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | ● | Chef 360 Overview Explore the key advantages of the Chef platform, including node manager, Courier, DSM, an intuitive UI, actionable metrics, and flexible data export. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | ● | Product Introduction & Updates: LoadMaster & WhatsUp Gold Including Network Detection & Response (NDR) |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | ● | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | ● | Deep dive into AIUse AI to generate, modernize, and operate Chef cookbooks and compliance workflows faster and with less manual effort, AI-powered Web Application Firewall (WAF) in Loadmaster, threat intelligence and anomaly detection system (ADS) in WUG |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | ● | Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways Conclusion and key learnings |
| 15:30 | ● | Karting |
| 17:30 | ● | Boma & Beers |
Speakers
Frank Cotto
Field Technology Strategist & Evangelist, Progress
Rick Brown
Sales Engineer, Progress Chef
Aditya V
Product Manager, Progress Chef
Avianto - Wedding, Conference & Event Venue
69 R114, Muldersdrift, 1747, South Africa.
Register for Free
Fill out the form below to register. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email.
Contact Us
Email us at Chef-Marketing@progress.com