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.

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09:00
  1. Welcome & conference opening
    15 mins
    Join TAC Insights, SAP and PiLog 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 …
    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. Keynote: Building a business data fabric: How BHP is creating a connected enterprise
    25 mins
    Data is only valuable when it is connected, trusted and accessible across the business. In this session, Deepika DiGiovine will explore how BHP is leveraging SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) to build a b …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Deepika Batra DiGiovine
    Deepika Batra DiGiovine, CIO - BHP
10:25
  1. Morning break & demo zone theatre
    45 mins
11:10
  1. Forge ahead in Metals & Mining with the power of AI and the autonomous enterprise
    30 mins
    The Metals & Mining industry is under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen resilience and accelerate sustainable growth. As AI becomes embedded across the enterprise, organisations …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Vimal Gaba
    Vimal Gaba, Global Head of Mining & Metals - SAP
  2. Latest innovations and future strategy for Building Materials, Paper & Packaging
    30 mins
    Building Materials, Paper & Packaging organisations are navigating an increasingly competitive landscape shaped by digital transformation, changing customer expectations and the need to improve operat …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alfred Becker
    Alfred Becker, Head of Mill Products Industries - SAP
  3. Building resilient and sustainable Chemical operations with SAP
    30 mins
    Chemical manufacturers are balancing increasing operational complexity with growing expectations around agility, sustainability and supply chain resilience. Success depends on connecting business proc …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Muriel Rakotomalala
    Muriel Rakotomalala, Global Head of Chemical Industry - SAP
11:45
  1. Reinventing the digital mine
    30 mins
    As mining organisations navigate increasing operational complexity, evolving sustainability expectations and rapid technological change, digital transformation has become a critical business priority. …
  2. Scaling growth through two-tier ERP: How Ahlstrom is accelerating acquisitions
    30 mins
    As Ahlstrom continues to grow through acquisition and transformation, establishing a scalable and agile ERP strategy has become critical to maintaining operational excellence. In this session, Kari Ha …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kari Halmela
    Kari Halmela, Head of Shared IT Platforms - Ahlstrom Oyj
  3. Smart master data solutions: How Covestro is leveraging AI agents for effortless, quality-driven maintenance
    30 mins
    Master data is essential to business performance, but maintaining high-quality data often relies on complex systems and specialist expertise. In this session, Christian Jantzen will share how AI agent …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christian Jantzen
    Christian Jantzen, Head of Master Data Excellence & Operations - Covestro Deutschland AG
12:20
  1. From ERP to enterprise value: Lessons from a global building materials manufacturer
    30 mins
    Details available soon
  2. Leveraging SAP BTP and AI to drive innovation across metals operations
    30 mins
    As metals manufacturers accelerate digital transformation, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and AI are becoming key enablers of innovation across the enterprise. In this session, hear how a glob …
  3. Building the digital chemical value chain: Enabling trusted data exchange at scale
    30 mins
    As regulatory requirements such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Digital Product Passport (DPP) continue to evolve, chemical manufacturers face increasing pressure to sh …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Speaker to be announced
    Speaker to be announced - CHEM-X
    Speaker image for Marko Lange
    Marko Lange, Chief Solution Expert Chemicals - SAP
12:50
  1. Lunch break & demo zone theatre
    100 mins
14:30
  1. From data chaos to asset intelligence
    30 mins
    In asset-intensive industries, poor master data is often the hidden cause of unreliable operations, excess inventory, inefficient maintenance and underperforming service contracts. Yet many organisati …
  2. Transforming quote-to-order: Driving efficiency and growth in complex manufacturing
    30 mins
    In the metals industry, complex products, fragmented systems and manual processes can create significant challenges across the quote-to-order lifecycle, impacting responsiveness, efficiency and custom …
    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
  3. Roundtable: What Comes next for cable and long products manufacturers?
    30 mins
    Cable and long products manufacturers are navigating a rapidly changing landscape shaped by evolving customer demands, supply chain volatility, sustainability requirements and increasing pressure to i …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Vimal Gaba
    Vimal Gaba, Global Head of Mining & Metals - SAP
15:05
  1. Realising the value of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud: The LyondellBasell journey
    30 mins
    As organisations modernise their ERP landscape, SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is helping simplify operations, accelerate innovation and create a platform for future growth. In this session, discover how Ly …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ramesh Hariharan
    Ramesh Hariharan, Vice President - ERP - LyondellBasell
  2. Delivering the plant of tomorrow: AI-powered digital twins for next-generation cement manufacturing
    30 mins
    As cement manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency, modernise legacy processes and address workforce challenges, digital technologies are becoming a key enabler of tran …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sonja Lilian
    Sonja Lilian, Digital Rollout Specialist Plant of Tomorrow - Holcim
    Speaker image for Sascha Kunze
    Sascha Kunze, Global Vice President, Solutions & Industries - HyBird
  3. Roundtable: The future of manufacturing execution: Cloud, AI and the autonomous mill
    30 mins
    As manufacturers across the Paper, Packaging, Metals and Building Materials sectors modernise their technology landscapes, manufacturing execution systems are increasingly coming under the spotlight. …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kai Aldinger
    Kai Aldinger, Global Lead for the Forest, Paper & Packaging Industry - SAP
15:40
  1. You can't cook AI in a dirty kitchen
    30 mins
    Many organisations are eager to embrace AI, but too often initiatives stall because the foundations are not in place. Just as a great dish starts with a well-organised kitchen, successful AI adoption …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jilles Eissen
    Jilles Eissen, CIO - allnex
  2. The journey to autonomous asset management
    30 mins
    Asset-intensive industries are entering a new era where AI not only predicts issues but also recommends and orchestrates actions across maintenance, workforce, supply chain, and finance. Join this ses …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ye Li
    Ye Li, Chief Product Officer - SAP
  3. Roundtable: Building the sustainable industrial enterprise
    30 mins
    Sustainability is rapidly becoming a core business priority for industrial organisations, driven by increasing regulatory requirements, customer expectations and the need to improve operational resili …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Juliana Bruwer
    Juliana Bruwer, Industry Advisor Expert - SAP
16:10
  1. Afternoon recharge break & demo zone theatre
    35 mins
16:45
  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
17:10
  1. Executive forum: Building the next generation manufacturing enterprise
    50 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
    Speaker image for Mikko Mäkeläinen
    Mikko Mäkeläinen, Director, Business Applications - Kemira
18:00
  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 Global IT Services, Downstream and Global Solutions - ArcelorMittal
09:55
  1. Morning break and demo zone theatre
    50 mins
10:45
  1. Beyond brownfield: How Perstorp delivered SAP S/4HANA on time, on budget and ready for the future
    30 mins
    Many organisations approach SAP S/4HANA as a technical migration, but Perstorp recognised it as an opportunity to lay the foundations for long-term business transformation. By adopting a phased approa …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jenny Paulsson
    Jenny Paulsson, Manager SAP Process Architecture & MDM - Perstorp AB
  2. Turning vision into value: Decospan's journey towards the factory of the future
    30 mins
    Join Decospan as they share their journey towards a more connected, data-driven manufacturing environment. Discover how the business is embracing digital transformation to improve operational visibili …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mattias Denys
    Mattias Denys, CIO - Decospan
  3. Roundtable: Public cloud journeys – Successes, challenges and next steps
    30 mins
    As organisations accelerate their move to SAP Public Cloud, every transformation journey is different. Join this interactive roundtable to share experiences, discuss common challenges and explore the …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Joseph Bacarro
    Joseph Bacarro, Industry Solution Expert - SAP
11:20
  1. Reimagining order-to-cash for a more agile and connected business
    30 mins
    As Daikin North America expanded its distribution network, standard SAP order management could no longer support the speed and complexity of its operations. Rather than heavily customising its ERP, th …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Troy Barber
    Troy Barber, Sr. Operations Director - Daikin Comfort
  2. From complexity to clarity: Transforming timber operations with SAP Segmentation
    30 mins
    Managing sawn timber presents unique operational challenges, with individual cutting packages containing products of different lengths, grades and quantities that traditional ERP structures struggle t …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stefan Hammerl
    Stefan Hammerl, Head of Group IT - Pfeifer Holding Gmbh
  3. Roundtable: Business AI value exchange
    30 mins
    Business AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to delivering measurable business value, but organisations are at different stages of their adoption journey. Join this interactive roundtable to exc …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Folkert Haag
    Folkert Haag, Global Lead for Building Materials Industries - SAP
11:55
  1. Transforming strategic sourcing with SAP Ariba
    30 mins
    Strategic sourcing is evolving from a transactional procurement function into a key driver of business resilience, supplier collaboration and long-term value. In this session, discover how organisatio …
  2. Big bang or slow burn? Real SAP S/4HANA decisions from the field
    30 mins
    With SAP ECC approaching end of support, industrial organisations face the same deadline but very different transformation choices. In this session, SAICA shares the strategic decisions that shaped it …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alberto Chamoso
    Alberto Chamoso, IS OTC Manager - Saica
12:25
  1. Lunch break and demo zone
    65 mins
13:30
  1. Building a safer workplace in the cloud: Bamburi Cement's SAP EHS journey
    30 mins
    As organisations modernise their operations, Environmental, Health and Safety is becoming a critical part of the digital core. In this session, discover how Bamburi Cement is transforming its EHS proc …
  2. Smart traceability: End-to-end visibility across the forest supply chain with SAP Green Token
    30 mins
    As sustainability regulations continue to evolve, organisations need greater transparency across their supply chains to demonstrate product origin, strengthen compliance and build customer trust. In t …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ronaldo Ribeiro
    Ronaldo Ribeiro, CIO - Celulose Nipo Brasileira Sa - Cenibra
14:05
  1. Modernising mill operations: How RYAM manages complex product characteristics with SAP
    30 mins
    Mill product manufacturers face unique operational challenges, from managing complex product characteristics and production processes to maintaining quality, traceability and operational efficiency. I …
  2. Embedding sustainability into the digital core: From compliance to competitive advantage
    30 mins
    Sustainability is no longer a standalone reporting exercise. Leading organisations are embedding environmental and sustainability data into their core business processes to improve decision-making, st …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Juliana Bruwer
    Juliana Bruwer, Industry Advisor Expert - SAP
14:35
  1. One last coffee and conversation
    55 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
    0 mins