Speaker: Sunny Wang, Chief Information Officer, UGL (AU) 

UGL, Australian based end-to-engineering and services provider, has the ambitious goal to move to SAP S/4HANA on RISE within just 6 months - with the lowest risk possible. 

UGL’s SAP landscape is highly customised, with approximately 26,000 custom objects. UGL sought an accelerated approach to not only remediate custom code for S/4HANA but also eliminate technical debt and move towards a cleaner SAP core. Additionally, UGL required an efficient dual maintenance mechanism to keep their landscapes synchronized during the project. 

Given the tight timeline, speed and accuracy were critical to the project's success. To meet these demands, UGL utilised advanced automation tools that leverage AI-powered code transformation and dual maintenance capabilities. This approach significantly reduced risk and helped accelerate project delivery, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. 

Join this session to find out about a better way to transform and modernise your custom code on your path to S/4HANA and a cleaner SAP Core. 

Key Takeaways: 

• How UGL addressed their digital transformation and S/4HANA RISE transformation 
• How to accelerate and de-risk your path to S/4HANA and SAP RISE with custom code automation 
• How we remediated 26,000 custom code objects in 5–6 weeks with accuracy rates exceeding 99% addressing not only S/4HANA compatibility but also modernising the code for better performance, security and stability. 
• How to start your modernisation for an SAP Clean Core already during your S/4HANA Transformation

Speaker: Craig Turrell, Head of AI & Design, Standard Chartered Bank

The successful integration of AI into enterprise operations requires more than just technological innovation—it demands a careful balance of human expertise, technological capability, and organisational transformation. This session explores Standard Chartered's holistic approach to AI adoption, where we've united finance, technology, and people management to create a lasting impact. In just nine months, we've moved from concept to implementation, demonstrating how organizations can successfully navigate AI transformation's human and technical challenges. 

Through our journey of developing SOX-compliant AI governance frameworks and securing groundbreaking patents in AI reasoning, we'll share insights into building trust between humans and AI systems. We'll explore how our "Just Ask" natural language interface has transformed how teams interact with data and how our innovative approach to emotional intelligence in AI reshapes workplace collaboration. Real-world examples will demonstrate how we use SAP's Knowledge Engine to bridge the gap between technical capability and human understanding, creating more intuitive and collaborative work environments. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Building effective cross-functional teams that blend AI expertise with domain knowledge 
• Creating governance frameworks that balance innovation with human-centered controls 
• Practical strategies for upskilling teams and fostering a culture of AI-human collaboration 
• Leveraging emerging technologies to enhance rather than replace human capabilities 

This session will provide valuable insights for finance leaders exploring AI implementation, technology teams building AI solutions, and HR professionals preparing their organisations for AI transformation. Join us to explore how organisations can create a future where technology and human potential combine to drive extraordinary outcomes. 

** Standard Chartered Bank won the Outstanding Achievers Award and Next Gen Innovator Award in the 2024 SAP Customer Excellence Awards for SEA.

Speaker: Timo Elliott, VP Marketing, Global Innovation Evangelist, SAP (France)

AI is as transformative as electricity. It’s a foundational technology: a utility, an amplifier of productivity, and a catalyst for further innovations. But to fully realise its potential, organisations need a strong foundation, one that successfully integrates AI, data, and applications into a seamless ecosystem. 

This session explores the latest exciting technological opportunities, illustrated with real-world examples of organisations like yours taking practical steps to weave AI into their future strategy. 

And it’s not just about technology: AI is transforming how businesses and teams are organised, creating a demand for new skills while offering significant opportunities for personal growth to those who embrace them. 

Learn not only how businesses are rethinking processes to optimise for the future but also how AI holds out the opportunity to redefine the most important process of all: innovation!

Speaker: Adrian Stagg, Chief Information Officer, McGrathNicol (AU)

The Timesheet Summarisation Proof of Concept (PoC) with SAP aims to streamline and enhance the process of summarising timesheet data for McGrathNicol. This initiative is designed to provide an instant overview of work distribution and resource utilisation, enabling efficient billing preparation and improved project management. 

Objectives: 

• Develop an enterprise application that integrates seamlessly with McGrathNicol's existing environment, ensuring compliance with clean core principles. 
• Automate the summarisation of thousands of timesheet entries to reduce manual effort and enhance reporting accuracy. 
• Provide real-time feedback for better management of project coding and resource allocation. 

Key Features: 

• Real-time re-coding of incorrect time entries, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. 
• Enhanced reporting capabilities, offering a quick view of tasks by project and highlighting excessive staff commitments. 
• Integration with SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) to leverage AI functionalities for future use cases. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Clarity for your outcome is imperative. 
• Drive all involved to focus on small steps, everything will not be achieved in the short timeline. 
• You must keep everyone on the edge of their seat and be eager for the possible.

Speaker: Norman Alimagno, Head of Central Data Management, Aspen Business Solutions Inc. (The Gokongwei Group Shared Services) (Philippines)

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA is a high-stakes transformation, but many organisations face delays, data inaccuracies, and soaring costs due to outdated migration approaches. Manual processes, poor data governance, and reliance on technical teams often lead to prolonged execution times, compliance risks, and business disruptions. 

Aspen Business Solutions Inc. (The Gokongwei Group Shared Services) tackled these challenges head-on by implementing a strategic, automation-driven approach to SAP data migration. By integrating automation tools, enhanced governance frameworks, and optimised workflows, the organisation reduced migration timelines, improved data accuracy, and minimised reliance on costly technical resources. 

This session will provide a roadmap for business and IT leaders to accelerate migration, ensure data integrity, and future-proof their SAP strategy. Attendees will gain practical insights on automation, governance, and cost-saving techniques that enable a seamless transition to S/4HANA—while empowering finance and operations teams with clean, reliable data. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Cut Migration Timelines & Costs – Learn how automation and process optimisation accelerate go-live while reducing resource dependency. 
• Enhanced Data Quality – Discover governance best practices to eliminate errors, enhance reporting accuracy, and meet regulatory standards. 
• Simplified Processes and Timely Execution - Understand how non-technical personnel can effectively manage data transformation, streamlining the migration process and achieving a timely go-live. 
• Strategic Migration for the Future – Build a scalable, future-ready SAP data strategy that minimises risk and maximises long-term value.

Speaker: Zaineb Muneeb, Senior Manager Information Systems Development, Norfolk Southern (USA) 

Norfolk Southern’s journey to modernising enterprise reporting is driven by strategy, innovation, and a commitment to deeper insights. This evolution began with the successful implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), enabling business users with intuitive dashboards, real-time analytics, and self-service reporting across key functions, including finance, operations, and supply chain. 

The transformation continues as the demand for unified, intelligent data grows. The adoption of SAP Datasphere and Databricks marks a strategic shift—moving beyond a technical upgrade to break down data silos, enhance AI-driven analytics, and establish a single, governed source of truth for enterprise-wide reporting. 

This session explores how SAC, Datasphere, and Databricks are being integrated into a seamless, scalable architecture designed to meet evolving business needs while laying the foundation for a smarter, faster, and more connected future. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Architecting for the Future – A well-planned system architecture ensures scalability, integration, and long-term efficiency while preventing costly rework. 
• Strategic Readiness – Common pitfalls can be avoided by leveraging best practices from real-world implementations, ensuring smooth adoption. 
• The Next Frontier: Driving Continuous Innovation – AI, predictive analytics, and automation are shaping the future of finance. Learn how to harness these advancements for ongoing success.

Speaker: Guillermo Casado, ICT SAP Security Lead, Kerry Group (Ireland)

SAP security isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business-critical priority. Yet many organisations only realise the risks after a breach, audit failure, or operational disruption. In this session, we’ll explore how Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, took a proactive approach to SAP security, strengthening visibility, compliance, and threat detection before a crisis could strike. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Kerry Group’s SAP Security Strategy – A comprehensive look at our past security challenges, achievements, and the approach we took to build a robust, long-term security roadmap. 
• Enhanced visibility – How we improved transparency in SAP security activities, enabling more informed decision-making and proactive risk management. 
• Proactive threat detection – Implementing advanced monitoring to identify and mitigate security breaches before they cause damage. 
• Strengthening SAP’s security posture – The steps we took to fortify our systems, protect sensitive data, and reduce risk. 

Lessons learned – Real-world challenges we faced, practical strategies for overcoming them, and how others can apply these insights—regardless of their chosen security tools.

Speaker: Craig Turrell, Head of AI & Design, Standard Chartered Bank

The finance function stands at the cusp of a radical transformation, driven by the integration of AI and intelligent systems. This keynote presents Standard Chartered's journey in building FinSight Intelligence, a comprehensive AI-enabled finance platform that is revolutionizing how finance teams operate. We'll explore the fundamental building blocks of AI-enabled finance and demonstrate how they're reshaping core finance functions through real-world implementations. 

Through practical case studies, we'll examine how AI is transforming five key areas: 

1. Treasury operations: How advanced reasoning capabilities analyse global financial data to generate real-time trade recommendations and risk insights 
2. Tax compliance: The automation of complex Global Pillar 2 calculations, reducing compliance time while ensuring accuracy across multiple jurisdictions 
3. Investor Relations: AI-powered earnings call analysis and narrative control, achieving 80% accuracy in predicting Q4 2024 patterns 
4. Management Reporting: Natural language interfaces and intelligent dashboards that democratise financial data access 
5. Business Performance Management: Real-time simulation and predictive analytics enabling proactive decision-making 

We'll share our architecture for success, including: 

• Multi-modal data processing combining structured and unstructured financial information 
• Knowledge modelling frameworks that enhance AI reasoning in complex financial scenarios 
• Real-time simulation capabilities for sophisticated financial modelling 
• Natural language interfaces that transform how teams interact with financial data 

Key Takeaways: 

• Blueprint for building an AI-enabled finance function 
• Practical implementation strategies across core finance processes 
• Critical success factors for AI adoption in regulated financial environments 
• Quantifiable benefits and ROI metrics from real implementations 

This session will provide CFOs, finance leaders, and financial technology professionals with a concrete roadmap for transforming their finance functions through AI, backed by real examples and measurable outcomes from our journey.

Speaker: Zaineb Muneeb, Senior Manager Information Systems Development, Norfolk Southern (USA)

Legacy financial processes can slow decision-making, introduce inefficiencies, and create reporting challenges—especially in a complex, highly regulated industry like rail transportation. Norfolk Southern faced obstacles in financial consolidation, regulatory reporting, and intercompany reconciliation, all of which required time-consuming manual processes. 

To address these challenges, SAP Group Reporting was implemented to automate financial close across multiple subsidiaries. This shift eliminated manual inefficiencies, enhanced data accuracy across all business units, and reduced the financial close cycle by 70%. 

Beyond automation, finance has evolved into a strategic function through advanced analytics. The adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) has unlocked AI-driven forecasting capabilities for infrastructure investments, fuel costs, and asset utilisation. Predictive analytics now drive smarter capital expenditure planning and proactive maintenance scheduling, ensuring rail operations remain financially optimised. 

This session explores the role of automation, AI, and predictive analytics in reshaping financial management. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for modernising financial processes and positioning finance as a driver of business strategy. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Redefining Financial Close: How automation improves efficiency, accelerates closing cycles, and enhances accuracy across business units. 
• AI-Powered Forecasting: Using predictive analytics for more strategic financial planning, from asset utilisation to capital investments. 
• Finance as a Strategic Powerhouse: Moving beyond transactional reporting to an intelligent, data-driven function that supports business growth.

Speaker: Murali Shanmugham, Global Business AI Strategy Advisor, SAP (AU)

Unleash the potential of SAP Business AI and Generative AI to transform how your enterprise works and innovates in the cloud. This session showcases Joule, SAP’s intelligent AI copilot, and its role in streamlining tasks, accelerating decision-making, and delivering actionable insights across business processes. 

Discover how AI Agents solve complex tasks by leveraging SAP Business Data Cloud & SAP Business Suite to access the right data with the right context. 

In this session, you will: 

• Experience Joule & AI Agents in Action: Learn how SAP's AI copilot transforms work by integrating seamlessly into daily tasks, offering intelligent answers, and boosting productivity. 
• Extend Joule Across Applications: See how Joule can integrate with third-party systems to meet unique business requirements and provide smarter solutions tailored to your needs. 
• Enhance Cloud Transformation: Understand how Generative AI on SAP BTP, Signavio & LeanIX drives efficiencies and supports cloud migration strategies like RISE with SAP. 
• Discover Business AI in Practice: Explore real-world applications of AI to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable business value.

Speaker: Adrian Stagg, Chief Information Officer, McGrathNicol (AU)

This isn't just about adopting new technology; it's about transforming the way we think, operate, and innovate. Legacy technology debt has long been the invisible chain holding businesses back, slowing progress and hindering the speed needed for meaningful transformation. 

McGrathNicol is rewriting the rulebook—proving that by harnessing the power of Public Cloud, you can shatter those barriers and accelerate into a new era of business agility and innovation. 

In this session, we'll uncover how McGrathNicol broke free from the constraints of the past, harnessed the cloud to create a future-ready infrastructure, and reshaped their business model to lead in a hyper-competitive world. It’s not just about staying current—it’s about reimagining the future and executing a strategy that ensures you’re always ahead of the curve. This is the journey from legacy debt to industry leadership. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Transform Your Strategy: Move beyond traditional tech adoption. Build a transformative technology roadmap that reshapes your business and drives innovation. 
• Continuous Communication is Key: Inspire your team and executives with a vision for the future, ensuring everyone is aligned and motivated. 
• Partner for Impact: Leverage SAP and key collaborators to fast-track your cloud transformation, unlocking untapped potential and creating real business value. 

This session will arm you with the strategies, insights, and mindset shift needed to break free from the old ways and create a bold, cloud-powered future. It's time to not just adopt technology—but lead with it.

Speaker: Paul Bisby, SAP Security SME, Commonwealth Bank Australia (AU)

Any organisation that is entrusted with customer data must be committed to providing peace of mind that the data they hold is secure and safe. To this end we must be across all changes in regulation and legislation in APAC and around the world to ensure we always maintain compliance. Focused areas include patching, threat detection, logging and monitoring and system level security controls.

This session will focus more on application layer Security. Sharing lessons on governance for system patching, increasing awareness of obligations around data protection for all support teams and improving the focus on logging and monitoring of ongoing Security.

Key Takeaways:

• Awareness of your obligations under local and international regulations
• What data do you need to protect?
• What are some of the key SAP Security objects and transaction codes you should be aware of?

Speaker: Barbara Ciancio, Head of Digital IT Solutions - Commercial & Marketing, Suntory Oceania (AU)

Discover how Suntory Oceania modernised its sales operations by moving from a legacy on-premise system to a mobile-first, data-driven solution built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). 

The project consolidated four disparate tools into a single iOS-based application—My Sale Hub (MySh)—enabling 200+ field reps to access customer insights, place orders, and manage workflows in real-time. The transformation simplified complex processes, standardised operations, and unlocked measurable gains in productivity and revenue. 

With real-time analytics, integrated reporting, and a mobile-first design, the solution enhanced visibility across the sales cycle and empowered faster, smarter decision-making. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Why legacy systems can limit growth—and how to align technology upgrades with evolving business objectives 
• How SAP BTP enabled seamless integration, improved data visibility, and boosted sales performance 
• The impact of cross-functional collaboration across tech, business, and vendor teams 
• Lessons from an award-nominated SAP innovation journey

Suntory Oceania was recognised as an SAP Next-Gen Innovator finalist in the 2023 SAP Best Run Awards.

Speaker: Fresia Segovia, Chief Information Officer, Taronga Conservation Society Australia (AU)

In this session, Fresia Segovia will explain how Taronga Conservation Society Australia leveraged SAP’s cloud-based ERP solutions to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency. With a focus on SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Taronga streamlined its financial management, HR, and payroll processes, transforming its enterprise architecture. 

Discover how migrating from a premise-based SAP system to a fully integrated cloud solution enabled real-time financial insights and a unified approach to budget management. 

 This session will cover the technical aspects of the migration, integration challenges, and the strategic roadmap Taronga has developed to extend its use of SAP beyond finance and HR, including future plans for procurement and other capabilities. 

Key Takeaways:

• Cloud Migration and Integration: Understand the technical challenges and solutions behind Taronga’s migration from a premise-based SAP system to SAP Cloud ERP, focusing on system integration and the benefits of a unified platform. 
• Enhancing Financial Management with SAP S/4HANA and SAC: Learn how SAP’s financial management tools helped Taronga achieve real-time reporting, improved budget processes, and standardised financial workflows across the organisation. 
• Extending ERP Capabilities Beyond Finance: Gain insights into Taronga’s roadmap for expanding SAP capabilities into HR, payroll, procurement, and other areas, ensuring continued optimisation of operations through integrated solutions.

Managing SAP access governance in a multi-entity, highly regulated environment is no small feat. One leading global real asset manager in Singapore found itself grappling with increasing compliance demands, access risks, and inefficient manual processes that left the organisation vulnerable to security breaches and segregation of duties (SoD) violations. 

This session unpacks how the organisation successfully overhauled its approach—leveraging automation, risk-based controls, and seamless integrations to transform SAP access governance from a time-consuming burden into a streamlined, intelligent system. Learn how they reduced audit prep time from weeks to days, minimised SoD violations, and built a scalable governance framework that balances security, compliance, and efficiency. 

Key Takeaways:

• Transform SAP access governance with automation, risk-based controls, and real-time monitoring. 
• Reduce manual workloads by automating access reviews, accelerating compliance reporting. 
• Minimise SoD violations with proactive risk analysis and preventive controls. 
• Streamline audit readiness: cutting preparation time from weeks to days. 
• Seamlessly integrate governance tools with SAP & HR systems for a more efficient user lifecycle.

Speaker: Frank Florian, Executive Advisor SAP Finance Transformation, IVRICO (US)

Discover the strategic pathways that can transform your SAP ECC environment as you prepare for the migration to SAP S/4HANA. This enlightening session provides a deep dive into leveraging current ECC systems to their fullest potential while setting the stage for a future-proof transition. 

Explore innovative tools such as SAP Signavio, AI-enhanced processes, and a suite of non-SAP resources designed to optimise your current operations and smooth your journey to S/4HANA. Gain practical insights from recent migrations to S4. 

Let's learn together if there are options extending your ECC utility beyond 2027. Is RISE the only solution? Prepare today for the digital challenges of tomorrow.

Speaker: Wendy Bowie, Finance Systems Manager, Contact Energy NZ (NZ)

Contact Energy NZ will share their experience with SAP Analytics Cloud for both Planning and Reporting, focusing on key milestones along the way, including the conversion to S/4 HANA. We will discuss what worked well, challenges faced, lessons learned, and our future direction. 

Key takeaways include: 

• Leveraging the right expertise for your specific business scenario 
• The evolution of SAP SAC 
• How Contact Energy has adapted and refined their solution through hands-on experience

Speaker: Ashela Webb, Program Director for Cyber Governance and Programmes, One New Zealand (NZ)

Ashela Webb will explain how One New Zealand, a leading telecommunications provider, successfully implemented an Enterprise Identity Security solution to enhance security, compliance, and operational efficiency. 

In this session, Ashela will walk through the full journey, from building a strong business case and selecting the right Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution to navigating the challenges of implementation and realising the long-term benefits of a unified identity security strategy. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, lessons learned, and practical steps for driving success in SAP Digital Transformation initiatives. 

Key Takeaways: 

• The complexities and best practices of implementing an Identity Access Management (IAM) program 
• Why Identity Security is a critical pillar of any SAP Digital Transformation project 
• How a single identity platform can streamline security, improve compliance, and maximise operational efficiency for both Enterprise IAM and SAP Security teams

Speaker: Frank Florian, Executive Advisor SAP Finance Transformation, IVRICO (US)

In an era where agility and innovation are not just advantages but necessities, "Transformation Titans: Building Resilience and Alliance Between Finance & IT" emerges as the clarion call for the modern business landscape. Together, we are not just changing the game; we are rewriting the rules. When finance and IT meet, expect revolution, is your all-access pass to the epicenter of innovation. 

 This masterclass session is a deep dive into the art of turning challenges into opportunities, showcasing how the strategic alliance of Finance and IT is not just beneficial but essential for navigating the turbulent waters of today's business and digital transformation. Let’s witness together how two powerhouse departments can break down silos and merge their expertise to drive unparalleled growth, adaptability, and competitive edge. 

Strap in as Frank Florian, a dynamo in business and digital transformation, pulls back the curtain on how the cool calculus of finance and the wizardry of IT can join forces to cook up tomorrow’s business blockbusters. Explore the blueprint for a resilient future, where Finance and IT become the architects of change, redefining resilience for the digital age. 

Forget the formalities and protocols; this will be a call to action for the disruptors, the dreamers, and the doers who are ready to make waves in the digital ocean. Time to shake up the “status quo.” Let's not just respond to change; let's lead it, together. 

When two powerhouse teams form an Alliance: Attendees will leave with a vision of how Finance and IT, by setting aside past differences and focusing on their shared goals, can co-create a resilient and adaptive organisational culture, ready to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of the digital age. 

Learning from the Past, leading into the Future: This takeaway will explore the lessons learned from previous challenges in Finance and IT collaborations, emphasising the importance of moving forward with a unified strategy that leverages these experiences to foster a stronger, more productive alliance. 

The Blueprint for a Collaborative Transformation: Participants will discover actionable strategies for building a positive and effective relationship between Finance and IT teams, highlighting how this collaboration is essential for driving successful digital transformation initiatives. 

Breaking Barriers to Forge Success: The session will reveal how Finance and IT can dismantle historical barriers and misconceptions, illustrating the power of a cohesive partnership in unlocking new opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

Speaker: Zaineb Muneeb, Senior Manager Information Systems Development, Norfolk Southern (USA)

Legacy financial processes can slow decision-making, introduce inefficiencies, and create reporting challenges—especially in a complex, highly regulated industry like rail transportation. Norfolk Southern faced obstacles in financial consolidation, regulatory reporting, and intercompany reconciliation, all of which required time-consuming manual processes. 

To address these challenges, SAP Group Reporting was implemented to automate financial close across multiple subsidiaries. This shift eliminated manual inefficiencies, enhanced data accuracy across all business units, and reduced the financial close cycle by 70%. 

Beyond automation, finance has evolved into a strategic function through advanced analytics. The adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) has unlocked AI-driven forecasting capabilities for infrastructure investments, fuel costs, and asset utilisation. Predictive analytics now drive smarter capital expenditure planning and proactive maintenance scheduling, ensuring rail operations remain financially optimised. 

This session explores the role of automation, AI, and predictive analytics in reshaping financial management. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for modernising financial processes and positioning finance as a driver of business strategy. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Redefining Financial Close: How automation improves efficiency, accelerates closing cycles, and enhances accuracy across business units. 
• AI-Powered Forecasting: Using predictive analytics for more strategic financial planning, from asset utilisation to capital investments. 
• Finance as a Strategic Powerhouse: Moving beyond transactional reporting to an intelligent, data-driven function that supports business growth.

Moderator: Barun Kumar, Hexadius Consulting

For organisations using SAP, managing Segregation of Duties (SoD) is a big challenge—whether you're on SAP ECC or gearing up for a move to S/4HANA. Issues such as excessive or conflicting access can create compliance risks, inefficiencies, and even open the door to fraud. With so many organisations planning or undergoing digital transformations, now is the time to tackle these problems and get your access controls right. 

This roundtable invites you to explore questions like: 

• Should you fix SoD conflicts now or wait until you start an S/4HANA migration? 
• How do you handle user access and role redesign without slowing down your business? 
• What are the best ways to balance security, compliance, and day-to-day operations? 

Come join the discussion, share your experiences and explore new ideas together on how we can handle these challenges effectively.

Moderator: Abhishek Nigam, Syniti

Are you ready to dive into how data can drive transformation in your organisation? Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion at Mastering SAP Singapore, where senior IT and data professionals will come together to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas on unlocking the full potential of data. 

This interactive session will focus on how a data-first strategy, powered by AI-driven automation, accelerates enterprise transformations, SAP S/4HANA migrations, cloud transitions, and data governance. 

We will also delve into the SAP Integrated Toolchain for SAP Business Suite, a best-practice methodology that streamlines the journey to SAP S/4HANA and the cloud. By integrating essential technologies, tools, and processes, this approach ensures data readiness, process optimisation, and business continuity. 

Key Discussion Topics: 

• How Can Data Drive Digital Transformation? – Harnessing high-quality data to drive innovation and business agility. 
• How Can We Use Data Quality as a Business Driver? – Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability for better decision-making. 
• How Can AI & Automation Enhance Data Management? – Leveraging AI and machine learning for data quality, governance, and analytics. 
• What Are the Best Strategies for Overcoming Data Silos? – Integrating and governing data across complex ecosystems. 
• How Can We Achieve Data Migration Excellence? – Ensuring seamless, secure, and compliant data transitions. How Do 
• We Navigate Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation? – Adapting to evolving regulations while minimising business risks. 

This is an opportunity to: 

• Gain valuable insights and exchange solutions with industry peers facing similar challenges. 
• Learn best-in-class strategies for enterprise data management from those leading the way in data-driven transformation. 
• Network with executives driving digital transformation initiatives and share ideas on how to navigate the evolving landscape of data. 

Whether you're leading a data transformation or just starting to explore how data can unlock business value, this conversation is for you.

As organisations race to modernise, they're faced with an explosion of apps, platforms, and data sources — many of which don’t speak the same language. The result? Siloed data, disconnected teams, and stalled transformation initiatives. 

This roundtable explores how leading enterprises in APAC are tackling these integration challenges head-on — from unifying legacy and cloud systems to enabling real-time data flows across business units. 

Join your peers to discuss: 

• Top challenges in creating a truly connected enterprise 
• The rising role of integration platforms and automation 
• How IT and business leaders can collaborate on modern data strategies 
• Real-world approaches to breaking down system and data silos 

This interactive discussion is ideal for CIOs, enterprise architects, IT leaders, and digital transformation leads navigating complex, multi-system environments.

Moderators: Ferry Mulyadi, Whye Loong Wong & Steve Nijjar, AWS 

Join AWS solution architects and fellow SAP end users for an engaging 90-minute roundtable focused on the real-world challenges and opportunities in Analytics and Gen AI. This is your chance to talk shop with peers about how to prioritise analytics, tackle the toughest problems, and make smart vendor choices. We’ll focus on actionable use cases and practical advice that you can apply right away. 

Discussion points will cover: 

• Data priorities for SAP users: What’s really working, and where are things falling short? 
• Choosing the right vendors: How do you decide which platforms or partners are best for your needs? 
• Breaking down data silos: How can you make your SAP data work better across different systems? 
• Real-world examples: Let’s talk about what’s been done in various industries and how others are seeing success with SAP data analytics. 
• Managing data at scale: What strategies are working for large organisations to keep things simple, compliant, and under control? 
• Unlocking GenAI – How can you adopt Gen AI with solid uses cases and no commitment?

In a world of constant change, enterprise systems — especially SAP — must evolve rapidly without breaking. But traditional testing approaches can’t keep pace with agile demands, cloud transformation, and continuous delivery. 

This roundtable will explore how IT and SAP teams are modernising their testing strategies to reduce risk, accelerate change, and ensure business continuity. 

Join your peers to discuss: 

• Why testing is often the hidden barrier to digital transformation 
• How automation is changing the speed vs. quality equation 
• Best practices for testing in complex, hybrid SAP environments 
• How leading enterprises are aligning testing with agile, DevOps, and release cycles 

If you're responsible for keeping systems stable while delivering change at speed, this session offers insights, real-world lessons, and a chance to benchmark with your peers.

Today’s enterprises don’t operate in silos — they function as dynamic ecosystems of applications, data, customers, and partners. But as digital complexity grows, so does the challenge: How do you stay agile when your systems, teams, and technologies are constantly evolving? 

This roundtable brings together IT, operations, and transformation leaders to explore how organisations are rethinking agility and responsiveness across their ecosystems. 

Discussion themes will include: 

• The shift from static architecture to flexible, event-driven systems 
• How real-time integration is shaping customer and employee experiences 
• Breaking through the bottlenecks of disconnected applications and teams 
• Designing IT landscapes that support continuous change 

Whether you’re navigating M&A, global expansion, platform modernisation, or all of the above — this session offers a space to share how integration strategy is becoming a business differentiator.

In most SAP transformations, Finance often plays a reactive role, adapting to decisions made elsewhere. But what if Finance took the reins from day one? 

This roundtable invites senior Finance professionals to explore the impact of leading SAP transformation from the front, starting with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). 

By shifting the focus to financial planning, performance, and agility early on, Finance can drive faster wins, mitigate risks, and set the stage for a smoother ERP migration. 

Join us for an open discussion on how Finance can challenge the traditional approach, lead with confidence, and deliver transformational results that go beyond the numbers. 

Key discussion points include: 

• The key challenges Finance teams face in SAP transformation today. 
• Strategies Finance leaders are using to lead transformation and de-risk change. 
• How modern EPM platforms can deliver immediate impact ahead of full ERP migration. 
• What could happen if Finance controlled the SAP transformation agenda. 
• How EPM can deliver early value and set the stage for smoother ERP migration.

Moderators: Onno Coenen and Rajiv Reddy, SecurityBridge 

Most SAP-driven organisations believe their systems are protected. They have GRC, access controls, and compliance measures in place. So why are SAP systems still prime targets for cyberattacks? 

Because security isn’t just about who gets access—it’s about what happens after they’re inside. Attackers don’t need to break down the front door when they can move undetected within your SAP environment. Traditional security measures focus on prevention, but they don’t catch active threats in real time. By the time a breach is discovered, the financial, operational, and reputational damage is already done. 

A single undetected threat can mean: 

• Millions lost in operational downtime: SAP system standstills disrupt supply chains, finance, and production. 
• Escalating financial and regulatory risks: Fines, lawsuits, and non-compliance penalties add up fast. 
• Compromised business-critical data: From intellectual property theft to fraudulent transactions. 

In this roundtable we’ll break down real-world attack scenarios, expose the risks that standard SAP security misses, and show how real-time threat detection is the missing layer between compliance and true cyber resilience. If your organisation depends on SAP, you can’t afford to be blind to these risks. 

Why Attend? 

• See real-world attacks in action—and how to detect them before they cause damage. 
• Understand the true cost of SAP breaches—from downtime to compliance failures. 
• Learn how real-time threat detection works—practical strategies to protect your bottom line.

Moderator: Dave Clark, SNP 

In an era of constant disruption, businesses must be prepared to adapt quickly to market shifts, supply chain challenges, and evolving customer demands. But is your organisation truly ready for the future? The key lies in harnessing data to drive resilience and agility for your business. 

Join SNP Group for an engaging roundtable discussion on how organisations can leverage data to stay competitive and future-proof their operations. 

 We’ll explore: 

• How to transform raw data into strategic insights that enhance decision-making. 
• The role of data in driving operational resilience, from risk management to supply chain optimisation. 
• Best practices for improving business agility and ensuring long-term success. 
• Real-world examples of companies using data to navigate change and gain a competitive edge. 

Whether you’re planning a digital transformation, optimising your SAP landscape, or looking to strengthen business continuity, this discussion will provide actionable insights to help you stay ahead. Come share your challenges, learn from industry peers, and discover how data can empower your business to thrive in an unpredictable world.