Ask directly from the top thought leaders of SAP
Saphila 2025 boasts an all-star lineup of SAP global experts shaping the future of enterprise technology. Participants will directly access the strategic mind behind SAP's latest innovations and provide direct insight into how SAP solutions drive business success.
This year's keynotes include the following SAP leaders:
Stefan Steinle, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Support and Cloud Lifecycle Management – Take an exclusive look at SAP's evolving support landscape. Timo Elliot, Global Innovation Evangelist – Explore the cutting edge of enterprise technology and digital transformation. Thomas Pfiester, SAP Global Customer Engagement & Services – Learn how to get the most out of SAP solutions. Olaf Winkler – Chief Product Manager of SAP BTP Product Management, leads SAP SE – AFSUG and SAP BTP Hackathon.
Deep Diving Sessions to Lock Expertise across Key SAP Topics
Beyond the keynotes, Saphila 2025 brings together an outstanding lineup of over 15 industry experts from SAP to host several breakout sessions at the two-day event.
Within these stream discussions, Saphira participants can be involved in SAP's brightest minds on business topics for African businesses. Tim Steuer, Vice President of SAP SE Application Lifecycle Management, advises representatives on how to streamline data migration to SAP S/4HANA using the SAP Business Transformation Center. Customer Collaboration Manager AnnaWism addresses the range of support options available through SAP, including live support channels, embedded support, and SAP.
Plus, Kai Finck. SVP & Head of SAP Industries Digitalization will consider the support provided by SAP Business Suite for 25 Industries. Meanwhile, Sara Brunette Cliche, Manager: Content Success and Adoption can team up with Anastasiya Guba, Head of the Content Office of SAP Global Content Group, to improve business content capabilities and improve AI capabilities.
Saphira's first practical SAP SE booth experience
In addition to expert content, SAP SE will also host an interactive booth at Saphila, offering participants a hands-on learning experience for SAP Solutions. Representatives can expect live mini sessions, expert Q&As, and hands-on demonstrations designed to help businesses make the most of SAP technology.
Featured interactive sessions include:
Listen to anything with Stefan Steinle in our candid Q&A session on SAP customer support, cloud lifecycle management, and best practices for optimizing your SAP solutions. Master of SAP for Me – designed to dive deep into SAP's personalized digital portal and streamline system access, license management and support interactions. Discover SAP built-in support – Learn how AI-driven insights and real-time guidance will improve your SAP support experience and business efficiency. Leverage SAP Cloud ALM for your clean core strategy – Explore how SAP Cloud ALM supports seamless lifecycle management while maintaining an adaptive and efficient system core.
Why participate in Saphira 2025?
“This year's Saphira is becoming an inevitable event for those invested in the SAP ecosystem,” says Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG. “Not only will participants gain valuable insights with SAP's top experts, they will also have the opportunity to create meaningful connections with these global executives and local peers and partners. In addition to this, representatives can ensure they stay ahead of the curve with SAP innovation and strategies and avoid practical strategies to drive business success in SAP.”
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from and engage with SAP's best and brightest things. Sign up now at www.saphila2025.com and start planning your Saphila experience today.
For more information or help you make the most of your Saphila 2025 experience, contact Amanda Gibbs and the Afsug team. To become an AFSUG member, please visit https://afsug.com/membership-information/.
