Join Our SAP Academic Community Conference Benelux 2026
Welcome to the registration page for the 9th SAP Academic Community Conference Benelux.
Join us on Thursday, May 21, at the HOGENT campus in Gent, Belgium, for a day of connection, collaboration, and inspiration.
This annual gathering brings together lecturers and academic representatives from across the Benelux who work with—or want to learn more about—the SAP University Alliances curriculum.
The 2026 edition features interactive sessions, institutional exchange, and updates on SAP’s evolving teaching portfolio. We are pleased to include a guest session from Flexso, offering insights into the skills expected from future graduates.
We look forward to welcoming around 35 colleagues from universities, universities of applied sciences, associate members, and other educational partners.
Feel free to invite a colleague who may be interested in the SAP University Alliances program.
Please complete the form below to register.
You will receive email confirmation of your registration.
In case you have any questions, please contact Richard Benschop (Academic Partnerships Benelux, SAP SE Countrymanager) by sending him an email on: richard.benschop@sap.com .
Why you should join
Network.
Engage with educators and the SAP Ecosystem. Exchange ideas. Explore new collaborations. Share your research. The agenda has plenty of time available to connect with colleagues along with a few fun activities. Discover the latest ERPsim innovations, and explore key developments in SAP technology and new learning resources all while connecting with like-minded academics and industry experts.
Learn.
Discover best practices to launch a new SAP initiative on campus. Explore how you can strengthen and grow your existing University Alliances program. Plenary and breakout sessions are designed with interaction and engagement in mind. We have also invited experienced faculty members and industry expert to conduct various Train-The-Trainer Workshops.
Engage.
Explore critical topics like sustainability and Artificial Intelligence and consider their impact to your teaching. Learn from like-minded academics developing curriculum and participating in pilot initiatives. Discuss cloud solutions such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Signavio, SAP Business Technology Platform and more!
Agenda
Taking the SAP Academic Partnerships portfolio as our starting point, this session invites participants to share which tools and resources they currently use to support their teaching.
Each institution will receive its own unique symbol, which will also be featured on attendee badges. This simple visual cue will make it easier to spot peers who can help you advance your curriculum, explore new offerings, or exchange best practices. Let's map the landscape, make the right connections, and discover how others are using SAP‑based resources to elevate their teaching.
All academic institutions will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves. A format will be shared with you to do so.
This is a session that is always on the agenda of any Academic Community Conference.
The SAP UCC will provide you with an update on their portfolio.
During this session, Mike van Roosmalen will explore how today’s evolving training landscape—filled with fresh methods, modern learning formats and hands‑on tools—can open new doors for educators who are just stepping into the SAP world.
But are these new approaches actually resonating with “newbies”?
What do lecturers new to SAP expect, hope for, or even worry about?
And most importantly: do these formats make SAP-based teaching more accessible, engaging and appealing for them?
Join us as we uncover insights, expectations, and opportunities to strengthen the next generation of SAP educators.
Based on your votes on the registration form, in this session we will cover the topic of your interest.
Belgium SAP partner Flexso will provide insights on what it is they expect from academic institutions when it comes to preparing new SAP talent for the job market.
At the end of the agenda, Richard will share several updates on the SAP Academic Partnerships program. He will highlight the newest Business Builders scenarios as well as the latest developments in the SAP Learning Hub – Student Zone.
Get to know our Speakers
Richard Benschop
Country Manager Benelux
Academic Partnerships, SAP SE
For almost 30 years, Richards’ focus is not on implementing applications but helping people to gain the confidence and clarity they need to use them successfully. Since 2021, he is the linking pin between academic institutions and student organizations in the Benelux and SAP.
Anja Herbst
Customer Relation Manager
SAP UCC Magdeburg
For nearly nine years, Anja has been supporting the customers and partners of SAP UCC Magdeburg. She is responsible for onboarding, introducing SAP solutions into academic teaching, and supporting UCC partner institutions. What she enjoys most is fostering connections and communication within the academic SAP community.
Viviane Schröder
Cooperation Manager
SAP UCC Magdeburg
Viviane is responsible for cooperation management. She also supports customer service, presents SAP Cloud solutions, and is in charge of acquiring new universities and partners.
Mike van Roosmalen
Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Business Information Technology at Amsterdam School of International Business (AMSIB)
Mike van Roosmalen has been involved for quite a long time in teaching and training SAP-based courses, both at Capgemini and at Amsterdam University of Applied Science (AUAS). Currently, he also acts as the program lead of the SAP University Alliances at the Amsterdam School of International Business, which is part of the AUAS.
Tom Antjon
Lecturer Applied Informatics at Hogeschool Gent
Teaching SAP courses using the UCC content since 2019. Focusing on development and customization in ABAP and BTP.
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