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The DSAG ALM Thementage Stuttgart 2024 and the DSAG Technology Days Hamburg 2024 are vibrant hubs of innovation and collaboration, bringing together professionals across diverse industries. With a lineup of esteemed speakers and thought leaders, these events offer a dynamic platform to explore the cutting-edge trends and transformative practices reshaping the landscape of SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).

 

DSAG ALM Thementage Stuttgart 2024:

The sold-out event in Stuttgart attracted 300 attendees and unfolded over two days, featuring content-rich sessions across three rooms. These sessions covered a spectrum of ALM topics, facilitating intimate discussions among customers, partners, and SAP experts. Notable highlights included participants gaining insight into the future of SAP ALM, along with updates on the latest roadmaps and upcoming features.

The event kicked off with an opening keynote, "Energize your ALM Transformation!" delivered by Marc Thier from SAP and Sebastian Westphal from Deutsche Bahn. Marc Thier shared his vision for the evolution of ALM, ensuring attendees were well-equipped to adapt and leverage these advancements. Sebastian Westphal shared real-life experiences of transformation at Deutsche Bahn, enlightening participants with valuable insights.

A standout moment was the guest keynote by Patrick Ratheiser, CEO of Leftshift One, who explored the potential of GenAI in the SAP realm. His insights shed light on integrating AI technologies in ALM processes and across the entire SAP ecosystems, promising enhanced efficiency and value generation.

The event also featured a Meet the Expert area, providing attendees with a platform to engage with experts from SAP, Signavio, LeanIX, Tricentis, and Leftshift One, fostering knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. The DSAG ALM Thementage Stuttgart 2024 offered a holistic view of the future of SAP ALM, addressing challenges and innovations like artificial intelligence and empowering companies to optimize processes and drive digital transformation.

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DSAG Technology Days Hamburg 2024:

Building on the success of its predecessor, the DSAG Technology Days in Hamburg attracted over 3000 participants, surpassing the venue's capacity and underscoring the event's significance. The four sessions of the working group Application Lifecycle Management provided insights into SAP Cloud ALM, transition strategies from SAP Solution Manager, and the Business Transformation Center.

The first sessions kicked off with compelling presentations delivered by SAP luminaries Tim Steuer, Benjamin Schneider, and Thorsten Spihlmann, focused on the "SAP ALM Overview and Roadmap," offering insights into SAP Cloud ALM, the transition from SAP Solution Manager and the Business Transformation Center. The second session, led by Janko Budzisch, delved into the operations of customer landscapes with SAP Cloud ALM, focusing on "Monitoring SAP BTP with SAP Cloud ALM and OpenTelemetry." This session provided attendees with a deeper understanding of the capabilities and benefits of SAP Cloud ALM.

In addition to these informative sessions, the event featured two customer experience sessions. The first, presented by Hapag-Lloyd AG, showcased "A modern Toolchain as baseline for the SAP S/4HANA Journey of the Hapag-Lloyd AG". The second session, presented by Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund, highlighted "Optimization of the ALM toolchain for the SAP S/4HANA transformation@ Migros".

The DSAG Technology Days Hamburg 2024 served as a platform for professionals to expand their knowledge and networks within the SAP ALM community. Participants were left equipped with actionable insights and renewed inspiration to harness the limitless potential of SAP ALM in the digital landscape.

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Feedback:

Attendees provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to engage and learn from the events. The success of these gatherings reflects the commitment of the SAP community to advancing innovation and excellence in ALM.

Some of the received feedback includes:

Great thing! We look forward to working with you to further expand the #cloudalm topic! #tricentis" - Stefanie Lanzer

"All in all, very successful. It was a very exciting two days." - Lukas Lütjann from CONET

''Dear ALM team. The meeting was well organized, and the presentations very well orchestrated 🙂 Thanks to all." - Peter Flury, Bundesamt für Informatik und Telekommunikation BIT

"I was also very happy to be there again! The exchange, information, and networking are priceless!" - Fabian Bischoff from the WITTENSTEIN group

"I'm not surprised at all, Sven Präßler, Benjamin Schneider, Tim Steuer. These are also massively interesting topics that the three of you present." - ACHIM T.

 

Menti Survey Highlights:

The survey feedback paints a promising picture of cloud adoption trends. Notably, 10% of companies have transitioned to the Cloud, while 25% have solidified robust cloud strategies, demonstrating proactive strides toward digital transformation. A significant majority, comprising 43% of companies, have embraced hybrid infrastructure models, seamlessly integrating on-premise solutions with cloud services.

From the customer perspective, the survey reveals an encouraging trend in SAP Cloud ALM adoption. Among attendees, 14% already leverage SAP Cloud ALM, while an impressive 33% plan to transition or implement it by 2027. This collective effort underscores a profound shift toward modernization and innovation. The traditional on-premises footprint is yielding to hybrid solutions and cloud integration, reflecting strategic alignment among companies.

This alignment signifies that businesses are embracing the Cloud and strategically leveraging it to stay competitive and innovative in an ever-evolving digital landscape. It reflects a strategic commitment to harnessing the full potential of cloud technology for operational excellence and future growth."

 

Future Outlook:

Looking ahead, the SAP ALM community eagerly anticipates forthcoming events fostering growth, connection, and discovery. Here's a preview of what to expect at upcoming gatherings -

https://support.sap.com/en/alm/alm-events

Take action now and mark your calendars for the latest upcoming SAP ALM events of the year.

ALM Roadshows:

  • March 19: Mumbai, India
  • March 20: Hyderabad, India

Hurry and register here: ALM Roadshows (sap.com)

Community Calls:

  • March 20: SAP Community Call for ALM
  • March 26: SAP Community Call for ALM - APJ Edition

Join us at the community calls: SAP ALM Community Calls

 ALM Summits:

  • July 23-25: SAP ALM Summit APJ, India
  • September 24-27: SAP ALM Summit EMEA, Germany

Register to secure your spot: SAP ALM Summits

Stay tuned for more information.

 

DSAG ALM Thementage Stuttgart 2024 and DSAG Technology Days Hamburg 2024 stand as testimonials to the collaborative spirit and dedication of the SAP community to drive progress and innovation in Application Lifecycle Management.

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