Drive your business with AI. The next level of SAP innovation.

Whatever the most important factor is in today’s competitive business landscape – one key factor is the ability to turn data into decisions – fast. Approximately 78% of companies now use AI in at least one business function, up from around 55% last year. However, many still struggle to capture measurable value. For instance, while more than half of warehouse managers have adopted some form of automation, only a small proportion have realized the full potential of AI-driven mobile robotics in eliminating errors and speeding up fulfilment.

September 25, 2025 | 9am (CET) | 9am (PST)

Secure your spot and start driving your business with AI.

At LEAP 2025, the Westernacher Intelligent Enterprise Summit will help you bridge these gaps and turn uncertainty into acceleration. The focus is on smart warehousing and empowering business transformation through AI. In addition, SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX will showcase the next level of SAP innovation.

Save the date.

Will technology and resilience meet sustainability in the 6th wave of innovation?

1/12 Keynote – Business transformation | Benjamin Dewilde, CEO, Westernacher Group

Digitalization is the enabler of the LEAP which all champions of the sixth wave of innovation will take. Driving growth through new business models, profitability through automation and resilience through visibility and (artificial) intelligence. But where does this leave sustainability? Will sustainability become a business necessity? If so, how can we remove unsustainable practices and live up to our stakeholders’ ethical expectations? How can we explore new business models and markets in a way that safeguards our future? The time for talking is over, the challenges are pressing, let’s take action now and see how digitalization can enable growth, resilience and sustainability. Now!

Harness the power of an intelligent, sustainable enterprise with SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

2/12 Keynote – Business transformation | Sven Denecken, Senior Vice President COO S4/HANA and Head of Product Success, SAP

In a time where change is a required constant and innovation a must, SAP S/4HANA Cloud runs the most mission-critical systems around the globe, while enabling our customers with the innovation they need to achieve their top line, bottom line and green line ambitions. Sven Denecken will share what it takes to become an intelligent, sustainable enterprise with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and even more agile, productive, connected.

Vestas' view on managing global supply chains with a sustainability mindset.

3/12 Keynote – Sustainability – Transportation networks | Anders Kloppenborg, Senior Supply Chain Generalist, Vestas Wind Systems

Transportation in the wind industry is one of a kind with two main complexities. The first is delivering in a project-based global supply chain and the second is delivering enormous components that require full attention in planning and execution. Vestas has been named “the most sustainable company in the world” in 2022. Anders shares Vestas’ view on managing global supply chain complexities and disruptions with a sustainability mindset while addressing Vestas’ mission critical approach for delivering wind turbine components to customers safely, on time and at the lowest cost.

How to reduce your carbon footprint and make smart decisions with sustainability analytics.

4/12 Sustainability – Carbon footprint | Mark Mrosek, Practice Director Business Planning & Analytics, Westernacher Consulting

Faced with the challenges of climate change, many companies are aiming to become carbon neutral. As a consulting company constantly striving for innovation and excellence and with a focus on solving our customers’ challenges, we came up with a solution that not only reduced our CO2 emissions but helped us ourselves to become carbon neutral in record time. We are going even further and show you how you can leverage sustainability analytics and integrate the green line into your decision-making processes to shape the strategy of your company.

The sessions.

Trustworthy AI – Compliance meets Innovation.

AI is transforming how we research, work, and innovate – but to truly harness its power, we must entrust it with vast amounts of data, including sensitive information often stored in the cloud. With growing regulations and compliance requirements, this can feel like navigating a minefield. In this talk, we’ll explore how to unlock AI’s potential while staying firmly on the right side of the rules and protecting your intellectual property at the same time. Join us to discover practical strategies for building powerful, compliant AI solutions that you -and your stakeholders- can trust.

Heiko Pfeffer-Orth | CEO Westernacher Solution

Empowering Business Transformation through AI.

In a world where change waits for no one, mastering AI-driven transformation initiatives is key – not only to bridge the gap but also to stay one step ahead. As a complex and cross-functional discipline, Business Transformation Management (BTM) must adapt to harness AI’s full potential. Learn how to identify genuine AI opportunities, incorporate intelligence into your transformation roadmap, and establish a governance model that ensures innovation remains both safe and compliant.

Brian Halkjær | General Manager Westernacher Consulting Denmark
Dilara Tagge | Business Process Consultant, SAP Signavio at Westernacher Consulting

Smart Warehousing: Accelerate efficiency with AI and mobile solutions.

Customer expectations evolve by the minute. So, you need to ensure flawless fulfillment around the clock. Change the game, and here’s how: by automating manual tasks, enabling real-time decision-making and empowering seamless mobility. AI, machine learning, and mobile technologies are transforming warehouse operations. Explore practical use cases.

Amit Paranjpe | Warehouse & Logistics Consultant at Westernacher Consulting UK&I

Leap your IBP S&OP process through Supply Chain Orchestration.

An orchestrated supply chain turns complexity into clarity and risk into opportunity. Find out how end-to-end process empowerment can transform your supply chains into a driving force for growth. SAP Signavio’s Process AI and demos to uncover hidden inefficiencies will be introduced. Watch SAP IBP in action with concrete planning scenarios that speed up decision-making.

Vittorio Cotroni | Supply Chain Planning Specialist, Westernacher Consulting Switzerland
Phillip Wüst | SAP Signavio Process Excellence, Westernacher Consulting Germany

Prompting a new reality: The world of new images.

How does artificial intelligence influence our perception of photography today? How did the need to invent a photographic process arise in the first place? What actually is photography and what is the essential difference to AI-generated images that constitutes this irreversible, epochal change? These questions need to be clarified if we want to understand the world of new images and deal and communicate with it constructively.

Bernd Arnold | German documentary photographer

From Vision to Execution: Implementing SAP Joule as part of your Business Transformation Journey.

In an AI-powered enterprise, SAP Joule is not just a digital assistant—it’s a strategic enabler of enterprise-wide transformation. This session outlines how to embed Joule into your SAP landscape to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and deliver real-time insights across finance, supply chain, and HR. We’ll explore implementation prerequisites, change management imperatives, and how to align Joule with your broader transformation agenda to unlock measurable business value.

Florian Wilhelm | Enterprise Architect, Westernacher Consulting

Wrap-Up

Constance Pfeiffer | Founder & CEO Harmony Hosting, Speaker and Moderator
Alexander Greb | Vice President & Global Lead Intelligent ERP, Value and Innovation, Westernacher Consulting

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The experts.

Heiko
Pfeffer-Orth

Heiko has spent over 20 years at the intersection of technology, security, and innovation. Holding a PhD in computer science with a focus on service architectures from his time at the Fraunhofer Institute, he combines a strong research foundation with real-world execution. As CEO of Westernacher Solutions, he drives the development of future-proof software systems for clients operating in complex, high-security environments. Heiko is passionate about helping organizations modernize their IT landscapes without sacrificing control, compliance, or confidence.

Heiko Pfeffer-Orth, CEO Westernacher Solution

Brian
Halkjær

Brian has more than 20 years of experience in navigating the intersection between business and technology, in recent years focusing on data-driven approaches to managing transformations utilizing SAP LeanIX.

General Manager, Westernacher Consulting Denmark

Dilara
Tagge

Dilara is a seasoned professional with over five years of experience. She specializes in analyzing, designing, and implementing business processes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance overall performance. With a profound understanding of business operations, exceptional analytical skills, and a collaborative approach, Dilara excels in working with cross-functional teams.

Business Process Consultant, SAP Signavio at Westernacher Consulting

Amit
Paranjpe

SAP EWM warehousing & logistics consultant with 13+ years of consulting experience across Automotive, Consumer Retail, Fast Fashion, Pharmaceuticals & Life Science industries. Specializes in solution design and deployment of warehousing solutions across both manual and automated warehouses.

Warehouse & Logistics Consultant, Westernacher Consulting UK&I

Vittorio Cotroni

Vittorio has 22 years of experience in supply chain management. He has been working on both supply chain planning and execution, delivering various SAP implementations at many multinational companies. Vittorio is passionate about supply chain planning topics looking at processes from end to end. He works at Westernacher as a senior solution architect and leads innovations within the planning practice.

Senior Solution Architect, Westernacher Consulting

Philipp
Wüst

Coming from a long-running career in IT, Philipp, a Head Process Data Analyst and a key player in the rising SAP Signavio Team at Westernacher, brings the technical expertise and careful eye to every situation he is put in front. No system too daunting, no structure too complex – as long as there is optimization to be found, he will find it and deliver.

Head Process Data Analyst, Westernacher Consulting

Florian Wilhelm

With over 15 years of experience in designing and building business applications, Florian specializes in financial and logistics processes, as well as control tower and strategic steering models. Acting as a vital link between business operations and IT, he and his team have consistently supported clients in developing the right strategy, architecture, and solution design to fully leverage their processes and data. His work focuses on helping organizations identify and implement optimal process designs and KPIs to effectively steer their business. He ensures that these solutions are not only impactful but also quality-assured and resilient.

Enterprise Architect, Westernacher Consulting

Bernd
Arnold

Bernd Arnold from Cologne has been working with the medium of photography since 1983. After studying photography, his career led him to work for national and international magazines and daily newspapers, in corporate photography and on book and exhibition projects. The overarching focus, summarized in cycles, is a dissecting look at the phenomena of power and its rituals in democratic societies, which led to the essay collection: “The World of New Images”.

German documentary photographer

Heiko
Pfeffer-Orth

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CEO, Westernacher Solutions

Lina
Winkler

Lina is a Business Process Analyst, being part of the new, constantly evolving SAP Signavio Team at Westernacher. Not only as an internal key speaker, offering SAP Signavio trainings through enablement sessions to hundreds of Westernacher colleagues, but also helping countless customers making the move to the SAP Signavio Collaboration Hub.

Business Process Analyst, Westernacher Consulting

Florian
Wilhelm

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Enterprise Architect, Westernacher Consulting

Constanze
Pfeiffer

Constance is working since 2019 at SAP, covering today Business Development for the MEE region, where she is gaining valuable insights into the trends and dynamics of customer needs in the age of digital transformation.
At Harmony Hosting, her event hosting business, this experience allows her to tailor her approach to suit the specific requirements of each event, ensuring that every moment resonates with the audience.

Founder & CEO Harmony Hosting, Speaker and Moderator

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LEAP 2023.

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LEAP 2022.

Make your business sustainable and resilient with SAP. Now.

Participants exchanged information with experienced experts from Westernacher, SAP and Miebach Consulting. They learned from Vestas – named „the most sustainable company in the world“ in 2022 – which challenges have to be mastered in their logistics. A “LEAP” for more sustainability and resilience.

LEAP 2021.

How to become a digital champion with SAP S/4HANA.

Be inspired by our 2021 LEAP event where participants learned from top experts in ERP, Finance and Digital Supply Chain how to comprehensively transform their business with SAP applications. Companies that have already set out on their transformation journey shared their experiences and the success they have achieved. We invite you to: LEAP – Westernacher’s Intelligent Enterprise Summit together with SAP, Microsoft and many others.

Take part in this year’s LEAP and move your business into a new future.

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