THE SAP INDUSTRY EVENT FOR BUILDING MATERIALS

The future of building materials is being reshaped by supply chain volatility, AI, new regulatory pressures and rising expectations around cost, quality and delivery performance.

Join us at the SAP for Manufacturing, Materials & Mining Conference to see how leading manufacturers are responding - modernising operations, building more resilient supply chains and preparing for the next phase of digital transformation.

WHO IS THIS EVENT DESIGNED FOR?

Senior leaders and operational decision-makers across the building materials sector, including:

  • Cement, concrete & aggregates
  • Glass, ceramics & stone products
  • Wood & engineered timber
  • Bricks, tiles & flooring Insulation & roofing materials
  • Prefabricated components & systems
  • Construction products & fixtures

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FOLKERT HAAG

INDUSTRY LEAD BUILDING MATERIALS | SAP

"At this year’s SAP for Manufacturing, Materials & Mining Conference in Rome, building materials producers come together to learn from one another. You’ll hear how peers are leveraging technologies like AI across the business - from manufacturing and supply chain to finance and HR. It’s a hands‑on opportunity to learn from first movers, share experiences, and exchange ideas on what’s next for the building materials industry."

THE BIG CONVERSATIONS OF 2026

Planning and production

Balancing demand, inventory and plant capacity

How manufacturers align sales forecasts with production, improve order promising and optimise stock to protect margins while maintaining service levels.

 

Plant and project operations

Reliable sites, predictable performance

Improving asset reliability, maintenance and project execution with real-time operational visibility across plants, quarries and production sites.

Logistics and customer delivery

From factory gate to construction site

Integrating logistics, distribution and customer interactions to meet delivery windows, coordinate site requirements and improve customer satisfaction.

Commercial and intelligent ERP

Smarter selling and automated processes

Using configurable products, AI and embedded SAP ERP automation to streamline workflows, reduce cost and support faster decisions.

Across two days in Rome, you’ll hear real customer stories, practical use cases and honest lessons learned from organisations facing the same operational pressures. Expect open discussions, small-group exchanges and opportunities to connect with peers, SAP experts and partners in a setting designed for conversation rather than presentations.

This is a community-led event built around shared challenges and practical outcomes - a place to compare approaches, pressure-test ideas and leave with clear next steps you can apply inside your own business.

Highlights for the building materials industry: 

  • Latest innovations and future strategy for Building Materials, Paper & Packaging - SAP
  • Scaling growth through two-tier ERP: How Ahlstrom is accelerating acquisitions - Ahlstrom Oyj 
  • From e-commerce to the shop floor: 8 months to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud - steda

  • Delivering the plant of tomorrow: AI-powered digital twins for next-generation cement manufacturing - Holcim

  • Turning vision into value: Decospan's journey towards the factory of the future - Decospan

  • Building an independent business with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud: Transforming ERP & EHS in just 12 months - Bamburi Cement

While this page highlights stories and sessions relevant to your industry, there’s plenty more to discover across the agenda - with insights, trends and perspectives from across the wider market.

MAKE THE CASE TO YOUR MANAGER

We know the conversation you need to have before you can book. We've made it easier.

Download the convince your manager letter. A ready-to-send email making the ROI case for attending - covering agenda highlights, peer benchmarking value, and what you'll bring back for your team. Edit it to fit your situation and send


 
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INSIGHTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

"Meaningful and productive conference"

- YKK AP Inc.
"I've truly enjoyed the sharing of common struggles and solutions"
- Sonae Arauco
"Well-designed, inspiring organisation"
- AGT