2026 AGENDA

We're excited to share the first wave of customer presenters, executive keynotes, roundtable discussions and interactive sessions confirmed for Rome this October. Designed specifically for manufacturing, materials and mining professionals, the agenda explores how organisations are leveraging SAP, AI, data and digital technologies to drive operational excellence, strengthen resilience and accelerate transformation.

We're continuing to add new speakers and sessions, so check back regularly for the latest updates.

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09:00
  1. Welcome & conference opening
    15 mins
    Join TAC Insights and SAP as we welcome the manufacturing, materials and mining community to Rome. We'll open the conference by reflecting on the trends transforming the industry, highlighting the opp …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stefan Weisenberger
    Stefan Weisenberger, Global VP, Head of Mill Products & Mining Industries - SAP
    Speaker image for Jessica Duffy
    Jessica Duffy, Director of Product - TAC Insights
09:15
  1. Keynote: Bringing AI to industry through the autonomous enterprise
    20 mins
    The autonomous enterprise is SAP’s vision for applying AI where it matters most: inside the processes that power the business. This session will highlight how SAP is combining trusted business context …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Torsten Welte
    Torsten Welte, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Energy & Natural Resources Industries - SAP
09:35
  1. Keynote: From transformation to intelligence – How Prysmian is scaling AI across a global manufacturing enterprise
    25 mins
    For many manufacturers, the challenge is no longer understanding the potential of AI, but creating the foundations needed to scale it successfully. In this keynote, Giovanni Cauteruccio will share Pry …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Giovanni Cauteruccio
    Giovanni Cauteruccio, Group CIO & CDO - Prysmian
10:00
  1. Morning break & demo zone theatre
    45 mins
10:45
  1. Track 1: Metals & Mining
    100 mins
    Start the conference with a dedicated focus on the metals and mining industry. This morning session combines SAP's perspective on the key trends shaping the sector with customer-led case studies explo …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Vimal Gaba
    Vimal Gaba, Global Head of Mining & Metals - SAP
  2. Track 2: Building Materials, Paper & Packaging
    100 mins
    Join industry leaders from across paper, packaging and building materials as they explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of mill products. The morning will open with SAP's …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kari Halmela
    Kari Halmela, Head of Shared IT Platforms - Ahlstrom Oyj
    Speaker image for Alfred Becker
    Alfred Becker, Head of Mill Products Industries - SAP
  3. Track 3: Chemicals
    100 mins
    Join industry leaders and SAP experts to explore the priorities shaping the future of the chemicals industry. Through a combination of SAP insights and customer experiences, this morning session will …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Muriel Rakotomalala
    Muriel Rakotomalala, Solutions Manage, Industry Business Unit Chemicals - SAP
    Speaker image for Speaker to be announced
    Speaker to be announced - CHEM-X
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    Speaker to be announced - Covestro
    Speaker image for Marko Lange
    Marko Lange, Chief Solution Expert Chemicals - SAP
12:25
  1. Lunch break & demo zone theatre
    80 mins
13:45
  1. Track 1: Business transformation for growth & resilience
    100 mins
    As industrial organisations face increasing pressure to adapt, innovate and remain competitive, the ability to transform core business processes has never been more important. This track explores the …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Massimo Sorato
    Massimo Sorato, Vice President Spare Parts - Danieli
    Speaker image for Sergey Jermakov
    Sergey Jermakov, Revenue Architect and Senior Partner - CLARITY
  2. Track 2: Operations, supply chain & smart manufacturing
    100 mins
    Operational excellence remains at the heart of industrial success. This track focuses on the technologies and strategies helping organisations optimise manufacturing operations, strengthen supply chai …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sonja Lilian
    Sonja Lilian, Digital Rollout Project Manager Plant of Tomorrow - Holcim
    Speaker image for Sascha Kunze
    Sascha Kunze, Global Vice President of Solutions & Industries - HyBird
    Speaker image for Ye Li
    Ye Li, Chief Product Officer - SAP
  3. Track 3: Co-create space
    100 mins
    The co-create space is designed to move beyond presentations and create opportunities for meaningful peer-to-peer exchange. Through a series of interactive roundtables and facilitated discussions, att …
15:25
  1. Afternoon recharge break & demo zone theatre
    35 mins
16:00
  1. Keynote: Brownfield is no longer about age - It’s about your ability to turn data into action
    25 mins
    Brownfield is no longer defined by age. Even a production facility commissioned just a few years ago can effectively operate as a brownfield environment if it lacks the digital foundation needed to tu …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jan Burian
    Jan Burian, Research Director - ARC Advisory Group
16:25
  1. Executive forum: Building the next generation manufacturing enterprise
    65 mins
    Executive discussion followed by industry perspectives on ERP transformation, digital manufacturing, and the future technology platform. - Designing the future of Industrial ERP with a two-tier S/4HAN …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stefan Weisenberger
    Stefan Weisenberger, Global VP, Head of Mill Products & Mining Industries - SAP
    Speaker image for Alexander Schillinger
    Alexander Schillinger, SVP Digital Transformation - RHI Magnesita
17:30
  1. Drinks reception
    60 mins
    Continue the conversations after the conference sessions have finished and join fellow attendees for an informal drinks reception. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, speakers, sponsor …
09:00
  1. Welcome back
    5 mins
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stefan Weisenberger
    Stefan Weisenberger, Global VP, Head of Mill Products & Mining Industries - SAP
09:05
  1. Keynote: Spatial AI and the future of industrial innovation - Guest speaker to be announced
    25 mins
    Discover how advances in spatial intelligence, AI and digital technologies are creating new opportunities for industrial organisations. This keynote will explore how location-based data, digital twins …
09:30
  1. Keynote: Why AI-enabled transformation and cloud-driven platforms drive success in industrial business environments
    25 mins
    Artificial intelligence and cloud technologies are reshaping how industrial organisations operate, innovate and compete. In this session, ArcelorMittal will share insights from its transformation jour …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Aurelian Popa
    Aurelian Popa, CIO - Downstream and Global Solutions - ArcelorMittal Global Solutions
09:55
  1. Morning break and demo zone theatre
    50 mins
10:45
  1. Track 1: Business transformation for growth and resilience
    100 mins
    As industrial organisations face increasing pressure to adapt, innovate and remain competitive, the ability to transform core business processes has never been more important. This track explores the …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Troy Barber
    Troy Barber, Sr. Operations Director - Daikin Comfort
    Speaker image for Alberto Chamoso
    Alberto Chamoso, IS OTC Manager - Saica
  2. Track 2: Operations, supply chain and smart manufacturing
    100 mins
    Operational excellence remains at the heart of industrial success. This track focuses on the technologies and strategies helping organisations optimise manufacturing operations, strengthen supply chai …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mattias Denys
    Mattias Denys, CIO - Decospan
    Speaker image for Stefan Hammerl
    Stefan Hammerl, Head of Group IT - Pfeifer Holding Gmbh
  3. Track 3: The co-create space
    100 mins
    The Co-Create Space is designed to move beyond presentations and create opportunities for meaningful peer-to-peer exchange. Through a series of interactive roundtables and facilitated discussions, att …
12:25
  1. Lunch break and demo zone
    65 mins
13:30
  1. Track 1: Business transformation for growth and resilience (continued)
    100 mins
    As industrial organisations face increasing pressure to adapt, innovate and remain competitive, the ability to transform core business processes has never been more important. This track explores the …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ronaldo Ribeiro
    Ronaldo Ribeiro, CIO - Celulose Nipo Brasileira Sa - Cenibra
  2. Track 2: Operations, supply chain and smart manufacturing (continued)
    100 mins
    Operational excellence remains at the heart of industrial success. This track focuses on the technologies and strategies helping organisations optimise manufacturing operations, strengthen supply chai …
    Speakers
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    Speaker to be announced - UPM
15:10
  1. One last coffee and conversation
    20 mins
15:25
  1. Keynote: The future of intelligent industry - What we build next
    30 mins
    As industrial organisations navigate rapid technological change, the opportunities to transform how they operate, innovate and compete have never been greater. In this keynote, Stefan Weisenberger wil …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stefan Weisenberger
    Stefan Weisenberger, Global VP, Head of Mill Products & Mining Industries - SAP
15:55
  1. Closing Panel: What will you change on monday?
    25 mins
    After two days of insights, case studies and peer discussions, this interactive closing panel brings together industry leaders to reflect on the key lessons from the conference and identify the action …
16:20
  1. Conference close
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