THE SAP INDUSTRY EVENT FOR CHEMICALS

The chemicals industry is entering a period of rapid change - shaped by regulatory pressure, energy and feedstock volatility, sustainability expectations and increasingly complex product portfolios.

Join your peers at the SAP for Manufacturing, Materials & Mining Conference to explore how chemical manufacturers are improving plant performance, managing compliance and product stewardship, and building more resilient supply chains while preparing for the next wave of AI-enabled operations.

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WHO IS THIS EVENT DESIGNED FOR?

Senior leaders and operational decision-makers across the chemical industry, including:

  • Specialty chemicals

  • Basic & commodity chemicals

  • Petrochemicals

  • Industrial gases

  • Agrochemicals & fertilizers

  • Paints, coatings & adhesives

  • Polymers & plastics

  • Consumer & life sciences chemicals

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DR MARKO LANGE

GLOBAL HEAD OF CHEMICALS  | SAP

“For leaders in the chemicals industry, this conference is a must-attend. It’s the only SAP event where the specific regulatory, safety and operational requirements of chemical manufacturers are the priority. The focus is on learning from successful projects and exchanging experiences with peers facing the same compliance pressures, product complexity and market volatility. It’s about taking back practical insights and innovations that strengthen performance long-term competitiveness.”

KEY TOPICS

Safe, compliant & transparent operations

Operating under increasing regulatory scrutiny

Managing EHS, product stewardship and regulatory reporting while improving traceability, documentation and product transparency across the lifecycle.

 

Intelligent plants & process optimisation

Stable production and higher efficiency

Using AI, automation and advanced process control to optimise plant performance, improve yield and reduce unplanned disruption.

Supply chain & planning excellence

Coordinated production and reliable delivery

Improving planning, logistics orchestration and visibility across sites, warehouses and transport to respond faster to demand and supply changes.

Cost, margin & business transformation

Managing volatility while modernising the core

Addressing feedstock price volatility and margin pressure while modernising ERP foundations to support scalable, data-driven operations.

Across two days in Rome, you’ll hear practical customer experiences, real use cases and lessons learned from organisations facing the same operational and regulatory challenges. Expect open discussions, peer exchanges and time to connect with industry colleagues, SAP experts and partners in a setting designed for conversation rather than presentations.

This is a community-led forum focused on practical outcomes - a place to compare approaches, test ideas and leave with clear next steps you can apply inside your own organisation.

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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