Keynote Sessions

SAPinsider keynote sessions bring together SAP executives, enterprise technology leaders, and industry innovators to share strategic perspective on SAP Cloud ERP, AI adoption, integration, cybersecurity, and the evolving enterprise landscape.

These sessions provide insight grounded in real-world transformation experience—helping you understand what’s changing, what matters most now, and how to position your organization for continuous innovation.

Opening Keynote

Tuesday, March 17 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM

David Robinson

President, SAP North America, SAP Americas

President, SAP North America, SAP Americas

Drawing on firsthand experience guiding some of the world’s largest SAP Cloud ERP transformations, David Robinson will share how SAP is helping customers turn years of technical debt and customization into a launchpad for end-to-end, cloud-first ERP modernizations that emphasize clean core principles and AI adoption.


He will exemplify why organizations must move from one-time projects to IT operating models that allow for persistent innovation rather than treating “go live” as an end state.


This keynote sets the strategic foundation for the week ahead, offering insight into how SAP customers are modernizing their environments to enable continuous innovation, agility, and long-term business value.


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Drawing on firsthand experience guiding some of the world’s largest SAP Cloud ERP transformations, David Robinson will share how SAP is helping customers turn years of technical debt and customization into a launchpad for end-to-end, cloud-first ERP modernizations that emphasize clean core principles and AI adoption.

He will exemplify why organizations must move from one-time projects to IT operating models that allow for persistent innovation rather than treating “go live” as an end state.

This keynote sets the strategic foundation for the week ahead, offering insight into how SAP customers are modernizing their environments to enable continuous innovation, agility, and long-term business value.


Explore the Full Conference Agenda

Executive Keynote Panel

Tuesday, March 17 | 4:00 PM 

The New Architecture of Intelligence: Securing and Connecting the Future SAP Ecosystem

The strategic mandate for SAP enterprises has transitioned from technical migration to the pursuit of the autonomous enterprise. While the move to SAP S/4HANA or Cloud ERP provides the foundation, many organizations find the path to operational AI obstructed by legacy technical debt, fragmented data silos, and a widening security perimeter.


Success in this next phase requires an architectural shift that treats security and governance, integration, and a modern data foundation not as secondary IT tasks, but as the primary drivers of business intelligence.


This session brings together leadership from across the SAP ecosystem including the CEOs of Boomi and Onapsis, Microsoft’s Global Head of SAP, and the CIOs of Blue Diamond Growers and Mattel. These luminaries will cover topics such as reducing the risk of cloud migrations, managing complex relationships with software and infrastructure providers, and the best ways to activate and manage data essential for future AI use.


Key takeaways include:

The strategic mandate for SAP enterprises has transitioned from technical migration to the pursuit of the autonomous enterprise. While the move to SAP S/4HANA or Cloud ERP provides the foundation, many organizations find the path to operational AI obstructed by legacy technical debt, fragmented data silos, and a widening security perimeter.

Success in this next phase requires an architectural shift that treats security and governance, integration, and a modern data foundation not as secondary IT tasks, but as the primary drivers of business intelligence.

This session brings together leadership from across the SAP ecosystem including the CEOs of Boomi and Onapsis, Microsoft’s Global Head of SAP, and the CIOs of Blue Diamond Growers and Mattel. These luminaries will cover topics such as reducing the risk of cloud migrations, managing complex relationships with software and infrastructure providers, and the best ways to activate and manage data essential for future AI use.

Key takeaways include:

Managing relationships between SAP, cloud providers, and system integrators to prevent project drift and control the hidden costs of cloud-based ERP

Moving beyond traditional perimeter defense to integrate SAP-specific vulnerability and compliance monitoring directly into the cloud landing zone

Using modern integration platforms to bridge SAP and non-SAP data, creating real-time data streams for analytics and AI

Practical insights from Mattel and Blue Diamond Growers on transitioning from stabilization mode to continuous innovation

Immediately following the keynote, continue the conversation at the Lucky Insider Reception in the Exhibit Hall.


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Immediately following the keynote, continue the conversation at the Lucky Insider Reception in the Exhibit Hall.


Explore the Full Conference Agenda

Inspirational Keynote

Wednesday, March 18 | Morning

John Register - Paralympic Medalist, U.S. Army Veteran, and Hall of Fame Speaker

John Register doesn’t merely talk about resilience and transformation; he lives these principles every step of the way. His journey is a masterclass in turning adversity into triumph.


From being an award-winning speaker—most recently inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame (CPAE)—to a beacon of strength, John’s life story inspires everyone he meets, from U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries to C-Suite executives, manufacturers, and organizational leaders.


With a wealth of experience advising U.S. Secretaries of State on foreign policy and leading the Amputee Coalition as acting CEO, John is a guiding figure for leaders everywhere.


His narrative, characterized by overcoming adversity, resilience, and the courage to push beyond limitations, engages audiences through his transformative model encompassing:

John Register doesn’t merely talk about resilience and transformation; he lives these principles every step of the way. His journey is a masterclass in turning adversity into triumph.

From being an award-winning speaker—most recently inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame (CPAE)—to a beacon of strength, John’s life story inspires everyone he meets, from U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries to C-Suite executives, manufacturers, and organizational leaders.

With a wealth of experience advising U.S. Secretaries of State on foreign policy and leading the Amputee Coalition as acting CEO, John is a guiding figure for leaders everywhere.

His narrative, characterized by overcoming adversity, resilience, and the courage to push beyond limitations, engages audiences through his transformative model encompassing:

The Reckoning

The ReVision

The Renewal

His prestigious Certified Speaking Professional designation places him among the elite speakers worldwide—a recognition earned by fewer than 10% in the field.


John’s keynote delivers powerful leadership insight that resonates deeply with enterprise leaders navigating change, transformation, and uncertainty.


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His prestigious Certified Speaking Professional designation places him among the elite speakers worldwide—a recognition earned by fewer than 10% in the field.

John’s keynote delivers powerful leadership insight that resonates deeply with enterprise leaders navigating change, transformation, and uncertainty.


Explore the Full Conference Agenda

Continue Your SAPinsider Experience

Keynotes are just one part of the SAPinsider Conference experience.


Continue exploring hands-on labs, networking opportunities, and expert sessions designed to help you gain practical insight and build meaningful connections.

Keynotes are just one part of the SAPinsider Conference experience.

Continue exploring hands-on labs, networking opportunities, and expert sessions designed to help you gain practical insight and build meaningful connections.