APJ: SAP Academic Conference Asia Pacific Japan 2012
SAP ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ASIA PACIFIC JAPAN 2012
HONG KONG, CHINA
JULY 3 – 7, 2012
The 4th annual SAP Academic Conference in Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) 2012 was held from 3rd– 7th July 2012 in Hong Kong, China.
This year, the conference was a region-wide event themed “Innovation Starts Now”. This upcoming annual conference wass organised for members to learn more on how to innovate their use of SAP initiatives on campus. This was also an excellent opportunity for the professors and lecturers to learn and interact with faculties from other member schools and gain greater insights on SAP and the offerings by SAP University Alliances.
SAP ACADEMIC CONFERENCE APJ 2012
1. Agenda
2. Workshops
c. Updates to workshop schedule
3. Venues
c. Welcome Reception & Cocktail Venue
5. Outstanding Academic Award APJ 2011 Winners
6. Photos
a. Workshop at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
b. Welcome Reception at Le 188 Restaurant
c. Conference Day at Harbour Grand Hotel
d. Conference Dinner at Jumbo Kingdom
DATE | TIME | AGENDA |
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Tuesday, 3 July 2012 | 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome Address |
09:30 – 17:30 | Workshop | |
Wednesday, 4 July 2012 | 09:00 – 17:30 | Workshop |
18:30 – 21:00 | Welcome Reception & Cocktail | |
Thursday, 5 July 2012 | 09:00 – 17:30 | Conference Keynotes and Breakout sessions |
18:30 – 21:30 | Conference Dinner | |
Friday, 6 July 2012 | 09:00 – 17:30 | Workshop |
Saturday, 7 July 2012 | 09:00 – 16:00 | Workshop |
NOTE: There will be 2 tea breaks per day and lunches on all workshop days (i.e. 3. 4, 6 and 7 July).
On the Conference day, 2 tea breaks, a lunch and a dinner will be provided.
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) is the supporting organization for this conference and the workshops will be conducted at IVE Chai Wan campus.
(For UA Members Only)
Workshop Name | Duration | Workshop Description | Trainers | Pre-Requisites | Materials |
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Business Intelligence |
4 days | This workshop focuses on data warehousing and analytics using SAP solutions. It features the modeling and population of a GBI InfoCube, and analytical solutions from SAP including the new BusinessObjects Analysis tool. Also included is predictive analysis using data mining of large datasets from the University of Arkansas. |
Nitin Kale University of Southern California Paul Hawking Victoria University |
Preferably with some prior Business Intelligence knowledge. | |
ABAP Programming |
3 days | This workshop aims to prepare lecturers to teach an introductory course in SAP’s programming language (ABAP). The focus is on interactive report and dialog (transaction) programming, together with a basic introduction to the ABAP-based Netweaver technology. |
Taizan Chan Queensland University of Technology |
Prior programming knowledge (eg Java) | Link |
SAP ERP Configuration (GBI) |
3 days |
This workshop introduces participants to configuration in SAP ERP using the Global Bike, Inc (GBI) case. The full curriculum will include all key processes available in GBI. The workshop is limited to a subset of these key processes with a focus on teaching the concepts, principles, and techniques related to configuration as well as and hands-on exercises. |
Simha Magal Grand Valley State University |
None but it will be good to have attended Introduction to SAP ERP (GBI). | Link |
Introduction to SAP Business ByDesign® (Certification) ^ ^ Only available for UA members from Australia, China and India. |
3 days | This workshop introduces SAP Business ByDesign®, a fully integrated business management software solution designed for midsize companies or small businesses. Participants learn how SAP Business ByDesign® can be used in introductory business and MIS courses to help students understand end-to-end processes and ERP fundamentals. Hands-on exercises are included. |
Christos Konstantinidis Technische Universität München |
None | Link |
SAP Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) | 2 days | This workshop introduces new curriculum using SAP CRM 7.0 and the Global Bike Inc. (GBI) company case. As starting point the participants get an overview on SAP CRM. Then the curriculum covers marketing, sales and gives a short overview on service, as well as integration to SAP ERP. Includes hands-on exercises. |
André Sielging Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg |
Prior completion of an Introductory to SAP ERP (GBI) workshop. | Link |
Introduction to SAP ERP Using the ERP Simulation Game (Advanced Level) |
2 days | This workshop introduces business intelligence concepts using the ERP Simulation Logistics Game, a business game run on a real SAP ERP system. Students form teams and run companies in a simulated competitive market. They must manage the logistic chain of a dairy product distribution company. Participants work hands-on in SAP ERP to input operational decisions and monitor business performance. The use of a dashboard is introduced to support decision making. |
Gilbert Babin HEC Montréal Ramesh Behl International Management Institute |
Prior completion of an SAP ERP Simulation Game workshop. | Link |
Introduction to SAP ERP (GBI) # # Available for prospective UA members. |
1 day |
This workshop aims to explain how the fundamental business processes interact with SAP ERP in the functional areas such as Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, Financial Accounting, and Human Capital Management. Materials provided include an introduction to SAP, an SAP ERP navigation case study as well as slides, exercises, and case studies for each of the below SAP ERP modules. Case study based on Global Bike, Inc (GBI). |
Bharathi Vijayakumar Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) |
None. This is especially good for prospective UA members. | Link |
Mobile Application Development: Introduction to Sybase® Unwired Platform |
1 day |
This workshop introduces Sybase® Unwired Platform that enables organizations to develop mobile applications which run on android, iOS and other major devices. In this technically oriented workshop, participants will gain hands on experience in using the platform to develop several applications. |
William (Dave) Haseman University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
None | Link |
Name of Workshops |
Tue 3 July |
Wed 4 July |
Thu 5 July |
Fri 6 July |
Sat 7 July |
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Business Intelligence | X | X |
CONFERENCE DAY & CONFERENCE DINNER *Note: no workshops will be conducted on Thursday. |
X | X |
ABAP Programming | X | X | X | ||
SAP ERP Configuration (GBI) | X | X | X | ||
SAP Business ByDesign® |
X | X | X | ||
SAP Customer Relationship Management | X | X | |||
ERP Simulation Game | X | X | |||
Introduction to SAP ERP (GBI) | X | ||||
Sybase® Unwired Platform (mobile) |
X |
Topics | Speakers | Materials |
Powerpoint Slides (Non-UA Members) |
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Welcome Address |
Stanley Lam Country Manager, SAP Hong Kong |
Download Slides | |
The Moment Business Changes Forever |
Kurt J. Bilafer Regional Vice President – Analytics, SAP Asia Pacific Japan |
Download Slides | |
Nongfu Spring: SAP Implementation & Talents needed |
Patrick Hoo CIO, Nongfu Spring |
Download (English)
Download (Chinese) |
|
Accenture Innovation Agenda on SAP |
Kevin Liu Accenture Vice President – Greater China SAP Lead |
Please visit website for more information: www.accenture.com |
N.A. |
Workforce Capability Planning in the SAP Ecosystem |
Johnny Yung Education Sales Director, SAP Hong Kong |
Download Slides | |
SAP And Academia: Creating Educational Opportunities And Supporting Innovative Thinking |
Elena Ordonez del Campo Head, Global University Alliances, SAP AG |
Download Slides | |
University Alliances Asia Pacific Japan Update |
Crispian Tan Director, University Alliances, SAP Asia Pacific Japan |
Download Slides |
Topics | Speakers |
Materials (For UA members) |
Powerpoint Slides (For non-UA members) |
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Mobile – Deep dive into Mobile and UA curricula |
Richard Morgan Director, Global Mobility SWAT, SAP Asia Pacific Japan Global Mobile Sales & Solutions
Rahul Sachdev Manager, University Alliances, SAP India |
Download (Richard)
Download (Rahul) |
|
Application – UA curricula |
Simha Magal Grand Valley State University
André Siegling Otto-von-Guericke – Universität Magdeburg |
Download Slides | |
SAP UCC Asia Pacific Japan Introduction and Information Session |
David Taylor Manager UCC APJ, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
William Downes Contract Relationships Manager UCC APJ, QUT |
Download Slides | |
UA China session 1
|
Patrick Hoo CIO, Nongfu Spring
Ken Chen Director, National Central University ERP Center |
Download Slides (Ken Chen) |
Topics | Speakers |
Materials (For UA members) |
Powerpoint Slides (For non-UA members) |
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HANA – Deep dive into HANA and UA curricula |
Eric Pang Technical Director, Database & Technology, SAP Hong Kong
Michael Nuernberg Operations & Governance Manager. Global University Alliances, SAP AG |
Download (Eric)
Download (Michael) |
|
Analytics – UA curricula |
Nitin Kale University of Southern California |
Download Slides | |
SAP Mentors Supporting the University Alliances Program |
Simha Magal Grand Valley State University
Paul Hawking Victoria University |
Download Slides | |
UA China session 2
|
Zhao Weidong, Fudan University
David Taylor Manager UCC APJ, QUT
William Downes Contract Relationships Manager UCC APJ, QUT |
Download (UCC) |
Outstanding Academic Award APJ 2011
a. Award Winner from China
Professor Guo Xin Shun, Shanghai Institute Of Foreign Trade
b. Award Winner from India
Associate Professor Aradhana Gandhi, Symbiosis Centre For Management And Human Resource Development
c. Award Winner from Southeast Asia
Dr J W Saputro, Universitas Indonesia
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE)
Chai Wan Campus
30 Shing Tai Road,
Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Nearest MTR Station: Heng Fa Cheun MTR Station (杏花邨 MTR Station) on Hong Kong Island
Please refer to this map.
For MTR Map, please refer to this link.
Harbour Grand Hotel, Hong Kong (港島海逸君綽酒店)
23 Oil Street, Hong Kong (香港油街23號)
Nearest MTR Station: MTR Fortress Hill Station, Exit A (港鐵炮臺山站A出口)
Contact Number: +(852) 2121 2616
Website: http://www.harbourgrand.com/hongkong/luxury-hotel-,default-en.html
Jumbo Kingdom (珍寶王國)
Shum Wan Pier Drive, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen (香港仔黄竹坑深湾码头径)
Nearest MTR Station: Causeway Bay Station (銅鑼灣站)
Website: http://www.jumbo.com.hk/eng/main.php
WELCOME RECEPTION & COCKTAIL VENUE
Harbour Grand Hotel, Hong Kong (港島海逸君綽酒店)
23 Oil Street, Hong Kong (香港油街23號)
Nearest MTR Station: MTR Fortress Hill Station, Exit A (港鐵炮臺山站A出口)
Contact Number: +(852) 2121 2616
Website: http://www.harbourgrand.com/hongkong/luxury-hotel-,default-en.html