UX, AI, SAP S/4HANA transformation sessions at SAP Sapphire and ASUG Annual Conference 2025

[PeterSpielvogel]

SAP Sapphire and the ASUG Annual Conference are a great way to see the art of the possible, get inspired, and take away some concrete next steps on how to move your organization forward. Innovations in AI are making complex ERP systems easier to use and increasing the urgency for moving to the cloud, where most of these AI advances are available. In this post, I’ll list some of the sessions I’m most excited about, grouped by AI, SAP Fiori UX, moving to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and personal development, including organizational change management. As always, you can find the full list of sessions in the SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference Orlando session catalog.

AI Sessions

AI plays an increasing role in simplifying both user experience (UX) and application development. Embedded AI in SAP Fiori elements applications helps people find information more easily and share it with their colleagues. SAP’s pro-code development tools use AI to generate apps from a document or image and allow you update your app using natural language. These sessions provide an overview of how to start generating value from AI.

ASUG104 | Harnessing SAP's AI Innovations: Joule, Generative AI, and Business AI
Explore SAP's AI advancements, including Joule, the generative AI copilot embedded across SAP solutions. Discover practical use cases to establish a strong data foundation for AI deployment. Learn responsible AI governance and compliance strategies to ensure ethical, secure, and effective integration in your organization.
(Half-day ASUG pre-conference session. 1:00-5:00pm)

BAI1616 | AI in 2025: Thrive with SAP Business AI
Join us as we explore the evolution of AI and how SAP Business AI helps companies thrive in 2025. You can gain insights into AI advancements, better understand emerging trends, and learn how to engage with SAP to identify and implement custom AI solutions that drive success.
Bob Sakalas, Innovation Strategist, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM EDT

BAI1613 | Insights on cloud ERP and SAP Business AI from an SAP expert
Gain insight into SAP Business AI and its integration with our cloud ERP portfolio, including SAP S/4HANA. We explore current capabilities, upcoming features planned for 2025, and future innovations, while showing you how to adopt these capabilities and actively participate in shaping the future of enterprise technology.
Suresh Ramanathan, VP, Executive Advisor, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM EDT

BTP2574 | Create AI agents with Project Agent Builder and AI agent runtime on SAP BTP
With Project Agent Builder on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), you can simplify AI agent creation, streamline integration, and maintain compliance and security. The agents support complex tasks with multistep planning, reasoning, and explainability. Explore real-world use cases to see how agents enhance decision-making and efficiency.
Benjamin Stoekhert, Head of BTP AI Engineering, SAP
Jochen Schneider, Head of SAP BTP AI, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM EDT

ERP2185 | Boost your productivity with AI in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private leverages generative AI to increase end-user productivity and drive business process efficiency while helping ensure adherence to enterprise integrity and guardrails. Get a preview of how the processes are augmented by the use of agentic AI frameworks in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.
Pinar Doelen and Uma Rami, SAP
Tuesday, May 20 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT

ERP2190 | SAP Business AI and Joule in action with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition
Take a look at task automation and conversational interactions across various lines of business. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition uses AI agents in our embedded Joule technology to increase people's productivity, automate business processes, and improve decision-making.
Georg Heberle, SAP
Tuesday, May 20 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM EDT

BAI2644 | AI-driven automation: Eliminate manual data entry in SAP solutions
Still copying data into SAP solutions manually? Let AI handle it. We explore how AI transforms documents into SAP software–ready data. Bring your questions, see real-world examples, and learn best practices for eliminating paperwork while discovering how to boost efficiency and unlock AI’s potential in your processes.
Victor Puente and Bastian Schiele from cbs Corporate Business Solutions
Tuesday, May 20 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM EDT

User experience or SAP Fiori sessions

SAP Fiori makes users and developers more productive. Below are several sessions where customers share their experience with SAP Fiori and the business benefits they have generated with a more intuitive UX. We also have content on the design system, so you can build your own apps that look and behave like the ones that SAP ships.

ERP1612 | Enhancing user experience with SAP Fiori and AI
Using AI in SAP Fiori apps can enhance productivity and collaboration. Learn best practices for SAPUI5, SAP Fiori elements, and tools to build enterprise-grade apps efficiently. Discover practical tips to deploy apps quickly, leveraging AI, and bring your questions for a deep dive into innovative solutions.
Peter Spielvogel, SAP Cloud ERP UX Foundation, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM EDT

BAI3362 | Adding AI to SAP Fiori apps at both design time and runtime
Learn how AI simplifies finding and sharing information so users can focus on critical business decisions. Demos include using AI to generate cards displaying essential information with the Joule copilot, filter data with natural language, and summarize app content. We’ll also generate new SAP Fiori apps using business requirements or sketches.
Chris Hoffmann, Chief Product Manager, SAP S/4HANA
Wednesday, May 21 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

ERP2100 | Naturipe's journey: SAP GUI to SAP Fiori with RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Naturipe Farms LLC upgraded to SAP S/4HANA in 2018, replacing SAP GUI with SAP Fiori launchpad. This became the central hub for functionality as more apps moved to the SAP Fiori UX and SAPUI5. Learn how transitioning from ABAP to CDS views, managed database procedures, and the ABAP RESTful application programming model streamlined data access.
Tuesday, May 20. 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

HCM1611 | SAP Fiori to SAP SuccessFactors Work Zone: Duval Schools overhauls the UX
Learn how Duval County Public Schools is enhancing its digital transformation by implementing the SAP SuccessFactors Work Zone solution for a smooth employee UX. Building on the current SAP Fiori launchpad, SAP SuccessFactors Work Zone provides tools for daily tasks, such as updating personal information, viewing payroll, and requesting PTO.
Tuesday, May 20. 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM EDT

ERP1610 | VistaPrint's journey using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Fiori to innovate
E-commerce company VistaPrint is leveraging SAP S/4HANA to drive business transformation, maintain system cleanliness, and unlock innovation. Discover strategies for staying current with SAP S/4HANA innovations and scaling SAP Fiori apps to enhance user experiences, optimize operations, and deliver high business value across the enterprise.
Tuesday, May 20. 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM EDT

FIM2604 | Transforming the SAP S/4HANA software user experience with SAP Fiori apps
Utility company Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) sought to maximize SAP S/4HANA software but faced adoption challenges. Using streamlined SAP Fiori apps and a human-centered approach of design thinking, agile delivery, and change management, it achieved faster troubleshooting and greater productivity, and set the stage for enterprise-wide innovation.
Wednesday, May 21. 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM EDT

PUX2821 | SAP's user-experience strategy to achieve better outcomes
Understand how SAP is leading the way to help business users get work done easily and with better outcomes. Our strategy provides a consistent and integrated suite-first experience, infuses AI nearly everywhere, makes it easier for our customers and partners to design and build great UX, and leverages our user research framework to meet your needs.
Arin Bhowmick, Chief Design Officer, SAP
Emil Voutta, Head of SAP Mobile Design System, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM EDT

PUX2824 | AI-first user experience: What's in it for you?
Discover what it means for users to have an AI-first experience. Examine how our AI design patterns and best practices can help you achieve better outcomes, both in context within your applications and as conversational experiences with the Joule copilot. See some highlights already available, and get a glimpse of where we are heading.
Arin Bhowmick, Chief Design Officer, SAP
Jennifer Aue, Chief AI Design Expert, SAP
Chris Allen, SAP
Wednesday, May 21. 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT

PUX2825 | Suite-first experience: Seamless, consistent, and integrated
A suite-first approach elevates product and user experience by delivering consistency, integration, and efficiency across SAP solutions. Learn how the SAP Design System and central services create a seamless experience for web and mobile use cases, enhancing usability while helping ensure a cohesive and scalable product ecosystem for your business.
Arin Bhowmick, Chief Design Officer, SAP
Florian Heretsch, SVP, Head of Cross Engineering & Experience, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM EDT

PUX2826 | User experience innovations in our products: For today and tomorrow
Have a look at the latest UX innovations across our suite of applications, along with cool innovations coming soon. Examine SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP S/4HANA, as well as cloud products such as SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Ariba solutions. Also, check out selected highlights from UI technologies.
Tom Reiss, VP, SAP Fiori Product Management, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM EDT

PUX2827 | Creating a great UX for your own applications with SAP Design System
More easily create applications that look like those from SAP by using a powerful set of reusable components, patterns, and floor plans with the SAP Design System (SAP Fiori UX for web and for mobile), along with design guidelines on how to use them. Building applications is made easier through our AI-powered UI technologies for web and mobile apps.
Sophia Levens, Head of SAP Design System, SAP
Emil Voutta, Head of SAP Mobile Design System, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM EDT

PUX3224 | Our mobile experiences empowering today’s and tomorrow’s business users
See how we are elevating enterprise mobility with cross-platform design, a powerful mobile design system, and robust SDKs. The SAP Fiori design system for mobile apps, embedded AI, and the Joule copilot for mobile apps can transform workflows and enable smarter, faster mobile interactions. See examples and ways to build apps, and get an outlook.
Emil Voutta, Head of SAP Mobile Design System, SAP
Wednesday, May 21 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM EDT

Moving to SAP S/4HANA

Since we are delivering most of our AI innovations in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get there. For new customers, it’s easy; use SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition for a ready-to-run cloud ERP system. For existing customers, there are different ways to upgrade, most of which involve moving to a clean core and using SAP Business Technology Platform. These sessions will help you plan and execute your move.

ASUG102 | Planning Your SAP S/4HANA Journey: From Cloud Choices To Change Management
Navigate SAP S/4HANA transformations in this full-day seminar. In our morning session, hear from SAP and customers on approaches, methodologies, and success stories. Then, choose your path to dive deeper: RISE and GROW with SAP applications or change management practices and tools to make a successful digital transformation.
Monday, May 19. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

ERP2384 | Paths from SAP ECC to RISE with SAP: brownfield, greenfield, or bluefield
Customers looking to move to cloud ERP need the right path for their organization. What are the pitfalls? What are the advantages? Hear SAP experts, along with a panel of customers, conduct a Q&A on key considerations. Learn how your choice impacts your cloud ERP journey, cloud mindset, future adoption, and total cost of ownership.
Joseph Jones, Solution Advisor, S/4HANA Center of Excellence, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM EDT

ERP1672 | Mastering clean core for success with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Customer panelists share their awareness, understanding, and adoption of SAP’s clean core approach. Explore how it helps address technical debt and what organizations need to support this change. Learn about SAP’s clean core recommendations for migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and join an open discussion to share insights.
Peter Keller, Chief Sovereign Cloud Architect, SAP
Wednesday, May 21. 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM EDT

SER2113 | Unlock the business value of clean core during your RISE with SAP journey
Join SAP experts and pioneering reference customers for a deeper dive on the clean core approach. You can learn more about the business value framework involved in a clean core strategy. Discover the tools that are available for your organization and how to best leverage them during your business transformation.

BTP2074 | Maximize your move to SAP cloud ERP and SAP Business Suite with SAP BTP
Accelerate your migration to SAP cloud ERP solutions and SAP Business Suite with SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). With tools to migrate data and custom reports, and integration to connect applications, SAP BTP offers generative AI development to keep a clean ERP core, and a foundation to build, deploy, and manage AI-powered solutions.
Terry Penner, Product Expert, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM EDT

ERP1667 | RISE with SAP in action: Stories of transformation, benefits, and lessons
Hear how diverse organizations use the RISE with SAP solution to drive digital transformation, modernize cloud architecture, and unlock value. Panelists share candid lessons learned, benefits achieved, and challenges faced. Whether you’re considering or optimizing RISE with SAP, gain insights and actionable takeaways to maximize your deployment.
Kristen Scheffler, VP Customer Engagement North America, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM EDT

Personal development and organizational change management

With the pace of technological change moving so fast, it’s critical to stay informed about new developments and how to apply them. And to help your colleagues adopt new innovations to transform your business. These sessions will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to be a change agent in your organization.

DIS1669 | Future-proof your career: Embrace lifelong learning at SAP
In today’s digital landscape, SAP professionals must stay ahead by upgrading their skills. Explore the importance of lifelong learning to remain relevant in the SAP ecosystem. You can discover strategies to adapt to rapid tech changes, leverage learning resources from SAP, and foster a culture of continuous education for long-term success.
Kristen Scheffler, VP Customer Engagement North America, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM EDT

TRE1605 | Why business transformation is a struggle—and how to fix it
Business transformation is rarely smooth. In fact, a recent SAP and Oxford Economics study found that only half of transformation initiatives succeed. What separates success from failure? Explore real-world data and hear how emerging technologies like AI can help you set goals, gain management buy-in, and identify risks before they derail progress.
Myrna Acosta, Chief Business Officer, SAP Business Transformation Management, SAP
Tuesday, May 20. 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM EDT

BTM1666 | Mastering the art of organizational change management
In SAP software implementations, successful change management is like baking the perfect pie: every ingredient matters. Learn about the essential steps for a smooth transition, from preparing your team to embracing new processes. Hear how to blend communication, training, and leadership into a recipe for lasting implementation success.
Kristen Scheffler, VP Customer Engagement North America, SAP
Wednesday, May 21. 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM EDT

SER2114 | From “A” to “Impact”: Measuring business value with AI
Explore how we use data-driven insights and process mining to create a measurable business impact with our AI scenarios. You can find out how we create a framework to measure and validate value generation and gain actionable insights so that you can improve your business outcomes in an agentic AI world.

I’m excited to have conversations with customers and partners about these topics, both as a representative of SAP Cloud ERP UX Engineering and the ASUG point of contact for user experience and public cloud. Please reach out to me to schedule a time to meet or you can arrange this through your account executive.

Hope to see you there.