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AI Forum

Wednesday 4th September 2024 - 10:00am - 5:15pm

Hilton York, York

A unique opportunity to explore the latest Artificial intelligence (AI) advancements within the SAP community.

This September, the first-ever AI Forum hosted by the UK & Ireland SAP User Group will take place in the historic city of York.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world in unprecedented ways. From healthcare to education, from agriculture to entertainment, AI is enabling new possibilities and solving complex challenges. This AI Forum will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and SAP enthusiasts to explore the latest AI advancements and their applications within the SAP ecosystem. Whether you're an AI novice or a seasoned professional, this forum will provide valuable insights and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.

Join us on the day to:

  • Gain high-level insights into AI’s impact on industries and society
  • Learn about SAP’s embedded AI capabilities and practical applications
  • Discover Microsoft's advancements in AI and its broad applications
  • Understand NTT DATA's AI vision and real-world implementations
  • Explore custom AI solutions with SAP Business Technology Platform
  • Network with industry professionals during coffee and lunch breaks

Take a look at two key sessions that will be featured in the event:

"AI Unleashed: Driving Innovation and Shaping the Future of Work" - Timo Elliot from SAP will explore how the latest advancements in artificial intelligence are revolutionising business operations and the workplace. Using real-world examples and leveraging the latest studies, he will provide practical insights into the future of AI-powered organisations and offer strategies to harness AI's potential for driving success in your organisation.

"Future-Proof Your Business Using Business AI" - Vivien Boche from SAP will explain SAP's positioning of AI, provide an overview of SAP’s AI portfolio, focus on Gen AI announcements, showcase Gen AI examples, and share customer stories.

Join us and understand what Microsoft have learned from being at the forefront of AI research and innovation for over 30 years including the use cases we are seeing from our customers and partners. We will also highlight the importance of responsible AI, and how Microsoft is committed to ensuring that AI is developed and deployed in a way that is ethical, trustworthy, and inclusive.

NTT DATA Business Solutions will be delivering a two-tier presentation for a comprehensive view of the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a thought leadership perspective, followed by real-world customer use cases. In the first thought leadership part of the session, Mark will address both the challenges and opportunities AI brings, providing a strategic overview that highlights how organisations can navigate and leverage these changes to stay competitive. After that, there will be success stories that demonstrate the tangible benefits of AI implementation.

Book your place now and secure your spot, we look forward to seeing you in York!

As this is a Partner sponsored event, there may be some restrictions on which members can attend. This means that even if your initial booking is accepted, we may contact you to cancel your booking.

Event Speakers

Jon Curtis

Group Business Systems Consultant

Aspen Pumps

Timo Elliott

VP Marketing, Global Innovation Evangelist

SAP

Timo is a Global Innovation Evangelist for SAP. For the last 30 years, he has worked closely with leading-edge SAP customers around the world on their data and digital transformation initiatives. He has worked in the UK, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and California, and currently lives in Paris, France.

Vivien Boche

Senior Director

SAP

Vivien is a Senior Director at the Centre of Excellence for SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) in EMEA North at SAP. She provides expert knowledge about extending applications with the SAP Business Technology Platform with a focus on application development, hyper-automation and AI.

Mark Wheeler

Chief Product & IP Officer

NTT DATA Business Solutions

Craig Dale

Chief Executive

UKISUG

With over 25 years of proven leadership and business development experience, underpinned by a postgraduate MBA, Craig joined UKISUG as its first employee in 2004.

Event Location

Hilton York
1 Tower St
York
YO1 9WD

Interested in attending this event?


Event Sponsors

10:00 - 10:40

Registration & Coffee

10:40 - 10:50

Opening & Welcome

Craig Dale

Chief Executive - UKISUG

10:50 - 11:20

AI Unleashed: Driving Innovation and Shaping the Future of Work

Timo Elliott

VP Marketing, Global Innovation Evangelist - SAP

This presentation will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on work and life. Attendees will gain high-level insights into how AI is not only accelerating innovation but also reshaping industries, enhancing productivity, and driving societal change.

11:20 - 11:50

Future Proof your Business with SAP's Embedded AI

Join us for a dive into SAP's strategy for integrating AI directly into business applications and discover how SAP's embedded AI capabilities are transforming everyday business operations. Attendees will see the digital assistant ‘Joule’ in action and explore practical AI applications in human resources, finance, analytics, and procurement. We’ll also explore how this can drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver immediate value to organisations without extensive implementation efforts.

11:50 - 12:20

Coffee & Networking

12:20 - 13:00

Reinvent your business with AI from Microsoft

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world in unprecedented ways. From healthcare to education, from agriculture to entertainment, AI is enabling new possibilities and solving complex challenges. Microsoft has been at the forefront of AI research and innovation for over three decades, with a mission to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more with AI.

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 14:40

Harnessing the Power of AI: NTT' DATA Business Solutions - Vision and Real-World Applications

Mark Wheeler

Chief Product & IP Officer - NTT DATA Business Solutions

Jon Curtis

Group Business Systems Consultant - Aspen Pumps

Join us at the UKISUG AI Forum as we delve into NTT's perspective on the evolving landscape of AI. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities this technology presents and showcase practical use cases to demonstrate how AI can transform your organization.

14:40 - 15:10

AI & Business Technology Platform: Tailoring AI Solutions for Your Organisation

Vivien Boche

Senior Director - SAP

Dive into the world of custom AI development with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). In this session, we’ll showcase the diverse AI tools and services available on BTP, empowering organizations to create bespoke AI solutions. Vivien will also explore generative AI development, advanced document processing, and highlight the value of data in the age of generative AI.

15:10 - 15:40

Coffee and Networking

15:40 - 16:10

Expert Panel discussion facilitated by Timo Elliott

Timo Elliott

VP Marketing, Global Innovation Evangelist - SAP

16:10 - 17:15

Drinks Reception

17:15

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