Valentin Savu is Back Office Platforms Manager at PPC Romania, where he is responsible for the governance and evolution of the company’s SAP landscape and core business platforms that support critical operational processes.

With more than a decade of experience in the Romanian utilities sector, Valentin began his career as an electrical engineer before moving into business systems and digital transformation. This unique journey has given him a deep understanding of both energy infrastructure and the role of ERP systems in enabling efficient business operations and delivering value to customers.

Throughout his career, he has contributed to a wide range of initiatives, from smart metering support to large-scale ERP transformation projects. He is passionate about data-driven decision-making, process excellence, and building high-performing teams that successfully drive business transformation.

Andrei Pupaza is the CEO of Sync and phaze01, an international IT consulting group focused primarily on SAP services, alongside infrastructure and cloud solutions. A law school graduate and Executive MBA holder from WU Executive Academy, he combines business, legal, and technology perspectives in leading transformation and growth initiatives, including M&A processes on both the buy-side and sell-side.

The SAP Partner group employs more than 70 consultants, operates internationally with offices in Romania and a team in Mexico, delivering approximately 100,000 consulting hours annually across multiple industries.

Dr. Igor Belousov is Vice President at SAP University Alliances, country manager for Italy, Spain, Turkey, ECA cluster at CEE. He supports key directions of SAP innovation agenda in such areas as quantum computing, AI/ML, mobile business apps, AR/VR/MR. Igor collaborates with SAP colleagues from research and innovation units, other SAP divisions, with partners such as IBM and IBM Quantum, customers to prepare educational materials for faculties and students including SAP University Alliances Quick Start Guides.

Andrei Mihnea Iliescu is an experienced SAP and people management leader with over 20 years of expertise in project delivery, organizational leadership, and team development within international IT environments. Throughout his career at IBM FutureNow Center Romania, he has successfully led large multicultural teams, managed complex SAP delivery programs, and driven operational excellence across multiple business areas. Currently serving as SAP Practice Area Leader, Andrei oversees strategic SAP initiatives, resource management, talent development, and client engagement for teams of more than 200 consultants and project managers. Known for his strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, he combines deep project management expertise with a people-focused approach to building high-performing teams and delivering business value.

• Over 20 years of experience in the SAP ecosystem, with a strong focus on SAP HCM, project delivery, and organizational leadership.
• Graduated from the Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, specializing in Accounting and Management Informatics.
• Started his SAP career in 2006 as an SAP HCM Consultant, building deep expertise in HR processes and SAP Human Capital Management solutions.
• Has been part of Accenture since 2007, accumulating more than 18 years of experience within the organization.
• Currently serves as SAP Romania Platform Lead, responsible for the growth and development of the SAP practice and coordinating a team of over 70 professionals.
• Acts as Delivery Lead for large-scale SAP programs, managing project delivery and coordinating teams of more than 100 resources. Managed multinational and nearshore delivery teams across Romania, Italy, Australia, and other locations, supporting global clients and programs.
• Serves as Reinventor Partner Talent Lead within the Danubia Advanced Technology Center
• Progressed from SAP HCM Functional Consultant role into leadership positions including Project Manager, Delivery Lead, and SAP Platform Lead.
• Delivered SAP solutions for organizations in industries including Oil & Gas, Banking, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Consumer Goods.
• Brings extensive expertise in HR transformation, SAP delivery management, stakeholder engagement, data migration, and large-scale program execution.
• Recognized for combining strong SAP functional knowledge with delivery excellence, people leadership, and a commitment to developing high-performing teams.

Bogdan Cioc is the Lead of SAP Labs SEE Romania, a fast-growing research and development center that plays an important role within SAP’s innovation ecosystem in Southeast Europe. in this role, he leads teams contributing to SAP’s global technology and services portfolio'

With extensive experience in technology leadership, software development, and business transformation, Bogdan is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving innovation, and creating opportunities for the next generation of digital talent. He actively supports partnerships between universities and industry, helping bridge academic education with the skills and capabilities required in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

At ACC CEE Bucharest 2026, Bogdan will share insights into innovation, talent development, and the evolving competencies needed to thrive in the era of AI, digital transformation, and intelligent enterprise technologies.

Diana David is the Managing Director of SAP Romania, where she leads the company’s local strategy and operations, helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys through cloud, data, and AI-powered technologies.

With more than two decades of experience in sales, business development, and technology-driven transformation, Diana has built a strong track record of leading complex initiatives across both the public and private sectors. Since joining SAP in 2018 and assuming the role of Managing Director in 2021, she has been a strong advocate for innovation, customer success, and the development of Romania’s digital ecosystem.

Passionate about authentic leadership and the intersection of people and technology, Diana believes that digital innovation delivers its greatest impact when it empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to realize their full potential.

Adam Dudits is Regional Director, Academic Partnerships for the MEE region at SAP, where he works with universities, educators, and industry partners to help prepare the next generation of digital talent.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Adam has held leadership positions across international business, public administration, and the technology industry. Since joining SAP in 1999, he has served in various leadership roles, including Managing Director of SAP Labs Hungary from 2005 to 2013, where he played a key role in the company’s establishment and growth.

Since 2013, Adam has been dedicated to strengthening collaboration between academia and industry across Central and Eastern Europe, supporting universities in integrating SAP technologies, business processes, and digital skills into higher education.

André Biener serves as Director DACH at SAP SE, responsible for the SAP University Alliances Program in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He has been working at SAP for 20+ years in various roles in industry marketing, corporate communications, business consulting, government relations, and operations. Prior to SAP, he worked in the telecommunications and software sectors in Germany and the United States with global players as well as startups.

For many years, alongside his role at SAP, he has been active in the field of social entrepreneurship, as a coach, trainer, as well as a systemic consultant and lecturer at various academic institutions. He holds a degree in Business Communications and an MBA from universities in Germany and the United States where he studied on a Fulbright scholarship.

Viorel Costin BANȚA, PhD, Lecturer, is an academic, researcher, and SAP expert with an interdisciplinary background in engineering, enterprise systems, and accounting. He holds two PhDs: one in Mechatronics and Robotics from the University of Craiova and a second in Accounting from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. His professional and research interests include accounting information systems, ERP systems, SAP, artificial intelligence, Microsoft Office technologies, robotic process automation, Power Automate, and project management.

He has more than 22 years of hands-on experience in SAP, with expertise covering SAP Basis, SD, MM, PP, PS, cross-functional integration, and process automation. At the Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems, he teaches courses related to ERP systems, SAP, SME digitalization, financial-accounting software, management information systems, software tools for marketing projects, and software robots for business process automation. His teaching activity combines academic rigor with practical experience gained from complex digital transformation and enterprise systems projects.

Dr. Banța has also developed a strong research profile, with ISI-indexed publications, articles in internationally recognized databases, and numerous presentations at international conferences. His work focuses on the practical use of digital technologies in accounting, business process optimization, ERP implementation, and organizational automation. Through his academic, professional, and research activity, he actively promotes the integration of SAP, AI, automation, and digital tools into modern business education and practice.

Yuri Kupriianov, Dr. is Teaching Offering Manager for App Development & Coding on the SAP University Alliances Programs & Portfolio team, responsible for the technical teaching offerings development and launch with a primary focus on the SAP Business Technology Platform. As Country Manager for the Eastern Europe & Central Asia cluster, he leads SAP’s university collaborations across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Serbia, supporting SAP teaching assets advancement in academic teaching, faculty training, and student engagement initiatives with regional partner and customer ecosystem. Yuri has been with SAP University Alliances since 2012 and is based at SAP SE headquarters in Walldorf, Germany. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yukupriianov/

Nathalie Wolf is a Doctoral Candidate and Researcher at the Chair of Information Systems and Business Process Management at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, since 2023. Nathalie's research interests comprise process science, data engineering, and sustainability. In addition to her research, she works at the SAP University Competence Center (UCC), where she is responsible for SAP solutions in enterprise resource planning and analytics, such as SAP S/4HANA.