SAP Cloud ERP Private (formerly RISE with SAP) marks a transformative shift in how organizations modernize their ERP systems, blending cloud-based delivery with infrastructure and administration services that redistribute responsibilities, streamlining cost management and risk, and providing a platform for innovation.

This opening session provides a state-of-the-market perspective on where organizations stand in their cloud ERP journeys, highlighting current adoption trends, challenges, and the tradeoffs shaping deployment decisions. From operational readiness and skills gaps to long-term scalability, attendees will gain a clear view of the dynamics influencing ERP strategies across industries today. To build on this market perspective, the session will conclude with an interactive discussion that offers attendees the opportunity to share their experiences and surface the questions that will shape the conversations later in the day.

The SAP threat landscape is rapidly changing, with financially motivated cyber actors actively targeting business-critical applications. This session will highlight the latest threats to both on-premise and cloud-based SAP systems in 2025, using a recent, high-profile cyberattack as a

Case study: In early September 2025, a global manufacturer's operations were paralyzed by an attack attributed to the group "Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters." The group reportedly gained access by exploiting a critical SAP vulnerability, underscoring how quickly new exploits are being weaponized. This incident, which caused an estimated $6.8 million in daily losses and shut down production, highlights a trend of attackers leveraging vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-42957 and others for operational disruption and data theft.

We will also discuss how organizations can protect themselves in the era of RISE with SAP, where security is a shared responsibility. The session will cover strategies for continuous monitoring and safeguarding your systems against modern threats, including the 400% increase in ransomware attacks involving SAP data and the compromise of thousands of SAP credentials by infostealers. The Onapsis team will provide exclusive threat intelligence and actionable insights to help your organization defend against these sophisticated attacks.

Discover how the combined power of RISE with SAP and the Microsoft Cloud is helping organizations reimagine what’s possible in the era of Business AI. Join Microsoft experts to explore how this strategic partnership empowers you to accelerate innovation, modernize operations, and unlock intelligent, data-driven decision-making across your enterprise.

Discover how Microsoft Cloud’s unmatched capabilities empower transformation through:

• Scalability – to grow and adapt effortlessly to business needs
• Security – ensuring trusted, enterprise-grade protection
• Integrated AI – driving intelligent insights and automation
• End-to-end solutions – connecting data, applications, and processes seamlessly
• See how these innovations work in harmony with SAP to enable:
• Greater agility across business operations
• Improved efficiency through automation and optimization
• Sustainable growth built on a modern, intelligent foundation

Whether you’re optimizing your current SAP landscape or charting a path to the intelligent enterprise, this session will show you how to bring transformation to life.

How do you keep SAP stable while modernizing fast? We will share a practical Run → Simplify → Expand approach with Red Hat. Run: build a secure, consistent foundation for SAP on RHEL across datacenter and cloud. Simplify: cut toil and risk with Ansible Automation Platform and Insights for patching, compliance, and upgrades. Expand: use OpenShift to deliver new services and edge capabilities, featuring SAP Edge Integration Cell to connect plants, warehouses, and remote sites. Expect proven patterns, architecture guidance, and customer examples that help you protect the core and accelerate innovation—without lock-in.

This closing panel brings customer speakers together for a candid conversation that distills the day’s key themes into practical, forward-looking insights. Building on the perspectives shared throughout the day, the discussion provides a forum to compare experiences, surface common success factors, and address the open questions that remain. Attendees will walk away with validated lessons, practical guidance, and the momentum to take their next steps with confidence.