Description:
SAUG is pleased to invite all members to join us in Brisbane on Thursday 8th May for QLD Connect 2025. Replacing the SAUG Brisbane conference with a more intimate setting, this is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers while exploring key insights and innovations.
Join us for a morning of learning from independent customer experiences and insights, the latest developments and announcements around new solutions from global SAP experts, discussions, networking and more. Our agenda will include:
- 10:00-10:10 | Welcome - Karen Zwissler, Chief Executive Officer, SAP Australian User Group
- 10:10-10:30 | SAP Update: An overview of recent developments at SAP with a Queensland perspective.
- 10:30-10:50 | Thought Leader Keynote: Riding the Third Wave of Digital Transformation
Many organisations have been on transformation journeys, usually starting with problem-led, internally driven projects and then moving through value-led, externally driven projects. But now we are seeing the rise of a third stage 3, which are data-led, AI-driven projects. Our globally renowned thought leader, Professor Michael Rosemann, will leave you inspired with fascinating and unparalleled insights into what this third wave of transformation looks like and how your organisation can benefit by adopting these approaches.
Professor Michael Rosemann, Director Centre for Future Enterprise & Professor for Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology
- 10:50-11:10 | Expert Session: How to make Data the heart of the new sustainable enterprise
Data is really fueling the business priorities of organisations today. Whether that comes to being more sustainable as a company, creating new user experiences, or getting value from generative AI, it really comes back to data driving that digital transformation. This session will show how to achieve quality data and metadata so that your generative AI use cases are contextual and useful to your customers both internal and external.
- 11:10-11:30 | Morning Tea
- 11:30-11:50 | Customer Session: Why are there so many Change Requests just after Go Live?
It is a regular occurrence following transformation projects. The nature of the functionality delivered in the change is irrelevant but – shortly after the excitement of go-live - the change requests start flooding in. Our presenter will share his wide experiences to try and answer, "Why does this happen?" and give his thoughts and insights into how projects are managed. While changes cannot (and should not) be eliminated, they can be pre-planned and likely minimised. This is not just about managing the functionality but also changing mindsets to help the "transformation" run smoother.
Nick Calder, Enterprise Functional Architect, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
- 11.50-12:10 | SAP International Guest: Understanding SAP latest developments and how they can benefit you.
There have been many new announcements and developments at SAP. Our global guest, Dr Uwe Grigoleit will help you understand these changes including:
- Short update on the SAP Feb launches - Business Suite, Business Data Cloud & AI
- Critical timelines for end of maintenance dates, compatibility packs and related programs such as safekeeper, transition option
- RISE journey and methodology
- gAIn initiative& general overview of tools to support customers on their move to the cloud
Dr Uwe Grigoleit, Senior Vice President Customer Evolution Program, SAP
- 12.10-12:30 | Customer Session: Addressing data challenges to accelerate business insights and drive informed decisions
- 12:30-12:50 | SAP Expert session: Data, resilience & innovation with SAP Business Suite and SAP Business Data Cloud
SAP has recently introduced ground-breaking innovations with SAP Business Suite and SAP Business Data Cloud. SAP Business Data Cloud revolutionizes data management by seamlessly unifying an organization's SAP and third-party data. This session will break down these announcements, providing a clear understanding of their impact and how these solutions can drive efficiency, innovation, and AI-powered insights for your organisation.
- 12.50-1:10 | Customer Session: Workforce management and Analytics
- 1:10-1:30 | Open Discussion, Q&A
Seats are limited—secure your spot today!
Speaking Opportunity
A limited number of speaking slots for customer speakers, to share their experiences are still available. Submit your interest in speaking on the Speaker Submission Form or contact SAUG for more information on the benefits of speaking.
For all event enquiries, including non-member enquiries, please contact us at events@saug.com.au
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