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SAP BTP continues to evolve as the foundation for integration, extension, automation, and data management. But for many teams, its full value (and cost) can be hard to assess. This track brings together real-world examples of how organisations are approaching BTP: what they’re using it for, how they’re managing governance and licensing, and where it fits in their broader SAP roadmap. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve how BTP supports your architecture, these sessions aim to provide straightforward, experience-based guidance.

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Development in the SAP ecosystem now spans ABAP, SAP Build, CAP, RAP, and low-code tools - creating both opportunities and complexity. This track focuses on how organisations are building and extending applications across cloud and on-premise systems, automating routine tasks, and maintaining control over architecture and cost. Sessions will include insights from developers, architects, and technical leads who are designing applications that work well in hybrid environments and deliver value without unnecessary overhead.

What You’ll Learn:

• Where ABAP, CAP, and low-code tools fit in today’s landscapes
• Development approaches that support S/4, BTP, and ECC
• Lessons from building mobile and Fiori apps
• When automation adds value - and when it doesn’t
• How teams are managing testing, CI/CD, and lifecycle control
• Building and securing extensions across hybrid systems
• Developer roles in governance, cost control, and architecture
• Working across business and IT in app delivery

Topics to be covered:

• SAP Build, CAP, RAP, ABAP and low-code
• Development in hybrid SAP environments
• Mobile and Fiori application development
• Process automation and workflow design
• CI/CD pipelines, testing and DevOps
• Lifecycle and extension management
• Security and governance of custom apps
• Developer productivity and reuse
• App strategy for S/4HANA and BTP
• Balancing innovation with standardisation

Hear directly from those writing the code, designing the architecture, and keeping it all running - this track focuses on doing application development and automation in ways that make sense. And features official SAP TechEd hands-on labs and deep dives.

Including: App Development | UX | SAP Build | Extensibility | ABAP Cloud | Joule | AI for Developers

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Integration continues to be a central challenge for SAP landscapes - especially when managing a mix of cloud and on-premise systems. This track focuses on practical approaches to designing and operating integration architectures, including the use of SAP Integration Suite, APIs, event-based messaging, and other technologies. Attendees will hear from teams who are balancing performance, governance, and cost in real-world environments, and who are building integration strategies that support both current operations and future change.

What You’ll Learn:

• Integration strategies for hybrid SAP environments (ECC, S/4, BTP)
• Where and how SAP Integration Suite (CPI) is being used
• Managing APIs, event-based messaging, and data synchronisation
• Governance and monitoring in complex integration landscapes
• Tools and approaches for connecting SAP with non-SAP platforms
• Handling integration across multi-vendor ecosystems
• The relationship between integration and overall ERP architecture
• Lessons learned from implementation, scaling, and support

Topics to be covered:

• Hybrid integration strategy (cloud + on-premise)
• Use of SAP Integration Suite (CPI)
• API and event-driven architecture
• Governance, monitoring, and alerting
• Legacy and third-party system integration
• Multi-vendor landscape connection
• Change control and lifecycle management
• S/4HANA transition and interface design
• Integration testing approaches
• Tools and middleware alternatives

Whether you're planning a migration or just want your integration to be more reliable, this track shares what’s working in real-world environments - plus what’s on the roadmap and how you can get hands-on in the official SAP TechEd sessions.

Including: SAP Integration Suite | API Management | Cloud Integration | Event Mesh | Edge Integration Cell | Hybrid Integration | SAP BTP | Developer Productivity | Intelligent Connectivity 

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SAP landscapes generate large volumes of data - but turning that data into insights remains a work in progress for many teams. This track looks at how organisations are managing, modelling, and delivering data for reporting, analytics, and decision-making. From SAP Business Data Cloud (including Datasphere and BW/4HANA to SAC), Excel, and third-party tools, sessions will focus on how teams are making practical choices, supporting both IT and business users, and preparing for a future that includes AI and machine learning.

What You’ll Learn:

• How teams are structuring data across SAP and non-SAP systems
• When to use SAP Business Data Cloud (Datasphere, SAC, BW/4) or other tools
• Data modelling, predictive analytics and governance in distributed environments
• Preparing data for finance, planning and operational reporting
• Managing performance, complexity and self-service expectations
• Integrating SAP data with Power BI and other tools
• How to prepare SAP data for AI/ML use cases
• Realistic views on the value and limitations of “data fabric” approaches

Topics to be covered:

• SAP Business Data Cloud including SAP Datasphere, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud
• Integration with third-party tools
• Data governance and ownership models including master data management
• Operational, financial and planning data flows
• Data preparation for AI and machine learning
• Self-service vs centrally-managed data strategies
• Analytics in hybrid ECC/S4 environments
• Modelling and performance tuning
• Building an analytics culture
• Future-proofing data architecture and the data & analytics roadmap
• Practical implications of SAP’s data fabric approach

This track helps you make sense of your SAP data strategy, grounded in what real organisations are doing to get analytics, reporting, and planning working better - right now. Plus the official TechEd hands-on, roadmap and deep dive sessions.

Including: SAP Business Data Cloud | SAP Datasphere | SAP MDG | SAP Analytics Cloud | Data Fabric | AI-Ready Data | Semantic Modelling | ESG | SAP HANA Cloud 

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Many organisations are working through what digital transformation really means in their SAP environment - whether that’s preparing for the 2027 deadline, exploring RISE or GROW, or simply making better use of their current ERP. This track shares practical insights from teams who are navigating the shift to S/4HANA Cloud, managing hybrid landscapes, and balancing business needs with technical decisions. Sessions are designed to support IT and functional teams with planning, architecture, data, governance and adoption - grounded in experience, not theory.

What You’ll Learn:

• Migration experiences from ECC to public or private cloud S/4HANA
• Key differences between RISE, GROW, and on-premise strategies
• How organisations are planning their roadmap, budgets and business alignment
• What functionality is available out-of-the-box in S/4HANA Cloud
• Common architectural and integration decisions, including the role of BTP
• Governance, resourcing, and team structures that support transformation
• How data quality and archiving are being tackled during projects
• Ways to extract more value from your current ECC environment in the meantime

Topics to be covered:

• S/4HANA migration planning and options
• RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP
• Cloud ERP architecture and extensibility
• Data readiness and historical data management
• ERP change management and adoption
• Aligning ERP strategy with functional priorities
• Role of SAP BTP in transformation projects
• Integration with existing SAP and third-party systems
• Resourcing, support and ongoing operations
• Lessons learned from completed and in-progress migrations
• Hybrid models and interim approaches
• ECC value optimisation while deferring migration

Join this track for straightforward guidance and examples from peers who are actively working through SAP ERP transformation. Whether you’re moving now or planning ahead, the focus is on helping you make informed, sustainable decisions based on practical experience. In addition, the official SAP TechEd strategic and roadmap sessions will help guide future planning while the hands-on sessions let you experience how to use the technologies & solutions.

Including: SAP S/4HANA Cloud | SAP BTP | RISE with SAP | Clean Core | ERP Migration | Cloud Architecture | AI in ERP | Integration | Personalisation | Hybrid Deployment 

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SAP’s Business AI and Joule offerings are evolving quickly, but for many teams, the challenge lies in understanding what’s ready to use today - and how to build a path forward that delivers value. This track focuses on how organisations are exploring and adopting SAP’s AI tools, including Joule as a copilot, embedded AI features, and AI agents built on SAP BTP. Sessions will help both technical and functional audiences cut through the hype and focus on the use cases, architecture decisions, and governance considerations that matter in their environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Where and how AI is currently embedded in SAP solutions
• What Joule can (and can’t yet) do as a user interface and copilot
• Use cases for AI agents across finance, HR, supply chain and IT
• Technical requirements and architecture considerations for SAP Business AI
• How BTP supports building, extending and managing AI features
• Early learnings from teams trialling or implementing SAP AI tools
• The role of data quality, access, and governance in successful AI
• Considerations for change management and adoption of AI-enabled processes

Topics to be covered:

• Joule copilot and user experience
• SAP AI agents and task automation
• Business AI use cases across key functional areas
• Developer tools and frameworks for custom AI on BTP
• Data access, governance and model training
• Integration of SAP AI with existing workflows and systems
• AI architecture planning and system impact
• Ethical, compliance, and change management considerations
• Early-stage adoption stories and pilot experiences
• Aligning AI initiatives with business priorities
• Measuring AI outcomes and value
• Avoiding common pitfalls in AI implementations

This is a practical view into SAP’s evolving AI landscape. Whether you’re just exploring or already experimenting with agents and copilots, the sessions will help you understand what’s possible, what’s useful and what’s worth planning for - based on real-world experience. The incorporated official SAP TechEd sessions allow you to go hands-on with Joule and AI and develop solution understanding in deep dives and roadmap sessions.

Including: Joule | Joule Studio | SAP AI Core | SAP BTP | Generative AI | AI Agents | Natural Language Interfaces | Responsible AI | AI-Embedded Workflows 

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S/4HANA is no longer a future goal - it’s a pressing project for many, and a lived experience for others. This track looks beyond the glossy brochures to examine the decisions, trade-offs, and lessons that shape how organisations are running or migrating to S/4. From deployment models (RISE, GROW, private cloud, on-prem) to system architecture, operational costs, and skills challenges, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s proving hard, and how teams are keeping the business onboard. If you’re working through the why, when or how of S/4HANA, this track offers practical insight from those doing it for real.

What You’ll Learn:

• Different approaches to S/4HANA migrations and upgrades
• What organisations are learning from going greenfield or brownfield
• The role of RISE and GROW in shaping deployment decisions
• Ongoing operational costs and how to manage them
• Governance and architecture considerations in S/4HANA environments
• User experience evolution - where Fiori fits and where it doesn’t
• Skill shifts, team structure and upskilling for long-term success
• How to align transformation with business expectations and constraints

Topics to be covered:

• Migration planning and execution
• Greenfield vs brownfield choices
• RISE and GROW adoption
• System landscape and architecture
• Total cost of ownership and cost management
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Fiori, UX and front-end transformation
• Data quality, archiving, and readiness
• Licensing, roles and access control
• Operational and infrastructure monitoring
• Cloud vs on-prem decisions
• Upskilling and organisational capability development

Whether you’re justifying a business case, in the middle of a rollout, or stabilising life after go-live, this track brings together real-world insights from those living the S/4HANA experience. Come to hear what’s realistic, what’s changing, and how to make it all add up - both technically and commercially.

Including: SAP S/4HANA | Clean Core | ABAP Cloud | SAP Cloud ALM | CBC | RISE with SAP | GROW with SAP | Lifecycle Management | Extensibility | ERP Migration 

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Finance teams are facing growing expectations - from sharper reporting cycles and embedded analytics, to managing risk, compliance, and control frameworks across increasingly complex landscapes. This track is designed for those working across SAP Finance and GRC - whether on ECC, S/4HANA, or hybrid environments - who want to understand what’s working in practice. From modernising core processes to improving audit readiness and system-based controls, sessions offer a mix of experience-based insights, lessons learned, and discussions on what finance, audit and IT teams need to move forward together.

What You’ll Learn:

• What SAP Finance looks like in hybrid ECC/S4 environments
• How finance teams are improving month-end, audit and controls
• Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks that work in SAP
• How embedded reporting and analytics are being adopted in Finance
• Building sustainable models for master data governance and approvals
• Understanding the role of automation, AI and machine learning
• Navigating the shift from transactional to strategic finance
• Addressing resourcing, upskilling and ownership of financial systems

Topics to be covered:

• Getting the most out of existing systems for financial reporting and embedded analytics
• SAP GRC (access controls, audit, risk, SoD)
• Period-end close processes and automation
• Hybrid ECC/S/4HANA finance environments
• Master data ownership and governance
• Audit readiness and compliance reporting
• Finance process automation and digital workflows
• Internal controls and role management
• Change management between finance and IT
• Use of AI and machine learning in financial operations
• Planning, budgeting and forecast integration
• Shifting from transactional to strategic finance roles and built-in innovation

This track is about practical, system-driven finance. Whether your team is on ECC or moving to S/4, working through GRC challenges, or looking to support smarter reporting and control, this is where finance and IT come together to share what’s working - and what’s needed next.

Security in SAP is no longer just about roles and authorisations - it’s about understanding how access, risk, audit, and compliance intersect across increasingly hybrid and regulated environments. This track brings together insights from teams working through the realities of SAP security today: legacy controls stretched by cloud models, pressure from internal and external audits, and a growing need for automation and visibility. Whether you're in BASIS, risk, audit, or operations, these sessions offer a clear-eyed view of what’s working, what’s changing, and where to focus next.

What You’ll Learn:

• Common access and role management challenges in hybrid SAP environments
• How teams are preparing for and responding to audit findings
• Strategies for embedding SoD, logging and alerting into day-to-day processes
• Where GRC tools are adding value - and where they’re not
• Security considerations during S/4HANA and BTP transitions
• Building practical automation and monitoring for SAP risk and controls
• Who owns SAP security today - and how that’s evolving
• What’s needed to reduce dependency on manual checks and spreadsheets

Topics to be covered:

• Roles, authorisations and SoD
• GRC tools and access risk management
• Internal and external audit preparedness
• BTP and S/4HANA security model changes
• Logging, alerting, and control automation
• Cross-functional accountability (IT, risk, audit)
• Managing hybrid cloud/on-prem SAP landscapes
• Segregation of duties and access reviews
• Security operations and monitoring tools
• Impact of regulatory compliance (e.g. SOX, ISO, GDPR)
• Reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets
• Aligning security practices with operational needs

Security and risk in SAP is a shared responsibility - but clarity, tools, and ownership can be hard to come by. This track focuses on making real progress, not just ticking boxes - sharing what teams are doing to strengthen controls, simplify audits, and manage risk without adding unnecessary complexity.

Including: SAP Security | Identity Access Governance | Enterprise Threat Detection | Zero Trust | Compliance | CPS 230 | ISO & Audit Alignment | Cloud Risk | Role Management | SAP BTP 

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HR teams are managing a mix of legacy and cloud systems, shifting workforce models and rising expectations around data, compliance, and experience. This track focuses on how organisations are working with SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central Payroll, and ECC - based HCM to support business needs without overpromising transformation. From integrating with third-party tools to navigating support models and roadmaps, sessions will share practical insights from teams tackling the real-world complexity of SAP for HR - balancing what works now with what’s next.

What You’ll Learn:

• How organisations are managing hybrid HR landscapes (ECC + SF + third-party)
• What’s working in payroll, time, onboarding, and learning - without full reimplementation
• Navigating SAP’s roadmap for HCM and cloud HR without losing control
• Managing support, partners, and internal ownership of HR systems
• Practical tips for integration, data sharing, and workflow improvements
• What early AI and automation use cases look like in HR today
• Approaches to user experience and self - service that actually get used
• Lessons from organisations improving incrementally, not just transforming

Topics to be covered:

• ECC, SuccessFactors, and hybrid HCM strategies
• Employee Central Payroll (ECP) planning and delivery
• Time, rostering and attendance in multi-system environments
• Integration with T&A, LMS, onboarding, and external HR tools
• SAP HCM roadmap interpretation and timing
• HR process automation and early AI use
• Data governance and compliance in HR systems
• Practical UX and employee self - service adoption
• Incremental modernisation strategies
• Reporting, analytics and workforce insights

Whether you're deep into SuccessFactors or still working within ECC, this track is about making informed, sustainable decisions in your HR system landscape. Hear from peers improving what they already have, managing integrations and partners and preparing for change at a pace that works for their people and processes.

Including: SAP SuccessFactors | Core HR | Payroll | Talent Management | Joule | AI in HR | HR Automation | Work Zone | Workforce Analytics | DEI 

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