Manufacturing Events
Experience the future of manufacturing live
Exchange ideas, meet experts, and see manufacturing in action.
Join events to explore SAP manufacturing presented by SAP's customers and partners across multiple industries:
- Discrete components manufacturing
- Discrete IM&C manufacturing
- Process manufacturing for consumer goods, chemicals and life sciences
- Repetitive automotive manufacturing
- ETO and CTO manufacturing
- Electronics manufacturing
- Remanufacturing
- In Person Events
- Factory Roadshow Events
- Webinars
#6: OGE
Unser Weg zur SAP BTP als zentrale Erweiterungsplatform
In dieser Folge gibt OGE Einblicke, wie das Unternehmen seine SAP-Landschaft auf eine zentrale, cloudbasierte Erweiterungsplattform umgestellt hat. Dr. Christian Michel spricht mit Sebastian Borecki darüber, wie bestehende On-Premise-Systeme auf den Clean-Core-Standard gebracht werden und welche neuen Möglichkeiten die SAP Business Technology Platform für die Modernisierung der Entwicklungsprozesse eröffnet. OGE zeigt, wie konsequent umgesetzte Erweiterungen, moderne Entwicklungsprinzipien und eine skalierbare Clean-Core-Architektur eine Plattformstrategie schaffen, die Innovation fördert und langfristige Effizienz sicherstellt. Dabei wird deutlich, welche Ansätze in der Praxis funktionieren, welche Learnings für die Weiterentwicklung komplexer SAP-Landschaften relevant sind und wie Transformation und Innovation erfolgreich zusammenwirken.
Guest:
- Sebastian Borecki | SAP Plattform-Experte, OGE
Smart Manufacturing Insights, 29. + 30. Juni 2026
29.6. & 30.6. 2026, Chemnitz
Expert presentations on current trends and implemented solutions in MES, AI, and smart manufacturing
Factory tour at Siemens AG
Networking with industry professionals and executives
Evening event at Turmbrauhaus Chemnitz
When: June 29 + 30, 2026 | 09:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel an der Oper, Chemnitz
IGZ Digital Manufacturing Day 2026
2.7.2026, Sinsheim
Discrete & Process Industry Focus Event
SAP keynote | Status and trends in SAP DM and AI
Reference customer presentations by renowned global players
Innovative IGZ live demos and expert sessions
Exchange with speakers, SAP experts, and SAP customers
Stadium tour at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
DHC Life Sciences Day
16.-17. Sept, 2026, Saarbrücken
AI first in Life Sciences – using SAP AI innovations in a GxP-compliant way
Gain insights into SAP’s AI and cloud strategy, including the Autonomous Enterprise approach, compliant AI in Life Sciences, SAP Cloud ALM, Agentic AI and practical AI use cases in SAP Quality Management.
Take a closer look at AI-related regulations, BTP qualification and the transition from SAP Solution Manager to SAP Cloud ALM. Learn how the DHC Smart Validation Accelerator supports the efficient maintenance of the validated state of SAP through practical use cases.
Connect with SAP, DHC and Life Sciences experts to exchange experiences, discuss current challenges and explore practical approaches for compliant AI innovation.
When: September 16, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., followed by a networking evening event
September 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Landwehrplatz, Saarbrücken, Germany | On-site
SAP Executive Exchange for Business Transformation in Chemicals & Life Sciences
17. Sept, 2026, Eschborn
Business AI and the autonomous enterprise by SAP
Data and AI strategies with practical insights from Henkel
"AI first" business transformation at Bayer
Business Transformation Management at Fresenius
Industry-specific roadmaps for chemicals and life sciences by SAP
Industry breakouts with presentations on cloud transformation, clean core, traceability, and supply chain integrity, including customer presentations from Boehringer Ingelheim, LANXESS, and Westfalen
Life Sciences Breakouts
Life Sciences Transformed: SAP's Vision for Innovation & Compliance, SAP
Securing Supply Chain Integrity: End-to-End Traceability with SAP
Klaus Imig, Boehringer Ingelheim
Customer Success Story - Life Sciences
SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management @ Daiichi Sankyō
IO @ SFactory & IO-Thementag
28.9.2026, Walldorf & 29.9.2026 Ladenburg
Exclusive SAP S.Factory tour in Walldorf with live insights into SAP Digital Manufacturing, paperless production, and real-time production control
Pre-event networking and keynote by Olympic champion Dieter Baumann on performance and motivation
Expert presentations and practical insights on logistics, digitalization & transformation, and life sciences
High-caliber presentations from leading companies including Bayer, Rexel, Würth, Endress+Hauser, Roche, Merck, SAP, and the DFB
When: September 28, 2026 | SAP S.Factory tour and pre-event networking
September 29, 2026 | Main event
Where: SAP S.Factory, Walldorf and Gutshof Ladenburg, Germany
Participation fee: €149.00 plus VAT
Note: Places for the SAP S.Factory tour are strictly limited and must be requested explicitly during registration.
DSAG Jahreskongress
7. & 8.10.2026, Köln
DSAG-Jahreskongress 2026 is the flagship event of the German-speaking SAP User Group and one of the key meeting points for SAP user companies in Europe.
The event brings together SAP customers, partners, decision makers, and technology experts.
Core themes include SAP transformation, cloud migration, business process modernization, security, data, integration, and practical solutions for enterprise IT.
- Manufacturing relevance is strong for instance:
- Compliant Digital Transformation Journey @ RAUMEDIC
- Wie Sie Variantenvielfalt in der Shopfloor-Praxis effizient steuern. Einblicke in das Projekt bei Ingersoll Rand, io Consulting
- Digital Manufacturing & AI Roadmap, SAP, Sebastian Kilgen
IGZ Innovation Days 2026
13. & 14.10, Falkenberg
Two-day focus event on logistics planning, warehouse and transport logistics, and production execution When: October 13 + 14, 2026 Where: Falkenberg |
SAP for Manufacturing, Materials & Mining Conference 2026
October 13-14, Rome
Focus on business transformation, AI integration, and supply chain optimization
Business transformation track covering ERP-led growth, finance process simplification, product innovation with PLM, and sustainability compliance including CSRD, EHS, and DPP
Operations and supply chain track covering manufacturing execution systems, integrated business planning, workforce optimization, and predictive asset management
Industry focus on building materials, chemicals, metals, mining, and paper & packaging
Customer and expert insights from confirmed speaker companies including ArcelorMittal, Prysmian, Danieli, BHP, RHI Magnesita, Holcim, Ahlstrom, Saica, Cenibra, and Decospan
When: October 13 + 14, 2026
Where: Cardo Roma Hotel, Rome, Italy
Hotel rate: €295 per night, including buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi, subject to 10% VAT and city tax
Travel distance: approx. 20 km from Roma Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport and approx. 12 km from Roma Termini Train Station
From Cloud MES to Agentic AI and Edge
21.10.2026, Accenture Innovation Hub, München
Cloud MES, AI, Edge – Where is SAP DM today?
Exchange ideas with peers, meet Accenture and SAP experts, and discover how AI is transforming the shopfloor - from Joule Agents and Integrated Process Management to real customer projects, the latest SAP Digital Manufacturing features, and modern edge architectures.
- AI-powered shop floor processes
- Creating Joule agents
- Real-world customer use cases – e.g. production planning with Integrated Process Management
- New SAP Digital Manufacturing features – e.g. POD 2.0
- Edge architectures
Pharma Logistics & SCM Summit
23-24 Nov 2026, Frankfurt
The Pharma Logistics & SCM Summit organized by we-connect is an executive-level event for pharmaceutical leaders focused on logistics and supply chain transformation.
It emphasizes digital transformation, regulatory excellence, and the development of smarter, more resilient pharma supply chains.
Key topics include serialization, end-to-end traceability, counterfeit prevention, AI-enabled planning, real-time visibility, and cross-border compliance.
The summit features executive discussions, real-world case studies, and expert insights on automation, data integrity, digitalization, and compliance by design.
It brings together pharmaceutical manufacturers, senior supply chain decision makers, and solution providers to share strategies and explore future-proof supply chain models.
Pharma & Life Science: 24.11.2026, S.Factory, Walldorf
SCM Discovery Days
Pharma & Life Science: 24.11.2026, Walldorf
Chemical & Consumer: 25.11.2026, Walldorf
Turn supply chain and manufacturing transformation from an ambition into a practical journey.
At the SCM Discovery Days, customers, SAP and transformation expert cbs and compliance expert DHC share their perspectives on current industry priorities, SAP’s strategic direction and proven approaches from transformation projects.
A customer story brings real-world experience into the discussion and creates space for an open exchange on what works in practice. In the afternoon, the topics discussed move from presentation to live experience in the SAP S.Factory, where participants can see the very latest integrated, compliant manufacturing end-to-end process chain in action and explore what it could mean for their own transformation.
The event is tailored to Pharma & Life Sciences on the 24th of November and to Chemical & Consumer Products on the 25th of November 2026.
Adopt AI
3-4 Dec 2026, Paris
Adopt AI by Artefact is positioned as a major international business summit for AI adoption, described as the “Davos of AI,” bringing together corporate leaders, innovators, startups, investors, and policymakers.
The event focuses on moving AI from discussion to real-world deployment, with themes around enterprise transformation, AI strategy, innovation, and business impact.
The 2026 edition is scheduled for 3-4 December 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris, following a 2025 edition that drew 20,000 participants, 1,300+ CEOs, and 600 speakers.
Manufacturing relevance appears through the summit’s AI for Industry focus, which is directly applicable to industrial companies exploring AI in production, operations, automation, supply chain optimization, predictive maintenance, quality control, and workforce productivity.
For manufacturing leaders, the event is relevant as a platform to benchmark AI adoption strategies, discover technology partners, and understand how AI can support smarter, more efficient, and more resilient industrial operations.
Factory Visit @ Rittal
26.10. 2026
From Shopfloor to Cloud: SAP Digital Manufacturing in Action
Agenda:
- Visit to the Rittal Haiger plant, awarded Factory of the Year 2025
- Insights into the key success factors behind the award-winning production
- Visit to the Rittal Rittershausen plant, a reference site for SAP Digital Manufacturing
- Presentation of SAP Digital Manufacturing at Rittal
- SAP Digital Manufacturing hands-on session
- SAP keynote
- Networking and discussion on best practices and future developments
Visiting Rittal gives participants a unique opportunity to experience the award-winning production environment firsthand and gain insights into the processes, technologies, and success factors behind it.
Building on this strong foundation, Rittal demonstrates how SAP Digital Manufacturing helps unlock additional potential for transparency, efficiency, and business value. Drawing on practical experience, the session shows how integrating shopfloor and cloud enables end-to-end digital manufacturing execution and supports companies in continuously improving their production processes.
Host:
- Dennis Benfer | Vice President Digital Operations
- Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
Factory Visit @ IFM
17.11.2026
Discover how global market leader ifm is building the foundation for a scalable, future-ready production platform with SAP Digital Manufacturing.
Together with SAP, we will show how SAP Digital Manufacturing supports ifm’s production end to end - from guided manual assembly to fully automated, highly integrated testing processes. Serialization, traceability, interlocking, and controlled rework are brought together in one consistent system.
What makes this Factory Visit distinctive is the customer-specific transformation context: an SAP DM pilot is creating the basis for a global template that will replace fragmented systems and organizational structures with a unified architecture designed for stable, efficient operations. The project combines disciplined scope management with a pragmatic, agile approach, enabling the team to respond purposefully to new insights and changing requirements.
A special highlight is the guided factory tour, offering first-hand insights into modern manufacturing in practice.
This session is in German language.
Please note that available spaces are strictly limited due to the factory tour.
Make It Smart: Use AI to increase efficiency
Get inspired by manufacturing use cases from the discrete industry
16. September 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 CET
Use Case 1: Smoother shift handovers and more stable production
Shift handovers can be slow, and key issues are often missed. See how an AI assistant consolidates live production data, detects critical deviations, and gives the next shift clear recommendations.
You will learn:
- How AI creates compact handover reports from SAP systems
- How anomaly detection, trend analysis, and alerts highlight critical issues
- How predictive insights identify potential machine failures early
Speaker:
- Milagros Lopez Estergaard Jacobsen, Senior Associate AI, Data Engineering & Analytics, PwC
- Tim-Julian Seher, Senior Associate Business & Supply Chain Operations, PwC
Use Case 2: Faster replanning when disruptions occur
Unplanned disruptions and last-minute changes make reliable resource planning difficult. See how an AI-powered replanning agent detects risks early, recommends actions, avoids downtime, and improves on-time delivery.
You will learn:
- How a replanning agent detects and prioritizes disruptions
- How scenarios like line changes or material reorders are simulated and prepared for approval
- How smart order prioritization and replanning improve quality and delivery reliability
Speaker:
- Niclas Weisenburger, Architecture Advisor, SAP
- Timothy Kaufmann, Business Development, Business AI Platform, MEE, SAP
The session is in German.
Make It Smart: Shopfloor Planning & Scheduling with AI
React faster, increase utilization
16. September 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 CET
Use Case 1: Smoother shift handovers and more stable production
Shift handovers can be slow, and key issues are often missed. See how an AI assistant consolidates live production data, detects critical deviations, and gives the next shift clear recommendations.
You will learn:
- How AI creates compact handover reports from SAP systems
- How anomaly detection, trend analysis, and alerts highlight critical issues
- How predictive insights identify potential machine failures early
Speaker:
- Milagros Lopez Estergaard Jacobsen, Senior Associate AI, Data Engineering & Analytics, PwC
- Tim-Julian Seher, Senior Associate Business & Supply Chain Operations, PwC
Use Case 2: Faster replanning when disruptions occur
Unplanned disruptions and last-minute changes make reliable resource planning difficult. See how an AI-powered replanning agent detects risks early, recommends actions, avoids downtime, and improves on-time delivery.
You will learn:
- How a replanning agent detects and prioritizes disruptions
- How scenarios like line changes or material reorders are simulated and prepared for approval
- How smart order prioritization and replanning improve quality and delivery reliability
Speaker:
- Niclas Weisenburger, Architecture Advisor, SAP
- Timothy Kaufmann, Business Development, Business AI Platform, MEE, SAP
The session is in German.
Meet the Expert: How to manage your clinical supply chains using SAP ICSM
Learn about the key capabilities from an industry perspective
17. September 2026 | 15:00 - 16:00 CET
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#6: OGE
Unser Weg zur SAP BTP als zentrale Erweiterungsplatform
In dieser Folge gibt OGE Einblicke, wie das Unternehmen seine SAP-Landschaft auf eine zentrale, cloudbasierte Erweiterungsplattform umgestellt hat. Dr. Christian Michel spricht mit Sebastian Borecki darüber, wie bestehende On-Premise-Systeme auf den Clean-Core-Standard gebracht werden und welche neuen Möglichkeiten die SAP Business Technology Platform für die Modernisierung der Entwicklungsprozesse eröffnet. OGE zeigt, wie konsequent umgesetzte Erweiterungen, moderne Entwicklungsprinzipien und eine skalierbare Clean-Core-Architektur eine Plattformstrategie schaffen, die Innovation fördert und langfristige Effizienz sicherstellt. Dabei wird deutlich, welche Ansätze in der Praxis funktionieren, welche Learnings für die Weiterentwicklung komplexer SAP-Landschaften relevant sind und wie Transformation und Innovation erfolgreich zusammenwirken.
Guest:
- Sebastian Borecki | SAP Plattform-Experte, OGE
