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Knowledge Transfer Sessions in 2025 - Overview & Navigation
- SAP Business Suite
- RISE with SAP
- Inside SAP
- Tech Talks with SAP
Date: September 17, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Navneet Mishra, Global Vice President, Global Head of Cloud ERP Services Portfolio, SAP
Deepak KN, Business Processes Senior Consultant & Enablement Lead RISE with SAP Methodology, SAP
In this session, you will learn how RISE with SAP Methodology can help you on your journey to the cloud, and supports you in adopting clean core principles, making it easier to benefit from latest innovations to be ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow. RISE with SAP Methodology is a comprehensive framework, includes expert guidance from SAP and our partners, and includes tools and services to guide you on your transformation journey. The session covers a high level overview of the mission, key components, integrated toolchain for transformation.
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Add to Calendar - AM Session - September 17, 08:00 - 08:45 (CET)
Add to Calendar - PM Session - September 17, 14:00 - 14:45 (CET)
Date: September 11, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Sunil Mehta, Senior Director - Customer Services & Delivery, SAP
This session provides an overview of the customer onboarding process and the embedded launch activities designed for RISE with SAP customers. We will discuss key phases and milestones, covering the support structure customers can expect after signing a contract. Attendees will gain insights into the resources, tools, and services available to ensure a seamless transition and successful start with RISE with SAP.
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Add to Calendar - AM Session - September 11, 08:00 - 08:45 (CET)
Add to Calendar - PM Session - September 11, 14:00 - 14:45 (CET)
Date: July 10, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Neil Williams, SAP Cloud ERP Expert, SAP
Erik van Asselt, SAP Cloud ERP Expert, SAP
Ready to take the leap from ECC to the cloud? Join our live webcast to discover how we’re reinventing Cloud ERP adoption through automation and smart analytics. Leveraging Signavio Process Insights, we dissect your ECC transactions, map them to best-in-class processes, and align every step with SAP Business Capabilities. Our streamlined approach, powered by the Digital Discovery Assessment (DDA), groups your processes into tailored transformation journeys—choosing the optimal path with SAP Grow or Rise. Witness how this method empowers organizations to seamlessly migrate, optimize operations, and unlock new business value. Whether you’re planning your move or looking to accelerate transformation, this session will equip you with actionable strategies for a successful cloud ERP journey!
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Date: July 03, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Xiaohua Wang, SAP Business Suite Product Marketing, SAP
Marco Hofmann, SAP Business Suite Product Management, SAP
In this webcast, SAP expert will show you firsthand how the SAP Business Suite strategy is fully realized within SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. We'll delve into how embedded AI technologies significantly enhance user productivity, showcasing practical use cases and outlining the exciting roadmap ahead.
You'll gain valuable insights into how the suite's comprehensive quality is designed to support and scale with your specific business growth requirements. This session is your opportunity to understand why SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is the perfect foundation for your digital transformation journey in this dynamic, technology-driven era.
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Date: June 24, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Noboru Ota, Vice President & Chief Expert SAP S/4HANA Solution Management, SAP
Christine Hofmann, Chief Solution Expert for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP
Join us for an in-depth webcast showcasing the latest innovations in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition 2023 FPS03. This session will spotlight powerful new Joule and AI-driven features, and usability enhancements in core business areas designed to transform business operations and drive efficiency.
Highlights include:
- AI-assisted journal upload for streamlined financial processes
- Predictive labor demand planning to optimize warehouse and resource management
- AI-based scheduling optimizer explanations for intuitive production planning
- Enhanced integration with SAP’s unified copilot Joule, expanding automation and transactional capabilities across finance, procurement, sales, service, and asset management
- Usability improvements and new functionalities across core business areas (e.g. Manufacturing, Asset Management)
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Date: June 18, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Mohan Kumar Jayarama, Vice President, Head of SAP Integrated ToolChain, SAP
Join our upcoming webcast to explore the power and potential of the SAP Integrated Toolchain within the RISE with SAP Methodology. Ideal for businesses undertaking IT modernization, this session will present the step-by-step approach to implementing a clean core for incremental business value. Learn about the rich repository of tools like SAP Signavio, LeanIX, Tricentis, WalkMe, and SAP Cloud ALM, that support various stages of the SAP transformation journey, from initial discovery to running the final solution. From landscape analysis and process improvement to user enablement, the toolchain covers it all. Register now to ensure your trip towards stellar digital transformation success.
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Date: June 12, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
David Yawalkar, Head of Solution Management RISE with SAP, SAP
In this session attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest Cloud ERP strategy and how it fits into the context of the new SAP Business Suite. Get an overview of the latest Cloud ERP offerings available and learn about the included business applications, tools and services as well as optimization and extensibility applications and how these will support your ERP transformation projects.
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Date: June 05, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Vinay V, Solution Management SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, SAP
Join us to gain insights into SAP Business AI’s value in the context of a Cloud ERP strategy. This session aims to develop an understanding of AI-based innovations and how they support the evolving mandates of IT in supporting the business and enabling enterprise transformation. You will get a brief overview of the key AI innovations in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and a sneak peak into the upcoming innovation topics.
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Date: May 28, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Axel Meier, Product Management SAP Business Data Cloud & Intelligent Apps - Enablement, SAP
Join us for an exciting webcast on SAP Business Data Cloud - an all-in-one SaaS solution that integrates your SAP and third-party data. Learn how to leverage this platform to unleash transformative insights, tailor your decisions with pre-built apps, and harmonize your mission-critical data. Also, understand how to foster reliable, responsible AI across your business operations. Turn your data into a powerful decision-making tool with SAP Business Data Cloud.
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Date: May 22, 2025 - 08:00-08:45 am (CET) & 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Markus Rosemann, Vice President SAP Business Suite Product Marketing, SAP
Join our upcoming webcast as we delve into how SAP Business Suite is revolutionizing enterprise management by integrating innovative AI technologies, dense and context-rich data, and robust line-of-business applications. We will decipher the three cornerstone pillars- AI, data, and applications - that empower organizations to scale, improve efficiency, and streamline operations effortlessly. Learn how the SAP Business Suite can potentially serve as your key to digital transformation in this dynamic technology-driven era.
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Date: October 17, 2024 - 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Deepak KN, Business Processes Senior Consultant, SAP
In this session, you will learn how RISE with SAP Methodology can help you on your journey to the cloud, and supports you in adopting clean core principles, making it easier to benefit from latest innovations to be ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow. RISE with SAP Methodology is a comprehensive framework, includes expert guidance from SAP and our partners, and includes tools and services to guide you on your transformation journey. The session covers a high level overview of the mission, key components, integrated toolchain for transformation.
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Date: October 7, 2024
Speaker: Jay Thoden van Velzen, Technical Advisor @ Office of the CSO, SAP
Gabriele Fiata, Head of Security Market Strategy @ RISE with SAP,
SAP Roland Costea, Chief Information Security Officer @ RISE with SAP, SAP
Host: Sinan Schreiner, SAP Global User Groups Organization
Join us to learn about the security processes, innovative solutions and services that are provided by RISE with SAP to help protect business data and operations, support regulatory requirements, and strengthen enterprise resilience. Discover how RISE with SAP fosters vital collaborations to enhance security and compliance.
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Date: September 10, 2024 - 17:00 - 18:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Ashima Raheja, SVP, SAP Enterprise Cloud Services, SAP
Gabriele Fiata, Head of Security Market Strategy, RISE with SAP, SAP
Tobias Schmidt, Cloud ERP Solution Expert, RISE with SAP, SAP
Let SAP experts run your Cloud ERP reliably and securely
RISE with SAP includes an AI-enabled cloud ERP that’s managed and optimized by SAP.
A primary benefit for IT is to let SAP experts handle the day-to-day technical management of your cloud ERP infrastructure.
Join us in a 30-minute webinar to hear RISE with SAP can help your IT team:
- Run your technology operations in a managed, secure cloud infrastructure
- Stay safe with built-in cybersecurity and data protection
- Gain peace of mind with 24x7 surveillance and security updates
- Improve risk and compliance transparency and adhere to local and global regulations
The webinar will also feature a live expert chat so get your questions ready!
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Date: March 28, 2024 - 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Muni Lakshmi, Solution Management SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition, SAP
Stefan Krampen, Lead Architect SAP Cloud Application Services, SAP
In this session, you will learn more about how SAP Cloud Application Services deliver a full spectrum of value-adding support and solution improvement services across multiple layers:
• Expert resolution of issues and adding value with a comprehensive portfolio ranging from stable application operations through higher value services, such as data management, release management, advanced monitoring, and SAP innovation adoption.
• Focused on SAP private cloud solution deployment models with a flexible and simplified service consumption.
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Date: February 28, 2024 - 17:00-17:45 pm (CET)
Introducing the new expanded RISE with SAP Migration and Modernization Program
Join our virtual event to hear from SAP executives, customers and partners about how the program offers a tailored journey complete with financial incentives, a self-guided digital experience and assisted services.
Take control to migrate safely and confidently
Every SAP customer’s journey to cloud ERP is different. Our new expanded RISE with SAP Migration and Modernization Program acknowledges and celebrates these differences. It enables you to plan and drive your own distinctive journey – whether you’re migrating from SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA – to help your organization:
· Be innovation-ready and take advantage of the latest technologies
· Manage risks with built-in security and compliance
· Simplify your operations and scale rapidly
Feel free to explore SAP S/4 HANA Cloud Private Edition ahead of our event and try our product tour. Get an overview of our core cloud ERP product through a step-by-step guided experience. It shows you how to steer your business more effectively and boost company-wide your efficiency with intelligent automation.
We look forward to seeing you online!
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Date: February 27, 2024 - 14:00-14:45 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Vinay V, Solution Management SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition, SAP
Michael Deller, Chief Solution Expert, SAP S/4HANA Solution Management, Private Edition, SAP
SAP S/4HANA is the ERP for every business need – from mission-critical operations to business model innovation. RISE with SAP helps you to move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud at your pace while safeguarding your existing SAP ERP investments. Benefit from a complete, modular solution with the AI and analytics capabilities to move your business forward with SAP S/4HANA.
Join this session to gain an understanding of:
• Moving the Business Suite functionality into the new world of SAP S/4HANA Cloud
• Goals, transition paths & tools available to support this transition
• Differentiating capabilities : Why SAP S/4HANA is superior to ECC
• Benefits for RISE customers
• Selected customer case studies
• Q&A
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The internal IT organization at SAP serves as a living example and the first reference for SAP’s products. In the series, SAP IT shares first-hand examples and best practices on how SAP runs SAP helping customers get the most out of our products. Get inspired on your transformation journey, register for the whole series:
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Registration: Inside SAP Series
Date: November 13, 2025 - Time: 15:00 - 16:00 pm (CEST)
Presenter/s:
Marius Weigand, VP of Commercial Process and Technology Transformation, Customer & Partner Processes & IT, SAP SE
Gregor Grindjan, Global Head of Deal Execution, Corporate Processes & IT, Vice President, SAP SE
Discover how SAP transforms sales with its own cloud solutions, Business AI, and data integration. We simplify customer journeys and improve efficiency by automating processes and adopting flexible models. Our end-to-end Demand-to-Consume approach connects technology and AI for smarter decisions and scalability..
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Date: November 21, 2024 - 11:00 - 12:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Fabian Wissmann, Project Manager / O2I Expert, SAP
David Branstner, Program Director, Finance Solutions, SAP IT, SAP
Learn how SAP has adopted SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management solutions to help ensure efficient handling of high invoicing volumes and flexible introduction of new business models in the cloud era. As you engage with the experts implementing the solution for SAP, hear firsthand about best practices and lessons learned.
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Date: November 13, 2024 - 15:00 - 16:00 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Claudia Peterhaensel, IT Product Manager for HR solutions, SAP
Dimitri Lipko, IT Product Manager for HR solutions, SAP
Get inspired by SAP’s HR solutions journey being on the forefront of innovation with AI-infused business processes. Learn how our internal IT team implements our own solutions such as SAP SuccessFactors solutions, the Joule copilot, generative AI, and SAP Analytics Cloud, while relying on a reliable foundation with SAP Business Technology Platform.
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Date: Oktober 22, 2024 - 14:00 - 14:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Majeed Malik - Product Manager, SAP
Discover SAP’s internal journey toward effective use of business AI to adopt relevant, reliable, responsible AI scenarios to optimize core business processes and value creation. Experience how we bring together the SAP Business AI portfolio, the Joule copilot, and carefully selected custom development, while focusing on compliance and ethical AI.
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Date: Oktober 10, 2024 - 11:00 - 12:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Ray Han, Director - Generative AI Center of Excellence, SAP
Experience how SAP leverages our cloud-based generative AI hub capability to enable employees to explore and use generative AI, nurturing a culture of creativity, experimentation, and innovation. Learn how we drive process efficiency and business value in a responsible, relevant, and reliable way, relying on our own technology.
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Date: September 30, 2025 - Time: 15:00 - 16:00 pm (CEST)
Presenter/s:
Jutta Dexheimer, Head of SMO EMEA Analytics & Marketing, SAP SE
Discover SAP’s approach to our own RISE with SAP journey as we continue our digital transformation, leveraging SAP Business AI capabilities and the Joule copilot, enabling data-driven decisions, and optimizing business processes and cloud agility. Learn from SAP’s internal IT experts as we share our best practices and lessons learned.
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Date: September 19, 2024 - 15:00 - 16:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Pinar Doelen, Chief Analytics Officer, SAP
AI capabilities empower business users to access insights faster in business intelligence and analytics. Learn about SAP's internal journey in revolutionizing how analytics is consumed with natural-language experience in the SAP Analytics Cloud solution.
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Date: September 05, 2024 - 15:00 - 16:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Pinar Doelen, Chief Analytics Officer, SAP
Gain insights into the concept of data as a product, as well as the data-product operating model and data democratization at SAP. Understand how our IT organization is empowering citizen analysts to navigate through data & create their own analysis at scale with SAP Datasphere at the core.
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Date: July 11, 2024 - 15:00 - 16:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Alexandra Hofmann, Cloud Solution Architect in Platform Center of Excellence - Cloud Technologies, Apps & Core Services
Boost business agility and reduce development efforts using the potential of SAP Build solutions. Experience how SAP’s internal IT team builds apps without writing code, uses AI-driven code-development support, automates workflow processes, and designs central business sites to unleash the power of SAP Build
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Date: June 19, 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Christian Freytag, Chief Data & Technology Officer, SAP
At SAP, our enterprise architecture is evolving on our own business transformation journey to the cloud. Learn how our digital IT organization supports our business as we move to cloud-based business models and evolve our enterprise architecture strategy.
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Date: May 16, 2024, 16:00 - 17:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Oliver Gutzeit, Senior Director, SAP Global Experience Technology, SAP
Peek behind the scenes to uncover how SAP's IT unit fuels the company's own transformation journey. Explore how SAP leverages its own technology to unlock business potential. Delve into the pivotal role of this cutting-edge IT unit in fostering innovation, embracing new technologies, and future-proofing the company. Experience the essence of SAP's uniqueness through the Discover SAP YouTube series and get a glimpse of what's in store at SAP Sapphire 2024.
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Date: December 16, 2024, 16:00 - 17:00 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Phil Loewen, Global Head of Cross Product Strategy & Management, SAP
Paul Saunders, Head of Product Strategy S/4HANA and Chief Evangelist Cloud ERP, SAP
Join us for an engaging and unscripted talk titled "Differentiate Your Business by Standardizing - The Clean Core Approach," where we explore the transformative power of standardization in setting your business apart. In this candid session, our thought leaders Phil and Paul will delve into the concept of the "clean core"—a streamlined and standardized operational foundation that can drive efficiency, consistency, and innovation. This interactive talk offers a unique opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and practical insights into implementing standardized processes that empower your organization. Whether you are a business leader, manager, or aspiring entrepreneur, you will leave with actionable strategies to differentiate your business by leveraging the benefits of a clean core. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that promises to inspire and equip you with the tools to thrive in today's competitive marketplace. You are invited to submit questions for a live Q&A with the speakers.
Date: October 24, 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 am (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Gordon Donovan, Global Vice President Research, Procurement and Supply, SAP
Corinna Schumacher, Procurement Leader, SAP
Discover the pivotal trends and insights revolutionizing procurement today and shaping its future, exclusively in our live stream.
Discover how SAP Ariba is addressing these evolving needs with innovative solutions. Corinna and Gordon will explore the drivers of digitalization, upcoming tech trends identified by research, and strategies on how Procurement leaders can align to elevate the function within their business.
Promise: Discover the pivotal trends and insights revolutionizing procurement today and shaping its future.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of procurement.
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Date: October 01, 2024 - 16:00-17:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Phil Loewen, Global Head of Cross Product Strategy & Management, SAP
Paul Saunders, Head of Product Strategy S/4HANA and Chief Evangelist Cloud ERP; SAP
Join Paul and Phil as they explore the latest innovations in ERP, with a focus on SAP's role in driving the future of business technology. They'll discuss the integration of AI, machine learning, and IoT into ERP systems and how these technologies can transform business operations, improve decision-making, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You are invited to submit questions for a live Q&A with the speakers.
Date: May 16, 2024, 16:00 - 17:00 pm (CEST)
Speaker/s:
Oliver Gutzeit, Senior Director, SAP Global Experience Technology, SAP
Peek behind the scenes to uncover how SAP's IT unit fuels the company's own transformation journey. Explore how SAP leverages its own technology to unlock business potential. Delve into the pivotal role of this cutting-edge IT unit in fostering innovation, embracing new technologies, and future-proofing the company. Experience the essence of SAP's uniqueness through the Discover SAP YouTube series and get a glimpse of what's in store at SAP Sapphire 2024.
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Date: March 13, 2024 - 16:00 - 17:00 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Andreas Hauser, SVP & Head of SAP AppHaus Network, SAP
💫Unlock the power of human-centered innovation with the SAP AppHaus Network and delve into the cutting-edge realm of GenAI on SAP BTP.
Don’t miss the actionable insights, practical tips, and exclusive access to resources that will empower your innovation journey. Elevate your approach to user-centric solutions and leverage the full potential of SAP AppHaus and GenAI! 🚀💡
Join Andreas in this live session to:
• Gain insights as Andreas, a thought leader, shares his expertise in driving customer-focused innovation projects and transformations.
• Discover the power of the SAP AppHaus Network and get access to valuable sources for further insights.
• Find solutions to your innovation challenges and explore how the latest technologies, including GenAI, can elevate your business.
• Learn about the new GenAI explore workshop formats and get access to free innovation methods that help you on your transformation journey.
• Connect with the SAP AppHaus Network to get further support (apphaus@sap.com)
Date: February 07, 2024 - 17:00 - 18:00 pm (CET)
Speaker/s:
Jay Thoden van Velzen, Strategic Advisor to Chief Security Officer (CSO), SAP
In the past years signification geopolitical events and the global pandemic have changed the global economy, and the way we live and work. Climate change and its impact add to the uncertainty. Meanwhile security incidents are on the rise, and cybersecurity regulations are tightened across the globe. Meanwhile we are going through a time of rapid digital transformation. Learn from Jay Thoden van Velzen, Strategic Advisor to the CSO, how SAP as fast-growing cloud service provider navigates these challenges to protect customers’ business operations and help them run securely.