3 Jun 2026
Hotel de Crillon
Executive Dinner
SAP Modernization, Data & Sovereignty: Turning Core IT into a Strategic Transformation Engine
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A Strategic Core IT Transformation Integrating Performance, Innovation, and Sovereignty
SAP modernization is no longer just a technical project but a strategic priority at the executive level. With 40% of European CEOs viewing SAP as a key partner and ECC6 support ending in 2027, organizations face a critical decision point. Beyond the move to S/4HANA and the cloud, the challenge is to turn SAP into a performance driver integrating data, AI, and digital sovereignty.
A Peer-to-Peer Executive Dinner
Hosted by IDC, in partnership with AWS, this exclusive dinner will bring together a select group of companies and industry leaders in France. The event will take place in the prestigious setting of Hôtel le Crillon in Paris.
A unique opportunity to connect with peers, share strategic perspectives, exchange real-world experiences, and explore actionable insights around SAP transformation.
Main goal: to understand how SAP modernization can become a strategic driver integrating ERP, Data, AI, and sovereignty.
Actionable Insights to Structure Your Transformation
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Understand how to position SAP transformation within executive (C-level) discussions
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Build an integrated transformation strategy combining ERP, Data, and AI
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Establish data governance from the migration phase to enable future AI use cases
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Embed sovereignty into critical SAP migration strategies
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Explore how AWS addresses these challenges at a European scale
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Ensure resilience and business continuity for mission-critical SAP environments
The evening will combine expert insights with interactive discussions among participants.
Three Strategic Focus Areas
Elevating SAP transformation to a strategic governance level (C-suite, board)
Integrating ERP, Data, and AI into a unified vision
Addressing digital sovereignty in critical IT environments
Why you should attend?
See the real benefits of attending and what you’ll take away:
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Reposition SAP modernization as a core pillar of business transformation
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Understand how to align ERP, Data, AI, and sovereignty into a coherent strategy
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Evaluate the role of AWS in a critical SAP transformation journey
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Anticipate regulatory and sovereignty challenges without limiting innovation
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Exchange with peers facing similar strategic decisions across industries
Agenda
Dîner-Débat
One Day Event
Cocktail de bienvenue et networking
Mots de bienvenue IDC
Cyrille Chausson
Research Manager, IDC Europe
Présentation AWS & SAP
Dîner-débat
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Transformation SAP portée au niveau stratégique (Comex, gouvernance)
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Intégration ERP, Data et IA dans une vision cohérente
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Souveraineté numérique et gestion des environnements critiques
Mots de remerciement et clôture du dîner
Speakers
Cyrille Chausson
Research Manager
IDC Europe
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Cyrille Chausson
Event Sessions
Tuesday, April 14 2026 7:30 pm | Location:
Mots de bienvenue IDC
Partners
Sponsored by
AWS
For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS offers more than 398 fully featured services spanning compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), security, and application development. With 123 Availability Zones across 39 geographic regions globally, and announced plans for 7 additional Availability Zones and 2 more AWS Regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Chile, AWS provides the infrastructure to support virtually any cloud workload.
Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, accelerate innovation, and reduce costs. AWS continues to invest in expanding its global footprint and service capabilities to help organizations of all sizes transform their businesses and achieve their goals.
SAP
As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.
Venue
Hôtel de Crillon
An Evening at the Salon des Batailles at the Crillon
10 Pl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
In the heart of Paris, the Salon des Batailles at the Hôtel de Crillon offers a journey through time. Its majestic frescoes, gilded details, and period furnishings create a setting that is both grand and welcoming—perfect for connecting and sharing moments with IDC, BMC, and Dell. An experience where history, elegance, and conviviality come together.
Eligibility Criteria
Attendance is reserved for end-customer employees with relevant responsibility. Registrations from technology vendors, SIs, and consultancy’s may be declined at the organiser’s discretion to maintain audience relevance.