SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Management

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT | SAP Labs, Inc. – Palo Alto

In an age of constant change, technology is providing new opportunities for forward-thinking supply chain leaders like you to reimagine what’s possible.

We invite you to join your peers at SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Management on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the SAP Labs, Inc. – Palo Alto, CA. At this exclusive event, you’ll discover how to unlock innovation and optimize operational efficiency with SAP Supply Chain Management.

Join us and learn how to:

Break Down Silos: Unite your teams with supply chain intelligence that accelerates innovation, drives performance, and improves efficiency
Improve Decision-Making: Gain a multi-tier view of the supply network, including trading partners and logistics providers, to make decisions that consider potential impact on the broader network. 
Connect the Value Chain: Give your people the insights they need, when they need them—unlock the power of connected supply chain data to drive informed decisions.

We hope you take this opportunity to unlock innovation and optimize efficiency in your operations.

We hope to see you in Palo Alto. Register now to reserve your place.

Agenda

Jeb Insley and John Jourde introduce the day, agenda, customers in attendance, and partners.

Speakers:

Jeb Insley, Head of SCM Americas, SAP
John Jourde, Vice President of Sales, SAP

Discrete manufacturers face ongoing challenges from unexpected supply chain disruptions and evolving tariff changes. This panel explores practical strategies to build resilience, manage risks, and maintain operational continuity. Industry experts will share perspectives on how technology can support approaches such as diversifying suppliers, improving visibility, and simulating options to understand the impact of changing tariff regulations.

Thought leaders will also discuss the value of strategic collaboration and how organizations can adapt quickly, manage risk, and support margin protection in a volatile global environment. Join us to learn how SAP Supply Chain solutions can help your business navigate these challenges and support continued agility in today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape.

Speakers:

Donna Palumbo-Miele, Executive Director, Center for Supply Chain Research
Ameer Ali, Partner, Kearney
Rudolph Lohmeyer, Senior Partner, Head of National Transformations Institute, Global Business Policy Council, Kearney
Yaad Oren, Global Head of SAP Research and Innovation, SAP
Hau Lee, Professor, Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Today's supply chain disruptions require more than just isolated tools and reactive decision-making. Resilience requires end-to-end orchestration with real-time visibility and autonomous execution. Hear how SAP’s strategy on integrating apps, data, and AI across your ecosystem will help you continuously adapt and drive long-term advantage.

Speaker:

David Vallejo, Vice President, Global Head of Digital Supply Chain, SAP

Speaker:

SAP Labs (TBC)

Speakers:

YASH Technologies
Ecobat (TBC)

Closing panel: SAP expert with two customers

Speakers (TBC):

Val | Koen (TBC)
AMD (Vince, TBC)
Arista Networks
Agilent
Josh Parker, Sr. Director of Legal, Corporate Sustainability, NVIDIA
Microsoft
Google

Speakers:

Jeb Insley, Head of SCM Americas, SAP
John Jourde, Vice President of Sales, SAP

SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Management

Agenda

8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Check-In, Light Breakfast, Partner and SAP Showcase

9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. | Opening Kickoff and Welcome from Leadership

9:15 a.m.–9:40 a.m. | Unlocking Innovation and Efficiency in High Tech Industries

9:40 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Navigating Ongoing Supply Chain Disruption: Focus on AI and Tariffs

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. | Break

10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Redefining Supply Chain Management: Road Map Overview

11:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m. | Partner and Customer Session 1: LeverX

12:10 p.m.–12:15 p.m. | Morning Wrap-Up and Afternoon Instructions

12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. | Inside the Factory of the Future: Supply Chain Tour

1:45 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Agentic AI Workshop

2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. | SAP and SAP Partner Showcase, Break

3:15 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | Transition Back to SAP AppHaus Palo Alto for Final Sessions

3:25 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | Partner and Customer Session 2: YASH Technologies

4:05 p.m.–4:50 p.m. | AI for High Tech

4:50 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Closing and Thank You

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Networking Reception, Partner and SAP Showcase