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E3 Category: MAG 25-04

Ernsting's Family continuously expanded its SAP environment.
The refrigeration system manufacturer Hauser spent two years optimizing its master data for global S/4 use. With software and services from Simus Systems, the MDM team was able to build a golden client for a secure migration that supports further automation and digitalization.
AI foundation for companies: Over 15 LLMs already provided in accordance with EU standards, mainly in Germany.
Companies with SAP workloads are increasingly implementing hybrid cloud strategies. Suse Rancher for SAP Applications offers an easy-to-operate, scalable platform for the secure operation of business-critical applications.
The migration of SAP systems is often complicated by custom code that has grown over time and is insufficiently documented. Fujitsu Easy Custom Code Adaption (ECCA) minimizes risks, reduces costs and accelerates the migration process with an innovative solution.
SAP's clean core strategy reduces maintenance costs and improves system stability. Companies need to check which adaptations are necessary and which can be replaced by standards. SAP BTP enables flexible extensions and future-proof integrations.
A recent study by the Stifterverband (a German non-profit organization with a focus on science) and McKinsey shows that many companies recognize the potential of artificial intelligence, but are not yet exploiting it.
In order to remain competitive, automotive supplier Harman relies on digital solutions and efficient processes. An SAP-based tolerance line check enables precise demand planning, automated checks of delivery call-offs and fast reactions to tolerance violations.
The rapid growth of AI is overwhelming governance. Leaders are seeking a balance between innovation and ethics. This is creating red lines for the future use of AI.
There is an SAP portal for us existing customers where our own infrastructure is managed, right down to the licenses. According to my regulars, this is the best-kept SAP secret.
This new AI class is becoming a game changer: role-based AI agents. They raise the cooperation between humans and AI to a rapidly productive level. Workday predicts thousands of these agents. How do you orchestrate AI and humans? What should CHROs, CEOs and CIOs bear in mind?
Software licenses are the bread and butter of IT providers. In any case, licenses and maintenance fees are justified. But do the regulations have to be so complicated?

Working on the SAP basis is crucial for successful S/4 conversion. 

This gives the Competence Center strategic importance for existing SAP customers. Regardless of the S/4 Hana operating model, topics such as Automation, Monitoring, Security, Application Lifecycle Management and Data Management the basis for S/4 operations.

For the second time, E3 magazine is organizing a summit for the SAP community in Salzburg to provide comprehensive information on all aspects of S/4 Hana groundwork.

Venue

FourSide Hotel Salzburg,
Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Am Messezentrum 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
+43-66-24355460

Event date

Wednesday, May 21, and
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Regular ticket

EUR 590 excl. VAT

Venue

Hotel Hilton Heidelberg
Kurfürstenanlage 1
D-69115 Heidelberg

Event date

Wednesday, April 22 and
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Tickets

Regular ticket
EUR 590 excl. VAT
Early Bird Ticket
available until 1.10.2025
EUR 390 excl. VAT
The event is organized by the E3 magazine of the publishing house B4Bmedia.net AG. The presentations will be accompanied by an exhibition of selected SAP partners. The ticket price includes attendance at all presentations of the Steampunk and BTP Summit 2026, a visit to the exhibition area, participation in the evening event and catering during the official program. The lecture program and the list of exhibitors and sponsors (SAP partners) will be published on this website in due course.