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19 Dec 2024

Wrap Up: UKISUG Connect 2024

UKISUG Connect 2024 has come to a close, marking three incredible days of knowledge sharing, hands-on learning, networking and even some festive fun with an après-ski theme! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s conference the success it was. Whether you joined us in person or followed along online, we’re thrilled to have shared this journey with you.

UKISUG Connect
UKISUG Connect


Here are some highlights from this year’s event:

A Record-Breaking Year

This year, UKISUG Connect reached new heights:

  • Over 1,130 attendees from across the globe

  • Representatives from 7 international SAP User Groups—from Africa, Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden

  • 770+ attendees joined our biggest-ever SUGFest networking party

  • More than 150 educational and hands-on sessions covering the latest SAP topics

  • 80+ SAP partners showcased their innovations in our exhibition hall

UKISUG Connect
UKISUG Connect

 

Highlights and Innovations

Workshops and Hands-On Learning: Attendees dived into practical topics, such as integrating Microsoft with SAP, exploring the SAP Attack Surface and developing applications with SAP Build and Joule. These sessions ensured participants left with actionable insights and skills.

Keynotes That Inspired: Conor Riordan and Leila Romane and other inspiring guests delivered insightful keynotes, addressing the evolving SAP landscape and the resources available to support our members. Highlights included the launch of our S/4HANA Technical Academy in early 2025 and SAP’s commitment to enhancing skills availability. Read more here.

Customer Excellence: AstraZeneca’s keynote shared lessons from their Axial business transformation programme, offering valuable insights into implementing enterprise-wide changes. Read more here.

TECHx at Connect: UKISUG Connect was part of SAP TechEd on Tour and offered two focused tech streams for the first time.

International Guests: We welcomed seven international SAP User Groups and hosted a special programme for strategic and operational exchanges.

Wellness Walk: In partnership with Thrive Neurodiversity & Mental Health, we introduced a guided walk around Birmingham to enhance physical and mental wellbeing—a unique way to start each conference day.

Charity Fundraising: Together, we raised an incredible £7,857 for Cancer Research UK, a 45% increase from last year. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

UKISUG Connect
UKISUG Connect

The pictures are live! You can view them here.
 

Looking Ahead

The countdown to UKISUG Connect 2025 has already begun and early bird tickets are now available! Don’t miss out on next year’s opportunity to connect, learn and grow with the SAP community.

Secure your place today: https://www.ukisugconnect.co.uk/

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