Join Our SAP Academic Community Conference North America 2026
The upcoming SAP Academic Community Conference NA 2026 will be hosted by SAP Academic Partnerships North America from July 14 to July 16, 2026 in Irvine, California.
We look forward to fostering meaningful discussions and driving impactful advancements together with Educators, Researchers and Industry Experts in the SAP Ecosystem and beyond.
Please be sure to register before the deadline on June 30, 2026.
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!
Get to know our Agenda
- Tuesday, July 14
- Wednesday, July 15
- Thursday, July 16
SAP Academic Community Conference Speakers
Evan Sevits
Regional Director
Academic Partnerships, SAP North America
Heather Matthews
VP, Global Teaching Portfolio Management
Academic Partnerships, SAP SE
Adel Radwan
Teaching Offering Management - Analytics & Data Science
Academic Partnerships, SAP SE
Michael Danzer
VP, Global Head of Portfolio & Programs,
Academic Partnerships, SAP SE
Jerad Lumina
Director of SAP University Competence Center at California State University, Chico
Liz Squire
Director of SAP University Competence Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Research Track of the Academic Community Conference 2026
The conference planning committee invites submissions for the research track including: full research papers, research-in-progress abstracts, and TRED Talks (Teaching, Research, Education & Diversity). Accepted paper presentations, which are part of the SAP Academic Community Conference, offer a venue for educators and researchers to share, showcase, and discuss their research and current work. Please log into EasyChair.org using this link and submit your paper for the Research Track of the Academic Community Conference 2026 ( ACC 2026).”
Conference Hotel
Conference Location
Hyatt Regency Irvine
SAP has negotiated a disounted rate at this hotel for the conference. Please book your room using this link.
*Shuttles will be provided from this hotel to and from conference venue, and will not make stops at other nearby hotels*
17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
The University of California, Irvine
Paul Merage School of Business
Irvine, CA 92697, United States
University
This premier event is co-hosted by the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business and SAP, marking a significant milestone in a partnership dedicated to preparing future leaders for a tech-driven global economy. By combining UCI’s academic excellence with SAP’s industry-leading innovation, this collaboration ensures the next generation of graduates is equipped with the critical skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of enterprise AI and cloud technology.
Airport Options
John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana - 4.5 mi (Recommended)
Long Beach Airport - 25 mi
Los Angeles International Airport - 44 mi
Ontario International Airport - 48 mi
San Diego International Airport - 84 mi