Evening Welcome Reception at Rustic Root

Ascend to Rustic Root's vibrant open-air rooftop, where you can socialize over craft cocktails, dine beneath the stars, and bask in the modern yet whimsical ambiance of the expansive deck. Adorned with market streetlights, this rooftop oasis is nestled in the heart of the lively Gaslamp Quarter.

This special evening is made possible thanks to the generous support of Avasant
 

Registration Opens

Location: Fourth Floor

Breakfast

Location 1: Ace Porter, First Floor

Location 2: Tortuga Terrace, Fourth Floor

Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
 

Speaker:

• Corey Chubon, Vice President Sales, Aerospace and Defense, SAP

Location: Grand Ballroom

Keynote Session

Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change

There’s an epidemic of change exhaustion, yet more change and uncertainty are ahead. When – and how – will this ever improve? Adaptability and flexibility have always been hallmarks of effective leadership, well-being, and a fulfilling life. But in a world of ever-more change, an ever-faster pace of change and relentless uncertainty, flexibility, and resilience can be stretched to their breaking points.

The quest becomes how to find calm and lasting meaning amid enduring chaos. A world in flux calls for a new mindset that treats constant change and uncertainty as a feature, not a bug. In this talk, April Rinne helps you open this mindset — a Flux Mindset — and develop eight “Flux Superpowers” that flip conventional ideas about leadership, success, and well-being on their heads. You’ll learn to see change in new ways, craft new responses, and ultimately reshape your relationship to uncertainty from the inside out.

Whether you’re leading a team, building strategy, pioneering innovation, strengthening your culture, inspiring engagement, managing transformation, or want to be future-ready and show up more fully in the world, opening a Flux Mindset and activating your Flux Superpowers will keep you grounded even when everything around you is shifting. You’ll learn to see that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not an oncoming train.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how to open a Flux Mindset, cultivate the 8 Flux Superpowers, and boost your “fluxiness”
• Improve your relationship to constant change, uncertainty, and unknowns
• See the future – including your future – with fresh perspective and clarity
• Show up more fully for work, your team, and organizational changes, as well as your family, friends, and community – every part of life, better every day
   

Speaker:

• April Rinne, Motivational Speaker, Chief Change Navigator, Advisor, and Futurist, Flux
   

Sponsored by SAP

Location: Grand Ballroom

Break – Visit the SAP Innovation Area

Location: East Foyer

Breakout Session 1

Unlock Gentex's U.S. ERP Transformation Journey

Gentex, a multinational enterprise in the aerospace and defense sector, faced challenges as it prepared to deploy its global ERP template beyond the initial pilot. Gentex utilizes SAP S/4HANA as the core of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Delays and integration issues had hindered early efforts, prompting a strategic shift in approach. Recognizing the need for a more tailored solution, Gentex partnered with Delaware to design a comprehensive plan for its U.S. implementation.

This session will explore the intricate process of assessing the global design template, adjusting it to fit North American operational requirements, and executing a localized plan across multiple states. The rapid five-month implementation concluded successfully on time.

Key benefits of this transition include:

• A modern, scalable SAP S/4HANA platform that promotes rapid innovation and integration with peripheral systems
• Optimized financial and logistics operations, aligning with best practices for standardization and efficiency
• A modernized user interface for manufacturing employees to manage production orders
• Enhanced insights into costing and profitability to support better decision-making and customer pricing strategies
   

Speaker:

• Greg Opalka, SAP Implementation Director, Gentex Corp.
   

Sponsored by Delaware

Location: Grand Ballroom

Breakout Session 2

Clearing the Runway: How Lockheed Martin Consolidated Legacy ERP Systems in Preparation for SAP S/4HANA

The Aerospace and Defense industry operates in a highly regulated and complex environment, where managing data presents additional challenges in compliance, logistics, and security. These complexities intensify during major IT transformations, such as migrating to SAP S/4HANA, yet modernizing IT infrastructure is crucial to maintain competitiveness and drive innovation.

A successful IT modernization strategy requires addressing legacy system challenges, such as reducing databases, cleansing data, and harmonizing systems, all while ensuring resilience and continuity.

In this session, discover how Lockheed Martin approached their system consolidation requirements to meet strict compliance standards and build a robust, future-ready IT environment for SAP S/4HANA.

Speakers:

• Philip Dohn, Systems Engineer Principle for SAP/ERP Projects, Lockheed Martin Information Technology
• John Logue, Senior Project Manager, SNP Group
   

Sponsored by SNP Group

Location: Grand Ballroom

Networking Lunch at Premier Club Restaurant

Nestled within Petco Park, the Premier Club Restaurant provides an elegant dining experience, offering picturesque views of the playing field and a spacious open-air patio. Guests can savor an all-American lunch or indulge in classic ballpark fare.

This special lunch is made possible thanks to the generous support of IBM.
 

Breakout Session 3

Track 1 Roundtables

Improve A&D Contractor Business Measures and Operations with Full Lifecycle Contract Intelligence

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations should go beyond traditional contract management to drive real operational efficiency and strategic growth. To enhance operational efficiencies across diverse business systems, it’s important for businesses to seamlessly connect customer requirements with downstream supply chains and program teams. By taking advantage of these connections, businesses can make more informed, data-driven decisions.

Join your industry peers for an insightful discussion on increasing the value of your data throughout the contract lifecycle.

Hosts:

• Patrick Hughes, Senior Director, Industry Advisory, Public Sector, Icertis
• Gregg Pilotte, Principal and Partner, PwC
   

Sponsored by Icertis

Location: Gaslamp 1

How A&D Has Leveraged smartShift to Prepare Their Custom Code for Modernization and Future Agility

Custom code modernization is an iterative journey that should be managed before, during, and after significant programs like SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP . Learn how upfront analysis and proactive technical remediation have led to accelerated timelines, more secure systems, and reduced complexity for future efforts from one of the leading A&D companies with some of the most heavily customized environments.

Host:

• Matt Roon, Strategic Account Executive, smartShift
   

Sponsored by smartShift

Location: Gaslamp 2

How AI Agents are Applicable to Manufacturing, Enabling Growth

AI agents can revolutionize the A&D industry by enhancing operational efficiency, improving decision-making, and advancing innovation. These intelligent systems can optimize manufacturing workflows, automating quality control, supply chain management, and inventory tracking to minimize delays and reduce costs. Predictive analytics, powered by AI, enable real-time monitoring of production lines, identifying potential issues before they disrupt operations.

Join this session to hear real-life examples and use cases on enabling extreme automation using AI agents to improve production efficiency for enhanced productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Hosts:

• Gil Cooper, Vice President, R&D, Plataine
   

Sponsored by Plataine
 

Location: Gaslamp 3

SAP NS2 Modernizes Legacy ERP with the Next Evolution of RISE with SAP

Aerospace and Defense agencies must take special consideration when choosing an ERP solution, as it must efficiently manage business operations while addressing national security and geopolitical challenges. How do customers ensure success when selecting the right cloud ERP service provider? During this roundtable, you’ll learn how SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2) securely delivers RISE with SAP, a modular cloud ERP solution that brings your business transformation goals to life—from financials to mission-critical supply chains.

Join this session to hear how SAP NS2 delivers an integrated suite of SAP cloud solutions with security controls such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). RISE with SAP and SAP NS2 are designed to address the distinctive needs of the A&D community. The customized cloud ERP solution stack empowers you to manage your supply chain from a centralized point of view. With SAP NS2, your complex business missions are easily tackled while remaining compliant and protecting mission-critical data.

Hosts:

• Rich Zaremba, Chief Customer Officer, SAP NS2
• Jennifer Stafford, SVP, Customer Success, SAP NS2
   

Sponsored by SAP NS2
 

Location: Gaslamp 4


Track 2 Roundtables

Enabling Next-Gen Portals and Clean-Core Extensions with SAP Build Work Zone Hosted by SAP NS2

SAP Build provides a unified platform to develop, automate, and extend your enterprise landscape, delivering seamless user experiences across mobile and desktop environments for SAP and third-party applications. This roundtable discussion will explore how customers leverage SAP Build Work Zone, hosted securely by SAP NS2, to create next-generation, enterprise-grade portals for employees and external customers featuring robust role-based access controls. Additionally, we'll discuss how the broader SAP Build suite—including SAP Build Apps, SAP Build Code, and SAP Build Process Automation—facilitates AI-powered fusion development supported by the Joule copilot. Join us as we also highlight recent innovations and provide a glimpse into future advancements.

Host:

• Jason Shearer, Chief Innovation Architect, SAP
   

Sponsored by SAP
 

Location: Gaslamp 5

Harnessing the Power of SAP Signavio

Learn how PwC leverages SAP Signavio to maximize its capabilities for value realization.

SAP Signavio is a powerful business process management suite, but many organizations face challenges in understanding the solution’s capabilities and how businesses can use it to enhance operations. PwC has worked endlessly to help companies gain valuable insights into their workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven improvements to improve overall performance.

We will discuss how SAP Signavio’s features can be leveraged to facilitate seamless communication among stakeholders, enabling alignment and transparency across all levels of the organization, as well as how SAP Signavio can work with other SAP solutions to further enhance its potential to help drive transformative business outcomes and value-realization.

Host:

• Jose Rocha, Partner and Principal, PwC
   

Sponsored by PwC

Location: Balboa 1

Accelerating ERP Modernization with Automated Testing: Achieving Speed Without Compromising Quality

Organizations are transforming their ERP landscapes to drive innovation, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional constituent and user experiences. However, successful modernization projects require agility and must be able to meet demands like going live in days (not weeks), all while maintaining system integrity and reliability.

But how can agencies strike the right balance between rapid transformation and minimizing risks? The key lies in leveraging innovative solutions and proven processes that enable fast, secure, and scalable modernization, like automated software testing.

Join us for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion where industry leaders will share how to:

• Accelerate ERP modernization initiatives without sacrificing quality
• Manage system risks while introducing rapid changes to your landscape
• Implement best practices to achieve agility, stability, and long-term success
   

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with peers driving the future of ERP modernization.

Host:

• Ryan Williams, Director Strategic SAP Sales, Tricentis
   

Sponsored by Tricentis
 

Location: Balboa 2

Revolutionize Your Aerospace MRO with Digital Transformation

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) processes are subject to stringent regulatory requirements, complex workflows, and ever-evolving compliance standards in the aerospace and defense industry. Legacy systems and manual processes often create inefficiencies, increasing operational risk and costs.

Join our expert roundtable as we explore how digital transformation, powered by SAP solutions, revolutionizes MRO operations. This interactive discussion will showcase real-world strategies to enhance visibility, optimize resource allocation, and ensure compliance—all while improving turnaround times and operational efficiency. Discover how industry leaders leverage advanced analytics, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and next-gen automation to streamline MRO processes in a highly regulated environment. We'll dive into the cutting-edge trends and technologies reshaping MRO, focusing on the unique challenges facing the aerospace and defense sectors.

Whether you're navigating FAA, EASA, DoD, or other compliance frameworks, this interactive roundtable will provide actionable insights to help you modernize your MRO operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). Join us to explore digital transformation strategies that can revolutionize your MRO processes.

Host:

• Asim Shafi, VP SAP Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Energy, Tech Mahindra
   

Sponsored by Tech Mahindra
 

Location: Balboa 3

Break – Visit the SAP Innovation Area

Location: East Foyer

Breakout Session  4

SAP S/4HANA Powered Digital Transformation at Boeing Distribution Services Inc.

With operations in over 65 global locations, Boeing Distribution Services Inc. (BDSI) is the world’s leading supplier of aerospace fasteners, chemicals, tools, lighting, metal products, and composites. BDSI stocks over one million part numbers and offers inventory management services for OEMs, airlines, and MRO providers. By focusing on the high-volume, low-cost side of the aerospace supply chain, BDSI helps military, commercial, and business jet customers reduce supply chain cost, risk, and complexity.

In addition to the core capabilities of SAP S/4HANA, BDSI’s solution also includes capabilities such as a complex pricing engine, availability to promise, forward stocking locations, advanced quality capabilities, EDI, and management of an extensive qualified and approved supplier list. Participate in this session and learn more about Boeing’s Digital Transformation journey.

Speakers:

• Matthew Cordner, Principal A&D Business Architect, HCLTech
• Lokesh Penikalapati, Senior Director, Information Technology & Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Boeing
• Deepak Bhupalam, Head of Architecture and Chief Architect, ERP and Supply Chain Business Transformation, Boeing
   

Sponsored by HCLTech
 

Location: Grand Ballroom

Breakout Session 5

Track 1

Accenture Featured Session

Session coming soon!
 

Sponsored by Accenture

Location: Salon A&B

Track 2

Transforming the Aerospace and Defense Sector: RTX's ERP Journey with Deloitte Consulting

Join us for an engaging session with Deloitte Consulting and RTX as they unveil their ERP transformation journey within the aerospace and defense industry. Rooted in RTX's rich history and forward-looking vision, this initiative is a vital step toward a future-ready enterprise.

We will explore RTX's historical context and its aspiration to lead through transformative technologies. Our speakers will share insights into the collaboration's core strategies, including the comprehensive instance strategy and implementation plan, heling to ensure alignment with RTX’s ambitious goals.

Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the project's progress to date, learning how strategic alliances and precise execution are driving efficiency and innovation.

This session offers a compelling narrative of transformation, showcasing the power of collaboration in redefining industry standards and unlocking new potentials within the aerospace and defense sector.

Speakers:

• Dave Connally, Director of ERP Strategy and Operations, RTX
• Amy Wolbeck, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting
   

Sponsored by Deloitte
 

Location: Grand Ballroom

Board Buses and Travel to EVE

Evening Event

Networking Dinner at EVE

EVE, a stunning 12,000 ft² castle in the sky, offers a breathtaking 180-degree view overlooking the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, Point Loma, and the vast ocean beyond.

This special evening is made possible thanks to the generous support of Cognitus.

Breakfast

Location 1: Ace Porter, First Floor

Location 2: Tortuga Terrace, Fourth Floor

Women in Aerospace and Defense Breakfast
 

Unlock Your "Fluxiness" with April Rinne

Join us for an intimate conversation with April Rinne about women's leadership, career development, teamwork, and work-life harmony in a world in flux. How can you deal with change fatigue better? How do you ensure your career is fit for the future? How do you learn to see change consistently as an opportunity—and be prepared for what's ahead? Building on April's opening keynote, we'll dive deeper into the 8 Flux Superpowers specifically as they relate to women, our unique strengths, and challenges to overcome. It'll be uplifting and engaging and help you see change and uncertainty in a new light. We'll also have ample time for community Q&A and discussion. Get ready to boost your "fluxiness!"

Speaker:

• April Rinne, Motivational Speaker, Chief Change Navigator, Advisor, and Futurist, Flux
   

Location: Salon A&B

Keynote Session 1

Soaring Securely: AI’s Mission in Aerospace and Defense

Your products are meant to soar. Why not your people?

AI in A&D augments human readiness, mitigating overhead and refocusing talent toward pursuing the mission. Embed human-like interactions with your systems to launch engagement and efficiency, boost your situational awareness by processing vast amounts of data in real-time, detecting anomalies, and identifying threats, and secure your stance with SAP Business AI  so you can empower your workforce—serving both the community and the country.

Speaker:

• Jared Coyle, Chief AI Officer, SAP North America, SAP

Location: Grand Ballroom

Keynote Session 2
 

Unlock Enterprise Value with SAP Business Suite and SAP Business Data Cloud

Unlock the future of enterprise management with SAP Business Data Cloud. This platform seamlessly integrates applications, data, and AI—empowering your organization to scale, innovate, and adapt faster than ever. Discover how the rich contextual data fuels AI agents that quickly solve complex challenges and supercharge process insights. Experience the latest groundbreaking innovations in action.

Speakers:

• Scott Sleeper, Vice President Architecture Business Data Cloud, SAP
• Phil Hombledal, Principal Solutions Advisor, SAP
   

Location: Grand Ballroom

Break – Visit the SAP Innovation Area

Location: East Foyer

Breakout Session 1

Empowering Aerospace Compliance: Thales’ Strategic Move to SAP S/4HANA with Cognitus

Hear directly from the CIO and IT Director of Thales Defense & Security, Inc. and discover how they partnered with Cognitus to implement SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition , replacing legacy PeopleSoft systems with a powerful, integrated ERP tailored for the aerospace and defense sector. This session highlights the critical role of the CIS-GovCon  solution by Cognitus in enabling streamlined compliance, advanced financials, production planning, and global trade integration. Gain insights into Thales’ selection process, project planning, executive alignment, and the technology integrations driving efficiency across their operations.

Moderator:

• Esther Khuu, Client Partner, Cognitus
   

Panelist:

• Phil Rice, Chief Information Officer, Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
• Mansoor H. Khan, Manager of ERP and Applications Development, Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
• Gary Goulet, SVP of A&D Delivery, Cognitus

Sponsored by Cognitus

Location: Grand Ballroom

Breakout Session 2

Track 1

IBM Federal's Procurement Transformation: SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass on SAP NS2

Have you been waiting to unlock the value of your supply chain with SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass but have been constrained by compliance requirements? Well, the wait is over—join IBM to learn about their first-of-a-kind implementation of SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass on SAP NS2’s fedRAMP-moderate environment. Looking to take a newly acquired federal business of off manual processes onto a new procurement platform, IBM sought a procurement solution that would align with their strategy to leverage the full value of the SAP Business Suite. Attendees will learn how IBM implemented the end-to-end SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass solutions for indirect material/contingent labor in less than six months. The team will share the approach for the program and the lessons learned on the overall engagement.

Speakers:

• Susan Pichini, Source-to-Pay Transformation Leader, IBM
• Pranay Shah, Senior Director for ISBN, SAP NS2
• Devika Sen Gupta, Aerospace and Defense Partner, IBM ConsultingIBM Consulting
   

Sponsored by IBM

Location: Grand Ballroom

Track 2

Transforming Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing: SAP’s Industry Approach

In today's rapidly evolving A&D industry, manufacturers must navigate the complexities of discrete, process, and complex manufacturing while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and innovation. This session explores SAP's integrated manufacturing solutions to streamline production, optimize operations, and drive business value. We will delve into SAP's comprehensive capabilities, clarifying when and how to leverage different solutions for maximum impact. Attendees will gain insights into SAP's strategic advantages to the A&D manufacturing landscape.

Speakers:

• Venkat Vasan, Regional Vice President, Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0, SAP
   

Sponsored by SAP

Location: Salon A&B

Networking Lunch

Location 1: Ace Porter, First Floor

Location 2: Tortuga Terrace, Fourth Floor

Breakout Session 3
 

Track 1 Roundtables

Contracts: The Under-Tapped Innovation Lever for A&D Firms

Contracts are often considered static documents to be forgotten once awarded, but the ability to harness and react to real-time contract data can turn them into strategic assets that deliver value and drive innovation for A&D firms. Join your peers for an insightful discussion on how contract intelligence can be leveraged as a strategic enabler for growth.

You will uncover actionable takeaways to drive efficiency, ensure compliance and unlock new levels of operational excellence with the power of your contracts.

Host:

• Patrick Hughes, Senior Director, Industry Advisory, Public Sector, Icertis
   

Sponsored by Icertis

Location: Gaslamp 1

How A&D Has Leveraged smartShift to Prepare Their Custom Code for Modernization and Future Agility

Custom code modernization is an iterative journey that should be managed before, during, and after significant programs like SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP. Learn how upfront analysis and proactive technical remediation have led to accelerated timelines, more secure systems, and reduced complexity for future efforts from one of the leading A&D companies with some of the most heavily customized environments.

Host:

• Matt Roon, Strategic Account Executive, smartShift
  

Sponsored by smartShift

Location: Gaslamp 2

Greater Mission Capability by Elevating the Value of SAP

OpenText understands that information management – having accurate, timely information at your fingertips when needed – must be part of every A&D organization’s decision-making strategy. Learn how OpenText powers SAP systems in procurement, supply chain, finance, human resources, and customer experience.

OpenText can assist SAP customers with enhancements to SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Information Capture by OpenText, SAP Digital Asset Management Cloud by OpenText, and lower-cost archiving solutions. OpenText is a digital magnet that pulls unstructured content like invoices, images, and videos from various locations, such as SharePoint and Teams, into the SAP record system.

Learn how OpenText and SAP have partnered across the global defense and intelligence sector to eliminate silos and make information management a strategic asset.

Hosts:

• Adam Terrill, Director of DOD, IC, and Aerospace, OpenText
• Keith Nelson, Senior Industry Strategist, Public Sector, OpenText
   

Sponsored by OpenText

Location: Gaslamp 3

From Factory to Foxhole: Synergizing the Defense Industrial Base

Please join our roundtable discussion with co-hosts from Northrop Grumman Corporation and A&D industry experts from SAP. The roundtable will explore how common ecosystems across key application pillars can enable greater collaboration and synergies throughout the Defense Industrial Base.

The discussion will focus on how commonality across technology pillars and data can enable the entire product lifecycle. This includes exploring ways A&D manufacturers and organic DoD depots and arsenals may work more seamlessly together. This intent is to support the full lifecycle of defense systems more comprehensively—from manufacturing and sustainment to repair, overhaul, and remanufacturing.

The goal is to realize the value of digital twins that span from the factory to the field, enabling faster deployment of defense systems and more efficient and responsive support for fielded systems.

Hosts:

• Jim Calas, Director, Manufacturing Engineering, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
• John Mikos, Principal Value Advisor, SAP
• David Blatner, Experience Management Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Industry Executive Advisory, SAP

Location: Gaslamp 5
 

Sponsored by SAP
 

Track 2 Roundtables

How A&D Companies Can Support Their Low-to-High-Side Initiatives Supported by SAP NS2

Today, companies have mixed landscapes driven by varied customer needs and missions, and these unique program requirements can cause challenges when adopting cloud solutions. Without the right cloud service provider, companies may be burdened with building unique infrastructure for every business unit or program considering the cloud. How can you innovate quickly while ensuring your business programs have access to the latest and greatest?

During this roundtable, you’ll learn about the “build once, deploy twice” strategy at SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2). With a duplication strategy built into our delivery model, you can maximize your investments and support your high-side programs. Environment-specific configurations allow your highly regulated subsidiaries to adopt the same innovation as your low-side programs without compromising security. Never rebuild from scratch, save costs with automation techniques, and take your business to the next level with SAP NS2.

Host:

• Rich Zaremba, Chief Customer Officer, SAP NS2
  

Sponsored by SAP NS2

Location: Gaslamp 4

A&D Business Model Reinvention and Archetype-Oriented Solutions

Learn how shifts in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) market often drive the need to adapt business models and build SAP solutions aligned to archetypes.

The A&D market is undergoing significant shifts due to evolving geopolitical landscapes, technological advancements, and changing customer demands. These dynamics are compelling companies to adapt their business models to remain competitive and agile. To help address these challenges, PwC increasingly emphasizes developing SAP solutions aligned with specific business archetypes, which can reduce SAP design complexity, facilitate effective operations, and assist in strategic decision-making. We will discuss how A&D companies can enhance and standardize their capabilities across the enterprise in a way that supports supply chain management, compliance, and innovation, thereby helping to drive sustainable growth and SAP solution resilience.

Host:

• Gregg Pilotte, Principal and Partner, PwC
  

Sponsored by PwC

Location: Balboa 1

Accelerating ERP Modernization with Automated Testing: Achieving Speed Without Compromising Quality

Organizations are transforming their ERP landscapes to drive innovation, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional constituent and user experiences. However, successful modernization projects require agility and must be able to meet demands like going live in days (not weeks), all while maintaining system integrity and reliability.

But how can agencies strike the right balance between rapid transformation and minimizing risks? The key lies in leveraging innovative solutions and proven processes that enable fast, secure, and scalable modernization, like automated software testing.

Join us for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion where industry leaders will share how to:

• Accelerate ERP modernization initiatives without sacrificing quality
• Manage system risks while introducing rapid changes to your landscape
• Implement best practices to achieve agility, stability, and long-term success
   

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with peers driving the future of ERP modernization.

Host:

• Ryan Williams, Director Strategic SAP Sales, Tricentis
  
  

Sponsored by Tricentis
 

Location: Balboa 2

Revolutionize Your Aerospace MRO with Digital Transformation

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) processes are subject to stringent regulatory requirements, complex workflows, and ever-evolving compliance standards in the aerospace and defense industry. Legacy systems and manual processes often create inefficiencies, increasing operational risk and costs.

Join our expert roundtable as we explore how digital transformation, powered by SAP solutions, revolutionizes MRO operations. This interactive discussion will showcase real-world strategies to enhance visibility, optimize resource allocation, and ensure compliance—all while improving turnaround times and operational efficiency. Discover how industry leaders leverage advanced analytics, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and next-gen automation to streamline MRO processes in a highly regulated environment. We'll dive into the cutting-edge trends and technologies reshaping MRO, focusing on the unique challenges facing the aerospace and defense sectors.

Whether you're navigating FAA, EASA, DoD, or other compliance frameworks, this interactive roundtable will provide actionable insights to help you modernize your MRO operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). Join us to explore digital transformation strategies that can revolutionize your MRO processes.

Host:

• Asim Shafi, VP SAP Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Energy, Tech Mahindra
   

Sponsored by Tech Mahindra
 

Location: Balboa 3

Driving Innovation in Aerospace and Defense Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Effective procurement and supply chain management are critical in the aerospace and defense industry. This roundtable will bring together industry leaders to discuss best practices, innovative strategies, and emerging trends. Attendees will share challenges and exchange real-world insights on supplier collaboration, risk management, compliance, and technology adoption.

Additionally, SAP will provide an update on advancements in meeting security and regulatory requirements delivered by SAP NS2. This will spotlight industry-driven spend management solutions and enhanced data security protocols. Participants will gain valuable insights, share perspectives, and explore ways to drive procurement and supply chain management innovation within the aerospace and defense sector.

Hosts:

• Jason Leet, Vice President, Regulated Industries (SAP Intelligent Spend Management), SAP
• Megan Herrschaft, Senior Account Executive, SAP Ariba
   

Sponsored by SAP
 

Location: Balboa 4

Break – Visit the SAP Innovation Area

Location: East Foyer

Breakout Session 4
 

Northrop Grumman: Enabling Users during Digital Transformation
Deep dive on SAP S/4HANA and WalkMe

Join this session featuring Northrop Grumman discussing their implementation and utilization of WalkMe within their SAP S/4HANA and Siemens Teamcenter environments. The presentation will highlight the integration process, key challenges faced, and the solutions provided by WalkMe to enhance user adoption and streamline workflows. Northrop Grumman will share insights on the benefits realized, including improved efficiency and user satisfaction. They will provide a detailed overview of their journey from initial deployment to achieving their current state of optimized operations, and ending in future plans for WalkMe expansion. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment – allowing attendees to gain further understanding and practical advice on leveraging WalkMe in similar contexts.

Speakers:

• Moira Fallon, Vice President, Enterprise Business Services, Northrop Grumman
• Deborah Woodward, Corporate Director, Business Integration, Northrop Grumman (retired)
   

Location: Grand Ballroom
 

Sponsored by SAP

Final Thoughts from SAP

Speaker:

• Corey Chubon, Vice President Sales, Aerospace and Defense, SAP
  

Location: Grand Ballroom