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Real Wisdom from Real Transformations
As we gather in Las Vegas this March, I’m reminded why SAPinsider events remain such an essential anchor for our community. These events dig deep into the hard- won wisdom that comes from doing the heavy lifting, making those tough calls, and sometimes, getting this wrong before getting them right. SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 will do just that. The conference this year brings together over 2,000 SAP professionals from March 16-19 at the Bellagio. It features more than 200 expert-led sessions across SAP S/4HANA, cloud modernization, security, finance, and data analytics. But what makes this gathering truly valuable is its foundation in real customer stories and in unfiltered lessons from leaders and experts about successful transformations, setbacks, and what they’d do differently. Equally important are stories from organizations that have navigated transformation successfully, learned from setbacks, and emerged stronger. This issue of SAPinsider reflects that same commitment to practical, experience- driven guidance. Our cover story features an exclusive interview with Steve Lucas, Chairman and CEO of Boomi offering his perspective on why how we use data is changing and what SAP professionals must do to stay ahead of the curve. This issue also explores the 2026 outlook for cloud, AI, and clean core architectures—three pillars that will define successful SAP modernization in the coming years. You’ll find compelling transformation stories from end users such as Woodstream, KPMG, Kyocera and PetMeds, along with expert insights from SAP executives David Robinson, Hans-Georg Uebe, and Jan Gilg on enterprise architecture strategies and the way forward for SAP. We also highlight the inaugural SAPinsider Awards finalists who represent the best in SAP innovation and execution. And our research team examines the evolving RISE with SAP roadmap to help you make informed platform decisions. From customer identity management and supply chain optimization to data transformation, integration suite capabilities, and automation success stories, this issue is packed with the technical depth and business context that matter to your role—whether you’re an architect designing scalable environments, a security professional hardening compliance, or a transformation leader proving business value. In Las Vegas, these themes come to life through best practices , roadmaps, and architectures you can immediately apply. Bring your toughest questions and your team. Connect with peers solving the same challenges you face. Leave with actionable frameworks that reduce project risk and accelerate delivery.
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CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER James Bedard
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER David Southwick CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER Constance Sayers CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Jeremy Reube CHIEF EVENTS OFFICER Lisa Riley CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER Ceci Perriard CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER Robert Holland VP & RESEARCH ANALYST Susan Galberaith
CONTENT DIRECTOR Radhika Ojha
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