Cloud ERP Symposium 2026

 

Following ASDA's separation from Walmart, the business was required to redesign and replace a number of critical technology services while maintaining operations across a nationwide retail estate.

In this customer-led Keynote session, Rich Moffat, Product & Platform Manager at ASDA, shares how the organisation adopted a cloud-first approach to modernise a business-critical printing service supporting over 17,000 devices across stores, distribution centres and corporate locations.

The session explores the technology, architecture and governance decisions behind the transformation, including the evaluation of Microsoft Universal Print, PaperCut and traditional print server models and how the final solution was integrated with Azure and SAP business processes.

Attendees will gain practical insights into cloud transformation, platform modernisation, architectural decision-making and the lessons learned from delivering change at scale while minimising business disruption.

Following on from Sapphire earlier this year, this keynote explores the emergence of the Autonomous Enterprise and what it means for organisations across the UK and Ireland.

Join Neil Gardner, Head of Cloud ERP, SAP as he unpacks the Autonomous Enterprise and how Business AI is reshaping every stage of the transformation journey, from accelerating the move from ECC to SAP Cloud ERP, to automating business processes, improving decision-making and unlocking opportunity. The session will examine how organisations can balance innovation with governance, navigate the choices between Public, Private and Sovereign Cloud, and build the clean, connected digital core required to realise AI at scale.

Whether you are planning your move to the cloud, in the middle of a transformation programme, or focused on optimising an existing cloud landscape, this keynote will provide practical insights into how leading organisations are preparing for a future where intelligent systems do more than support the business, they help run it.

 

 

The secret to a successful cloud migration is knowing exactly what not to move and what not to forget. Join Robert Reuben as he unpacks how to right-size your SAP landscape before the move begins, helping to slash ongoing costs. You'll walk away with a clear framework for eliminating the friction of legacy technical debt and accelerating your cloud transformation roadmap.

 

This session explores where AI can create practical value across today’s SAP estates, whether the organisation is still on ECC, moving to RISE, planning S/4HANA or already part-way through modernisation. We will look at how AI can accelerate assessment, support simplification, surface early business use cases and help transformation programmes move from long-range promise to near-term value.

Attendees will leave with a clearer view of how to start using AI now without waiting for every SAP milestone to complete and how those early wins can build momentum for the wider transformation.

 

Cloud migration is more than a technical move — it’s a strategic moment to rethink how payroll is secured, governed and delivered. Drawing on real-world experience from ADP clients including Halliburton, this session explores the practical realities, risks and rewards of moving payroll to the cloud.

 

Many organisations have started their cloud journey, but the greatest value comes after migration. Join Microsoft as they explore how SAP on Azure can become a platform for innovation, enabling enhanced performance, stronger resilience, data-driven insights and AI-powered transformation.

Through real-world experiences, discover how organisations are integrating SAP with Microsoft data, AI and low-code technologies to drive automation, unlock new business value and build a future-ready foundation for continuous innovation. Attendees will leave with practical insights into moving beyond infrastructure modernisation and accelerating their cloud strategy.

 

 

Most ERP programmes focus on systems. This session explores the organisational, leadership and operational challenges that ultimately determine whether transformation succeeds and what leaders can do about them before implementation begins.