SAP BDC: The Next Era of Business Data

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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, data is the lifeblood of business innovation. As organizations strive to stay ahead, understanding and leveraging business data effectively has become more critical than ever. To explore this transformative journey, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming live YouTube series, "The Next Era of Business Data."

SAP BDC: The Next Era of Business Data

What to Expect

This series will dive into the evolving role of business data in shaping the future of industries. From cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to the latest trends in data management and analytics, we’ll cover it all. Each episode will feature thought leaders, industry experts, and SAP professionals sharing their insights, experiences, and predictions.

Key Highlights:

• Expert Discussions: Gain valuable perspectives from data pioneers and SAP experts.
• Real-World Use Cases: Discover how businesses are transforming their operations with data-driven strategies.
• Interactive Q&A: Engage with our speakers live and get your questions answered.

Why You Should Tune In

Whether you’re a data enthusiast, a business leader, or an SAP Community member, this series is designed to inspire and empower you. Learn how to harness the power of data to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and create sustainable growth.

How to Join

The live series will be streamed on YouTube, making it accessible to everyone. Stay tuned for the schedule and links to each episode, which will be shared here on the SAP Community and across our social media channels.

Register here and receive updates: https://events.sap.com/data-analytics/en_us/home.html

Let’s Shape the Future Together

The next era of business data is here, and it’s brimming with opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation and explore how data can redefine the way we work, innovate, and grow.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Session 1: Discover SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026

Kick off the next era of business data! We start with the big picture. This opening session introduces how SAP Business Data Cloud is evolving into a trusted, open foundation for analytics, AI, and decision-making.

You’ll learn:

• Where SAP’s data platform is heading
• The key themes and capabilities shaping its evolution
• What this means for organizations defining their data strategies today

This session sets the stage for everything that follows and is ideal for business leaders, data and analytics professionals, IT and enterprise architects, and SAP practitioners who want a clear, forward-looking perspective.

Add to calendar: https://community.sap.com/khhcw49343/downloadCalendar?message.id=14294301

Session 2: The Smart Transitioning Path to SAP BW Modernization

Modernize without starting over! SAP BW modernization isn’t about throwing away what works. It’s about extending the value of trusted reporting while enabling the speed and flexibility modern analytics demand.

In this session, we explore:

• Why and when SAP BW modernization makes sense
• Practical modernization paths, from system conversion and selective transition to integration with SAP Business Data Cloud
• The business and technical trade-offs behind each option

You’ll see how organizations can simplify architectures, reduce data redundancy, and unlock faster analytics, all while protecting existing investments and minimizing disruption.

Add to calendar: https://community.sap.com/khhcw49343/downloadCalendar?message.id=14294334

Session 3: Empowering SAP Datasphere Users with SAP Business Data Cloud Innovations

What BDC means for Datasphere today. For teams using SAP Datasphere, this session clarifies how SAP Business Data Cloud fits into the existing data stack and what’s changing.

We’ll cover:

• The evolving role of Datasphere within SAP Business Data Cloud
• Real-world use cases, including rewiring existing Datasphere tenants
• How these innovations elevate SAP data strategies and unlock new possibilities

If you’re already on Datasphere, this session helps you understand what’s next and how to prepare.

Add to calendar: https://community.sap.com/khhcw49343/downloadCalendar?message.id=14294322 

Session 4: From Data to Decisions: Analytics with SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Business Data Cloud

Great analytics start with trusted, business-ready data. In this session, we explore how SAP Analytics Cloud comes to life when powered by SAP Business Data Cloud.

You’ll learn how:

• Semantically rich enterprise data connects seamlessly to analytics, planning, and predictive insights
• A unified data foundation reduces duplication and complexity
• Organizations move from fragmented reporting to consistent, scalable analytics

The focus is on faster, more confident decision-making across lines of business.

Add to calendar: https://community.sap.com/khhcw49343/downloadCalendar?message.id=14294312

Session 5: From Data Silos to Business Insight: The Power of BDC Connect

Open ecosystems matter. This session dives into BDC Connect and its role in enabling secure, zero-copy data access across platforms.

Topics include:

• How Delta Sharing enables real-time access without data movement
• Integrating SAP Business Data Cloud with platforms like Databricks and Snowflake
• Preserving governance, semantics, and trust across ecosystems

You’ll see how a unified business data fabric accelerates analytics and AI use cases without the hidden costs of traditional data integration.

Add to calendar: https://community.sap.com/khhcw49343/downloadCalendar?message.id=14294339

Session 6: An Architect’s Blueprint for SAP Business Data Cloud: The Foundation for Enterprise AI

This session is built for enterprise and data architects who need to bridge strategy and technical reality.

We cut through the marketing to explore:

1. The evolution from siloed SAP data to a unified business data fabric
2. Designing data products that preserve business context across SAP and non-SAP sources
3. Governance-by-design, including data quality, lineage, and access control
4. How BDC Connect enables a true open ecosystem with zero-copy architecture
5. What “AI-ready” really means from an architectural perspective

The message is clear: the data architecture decisions you make today will shape your organization’s ability to compete and innovate for the next decade.

Add to calendar: https://community.sap.com/khhcw49343/downloadCalendar?message.id=14304242

Session 7: Design. Govern. Deliver. Data Products with SAP Data Product Studio

We pause for 3 weeks with a hands-on look at SAP Data Product Studio, a new capability in SAP Business Data Cloud, before diving into the important topic of licensing on April 16.

In this session, you’ll see how teams can:

• Build, manage, and govern data products at scale
• Use a visual workspace to model and enrich data across SAP and third-party sources
• Leverage metadata, lineage, SQL-based transformations, and versioning
• Govern data products through a shared domain catalog

The focus is on bringing structure to the full data product lifecycle while enabling faster innovation without sacrificing trust or consistency.

Add to calendar: https://community.sap.com/khhcw49343/downloadCalendar?message.id=14294191

Join the Series, register here: https://events.sap.com/data-analytics/en_us/home.html

This live YouTube series is designed to help our community make sense of where enterprise data is heading and how to act on it today.

If you care about trusted data, scalable analytics, open ecosystems, and architecting for AI, this series is for you.

Stay tuned for updates, and get ready to discover SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026.