SAPinsider EMEA 2023 | IT Infrastructure + Operations

The ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) is at the heart of the ABAP Cloud development model for building transactional apps and services on SAP BTP ABAP environment and SAP S/4HANA, in the cloud and on-premise. Learn how to use RAP features such as late numbering, side effects, and business events to build your own SAP Fiori apps. The session focusses on the ABAP development in the ABAP Development Tools.

You will:

• Gain a deep understanding of the core concepts of the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) to harness its capabilities effectively.
• Learn how to utilize key RAP features such as late numbering, side effects, and business events.
• Explore how to use RAP to build custom SAP Fiori apps.
• Dive into the specifics of ABAP development within the ABAP Development Tools.

Frank Jentsch SAP Development Executive Frank Jentsch has 25 years experiences in ABAP-related development of applications and technology components. He is the Project lead for SAP BTP ABAP Environment.

Deep dive into the Integration & Exception monitoring capabilities of the SAP Cloud ALM for Operations. Learn how to monitor end-to-end integration scenarios, drill down to single message details, and navigate to the local monitoring tool of SAP Integration Suite for issue resolution. Hear how to configure alerts and receive auto-notifications through e-mail.

You will:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the SAP Cloud ALM for Operations platform.
• Master the art of monitoring end-to-end integration scenarios.
• Learn advanced techniques to drill down into single message details.
• Explore the process of configuring alerts tailored to your specific integration needs.

Udo Paltzer SAP Udo Paltzer is a Lead Product Manager for SAP Integration Suite focusing on the integration of APIs, events and business processes incl. A2A, B2B and B2G integrations. Udo has 20+ years of experience in the integration domain. As a Lead Product Manager Udo concentrates on the customer, partner and product success of SAP Integration Suite with the goal to help customers and partners in their digital transformation journey. Additionally, Udo engages with analysts, collect and prioritizes requirements to shape the roadmap of SAP Integration Suite, and is a regular speaker at events as well as customer and partner workshops.

Learn how to accelerate development and automation without writing code. See how to leverage simple drag-and-drop capabilities to solve complex business problems and build solutions and extend or improve standard business processes in business solutions such as SAP S/4HANA. The combination of the SAP Build Process Automation solution, the SAP Build Apps tool, and SAP Build Work Zone makes the difference. Use this opportunity to ask questions and complete exercises at your own pace.

Evgeniy Gorbunov SAP Product Manager Evgenii is a Product Manager for SAP Build Process Automation with more than 10 years of experience in implementing SAP solutions and improving them together with the customers. Evgenii worked as a presales specialist and implementation consultant covering wide variety of data warehousing, analytics solutions, and process-centric tools. Being a passionate enthusiast and evangelist of Hyperautomation topic, Evgenii is driving multiple outbound product management, customer adoption and go-to-market activities within SAP Build Process Automation organization.

Pedro Iranzo Egea SAP BTP Solution Advisor BTP, SFSF expertise. Based on Barcelona, Spain

Tom Bendrath SAP SAP BTP Customer Advisor Tom Bendrath is a customer advisor at SAP specializing in low-code to pro-code development tools and frameworks on the SAP Business Technology Platform. He joined the company in 2015 and supports SAP customers and partners in the analysis as well as creation of cloud-focused target architectures. Tom has designed and delivered several training courses for global SAP colleagues and customers. He studied Applied Computer Science at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Karlsruhe, Germany. In his previous role, Tom was an SAP Business Technology Platform development consultant where he supported SAP customers in their cloud journey through various hackathons and hands-on workshops.

Take your enterprise landscape to new heights and revolutionize your integration by embracing the cloud. Join us for a hands-on experience where you will discover the migration assessment and migration capabilities of SAP Business Technology Platform to accelerate your move from SAP Process Orchestration to SAP Integration Suite.
You will:

• Explore different strategies for taking your enterprise landscape to the cloud.
• Learn how to perform a comprehensive migration assessment to evaluate your existing integration processes in SAP Process Orchestration.
• Gain practical, hands-on experience in migrating from SAP Process Orchestration to SAP Integration Suite.
• Discover how SAP Business Technology Platform can accelerate your integration journey in the cloud.

Jannis Maier SAP Product Manager, SAP Integration Suite Jannis Maier is working as a product manager for SAP Integration Suite and has been with SAP for over four years. With his consulting background he could gain hands-on experience in many different integration projects and focuses on process, API and event driven integration in collaboration with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.

Udo Paltzer SAP Product Manager SAP Integration Suite Udo Paltzer is a Lead Product Manager for SAP Integration Suite focusing on the integration of APIs, events and business processes incl. A2A, B2B and B2G integrations. Udo has 20+ years of experience in the integration domain. As a Lead Product Manager Udo concentrates on the customer, partner and product success of SAP Integration Suite with the goal to help customers and partners in their digital transformation journey. Additionally, Udo engages with analysts, collect and prioritizes requirements to shape the roadmap of SAP Integration Suite, and is a regular speaker at events as well as customer and partner workshops.

This session will educate participants on enhancing the security of their SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) environment. Attendees will get a comprehensive overview on how to configure SAP BTP services securely. From identity authentication and secure connectivity to leveraging the audit log service, the session will cover the essential techniques to fortify SAP BTP environment against security threats and ensure that participants are equipped with essential techniques and strategies to secure their SAP BTP environments.

You will:

• Understand the foundation for a secure configuration.
• Gain insights to a broad spectrum of vital security techniques, ranging from identity authentication to secure connectivity.
• Learn to utilize the audit log service effectively within the SAP BTP environment.

Juergen Adolf SAP Security Expert Security Solutions Expert at SAP, guiding customers on our security products and features. I address queries, offer insights, and showcase the benefits of our business technology platform. At SAP and non-SAP events, I conduct lectures and hands-on sessions. I bridge customer needs to development, ensuring our products stay cutting-edge. Dedicated to creating a safer digital world, I continuously learn and advocate for robust cybersecurity practices.

In this session, you will explore how all the recent advances in development tooling, frameworks and runtime come together to enable an unprecedented level of extensibility for SAPs flagship product. As the adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud continues to climb and customers continue to extend the solution for their individual use cases a number of different approaches have emerged. This session demonstrates how to extend SAP S/4HANA Cloud end-to-end, and walk attendees through the overall development process, putting a spotlight on highlights and pitfalls along the way.
You will:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest extensibility tools and startegies for S/4HANA Cloud, public edition
• Grasp the potential of meta data driven, tool supported UI development and its impact on time-to-value and TCO
• See how different tools and frameworks work hand-in-hand to provide a best-in-class user experience

Katja Zoch SAP

In this session, we will delve deep into the roadmap of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition particularly focusing on the transformative and upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) features. As AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is becoming increasingly crucial for businesses to understand how it can be leveraged to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. This session aims to help attendees discern how AI is poised to shape the future of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, and how technologies such as machine learning will be deployed to optimize and enhance business processes in the upcoming releases.

You will:

• Stay updated with the latest AI-driven capabilities in S/4HANA Cloud, public edition
• Grasp the potential of AI and machine learning in revolutionizing business models and processes.
• Discover how AI is shaping the future, leading to unprecedented levels of productivity and process optimization.

Stefan Bock SAP Head of Modern Experience for Cloud ERP Stefan Bock is responsible for the Product Management of cross-technologies within S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. Includes topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Assistant, Situation Handling, or SAP Build Process Automation.

Join this roadmap session to learn more about SAP BTP Pro-Code tools. Dive into forthcoming features, technology integrations, and enriched user experiences. Discover how our imminent advancements will mold your upcoming development projects, optimizing productivity.

You will:

• Gain an understanding of the roadmaps for SAP Cloud Application Programing Model, SAP UI5, SAP Mobile Services.
• Learn how the advancements will enhance your future development projects, enabling you to achieve greater developer productivity.
• Get a glimpse of the impact of SAP Pro-Code tools on application development across diverse organizations and industries.

Yuval Anafi SAP Director of Product Management Lead product owner for SAP Business Application Studio and SAP WebIDE.

Tim Black SAP Chief Architect Tim Back is Chief Development Architect in Business Technology Platform at SAP.

The ABAP Cloud programming language serves as the foundational framework for crafting applications and add-ons within the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), specifically the ABAP environment. This language seamlessly facilitates the construction of various types of applications, including transactional ones developed using the ABAP RESTful application programming model, analytical applications, as well as integration-centric scenarios. This abstract provides insights into common application scenarios and offers guidance on the development of multitenant Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.

You will:

• Develop a solid understanding of the core principles and functionalities of the ABAP Cloud programming language.
• Master the utilization of the ABAP RESTful application programming model to construct transactional applications.
• Acquire proficiency in crafting analytical applications within the ABAP Cloud framework.
• Learn effective strategies for seamlessly integrating diverse elements within the ABAP Cloud environment, enabling the creation of resilient and comprehensive applications.
  

  Frank Jentsch SAP Development Executive Frank Jentsch has 25 years experiences in ABAP-related development of applications and technology components. He is the Project lead for SAP BTP ABAP Environment.

In the rapidly evolving realm of enterprise technology, the latest announcement by SAP has catalyzed a significant shift, compelling organizations to embrace the cloud for their SAP landscapes. As businesses adapt to this new reality, a pressing challenge arises: how can we ensure a seamless transition to the cloud while maintaining user satisfaction and operational efficiency? Join us to discover how Neptune Software can be a beacon of light for SAP users, ensuring that your journey to the cloud is not just a necessity but an opportunity for innovation. Learn how to leverage the power of No-Code, Low-Code, and Pro-Code approaches to craft tailored solutions that align perfectly with your organization’s unique needs. Let’s collectively pave the way for a future where SAP users can confidently embrace the cloud while optimizing their operations and user experiences.

You will:

• Explore how Neptune DXP supports No-, Low- & Pro-Code development in hybrid SAP landscapes.
• Learn how Neptune DXP leverages the power of AI for efficient enterprise app development.
• Discover how Neptune DXP integrates with SAP BTP and SAP S/4HANA.
• Gain insights into how to develop hybrid mobile offline apps with Neptune DXP.

Martin Fischer Neptune Software Head of Prodcut Martin brings more than 20 years of know-how and expertise in the SAP ecosystem and 15 years of experience in SAP consulting to Neptune Software. With roots as an ABAP developer, he is passionate about enterprise software, SAP, software development, and architecture. Martin is active in the SAP community as a speaker, author, and podcaster. For him, bringing together people, processes, and technology to find the most effective way of working means that DevOps is always part of the SAP conversation. When Martin is not working, he is raising two great kids and enjoying the great outdoors.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP

In the ever-evolving digital era, organizations are experiencing a profound paradigm change, transitioning from buying off-the-shelf software solutions to harnessing the power of development platforms like SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This seismic shift empowers businesses to break free from the constraints of pre-packaged solutions and embark on a journey of unparalleled innovation and customization. In this transformative session, we delve into the realm of digitalization and explore how SAP BTP revolutionizes the way organizations approach software development. How do we embrace SAP BTP world of possibilities, fostering agility, scalability, and efficiency in building cutting-edge applications that drive unparalleled business growth and success and what changes organization face.

You will:

• Understand SAP BTP from a customer perspective.
• Learn how the cloud platform supports your digitalization programs.
• Gain input on how your organization can be impacted.

Juan Francisco Zurita Duque Sapere K/S Partner Expert in designing and implementing SAP Business Technology Platform solutions for the pharmaceutical sector in the Nordic countries. My specialization lies in formulating strategies and executing complex integration projects, utilizing hybrid-cloud architectures that transform enterprise landscapes with extensive SAP footprints in both Cloud and On-Premise environments. Recognizing the significance of cloud technologies, I am adept at guiding organizations through transformative journeys. My expertise extends to kickstarting SAP BTP projects, providing management, qualification, validation, and governance for SAP BTPtechnology and services. I offer valuable insights into the SAP Integration Suite and building Enterprise grade solutions with Sap BTP complete stack of services. By harnessing the power of cloud platforms, I contribute to catalyzing meaningful organizational change, empowering businesses to stay agile, innovative, and competitive in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape.

Accelerate extensions and innovation with SAP Build solutions by enhancing interoperability among SAP Build Process Automation solution, SAP Build Apps and SAP Build Work Zone tools, augmented by SAP Pro-Code tools for customization.

You will:

• Boost developer productivity and facilitate integrated development.
• Get started quickly with pre-built content packages across SAP Build, and explore the new capabilities for managing, administrating, and operating low-code development effectively.
• Learn how to leverage SAP BTP to extend SAP functionalities of SAP S/4HANA Cloud and explore the developer guidelines for extending SAP BTP.

Sami Lechner SAP Director of Product Management Sami, with a career in mobile technology that began in 2000, has a wealth of experience spanning from low-level modem code to server-side mobile platforms. Sami has been part of several teams, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that have had a significant impact on the mobile space. Sami’s practical approach and commitment to realistic, tangible innovation have been instrumental in bringing new mobile solutions into the real world. Sami’s work is characterized by a balance of creativity and realism, always aiming for feasible advancements in mobile technology.

Tim Black SAP Chief Architect Chief Development Architect in Business Technology Platform at SAP

Whether it’s supplier performance, defective materials, or an unexpected natural disaster that bottlenecks your supply chain, data automation can help you adapt to changing market conditions and make business decisions. Simplify processes like changing material orders through automation and uploading new data to SAP. By utilizing software that understands the complexity of SAP, your team can keep pace with a quick-moving market. Join us to learn how to quickly make changes to your SAP data to ensure operational efficiency.

You will:

• Download and update SAP supply chain data.
• Quickly validate and change bill of materials data.
• Update your material purchasing records in SAP.

Tony Cregg insightsoftware Senior Solutions Engineer Tony has over 30 years’ experience working in software across a number of companies in various roles from programmer/consultant through to Sales Director! He has been at insightsoftware since 2016 and uses his expertise in financial & operational reporting together with analytics and planning to provide value to our customers on a daily basis

Learn how the largest global snack company is automating and simplifying their SAP DevSecOps processes. This session will cover the design and rollout of a global SAP DevSecOps transformation, including organizational transformation to adopt DevSecOps culture and define product-oriented delivery teams. Discover how this organization was able to drive DevSecOps adoption across global teams, leveraging scaled Agile frameworks for SAP, Salesforce, Cloud and SaaS applications. Gain an understanding of the end-to-end DevSecOps engineering toolset automation selection process along with the newly established policies and procedures to deliver CI/CD pipelines. A key component of this organization’s SAP DevSecOps processes is Rev-Trac – the leading SAP DevSecOps orchestration platform. Briefly learn about Rev-Trac’s central role in this organization’s DevSecOps transformation from their Senior Director Global DevSecOps. Obtain a quick overview of Rev-Trac’s “3 Steps for Successful SAP DevSecOps”: Control the SAP ABAP core using the Rev-Trac SAP DevSecOps platform Unify your cloud-based, non-ABAP systems under the same centralized point of control Integrate best of breed, 3rd party ALM tools into Rev-Trac’s DevSecOps platform for a seamless DevSecOps process.

You will:

• Learn about real-world SAP DevSecOps success.
• Understand the internal cultural transformation requirements.
• Gain insight into realistic timelines and objectives involved.
• Obtain a brief overview of Rev-Trac’s “3 Steps for Successful SAP DevSecOps”

Mohan Singh Mondelez International Senior Global IT Leader Mohan is a Master’s qualified and accomplished senior IT leader with 22 years of experience across various roles in the global FMCG industry, in large business transformation programs and technology migrations. His senior stakeholder management abilities encompass key decision making on IT strategy, release roadmap delivery and operations excellence. He also has demonstrable experience leading and developing large high-performing multi-functional teams (up to 250+), driving vision, establishing actionable solutions, achieving goals and maximizing value. His key expertise includes: Enterprise Digital Transformation, Enterprise IT Program/Project Management, Enterprise IT Delivery & Operations (ERP, SaaS, Cloud & Integration), Intelligent Automation (AI, RPA), DevSecOps & Agile Transformation, Digital Strategy, Roadmap & Execution, Organisational Transformation, Cloud Strategy & Migration, D&I, Team Building & Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership

RevTrac

Dive deep into the technical intricacies of SAP Integration Suite’s advanced features, specifically the Integration Advisor and Trading Partner Management. Elevate your B2B efficiency and establish seamless collaboration with your trading partners. Gain hands-on experience with payload validation, process direct processing, and envelope customization through real-world examples, enabling you to implement practical solutions with confidence.

You will:

• Master the nuances of SAP Integration Suite’s powerful tools, including the Integration Advisor and Trading Partner Management, to enhance B2B operational efficiency.
• Discover techniques for fostering smooth and productive collaborations with trading partners, ensuring streamlined communication and workflow.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of payload validation, process direct processing, and envelope customization, and learn how to apply these skills to optimize your integration processes.
• Gain practical insights and hands-on experience through real-world examples, enabling you to confidently address complex integration challenges and implement effective solutions.

Emily Mui SAP Sr. Director Solution Marketing – SAP Integration Suite Emily Mui is Sr. Director of SAP BTP Solution Marketing leading marketing strategy for SAP Integration Suite. Emily drives messaging and high impact content and digital marketing programs to educate customers on the strategic value of the SAP’s best-in-class integration platform as a service (iPaaS) offering. She has extensive product management and marketing experience in analytics, customer experience, and platform solutions. Emily holds a B.S. in managerial Economics from U.C. Davis and an M.S. in Industrial Administration (MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University.

Unleash the complete potential of your enterprise using SAP Integration Suite—an enterprise-level solution designed to empower seamless integration and process automation across SAP and external applications. Dive into the cutting-edge features of this hybrid integration offering within the SAP Business Technology Platform, and gain insights into crafting a resilient integration strategy tailored to your business needs.

You will:

• Navigate the intricacies of SAP Integration Suite to effortlessly connect and automate processes spanning SAP and third-party applications.
• Explore the diverse range of advanced capabilities offered by this hybrid integration solution within the SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Acquire practical knowledge on designing and implementing a robust integration strategy that aligns with your organization’s unique requirements.
• Gain insights into best practices for optimizing efficiency, data flow, and collaboration across your enterprise ecosystem using SAP Integration Suite.

Emily Mui SAP Sr. Director Solution Marketing – SAP Integration Suite Emily Mui is Sr. Director of SAP BTP Solution Marketing leading marketing strategy for SAP Integration Suite. Emily drives messaging and high impact content and digital marketing programs to educate customers on the strategic value of the SAP’s best-in-class integration platform as a service (iPaaS) offering. She has extensive product management and marketing experience in analytics, customer experience, and platform solutions. Emily holds a B.S. in managerial Economics from U.C. Davis and an M.S. in Industrial Administration (MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University.

SAP solutions help organizations drive digital transformation to grow revenue, increase customer retention, and improve operational excellence. SUSE enables your SAP systems to deliver uninterrupted access to business insights and improve time to market for new services. Learn how to meet time-to-market requirements with SUSE automated deployment that delivers new services faster and for migrations to SAP S/4HANA. Deploy the full SAP software stack in the cloud or on-premises with best practices to reduce errors. Gain real-time access to business insights to make timely SAP operations decisions with SUSE tuning and performance optimization.

You will:

• Learn how to deliver SAP services faster, more efficiently, and with less risk.
• Gain insights into how to simplify and automate deployment for resource-constrained environments.
• Manage and monitor all your Linux distros wherever they are located.

Sven-Olof Åhman SUSE SAP Alliance Director Nordics Sven-Olof Åhman is working as SAP Alliance Director Nordics at SUSE and with +25 years as IT evangelist he can translate business demands into IT solutions and back. In specific, Sven-Olof can share his knowledge to the SAP ecosystem around choice of platform, migration to the cloud and how to receive operational excellence for your SAP landscape.

Peter Wiotti Implema

We will do everything the “wrong” way with ABAP and see if it ends up in a full end-to-end DevOps approach. We’ll examine whether ABAP can be combined with DevOps and how to keep the core moving.

You will:

• Explore traditional software development approaches.
• Understand ABAP’s uniqueness.
• Witness the possibilities of combining ABAP with DevOps methodologies.
• Behold the tools and technologies used in non-ABAP software development such as Open Source.

Lars Hvam Petersen Heliconia Labs ABAP Specialist Open source ABAP, and custom ABAP development for ~20 years.

Understand the tremendous capabilities of SAP Advanced Event Mesh. The speaker will demonstrate how you can enable event communication outside of SAP by leveraging configurations and existing SAP tools. By highlighting this simplified approach, we aim to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to streamline event handling and facilitate communication between SAP and external systems.

You will:

• Learn how to make data available in SAP via REST endpoints.
• Understand how to expose Change Pointers and Business Object Events to SAP Advanced Event Mesh via low code tools.
• See how to combine data and events to send out customized events real time to SAP Advanced Event Mesh.

Peter Kreiner-Sasady Invixo Consulting A/S CTO Defining the digital foundation: Integration (Boomi, Sap, Azure), API management (Boomi, Kong, Gravitee, Sap), event driven architecture (Solace, Google, Confluent) and micro services (Azure, Aws, Sap, Gcp). Trusted Advisor. Have been the client’s trusted advisor as technical lead on several SAP and large IT projects, ensuring the right design, level of quality and handover governance whilst handling the technical project management part of complex projects with many integrations.

Higher education institutions face challenges in delivering a modern, flexible, and mobile-friendly experience while complying with regulations and program structures. For the past 12 years, TED University has leveraged SAP to transform its academic business processes, streamline operations, and enhance the student and faculty experience.

You will:

• Hear best practices for leveraging SAP to streamline academic business processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the student and faculty experience.
• Learn strategies for integrating SAP with best-of-breed solutions to create a seamless user experience across all touchpoints and eliminate duplication of data.
• Understand lessons learned from 12 years of experience in using SAP to transform the higher education experience including practical tips for optimizing implementation.
• Comprehend real-world examples of how TED University has leveraged SAP to create a mobile-friendly environment that meets the needs of students, faculty, and administrators.

Umut Rodoplu TED University Director of Information Technology Umut Rodoplu is currently carrying out Director of Information Technology role for TED University, Ankara, Turkey and holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering. Within TED University he is managing a large-scale SAP ERP landscape (SLCM, Fiori, BPC, CRM, BO/BI, CO, FI, MM, SD and HR), integrated with other enterprise business systems required within the higher education domain. As an IT professional with more than 21 years of business experience in higher education, telecommunication, oil & gas, manufacturing and defense sectors and with 17 years of experience in program/project management (certified PMP since 2010, certified PSM I since 2019), Umut has designed, developed and managed many large scale enterprise digital transformation projects, ERP transformation and upgrade projects and service delivery operations which have been listed as local and global success stories. At TED University, he is also acting as Digital Transformation Lead.

Discuss the benefits of using SAP Fiori Elements in creating apps. Fiori Elements provides developers with ready-to-use templates speeding up the creation of apps from weeks to hours. We will delve into how Fiori Elements simplifies complex features like saving drafts and organizing data in columns removing custom coding. Fiori Elements ensures uniformity in app design, promoting a consistent user experience across apps.

You will:

• Learn what Fiori Elements are.
• See how to use Fiori Elements.
• Understand when to use Fiori Elements.
• Comprehend things to be cautious about with Fiori Elements.

Marian Zeis IT Consulting Marian Zeis SAP Developer & Independent Consultant Marian Zeis is a independant SAP Developer and Consultant. His expertise spans from backend development with ABAP and RAP to Front end Development with Fiori and UI5. He is also very involved in the SAP open source space to make life easier overall for developers. As spokesman of a working group in the German speaking SAP user group he represents the interests in the technology frontend area of SAP.

Cafe Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Application Development + Automation

Follow up on the Breakout Session on “How to Speed up Your Application Development with Fiori Elements” and discuss pros and cons, use cases, obstacles, and success stories in a small group setting.

You will:

• Hear how other users approach Fiori Elements.
• Learn about the successes and failures of others.
• Understand the best practices to follow.

Marian Zeis IT Consulting Marian Zeis SAP Developer & Independent Consultant Marian Zeis is a independant SAP Developer and Consultant. His expertise spans from backend development with ABAP and RAP to Front end Development with Fiori and UI5. He is also very involved in the SAP open source space to make life easier overall for developers. As spokesman of a working group in the German speaking SAP user group he represents the interests in the technology frontend area of SAP.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Application Development + Automation

Learn how to leverage SAP Build Apps and SAP Build Work Zone to visually build apps and business sites that seamlessly integrate with SAP solutions, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, and other third-party solutions.

You will:

• Utilize SAP Build Apps to design user-centric and feature-rich solutions for web and mobile platforms.
• Explore what’s new in SAP Build Work Zone and SAP Start.
• Gain insights into the best practices and integrated scenarios across the SAP Build portfolio to foster collaboration and optimize application development outcomes.

Vanessa Micelli-Schmidt SAP Chief Product Manager Vanessa’s journey at SAP led from being an (A)PO in SAPUI5 to leading strategic UX innovations in SAP Design including SAP’s digital assistant up to being the co-CPO for SAP’s analytics portfolio – always with a focus on strategic customer engagements and UX innovation topics. In March 2023, Vanessa took on the role of Chief Product Manager for SAP Build, SAP’s LCNC offering, and focuses on creating product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market insights and stakeholder requirements. She’s looking into the development experience of the future, emphasizing the role of UX in enterprise software, and besides that mentors girls in STEM subjects when time permits.

Gain insights into SAP Build’s roadmap ahead with a focus on understanding enterprise automation and fusion development use cases.

You will:

• Learn how SAP Build is reshaping the application development landscape.
• Sneak peek into the roadmap of SAP Build.
• Hear about the customer success with SAP Build.
• Delve into Enterprise Automation and fusion development use cases understanding how they integrate with SAP Build to empower businesses.

Vanessa Micelli-Schmidt SAP Chief Product Manager Vanessa’s journey at SAP led from being an (A)PO in SAPUI5 to leading strategic UX innovations in SAP Design including SAP’s digital assistant up to being the co-CPO for SAP’s analytics portfolio – always with a focus on strategic customer engagements and UX innovation topics. In March 2023, Vanessa took on the role of Chief Product Manager for SAP Build, SAP’s LCNC offering, and focuses on creating product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market insights and stakeholder requirements. She’s looking into the development experience of the future, emphasizing the role of UX in enterprise software, and besides that mentors girls in STEM subjects when time permits.

Dive into SAP’s pro-code tools tailored for SAP developers, aimed at both amplifying efficiency and upholding system integrity to create high-quality business applications. Discover a comprehensive suite of development tools, frameworks, services powered with generative AI.

You will:

• Revolutionize your development process with SAP’s Pro-Code tools featuring built-in guidance and best practice recommendations by SAP.
• Create complex full stack applications and develop powerful end-to-end business solutions using your programming language of choice.
• Optimize developer efficiency with generative AI, productivity tools, and application lifecycle management.
• Learn about fusion development and enhance collaboration between business and tech, aiding citizen, and pro-developer collaboration for scalable, high-performance apps.
• Gain insights into extending ERP applications without altering the core functionality of the ERP system enabling seamless customization and innovation within your SAP landscape.

Tim Black SAP Chief Development Architect Chief Development Architect in Business Technology Platform at SAP

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Application Development + Automation

Dive into SAP’s pro-code tools tailored for SAP developers, aimed at both amplifying efficiency and upholding system integrity to create high-quality business applications. Discover a comprehensive suite of development tools, frameworks, services powered with generative AI.

You will:

• Revolutionize Your Development Process with SAP’s Pro-Code Tools featuring built-in Guidance and Best Practice recommendations by SAP.
• Create complex full stack applications and develop powerful end-to-end business solutions using your programming language of choice.
• Optimize developer efficiency with generative AI, productivity tools, and application lifecycle management.
• Learn about Fusion development and enhance collaboration between business and tech, aiding citizen, and pro developer collaboration for scalable, high-performance apps.
• Gain insights into extending ERP applications without altering the core functionality of the ERP system enabling seamless customization and innovation within your SAP landscape.

SAP

In this session you will learn how to maximize the automation rate and efficiency of your business processes. Discover our unique, AI-powered solution that will help you future-proof your journey to become an intelligent and automated enterprise.

You will:

• Learn how SAP Signavio enables you to monitor, analyze, and benchmark process performance to define process improvements.
• Understand how SAP Integration Suite connects processes and data across SAP and non-SAP applications.
• [newline][bullet] See how SAP Build Process Automation enables everyone to quickly automate workflow processes and tasks without writing code.

Evgeniy Gorbunov SAP Product Manager Evgenii is a Product Manager for SAP Build Process Automation with more than 10 years of experience in implementing SAP solutions and improving them together with the customers. Evgenii worked as a presales specialist and implementation consultant covering wide variety of data warehousing, analytics solutions, and process-centric tools. Being a passionate enthusiast and evangelist of Hyperautomation topic, Evgenii is driving multiple outbound product management, customer adoption and go-to-market activities within SAP Build Process Automation organization.

Vanessa Micelli-Schmidt SAP Chief Product Manager Vanessa’s journey at SAP led from being an (A)PO in SAPUI5 to leading strategic UX innovations in SAP Design including SAP’s digital assistant up to being the co-CPO for SAP’s analytics portfolio – always with a focus on strategic customer engagements and UX innovation topics. In March 2023, Vanessa took on the role of Chief Product Manager for SAP Build, SAP’s LCNC offering, and focuses on creating product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market insights and stakeholder requirements. She’s looking into the development experience of the future, emphasizing the role of UX in enterprise software, and besides that mentors girls in STEM subjects when time permits.

Whether it’s supplier performance, defective materials, or an unexpected natural disaster that bottlenecks your supply chain, data automation can help you adapt to changing market conditions and make business decisions. Simplify processes like changing material orders through automation and uploading new data to SAP. By utilizing software that understands the complexity of SAP, your team can keep pace with a quick-moving market. Join us to learn how to quickly make changes to your SAP data to ensure operational efficiency.

You will:

• Download and update SAP supply chain data.
• Quickly validate and change bill of materials data.
• Update your material purchasing records in SAP.

Tony Cregg insightsoftware Senior Solutions Engineer Tony has over 30 years’ experience working in software across a number of companies in various roles from programmer/consultant through to Sales Director! He has been at insightsoftware since 2016 and uses his expertise in financial & operational reporting together with analytics and planning to provide value to our customers on a daily basis.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the convergence of technology and business functions has become the key driver of success for organizations seeking to thrive in a dynamic landscape. Let’s delve into three pillars that are crucial to the success of any automation journey: Convergence of Technology and Business Functions; Self-sufficient, Safe, and Reliable Testing; and Scaling with Ease and Ensuring Robust Capability. Join us as we transform the automation landscape and redefine possibilities.

You will:

• Learn how to harness the power of automation to streamline processes and optimize operations.
• Hear best practices for building a resilient testing framework and fostering a culture of quality assurance.
• Delve into practical strategies on how to tackle complex automation projects and scale at ease.

Julian Bond Hillary’s Blinds Head of ICT Julian is Head of ICT for Hillarys, the UK’s largest retailer of made-to-measure residential window coverings, blinds, shutters and awnings. He has worked in business-focussed IT management for UK and global enterprises for the last 20 years, predominantly using ERP solutions in supply chain sectors (including Rolls-Royce, Heineken, Laporte), but most recently retail.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Artificial Intelligence

Embrace the potential of AI empowers organizations to revolutionize decision-making, streamline operations, and foster innovation. Join us for a discussion on the benefits of SAP Business AI. Discover the capabilities of SAP Business AI, features, and gain valuable insights into the roadmap leading to the integration of Generative AI.

You will:

• Understand the impact of AI on decision-making processes, operations, and innovation within organizations.
• Explore the functionalities of SAP Business AI.
• Learn how to leverage SAP HANA ML, SAP AI Core, and SAP AI services to optimize AI-driven processes.
• Gain insights the roadmap for integrating Generative AI into business applications.

Jesper Schleimann SAP Strategy & Innovation Officer SAP, EMEA NorthAs the Strategy & Innovation Officer for SAP in EMEA North, Jesper Schleimann is responsible for driving and scaling innovation & sustainability in SAP EMEA North while running strategic programs that span across Communications, Sustainability and business development. Jesper has a background in corporate innovation, sustainability & sales in companies like SAS Institute and CSC (Now DXC) before joining SAP in 2010 where he has held different managerial positions at Nordic and EMEA level.In his role as Strategy & Innovation Officer, Jesper’s mission is to help scale purposeful innovation and engagements. He seeks to add a business value focus to the digital, innovation and sustainability discussion while strengthen the alignment with the overall strategy within SAP. Jesper has a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Copenhagen as well as an Executive MBA from Copenhagen Business School and Management certification from Stanford.

Discover the possibilities of Generative AI set to captivate SAP’s global end users. Witness how this technology elevates business processes enhancing productivity as we integrate it into applications like SAP SuccessFactors and SAP S/4HANA.

You will:

• Understand the potential of Generative AI in revolutionizing user experiences across SAP applications.
• Witness how Generative AI enhances business processes, productivity, and efficiency in SAP SuccessFactors and SAP S/4HANA.
• Learn the steps for integrating Generative AI seamlessly into SAP applications.
• Explore how Generative AI is shaping SAP’s user-centric solutions.

Daniel Stoerkel SAP Product Manager Data Cruncher at SAP, responsible for a multitude of SAPs AI solutions

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Artificial Intelligence

In this session you will discover seamless integration within your applications through SAP Business Technology Platform. Unveil the ingenious strategies we employ, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other intelligent technologies to invigorate our own business processes and unlock substantial business value. Prepare to discover the transformative potential of SAP AI as we navigate the forefront of intelligent business solutions.

You will:

• Familiarize yourself with the diverse range of AI services offered by SAP including SAP AI Core AI, SAP AI Business and SAP AI Launchpad.
• Learn how to effectively integrate AI into your applications using AI services from SAP.
• Discover how SAP infuses its own business processes with AI.
• Analyze real-life use cases to gain insights into how AI can generate significant business value and drive innovation.

Daniel Stoerkel SAP Product Manager Data Cruncher at SAP, responsible for a multitude of SAPs AI solutions

Discover the art of building user-friendly Q&A chatbots fueled by Large Language Models (LLM) and seamlessly integrate them into your mobile applications. Join us for an interactive session where we build a BTP based application leveraging AI. Gain invaluable insights into essential tools, expert tips, and best practices to kick-start your own projects and fully leverage the potential of Generative AI to enhance your mobile app experiences.

You will learn:

• How to create user-supporting Q&A chatbots using Large Language Models (LLM) for mobile apps.
• Step-by-step guidance on building new apps on SPA BTP using SAP Build and Generative AI.
• Essential tools and techniques to kick-start your own Generative AI projects for mobile applications.
• [newline][bullet] Best practices to maximize the impact of Generative AI and improve the overall mobile app user experience

Stefan Bock

Unlock the potential of rapid mobile app development. Learn to build complete mobile apps with back-end services in minutes using pro-code tools on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and a mobile development kit from SAP. Discover the simplicity of crafting mobile SAP Fiori apps and see how SAP Cloud Application Programming Model streamlines full-stack development.

Sami Lechner SAP Director Product Management Sami, with a career in mobile technology that began in 2000, has a wealth of experience spanning from low-level modem code to server-side mobile platforms. Sami has been part of several teams, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that have had a significant impact on the mobile space. Sami’s practical approach and commitment to realistic, tangible innovation have been instrumental in bringing new mobile solutions into the real world. Sami’s work is characterized by a balance of creativity and realism, always aiming for feasible advancements in mobile technology.

Tim Back SAP Chief Architect Chief Development Architect in Business Technology Platform at SAP

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Integration + Enterprise Architecture

Explore BTP Reference Architectures and the collaborative efforts between SAP and Hyperscalers. Discover how these solutions empower businesses to unlock potential and drive growth. Join us on this journey to gain insights into the partnerships that shape enterprise applications propelling businesses towards advancements.

You will:

• Gain insights into how SAP BTP Reference Architectures are designed to cater to multi-cloud environments.
• Learn how SAP BTP Reference Architectures facilitates integration with various platforms enabling you to build scalable, interoperable, and future-proof solutions.
• Discover best practices for implementing SAP BTP Reference Architectures.
• Explore how SAP BTP Reference Architectures support hybrid solutions combining on-premises and cloud components to ensure a flexible and robust IT infrastructure.

Steffen Pietsch SAP VP, Head of SAP BTP Product Management Steffen joined SAP in 2021 and is globally responsible for the SAP BTP Product Management. Together with his teams, he drives innovation, cross-projects, enablement, and adoption of the SAP BTP. Before he joined SAP, he gained more than 18 years of experience in various customer and partner executive roles. In addition to that Steffen was board member and CTO of DSAG e.V. (German speaking SAP user group).

Develop personalized Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using SAP Integration Suite’s API Management and Graph capabilities. This solution offers a framework for businesses to create, manage, and optimize APIs.

You will:

• Understand the fundamentals of API management and the role of SAP Integration Suite’s APIs.
• Explore the Graph capabilities within SAP Integration Suite.
• Learn the process of creating and configuring custom APIs.
• Familiarize yourself with best practices, security measures, and performance optimization techniques.

Jannis Maier SAP Product Manager, SAP Integration Suite Jannis Maier is working as a product manager for SAP Integration Suite and has been with SAP for over four years. With his consulting background he could gain hands-on experience in many different integration projects and focuses on process, API and event driven integration in collaboration with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.

Evolve your IT landscape and modernize integrations through cloud migration. Discover the Migration Assessment and Migration capabilities of the Integration Suite enabling a smooth transition from Process Orchestration/Process Integration to SAP Integration Suite. Uncover the efficiency this migration brings to your organization driving cloud adoption.

You will:

• Discover the benefits of migrating to the cloud, including scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Learn how to conduct a migration assessment using SAP Integration Suite’s tools.
• Explore the process of executing migrations from Process Orchestration/Process Integration to SAP Integration Suite ensuring minimal disruptions and optimal integration performance.
• Unlock best practices for leveraging SAP Integration Suite’s capabilities to embrace cloud-native integration.

Craig Stasila SAP Senior Director, Solution Managment Craig Stasila is a Senior Direction of Solution Management for Enterprise Integration at SAP. His career spans more than 24 years of SAP implementation, product development, product management, presales, and solution management during which he covered a range of platform and integration technologies. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two girls, playing basketball, going to live music shows, and running.

RISE with SAP will be instrumental to your transformation journey if you are an SAP customer running SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA on-premise or a first-time SAP customer. This session explores how RISE with SAP bundles products, tools, and services into one contract and provides SAP customers with business-transformation-as-a-service.

You will:

• Understand how RISE with SAP provides customers with new capabilities and support options.
• Unpack the components of SAP RISE and examine how to optimize your SAP S/4HANA journey with SAP ERP options, the Business Technology Platform, and more.
• Get a deeper understanding of S/4HANA Cloud private edition and SAP S/4HANA Cloud public edition as well as their differences.

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Learn how sizing impacts pricing calculation (infrastructure costs). When developing an application on the SAP Business Technology Platform, you must determine the capacities required by your application. Capacity Unit is a unified metric used to organize pricing of different applications and services and the semantic with each application or service is different.

You will:

• Learn how to size an BTP application and determine the size/ volume of the required BTP services.
• See how to ensure that the selected infrastructure meets the requirements of the application.
• Determine the infrastructure costs for the floor price calculation.

Detlef Thoms SAP Chief Product Expert Detlef Thoms is Chief Product Expert, Performance & Scalability at SAP Product Engineering and holds 25 years of SAP experience that he has gained in several areas like Development Support (Available-to-Promise), Supply Chain Management Consulting and Solution Management for Master Data Governance. In January 2011 he joined the Product Management Team for Performance & Scalability covering the entire SAP portfolio with the focus to ensure that SAP software is performance-optimized, sustainable and designed to capitalize on the latest hardware and technology trends.

Enterprise architecture enables organizations to align their business goals with technology strategies and investments. In this session, we will explore various strategies, the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and best practices that help organizations design, implement, and manage their enterprise architecture. The session will provide an overview of enterprise architecture and its importance in driving business transformation and innovation. By attending this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture strategies, the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, and best practices.

You will:

• Gain comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture strategies and best practices.
• Understand the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework.
• Learn about the SAP Reference Architecture and how to access it.
• Get insights on how to tailor the framework to your company’s needs.

Rene de Daniel SAP Principal Enterprise Architect Rene de Daniel is a Principal Enterprise Architect of the SAP Business Transformation Service in Switzerland. His focus is on transformation programs in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries while acting as an enterprise architect. Beside EA mentoring services he is also offering ad-interim management of EA teams to customers. As a co-author and trainer he is delivery the SAP Intelligent Enterprise Architecture Training (IEA10) to customers, partners and within SAP.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Integration + Enterprise Architecture

Learn about Edge Integration Cell, the latest hybrid integration runtime available with SAP Integration Suite. Unleash the potential of running on-premise integration scenarios within your landscape whether on private cloud or on-premise environment. This session offers a comprehensive overview of the robust features and capabilities of Edge Integration Cell.

You will:

• Gain valuable insights into the core features and functionalities that make Edge Integration Cell a game-changer in hybrid integration.
• Understand how it enables smooth integration between on-premise and cloud applications.
• Discover the limitless integration possibilities that Edge Integration Cell offers.
• Get hands-on exposure to the power of Edge Integration Cell through a live demo.

Deep dive into the Integration & Exception monitoring capabilities of the SAP Cloud ALM for Operations. Learn how to monitor end-to-end integration scenarios, drill down to single message details, and navigate to the local monitoring tool of SAP Integration Suite for issue resolution. Hear how to configure alerts and receive auto-notifications through e-mail.

You will:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the SAP Cloud ALM for Operations platform.
• Master the art of monitoring end-to-end integration scenarios.
• Learn advanced techniques to drill down into single message details.
• Explore the process of configuring alerts tailored to your specific integration needs.

Udo Paltzer SAP Udo Paltzer is a Lead Product Manager for SAP Integration Suite focusing on the integration of APIs, events and business processes incl. A2A, B2B and B2G integrations. Udo has 20+ years of experience in the integration domain. As a Lead Product Manager Udo concentrates on the customer, partner and product success of SAP Integration Suite with the goal to help customers and partners in their digital transformation journey. Additionally, Udo engages with analysts, collect and prioritizes requirements to shape the roadmap of SAP Integration Suite, and is a regular speaker at events as well as customer and partner workshops.

Nintendo’s approach to SAP S/4HANA conversion is to not make big waves and go live almost silently. During the conversion of the ERP system, it was decided to migrate the BW system in parallel with the same project organization, time frame, and budget. By sharing our experiences, we want to reduce fears and concerns.

You will:

• Learn about the History and system landscape.
• Understand security concerns as a driver.
• Discover how we “found” our project landscape.
• Explore “feeling into it” as an implementation method.

Andreas Lang Nintendo Of Europe GmbH SAP Architecture & Technology Manager Andreas, a dedicated professional with 25 years at Nintendo, has played a pivotal role in numerous software solution implementations as a project manager, software, and database developer. In the SAP implementation, he took charge of architecture, technology, and development. Since 2018, Andreas has been leading SAP Business Platform Support, ensuring the seamless operation of the SAP landscape.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations Integration + Enterprise Architecture Cybersecurity

Gain insight into Frieslandcampina’s integration of applications and systems, comprising both On-Premise and Azure Cloud environments through SAP Private Link within the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This approach brings together heterogeneous elements and composable modules fostering a cohesive and efficient ecosystem.

You will:

• Learn how Integration brings value to Enterprise Architecture.
• Discover how to bring the data closer from various heterogeneous applications and composable modules.
• Understand why it is important to have stable integration when moving systems from on-premise to cloud.

Hiren Asher Royal Frieslandcampina.com Enterprise Integration Architect Hiren Asher is an Enterprise Integration Architect with extensive experience in Integration space. His role is focused on bringing value out of Application landscape and preparing for “Fit for Future” architecture with evolving technology. He is passionate around different forms of integration be it A2A,B2B, B2C and Data Integration. He believes integration plays fundamental role in achieving Digital Transformation and acceleration within any organization.

Learn the role DevOps play in fostering collaboration between development and operations teams.Generative AI can analyze vast amounts of data and enhance governance enforcement by automatically generating policies and guidelines. By integrating these technologies, organizations can establish a robust governance framework that ensures compliance, mitigates risks, and promotes innovation and agility throughout the software development processes.

You will:

• Learn what is DevOps from an Enterprise Architecture view.
• Hear how it can be used to enforce Governance.
• Understand how you can use Generative AI to automate work for you in DevOps.

Peter Kreiner-Sasady Invixo Consulting A/S CTO Defining the digital foundation: Integration (Boomi, Sap, Azure), Api management (Boomi, Kong, Gravitee, Sap), event driven architecture (Solace, Google, Confluent) and micro services (Azure, Aws, Sap, Gcp). Trusted Advisor. Have been the client’s trusted advisor as technical lead on several SAP and large IT projects, ensuring the right design, level of quality and handover governance whilst handling the technical project management part of complex projects with many integrations.

Learn about the robust capabilities of SAP Cloud ALM catering to SaaS services and custom-built applications integrated with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Discover how SAP Cloud ALM serves as a centralized hub offering a single entry point for managing and monitoring the health, integrations, exceptions, and performance of SAP BTP services and applications. Gain insights into the product roadmap getting a sneak peek at innovations set to enhance your operational prowess. Join this session to unlock the potential of SAP Cloud ALM optimizing your SAP Business Technology Platform operations for productivity and success.

You will take away:

• Gain comprehensive insights into the functionalities and features of SAP Cloud ALM.
• Learn how to manage and monitor various SaaS services integrated with SAP BTP using SAP Cloud ALM.
• Discover best practices to enhance the performance of custom-built applications on SAP BTP by leveraging SAP Cloud ALM’s monitoring and management tools.
• Explore how SAP Cloud ALM acts as a centralized hub to handle integrations, exceptions, and overall health of SAP BTP services and applications.

Stefan Lahr SAP Support Expert Stefan is a member of the SAP Focused Run and SAP Cloud ALM product management team and responsible for the coordination of the rollout activities globally. In this role he is delivering all kind of pre-sales services to customers and also developing the material for events like ALM Summit, SAP TechEd, etc.

See how SAP Landscape Management Cloud software lets you optimize and automate your SAP system management, such as for SAP S/4HANA. Combine SAP Landscape Management Cloud with other SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) services using provided events and REST APIs, and automate your landscape management use cases.
Key takeaways:

• Gain an understanding of the features and functionalities of SAP Landscape Management Cloud and SAP system management processes with a focus on SAP S/4HANA landscapes.
• Learn how to integrate SAP Landscape Management Cloud with other SAP BTP services using provided events and REST APIs.
• Discover where SAP Landscape Management Cloud can be leveraged to automate landscape management operations.
• Explore how the integration of SAP Landscape Management Cloud with SAP BTP can lead to enhanced productivity, streamlined operations, and improved system management efficiency.

Michael Jilg SAP Director of Solution Management Michael has been working as Director Solution Management in the SAP Cloud and Lifecycle Management organization for 10 years now. In that role he has a focus supporting customers on their journey to the hybrid SAP Cloud and with that experience he helps also defining services and product functionalities. Michael joined SAP in 2010 as Business Development Manager Platform Technology, bringing over 20 years’ prior experience in various roles in project management, SAP IT-architecture, product and partner management gained while working with customers around Europe in various industries.

Daniela Schmidt SAP Developer Daniela Schmidt is a developer at SAP and is responsible for the development of the SAP product – SAP Landscape Management Cloud (LaMa Cloud). Additionally, she is functioning as Security Champion and Threat Modeling Expert in her team. She has special knowledge in the field of network architectures and how to ensure a secure communication because of her degree in Computer Science (M. Sc.) and Information and Communication Technology (M. Sc.).

Transitioning to SAP Cloud ALM is a priority for customers to improve operations, service, and implementation in 2023. In this presentation, attendees will learn about transition scenarios and obtain guidance from SAP on how to plan and execute their transition to SAP Cloud ALM. Attendees will come away with an understanding of the benefits of transitioning to SAP Cloud ALM as well as the available resources and guidance from SAP to support their transition. They will also gain insight into why adopting SAP Cloud ALM is important and how it can help manage implementation, operations, and change at their own pace. Key takeaways include the prioritization of moving to SAP Cloud ALM for operations and service in 2023, the importance of adopting SAP Cloud ALM overall, and the support and resources available from SAP during the transition process.

You will:

• Define your roadmap for SAP Cloud ALM.
• Avoid maintenance issues with SAP Solution Manager.
• Leverage monitoring in SAP Cloud ALM to reduce your TCO Start your transition journey with the SAP Readiness Check.

Tim Steuer SAP Vice President Application Lifecycle Management Tim Steuer is an accomplished SAP professional with over 25 years of experience, including two decades focused on application lifecycle management (ALM). As Vice President for ALM, Tim leads a dynamic team of customer communication and relations experts, responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and adoption of SAP Cloud ALM solution, SAP Solution Manager, and Focused Run. Tim’s extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of ALM make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to optimize their software development processes. His leadership, strategic planning, and customer-centric approach have resulted in numerous successful rollouts, delivering measurable business benefits to his clients. With a proven track record of building strong relationships with customers, Tim is passionate about driving innovation and helping organizations to realize their full potential. His deep understanding of SAP products and services, combined with his technical expertise, has made him a trusted advisor.

Stefan Lahr SAP Support Expert Stefan is a member of the SAP Focused Run and SAP Cloud ALM product management team and responsible for the coordination of the rollout activities globally. In this role he is delivering all kind of pre-sales services to customers and also developing the material for events like ALM Summit, SAP TechEd, etc.

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is driving innovation. SAP recognizes this and is re-imagining how it supports its customers through its ALM solutions. In this session, attendees will learn about the benefits of SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Solution Manager, and SAP Focused Run in supporting cloud transformation. Overall, attendees will come away from the session with a better understanding of which ALM solution is right for their current and future landscape. They will also be equipped with the knowledge to plan to adopt SAP Cloud ALM as SAP’s go-to solution for ALM and how to use SAP Solution Manager and SAP Focused Run.

You will:

• Find out the value of SAP’s updated ALM portfolio.
• Get the latest in SAP Solution Manager development.
• Redesign your ALM strategy together with your business strategy.
• Find out who benefits from SAP Focused Run.

Tim Steuer SAP Vice President Application Lifecycle Management Tim Steuer is an accomplished SAP professional with over 25 years of experience, including two decades focused on application lifecycle management (ALM). As Vice President for ALM, Tim leads a dynamic team of customer communication and relations experts, responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and adoption of SAP Cloud ALM solution, SAP Solution Manager, and Focused Run. Tim’s extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of ALM make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to optimize their software development processes. His leadership, strategic planning, and customer-centric approach have resulted in numerous successful rollouts, delivering measurable business benefits to his clients. With a proven track record of building strong relationships with customers, Tim is passionate about driving innovation and helping organizations to realize their full potential. His deep understanding of SAP products and services, combined with his technical expertise, has made him a trusted advisor.

Stefan Lahr SAP Support Expert Stefan is a member of the SAP Focused Run and SAP Cloud ALM product management team and responsible for the coordination of the rollout activities globally. In this role he is delivering all kind of pre-sales services to customers and also developing the material for events like ALM Summit, SAP TechEd, etc.

Infrastructure and Application Automation is a key skill and technology set every IT professional needs. SAP applications can be demanding to manage and thus helpful to automate. This session will show how to harness the power of SAP Landscape Management and SAP Cloud Appliance Library to develop extensive automation capabilities that simplify the configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and management of SAP applications and associated infrastructure and services.

You will:

• Learn about Cloud cost optimization.
• Hear about SAP application management automation workflows.
• Explore rapid provisioning of SAP applications.
• Understand simplified management of SAP applications.

Michael Jilg SAP Director of Solution Management Michael has been working as Director Solution Management in the SAP Cloud and Lifecycle Management organization for 10 years now. In that role he has a focus supporting customers on their journey to the hybrid SAP Cloud and with that experience he helps also defining services and product functionalities. Michael joined SAP in 2010 as Business Development Manager Platform Technology, bringing over 20 years’ prior experience in various roles in project management, SAP IT-architecture, product and partner management gained while working with customers around Europe in various industries.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP Integration + Enterprise Architecture

The SAP Developer’s Guide to business applications development on SAP BTP provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to streamline your implementation project. Gain insights into the software development and delivery process ensuring a smooth and efficient development journey. Learn how to deliver Cloud Qualities and comply with SAP Product standards enabling you to build high-quality and reliable business applications. Join us to equip yourself with the essential knowledge and resources to expedite your implementation and drive successful outcomes on SAP BTP.

You will:

• Understand the architecture blueprint provided in the Developer’s Guide.
• Explore the curated list of services specifically chosen for standard business application development enabling you to make informed decisions about the right tools and technologies for your projects.
• Learn about the software development and delivery process outlined in the guide ensuring an organized and efficient workflow, from development to deployment and optimizing your application’s time-to-market.
• Discover instructions on delivering Cloud Qualities and complying with SAP Product Standards.

Yuval Anafi Amista NV Director of Product Management Lead product owner for SAP Business Application Studio and SAP WebIDE.

Tim Black SAP Chief Architect Tim Back is Chief Development Architect in Business Technology Platform at SAP.

Learn lessons learned from projects to enhance your success with SAP BTP. Pieter-Jan has been actively engaged in over 50+ projects on SAP BTP over the past decade. Gain valuable knowledge and practical advice that can positively impact your endeavors with SAP BTP.

You will:

• Learn the do’s and don’ts of SAP BTP.
• Understand SAP BTP Governance.
• Hear SAP BTP Architecture advice.

Pieter-Jan Deraedt Amista NV CEO Pieter-Jan Deraedt is a SAP Architect mainly focussed on SAP Cloud solutions. Today he runs a Belgian consulting company Amista, where SAP BTP is key pillar in their offering.

The cost of maintaining legacy systems can be expensive. Some legacy systems will be needed for decades due to legal audit or regulatory reasons. Join us for a live demo of Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA), an SAP BTP certified cloud platform application enabling you to safely decommission legacy systems.

You will:

• Learn how to safely shut down legacy systems and remain tax, audit and GDPR compliant.
• Understand how to access legacy data at any time, from any source, through ELSA or SAP S/4HANA.
• Discover the main features of ELSA.
• Explore how to simplify your IT landscape when moving to SAP S/4HANA or another ERP.

Thierry Julien TJC Group CEO Thierry Julien is the CEO and founder of TJC Group, a cloud/software and consulting company with decades of expertise in SAP Data Volume Management. Thierry has intensive experience in SAP Archiving and ILM. While he has worked with hundreds of SAP customers around the world, he has also collaborated with tax experts and data privacy experts worldwide to assist SAP customers on a myriad of projects. Thierry has designed the decommissioning solution Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) that is currently patent pending. Audren Butery TJC Group Consultant Audren Butery is a Consultant on ELSA, TJC Group’s latest cloud application for system decommissioning. He has helped customers in Europe and the USA to safely retire their legacy systems. Audren is responsible for extracting data from legacy systems, auditing the extracted data, coordinating the implementation of ELSA in the customer’s infrastructure and train business users to ensure they feel at ease with their new application. He operates at both project management and operational levels and specializes in dealing with stakeholders to guarantee “business as usual” once the legacy system has been safely retired and ELSA has been deployed.

Understand SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and how you can best use it. Explore the SAP Discovery Center and SAP Business Technology Platform to best leverage it.

You will:

• Understand SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Learn the key capabilities of SAP BTP.
• Learn how the SAP Discovery Center can help you.
• Learn how to find information and how to use the SAP BTP Services.

Nis Boy Naeve SAP Vice President BTP Adoption Enablement Nis Boy Naeve is a long term industry expert who held various positions at SAP SE. He offers a rare combination of strong technical understanding, business acumen and design thinking, acting successfully across all levels including executives. One of his latest key achievements is the definition, alignment and rollout of the User Experience Strategy. Currently he is heading SAP Adoption Enablement. He and his team help customers and partners explore the business value of SAPs Business Technology platform and to quickly to realize their projects. After studying physics in Kiel and Dublin, Nis Boy Naeve joined SAP in 1995 as a developer where he soon took over development management for a SAP HR module. He successfully finished customer specific development projects as well as various internal cross projects.

You will:

• Boosts developer productivity and facilitates integrated development.
• Get started quickly with pre-built content packages across SAP Build, and explore the new capabilities for managing, administrating, and operating low-code development effectively.
• SLearn how to leverage SAP BTP to extend SAP functionalities of SAP S/4HANA Cloud and explore the developer guidelines for extending SAP BTP.

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Understand how SAP BTP facilitates maintenance of ERP Core and line of business applications. Explore the platform’s capabilities to ensure continuous updates and maintain the transparency crucial for compliance with cloud standards and regulations.

You will:

• Familiarize yourself with the functionalities offered by SAP BTP and how they integrate with SAP’s ecosystem.
• Stay updated with the latest developments and future enhancements in SAP BTP.
• Understand the developer guidelines, best practices, and coding techniques to create robust and scalable solutions.
• Gain expertise in integrating SAP BTP with existing ERP Core and line of business applications.

Nis Boy Naeve SAP Vice President BTP Adoption Enablement Nis Boy Naeve is a long term industry expert who held various positions at SAP SE. He offers a rare combination of strong technical understanding, business acumen and design thinking, acting successfully across all levels including executives. One of his latest key achievements is the definition, alignment and rollout of the User Experience Strategy. Currently he is heading SAP Adoption Enablement. He and his team help customers and partners explore the business value of SAPs Business Technology platform and to quickly to realize their projects. After studying physics in Kiel and Dublin, Nis Boy Naeve joined SAP in 1995 as a developer where he soon took over development management for a SAP HR module. He successfully finished customer specific development projects as well as various internal cross projects. In 2003 he took over key roles around user experience and expanded his footprint by founding a program management organization to enable the execution of SAP’s overall User Experience roadmap which was f

This session is a comprehensive approach designed to assist organizations in maximizing the potential of SAP’s powerful cloud-based platform. SAP BTP offers a vast array of services and capabilities catering to business needs. This framework aims to provide clear instructions, best practices, and methodologies to harness the potential of SAP BTP.

You will:

• Learn the core features offered by SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) understanding how they can address business needs and challenges.
• Understand how to navigate the various tools, resources, and documentation available within the SAP BTP ecosystem.
• Follow best practices recommended by the Guidance Framework for SAP BTP to optimize application customization, innovation, and integration with other SAP products and services.
• Gain insights into trends and advancements in cloud-based solutions, runtime technologies, and agile development practices.

Steffen Pietsch SAP Vice President, Head of BTP Product Management Steffen joined SAP in 2021 and is globally responsible for the SAP BTP Product Management. Together with his teams, he drives innovation, cross-projects, enablement, and adoption of the SAP BTP. Before he joined SAP, he gained more than 18 years of experience in various customer and partner executive roles. In addition to that Steffen was board member and CTO of DSAG e.V. (German speaking SAP user group).

This session emphasizes effective governance for successful SAP BTP operations. Explore key topics such as SAP BTP administration, authorizations, cost management, and organizational aspects including team setup. Learn how to optimize your SAP BTP utilization by implementing the right governance structure, ensuring streamlined operations, and maximizing the value of your SAP BTP investment.

You will:

• Learn the principles of SAP BTP administration including user management, system configurations, and monitoring tools.
• Hear how to define roles, permissions, and security policies to ensure data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
• Understand how to discover cost management strategies for SAP BTP usage.
• See how to set up cross-functional teams to manage SAP BTP operations, fostering seamless communication and efficient workflows.

Juergen Adolf SAP Security Expert Security Solutions Expert at SAP, guiding customers on our security products and features. I address queries, offer insights, and showcase the benefits of our business technology platform. At SAP and non-SAP events, I conduct lectures and hands-on sessions. I bridge customer needs to development, ensuring our products stay cutting-edge. Dedicated to creating a safer digital world, I continuously learn and advocate for robust cybersecurity practices.

This session offers insight into real-world experiences of businesses that have harnessed the power of SAP’s technology platform. These stories highlight how organizations have leveraged SAP BTP to overcome challenges, drive innovation, and achieve digital excellence.

You will:

• Understand the range of industries and business scenarios in which SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) has been successfully applied.
• Learn the challenges faced by businesses and how SAP BTP played a pivotal role.
• Gain knowledge about the use cases and technologies, such as AI, IoT, and advanced analytics that have been integrated with SAP BTP to drive business transformation and enhance operational efficiency.
• Analyze the benefits achieved by organizations through their SAP BTP adoption including improved agility, scalability, and customer experiences.

In the dynamic landscape of event-driven paradigms, event-driven architectures (EDA) have emerged as a dominant force. While numerous software providers tend to focus on the technical dimensions of EDA, SAP distinguishes itself by underscoring the profound business advantages it offers. This session delves into the realm of harnessing event-driven scenarios through the SAP Integration Suite, leveraging an advanced event mesh to establish a cohesive ecosystem that enhances interactions among employees, partners, and customers throughout your enterprise.

You will learn:

• How Henkel uses SAP BTP overall.
• How Henkel built this SAP Build Apps Project with Integration Suite.
• What challenges faced during the project.

Saurabh Kabra Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Senior CRM Developer I have more than 10 years of experience of working with SAP and its customer & partners. I am based out of Düsseldorf, Germany.

Understand the tremendous capabilities of SAP Advanced Event Mesh. The speaker will demonstrate how you can enable event communication outside of SAP by leveraging configurations and existing SAP tools. By highlighting this simplified approach, we aim to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to streamline event handling and facilitate communication between SAP and external systems.

You will:

• Understand the significance of event-driven architectures (EDA) in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.
• Explore SAP Integration Suite’s capabilities in facilitating event-driven scenarios and its role in streamlining business processes.
• Learn how to leverage the advanced event mesh to seamlessly connect and enhance interactions among employees, partners, and customers.
• Discover practical strategies for implementing event-driven solutions using SAP Integration Suite, fostering a unified and enriched organizational experience.

SAP

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP Integration & Enterprise Architecture
Case Study: Product Safety Sheets to End-Users Via SAP Build Apps

Henkel at-present stores all of its Product Safety Information sheets like SDSS,TDSS into their On Premise SAP ERP system. Based on country local laws, these sheets needs regular updates in all local languages. Hence considering this, we decided that instead of storing such documents in a data lake or file management system, why don’t we use SAP’s Integration Suit in conjunction with SAP BTP build apps which can then be launched using mobile app or webapp or iframed into SAP Sales Cloud.
You will:

• Learn how Henkel uses SAP BTP overall.
• Understand how Henkel built this SAP Build Apps Project with Integration Suite.
• Hear about the challenges faced during the project.

Saurabh Kabra Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Senior CRM Developer Saurabh Kabra is a SAP Cloud Integration Architect. He has more than 10 years of working experience with SAP in various roles as SAP Employee, SAP Partner as well as SAP Customer. He started his journey as SAP CRM ABAP developer in 2013 and made his way through various SAP cloud solutions like SAP Sales & Service Cloud(C4C), SAP Marketing Cloud, SAP Commerce Cloud, SAP S/4HANA Cloud etc. In his last role, he was working as SAP BTP Architect for Automated Integrated Provisioning of SAP S/4HANA Cloud at SAP SE, Walldorf. In his present role at Henkel, he is working as Development lead for SAP Sales Cloud rollout. He is based out of Düsseldorf, Germany.

In the rapidly evolving realm of enterprise technology, the latest announcement by SAP has catalyzed a significant shift, compelling organizations to embrace the cloud for their SAP landscapes. As businesses adapt to this new reality, a pressing challenge arises: how can we ensure a seamless transition to the cloud while maintaining user satisfaction and operational efficiency? Join us to discover how Neptune Software can be a beacon of light for SAP users, ensuring that your journey to the cloud is not just a necessity but an opportunity for innovation. Learn how to leverage the power of No-Code, Low-Code, and Pro-Code approaches to craft tailored solutions that align perfectly with your organization’s unique needs. Let’s collectively pave the way for a future where SAP users can confidently embrace the cloud while optimizing their operations and user experiences.

You will:

• Explore the challenges faced by organizations during the transition to the cloud for SAP systems.
• Learn about how Neptune Software can play a crucial role in guiding SAP users through their cloud journey.
• Discover how the tools and solutions can ensure a smooth transition, while preserving user satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Gain insights into the different approaches – No-Code, Low-Code, and Pro-Code – and how they can be combined to create tailor-made solutions.

Martin Fischer Neptune Software Head of Product Martin brings more than 20 years of know-how and expertise in the SAP ecosystem and 15 years of experience in SAP consulting to Neptune Software. With roots as an ABAP developer, he is passionate about enterprise software, SAP, software development, and architecture. Martin is active in the SAP community as a speaker, author, and podcaster. For him, bringing together people, processes, and technology to find the most effective way of working means that DevOps is always part of the SAP conversation. When Martin is not working, he is raising two great kids and enjoying the great outdoors.