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SAP Sapphire | May 11-13 | Orlando, FL

Join PwC at SAP Sapphire 2026 in Orlando

As a Premier and Select sponsor, PwC invites you to exclusive sessions and immersive activations designed to enhance your Sapphire experience. Engage with industry leaders and uncover insights that accelerate innovation and help drive impactful solutions.

Our activations during SAP Sapphire 2026

Below is a sampling of how we can enhance your SAP Sapphire experience. Find a complete list of sessions, dates, speakers and more on our registration page. If you are interested in joining us for any of our events below, please complete the form at the bottom of this page or reach out to your PwC contact for more information.

Experience the thrill of Formula 1 at SAP Sapphire 2026 with the exclusive F1 activation in the PwC Lounge. Explore how cutting-edge data and technology fuel peak performance and business transformation, accelerating outcomes and driving innovation at speed.

You do not need a Sapphire pass to join meetings or events at the PwC Lounge—everyone’s welcome!

What you can expect:

  • Creative food experiences
  • Interactive client showcases
  • Watch Sapphire keynotes via live stream viewing

Grab a paddle and kick off your Sapphire experience with some friendly competition! On Monday, May 11, our signature Pickleball game returns to Sapphire — the perfect way to energize yourself for an exciting week ahead.

Our signature Client Appreciation Reception returns on Tuesday, May 12. This exclusive event will offer an evening of networking and celebration, featuring gourmet cuisine, live entertainment, and the chance to engage with industry colleagues.

Visit our booth on the show floor and experience innovation in action! We will showcase how we are helping to accelerate your potential and innovate at speed with AI, Business Data Cloud (BDC), XaaS and Public Cloud—led by our leading subject matter specialists. We look forward to connecting with you!

PwC Sapphire Show Floor Sessions

Tuesday, May 12 | 11:00 – 11:20 AM | Theater 15

ConocoPhillips completed the journey to SAP S/4HANA in October 2025 with a 97% clean core. With a foundation in place, ConocoPhillips continues its transformation program with investments in AI as well as SAP Signavio solutions and the SAP Snowflake solutions extension for SAP Business Data Cloud while exploring SAP Productions Revenue Accounting on RISE with SAP.

Speakers:

  • Robert Stephens, Principal, PwC US
  • Glen Endress, Tech Leader nxtgen ERP, ConocoPhillips

Tuesday, May 12 | 12:00 – 12:20 PM | Virtual session

PwC and SAP share their experience into how SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) solution is helping SAP transform its data democratization landscape, emphasizing the importance of data products, key components for success, and real-world applications. Learn how to begin your journey toward a more informed, intelligent future.

Speakers:

  • Felix Blume, Director – Data Analytics, PwC
  • Oliver Huth, Head of Platform - Corporate Functions & Analytics, SAP

Tuesday, May 12 | 3:00 - 3:45 PM | Large Theater

AI has shifted from experimentation to strategic imperative, reshaping industries along the way. Through real customer stories, follow the journey from vision to outcome: how industry expertise informs which problems to solve, how co-innovation delivers tangible impact, and how SAP solutions embed AI to reimagine core processes across every sector.

Speakers:

  • Colin Wittmer, Principal, PwC US
  • Andre Bechtold, President, SAP Industries & Experiences, SAP SE
  • Thomas Ruhl, CPO Industries, SAP SE

Tuesday, May 12 | 3:30 – 3:50 PM

See how PwC executed one of North America’s largest public cloud deployments and laid the foundation for an autonomous enterprise. Daniel Gerdes, global head of SAP Mission Control Center, explains how SAP solutions protect large-scale cloud transformations. Get insights on leading complex cloud programs and enabling continuous innovation at scale.

Speakers:

  • Jill Notz, Partner and Controller, PwC US/MX
  • Daniel Gerdes, Global Head of SAP Mission Control Center, SAP SE

Tuesday, May 12 | 4:00 – 4:20 PM​ | Show Floor Meeting Room: #6104​

Securitas Technology is redefining how security solutions are delivered, monetized, and scaled through an Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) model. By connecting the overall lead-to-cash lifecycle, Securitas has enabled an integrated, automated, holistic operating model on SAP. This transformation unifies sales, installation, service, and billing into a smooth, contract-driven process—helping improve efficiency, reduce revenue leakage, and enhance customer lifecycle value. Built on a scalable digital core, Securitas is now positioned to drive long-term growth and continuous innovation.

Speakers:

  • Abhijit Ray, Managing Director, PwC US
  • Satya Rastogi, Director, PwC US
  • Jeffrey Marx, CIO & VP, IT - North America, Securitas Technology

Wednesday, May 13 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Show Floor Meeting Room #6104

This session highlights how PwC, in collaboration with SAP, is helping redefine SAP transformation delivery by leveraging an integrated, AI‑enabled toolchain—SAP Signavio (process intelligence), SAP LeanIX (enterprise architecture), WalkMe for SAP, SAP Cloud ALM, and AI‑enabled delivery capabilities. It shows how organizations can move away from fragmented, high‑risk programs toward a connected, insight‑driven, and accelerated transformation model.

Speaker:

  • Jose Moran, Principal, PwC

Wednesday, May 13 | 1:00 – 1:45 PM

Sempra Infrastructure (SI) and PwC share insights from SI’s business transformation with the RISE with SAP journey. Two distinct operations, each with unique compliance and business needs, transitioned from disparate legacy systems to a unified platform on SAP S/4HANA. A clean core strategy enhances long-term sustainability at the energy company.

  • Balaji Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, PwC US
  • Manish Sethi, Director, PwC US​
  • Suhas Rao, Sr. Manager - ERP Product Enablement, Sempra Infrastructure
  • Ismar De Campos, Manager - ERP GRC, Sempra Infrastructure

Wednesday, May 13 | 2:30 – 2:50 PM | Theater 22

Pioneering a public cloud rollout: PwC led the implementation and modernized finance for 100K+ professionals, helping reduce technical debt, accelerate insights and enable AI. PwC leaders share lessons from PwC Advisory implementing SAP Business Suite across the enterprise and how PwC Managed Services helps support ongoing performance.

Speakers:

  • Jill Notz, Partner and Controller, PwC US/MX
  • Mike McCarron, Principal and Advisory CIO, PwC US

PwC Lounge Sessions

Tuesday, May 12 | 7:30 – 8:15 AM | PwC Lounge

Join PwC’s Felix Blume and SAP’s Oliver Huth to explore how SAP Business Data Cloud is helping transform the landscape of data democratization at SAP, with an emphasis on the importance of data products, key components for success, and real-world applications. Learn the steps to begin your journey towards a more informed and intelligent future.

Speakers:

  • Felix Blume, Director – Data Analytics, PwC Germany
  • Oliver Huth, Head of Platform – SAP Corporate Functions & Analytics, SAP

Tuesday, May 12 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | PwC Lounge

Discover how AI is significantly changing SAP programs - both in how they're delivered and the value they create for the business. This panel brings together PwC SAP AI leaders to share operationalized approaches, real client outcomes, and what executives should do now to move beyond pilots and scale AI across their SAP transformation.

Tuesday, May 12 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM​ | PwC Lounge

Learn how Ionis transformed its commercial and clinical operations with RISE with SAP to scale operations, enhance global supply chain planning, enable an outsourced OTC model, improve financials, delivering a standardized, scalable solution built for compliance and growth.

Speakers:

  • Gerald Metzger, Principal, PwC US ​
  • Theresa Schramm, Director of Accounting, Ionis Pharmaceuticals
  • Larry Roberts, Executive Director IT G&A Portfolio, Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Wednesday, May 13 | 7:30 – 8:15 AM | PwC Lounge

SAP S/4HANA Go-Live in 7 Months! ​This Aero Defense and Space deployment, built on PwC’s Industry Edge template, helps modernize Honeywell’s ERP landscape, streamline operations, and set the foundation for scalable growth. All delivered in scope, on schedule, and ready to perform from day one.

Speakers:

  • Gurminder Sandhu, Principal, PwC​ US
  • Mateen Chishti, Principal, PwC​ US
  • Rajesh Ramakrishnan, Director, IT ERP, Honeywell

Wednesday, May 13 | 12:00 – 12:45 PM​ | PwC Lounge

Discover how PwC collaborated with Dow Jones to help modernize order-to-cash through a greenfield SAP BRIM deployment spanning multiple legal entities for a global deployment. This session explores the strategic approach to managing complex integrations, executing large-scale data migration, and delivering a smooth go-live with minimal critical defects. The result: a scalable global platform that helps drive pricing flexibility, accelerate cross-LOB growth, and position the business for continued expansion.

Speakers:

  • Amit Agrawal, Partner, PwC US
  • Soumya Basu, Director, PwC US
  • Hameed Faizal - Director, Software Engineering , Dow Jones
  • Mogan Rathakrishnan - Director, Software Engineering, Dow Jones
  • Aditya Amar - Senior Software Engineer, Dow Jones

Wednesday, May 13 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM | PwC Lounge

PwC and SAP invite you to join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with private equity firms and portfolio company leaders. Engage in high-impact, peer-to-peer networking and an energizing session with PwC and SAP private equity leadership.

  • Standardize, simplify, and rapidly scale with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
  • Leverage AI-powered tools on SAP projects to drive faster, smarter, and more scalable outcomes

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