THE SAP INDUSTRY EVENT FOR METALS & MINING

Metals and mining organisations are under constant pressure to improve safety, stabilise production and protect margins - all while navigating commodity volatility, complex operations and increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Join your peers and industry experts at the SAP for Manufacturing, Materials & Mining Conference to explore how leading mining and metals companies are using data, intelligent planning and AI to run more predictable operations, optimise supply chains and make faster, better-informed decisions.

WHO IS THIS EVENT DESIGNED FOR?

Senior leaders and operational decision-makers across the metals and mining value chain, including:

  • Mining & extraction (coal, iron ore, copper, lithium, etc.)
  • Steel making & foundries
  • Non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, zinc, nickel)
  • Fabricated metal products & components
  • Smelting & refining
  • Recycling & secondary metals

StefanSTEFAN KOCH

GLOBAL LEAD FOR METALS | SAP


"Like in past years, you can expect at this conference inspiring, real‑world stories straight from our customers - the voices that matter most. And with partners and SAP colleagues all in one place, you’ll be surrounded by people who really understand metals and manufacturing. It’s an easy, one‑stop opportunity to connect, learn, and exchange ideas with your metals and mining peers - without having to run all over the place."

KEY TOPICS

Reliable operations & asset performance

Keeping production running

Improving asset health, predictive maintenance and monitoring to reduce downtime, stabilise output and extend equipment life across sites and processing plants.

 

End-to-end supply chain visibility

From mine to customer

Optimising planning, logistics and operational coordination with real-time visibility across extraction, processing, stockpiles and delivery.

Safety, sustainability & compliance

Operating responsibly under increasing scrutiny

Managing workforce safety, regulatory compliance and ESG reporting while maintaining operational performance and transparency.

Margin resilience & intelligent automation

Protecting profitability in volatile markets

Using AI, automation and embedded ERP intelligence to improve productivity, streamline workflows and respond faster to commodity price volatility.

Over two days in Rome, you’ll hear practical customer experiences, honest lessons learned and real use cases from organisations managing large-scale assets and distributed operations. Expect interactive discussions, small-group exchanges and time to connect with other operators, SAP specialists and partners who understand the realities of the industry.

This is a community-driven forum designed for shared learning - a space to compare approaches, challenge assumptions and leave with ideas you can take straight back to site, plant or mill.

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