I think tha you only understand the real beaty of HANA and of the in memory computing in general by combining them in some Business Procesess. Think about the order to cash process with HANA in the automotive industry. Think of it once with and onc...
What ever you are organizing,keep your participants present. If you organize an event let participants be part of the creation, if you organize a scenario let them be part of that. Use simulation software to predict audience reaction!