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SAP Solution: Mag 22-05

Really, SAP is trying, but the ERP is becoming more and more of a pain for existing customers. Naturally, a specialist can be found for every task in the global SAP community.
In order to strategically counteract constantly new challenges, companies are planning higher IT budgets, but are changing the priorities of the areas of application.
Rising inflation rates, geopolitical tensions and a shortage of skilled workers are not expected to slow down IT investments.
Studies show that, depending on the type, size and complexity, at least one in six corporate projects fails on average. In the future, digital project twins should provide a remedy.
The study "ERP in Practice" aims to paint a realistic picture of the extent to which the requirements of users of ERP solutions match the offerings of providers.
Employee turnover in the IT services industry has reached a new high. Artificial intelligence is intended to remedy this situation.
GEA, an international industrial technology company, is tackling a company-wide S/4 Hana transformation project. It is also modernizing procurement with S/4 Central Procurement.
The state administration of Rhineland-Palatinate has been using the SAP HCM-based personnel management system IPEMA for its payroll and personnel administration since 2011. Due to the complexity of the processes, they looked for a service provider for individual SAP solutions.
SAP aims to simplify its service and support portfolio and is focusing on customer adoption and usage, with a primary focus on cloud application adoption and usage.
The shortage of skilled workers continues. Every company is trying to hold its own in the war of talents. Can talent scouts in HR departments use AI algorithms to optimize their search so that they find the best candidates more quickly?
In the USA, the economy is struggling with a new phenomenon: almost four million employees have quit their jobs. This is the highest number ever and 24 percent higher than before the pandemic. What does this mean for our market?
The community needs Rise and Hana as well as S/4 PS. The added value for an S/4 conversion is low and Rise with SAP is rejected by the majority according to DSAG.

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, June 10, and
Thursday, June 11, 2026

Early Bird Ticket

Regular ticket

EUR 390 excl. VAT
available until 1.10.2025
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
Subscribers to the E3 magazine
reduced with promocode STAbo26
EUR 390 excl. VAT
Students*
reduced with promocode STStud26.
Please send proof of studies by e-mail to office@b4bmedia.net.
EUR 290 excl. VAT
*The first 10 tickets are free of charge for students. Try your luck! 🍀
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.