SAP Transformation Excellence Tour

Join us in Johannesburg to envision the future

Transformation begins with a vision. See the future of business, built on EA

Join us in Johannesburg to envision the future
Location
SAP Business Park, 1 Woodmead Drive, Johannesburg, 2148, South Africa
Date
Oct 7, 2025
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM SAST
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Seats
Max 40 Attendees
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Enterprise architects will play a key role in the future of business

Companies today need to transform in order to adopt generative AI and other emerging technologies. And to do that, they need the right EA strategies and solutions. 

The SAP Transformation Excellence Tour in Johannesburg will explore the latest, most innovative ways to combine the power of EA with process excellence and digital adoption to build a repeatable, end-to-end transformation capability. Learn how solutions like SAP LeanIX, SAP Signavio, and WalkMe are designed to help you embed a culture of continuous transformation across four key pillars—people, processes, applications, and data. 

Expert EA sessions include:

  • Holistic Business Transformation: Build a robust transformation capability across the four pillars of transformation – people, processes, applications, and data – and learn how to initiate meaningful transformation and change within your organization.
  • ERP transformation: Whether you're starting fresh with a new ERP implementation or upgrading your existing system, learn how to derive the insights you need to navigate complex ERP transformations and maintain visibility throughout the journey.  
  • Application rationalization: Technical debt stands in the way of organizations adopting new innovations, from cloud technologies to AI. Explore proven methods for evaluating and addressing tech debt to support successful digital transformation initiatives. 

Whether or not your company uses SAP systems, come explore the best ways to apply your EA expertise to drive business transformation at your organization. 

Check out the full agenda for more information. 

Seats are limited. Register now!

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration + Welcome
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
BTM Keynote

Business Transformation from Strategy to Execution with SAP

For more than half a century, SAP has been the driving force behind businesses worldwide, navigating a landscape of relentless change that is now accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Join us for this captivating keynote session as we delve into building a robust transformation capability to meet future challenges head-on. Discover the four essential pillars of transformation—people, processes, applications, and data—and learn how to initiate meaningful transformation and change within your organization.

We will explore how solutions like SAP Signavio, SAP LeanIX, and WalkMe —with the power of GenAI - can embed a culture of continuous excellence and innovation.

Sridhar Rajakumar
Sridhar Rajakumar
SAP BTM Advisor, SAP Business Transformation Management, EMEA
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
ERP Transformation Keynote

ERP Transformation Essentials: What & How

In today’s rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape, organizations must be able to adapt to adapt to ever-evolving digital technologies and constant change. This session highlights how organizations can develop ERP transformation capabilities to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Drawing on insights from our vast customer based, we will explain how to bridge from strategy to execution. We will dive deeper into how SAP’s Integrated Tool Chain which includes effective business process management holistic enterprise architecture & digital adoption platform serve as critical enablers for success. This session will help you understand how you can accelerate & de-risk your transformation

Mattia Corbisiero
Mattia Corbisiero
Solution Advisor, SAP Signavio
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Customer Exchange and Partner Presentation

From Insight to Impact – How ABF Sugar Optimised End-to-End Processes with SAP Signavio

ABF Sugar partnered with SolArch Consulting to go beyond system implementation and truly optimise their business processes using SAP Signavio Process Manager, Process Insights and Process Intelligence. The initiative was part of ABF Sugar’s S/4HANA transformation and focused on improving Process Performance, ensuring Process Conformance, and managing Process Variants across critical end-to-end value chains.
Venessa de Wet
Venessa de Wet
CEO, SolArch Services
Priesta Mhlongo
Priesta Mhlongo
ERP Solutions Lead, ABF Sugar
11:25 AM - 11:40 AM
Break
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Managing IT complexity

Enabling Innovation: Freeing your application portfolio of tech debt and obsolescence risk

Technical debt stands in the way of organizations adopting new innovations, from cloud technologies to AI. As companies maintain multiple redundant applications and continue running outdated systems, they accumulate technical debt that results in rising costs, system failures, decreased productivity, and employee turnover.

This session explores proven methods for evaluating and addressing technical debt, to support successful digital transformation initiatives.

Martin Helamb
Martin Helamb
Senior Solution Advisor, SAP LeanIX
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Operational Excellence

Elevating Business Agility: Achieving Operational Excellence with SAP Signavio

In today’s competitive landscape, business agility is vital. This session demonstrates how SAP Signavio empowers leaders to achieve operational excellence through continuous improvement and innovation. Learn to leverage SAP’s process transformation solutions to make transformation a core capability while fostering a growth mindset. We'll address challenges such as siloed operations and share strategies to enhance synergies and transparency, ensuring strategic alignment and efficient decision-making.

Join us to explore how SAP Signavio supports sustainable success in ERP transformation, procurement, finance, supply chain processes, and beyond, whether you're using SAP or non-SAP systems. Harness data-driven insights and best practices to swiftly adapt to market demands. Hear success stories and discover how to unlock your organization’s potential, achieving strategic responsiveness and sustained excellence in a rapidly evolving world.

Mayur Patel
Mayur Patel
Senior Solution Advisor, SAP Signavio
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
WalkMe Session

WalkMe Session

1:10 PM - 1:20 PM
Q&A

Wrap-Up and Q&A

1:20 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Customer Exchange

Share, Learn & Lead

Description: Join us for a engaging session designed exclusively for SAP Signavio customers. This interactive experience brings customers together to dive into two key topics, sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices. Connect with peers, exchange real-world experiences, and walk away with actionable takeaways to drive success in your own journey.

Serhat Saydam
Serhat Saydam
Senior Customer Success Manager for SAP Signavio
Mayur Patel
Mayur Patel
Senior Solution Advisor, SAP Signavio