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Event Recap

2022 SAP Aerospace & Defense Innovation Days 2022


SAP Aerospace & Defense Innovation Days 2022 was a whirlwind of excitement and industry networking, as we welcomed 250 attendees, 50 companies (partners, customers, and prospects), 50 speakers, and 14 demo stations in Charleston, SC. After postponing the event twice due to COVID-19, everyone was enthusiastic and energized to be together again.

The event opened with an inspiring keynote from astronaut and NFL player Leland Melvin, followed by multiple breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and demos designed specifically for the A&D industry.

Without a doubt, the event’s highlight was the evening’s concert. Journey’s former lead singer,  Steve Aguirre gave attendees an electric performance inspiring everyone to “Don’t Stop Believin’”.

Event Photos


Take a moment to view the photos taken at the event. If you wish to download any of the photos please use the download password: “A&DROCKS!” Thank you again for joining us at this years A&D Innovation Days event. We look forward to seeing you next year.

Event Presentations


Below are the presentations that were showcased at this year's event. Feel free to reach out to Dyan Schertler if you have any questions and/or need support.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Opening Remarks and Welcome Address

Speaker:

  • Gregory Rietzke, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense, SAP
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The Need for Speed: A Rapid Deployment Success Story of SAP S/4HANA with Danbury Mission Technology

Speakers:

  • Cynthia Murphy, Director of Quality and Supply Chain, Danbury Mission Technology
  • Nitin Khanna, Partner and A&D Industry Cloud Solutions Portfolio Lead, Cognitus
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L3Harris Successes, Strategy, and Approach for SAP S/4HANA

Speaker:

  • Joe Gentile, Vice President, Foundational Digital Services and Transformation, L3Harris Technologies
  • Wynn Baum, Managing Partner, Delaware North America
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Planning to Succeed – Building a Compelling Case for SAP S/4HANA in A&D

Speakers:

  • Paul Stoltz, Director, Information Delivery and Analytics, Northrop Grumman
  • Matthew Cordner, Associate Vice President and Principal A&D Business Architect, HCL Technologies
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“Airplane repair? There's an App for that!": Modernize, Simplify, and Mobilize MRO Services with SAP Fiori

Speakers:

  • Andrew Collins, IT Program Manager, Textron Aviation
  • Russell Bertwell, Principal Director, A&D Innovation, Accenture
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Utilizing Digital Technology to Establish a Resilient Aerospace & Defense Operation

Speakers:
  • Torsten Welte, Global Head of Industrial Business Unit, Aerospace and Defense, SAP
  • Michel Merluzeau, Director, Aerospace and Defense Market Analysis, AIR
  • Rusty Rentsch, Vice President, Technical Operations and Standards, AIA
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RISE with SAP: What It Means for Aerospace & Defense?

Moderator:

  • Scott Thatcher, Chief Operating Officer, Regulated Industries, SAP
     

Panelists:

  • Joe Rainwater, Regional Vice President, SAP Cloud, SAP
  • Adam Blum, Vice President of Services Sales, Aerospace and Defense Market Sector, SAP
  • Craig Brockman, Enterprise Architect, NA Office of Innovation, SAP
  • Ken Brickner, Director, Customer Solutions, SAP
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Moog’s Journey to Modernizing Their Operations with SAP S/4HANA

Speakers:
  • Kevin Ruggiero, Group Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Moog
  • David Reuter, Enterprise Applications Leader, Industrial Sector, IBM
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Northrop Grumman Successfully Deploys SAP S/4HANA Cloud around the World

Speaker:

  • April Ruiz, Global ERP Manager, Northrop Grumman
  • Jermaine Crosland, Delivery Manager, SAP NS2
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Northrop Grumman’s SAP S/4HANA Migration Strategy

Speakers:

  • James Wilson, Sr. Analyst, Information Delivery and Analytics, Northrop Grumman
  • Barb Frisina, Senior Project Manager, Transformation, Capgemini
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Creating a More Resilient and Responsive Supply Chain: Exploring New Challenges and Key Strategies for Improvement

Moderator:

  • John McGurrin, Strategic Customers, SAP
     

Speakers:

  • Christine  Fadrowski, Senior Director, SAP Center of Excellence, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain Apps, Lockheed Martin
  • Mark Herman, Supply Chain and Sustainment Digital Transformation, Lockheed Martin
  • Rusty Bullard, Vice President, Field Sales, MSC Industrial Supply Co.
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SAP Cloud Strategy and Security Model for Aerospace and Defense

Speaker:
  • Ted Wagner, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, SAP National Security Services
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Lockheed Martin’s Commitment to Transformation

Speaker:

  • Christine Fadrowski, Sr. Director SAP COE, Supply Chain and HR Applications, Lockheed Martin
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Understanding and Achieving Success with CMMC

Speakers:
  • Sharon Hamilton, Head of Industry for Aerospace and Defense Services, SAP
  • Anne Marie Colombo, Security and Compliance Officer, Regulated Industries, SAP
  • Carr Davis, Partner, ISMS Applications
  • Keith Thompson, Senior Manager, Deloitte 
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Final thoughts from SAP

Speaker:

  • Gregory Rietzke, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense, SAP
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