LeverX Innovation Forum

Unlocking Success Together: A Celebration of Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth

When:

October
25-27, 2023

Duration:

3 days

Where:

Miami, Florida | JW Marriott Marquis
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Meet Our Keynote Speaker

Muhammad Alam
Muhammad Alam

Muhammad Alam

President and Chief Product Officer for SAP Intelligent Spend and Business Network Product Engineering and General Manager for SAP Business Network

EXPERIENCE

Muhammad Alam is President and Chief Product Officer for SAP Intelligent Spend and Business Network (ISBN) Product Engineering and General Manager for SAP Business Network, where he is charged with executing on SAP’s future-forward strategy. He is responsible for procurement, travel and expense, and contingent workforce product engineering, as well as the business network, which allows customers to connect with millions of trading partners in near real-time. His organizations work together with ISBN’s Marketing & Solutions and Customer Success teams, focused on bringing market-leading cloud solutions to customers worldwide so they can realize greater visibility across enterprise spend and manage supply chain disruption.

Previously, Muhammad was Corporate Vice President, Dynamics 365 at Microsoft, where he led product management and engineering for all operations-focused applications in the portfolio. He has also held roles at Capgemini and Ernst & Young LLP, focused on supply chain management.

Muhammad, a Certified Public Accountant, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he currently resides. 

Meet Our Master of Ceremonies

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ted-souder

Ted Souder

Former Google Insider | Global Speaker 🎤 Digital Transformation Champion | Advisor To Chairpersons & CEOs | Board Director | Professor | Art Collector

EXPERIENCE

Ted Souder is a leading authority on the transformative power of embracing a digital mindset in today's business world. With an impressive tenure as one of Google's earliest employees, Ted dedicated over 20 years to contributing to one of the most remarkable business success stories in history. Throughout his time at Google, he held various senior roles, including Head of
Industry, Retail, and Founder of the Google CFO Forum. Additionally, Ted served as Vice-Chair of the prestigious Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, one of the oldest and largest chambers in the United States.

Ted brings his vast, global experience to audiences with the aim of helping everyone accelerate out of the pandemic and into a bright and prosperous digital-first future. Whether delivering large-scale keynotes to thousands or facilitating intimate workshops for business leaders, Ted's message combines inspiration with actionable insights. Participants can expect to leave with uplifted spirits and a robust toolkit of strategies and tactics tailored for our digital-first world.

Speakers

Dr. Victor Lozinski
Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, LeverX
Nathan Emler
Engineering Programmer, Ariel Corporation
Lindsay Neill
Director Enterprise Applications, Mizuho-OSI
Cristina Greysman
Head of SAP on AWS Partner & Alliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Soumya Sekhar
Senior Partner Solutions Architect - SAP at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Achim Rossel
SVP Business Development at DSC Software
Eric Stajda
SVP Services & Product Development, LeverX
Christoph Fischer
VP of Sales - North America, LeverX
Lino Messerschmidt
Product Manager, SAP Product Lifecycle Costing
Jim Osborne
Solution Advisor, DSCM, SAP America, Inc.
Dmitry Antanovich
Solution Director, Digital Supply Chain, LeverX
Jacques Muratori
Solution Director, Intelligent Spend & Business Network, LeverX
Walter Riskie
Sr. Client Partner, PLM, LeverX
Sergey Seleznev
Director SAP Software Solutions and Product Development, LeverX
Stepan Yunkevich
Head of Web Development, LeverX
Dmitry Novik
Head of Design, LeverX
Nataliya Rubakhava
Senior UX Researcher, Design Thinking Coach at LeverX AppHaus Wrocław
Vitali Usau
Head of Innovation and Mobile
Siarhei Valenda
Head of Automated Information Systems, LeverX

Event Agenda

Day 1 – Wednesday, October 25  
Time Agenda / Location
10:00AM – 5:00PM Design Thinking Workshop Powered by the SAP AppHaus Network (Registration Required)
LeverX HQ
801 Brickell Avenue • Suite 1970, Miami, FL 33131
5:00PM – 6:00PM Early Registration
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
7:30PM – 11:00PM Grand Welcome Reception
A spectacular evening of networking, gourmet cuisine, and delightful surprises to celebrate the start of the LeverX Innovation Forum 2023
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Day 2 – Thursday, October 26  
Time Agenda / Speakers
8:00AM – 9:00AM Registration
8:00AM – 9:00AM Breakfast | Networking
9:00AM – 9:15AM A Message from the LeverX Co-founder and Chairman of the Board
Dr. Victor Lozinski
Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, LeverX
9:15AM – 9:45AM Five Simple Steps You Can Take to Embark on Your Digital Transformation Journey
Ted Souder
Former Google Insider| Digital Transformation Champion | Advisor To Chairpersons & CEOs
9:45AM – 10:30AM Keynote
Muhammad Alam
President and Chief Product Officer for SAP Intelligent Spend and Business Network Product Engineering and General Manager for SAP Business Network
10:30AM – 11:00AM Coffee break | Networking
Networking around the Pods
11:00AM – 11:30PM The Importance of Hyperscalers in the Digital Journey
Partner Presentation
11:30AM – 12:00PM Realizing End to End Connectivity Across the Enterprise
Walter Riskie, Sr. Client Partner, PLM, LeverX
Dmitry Antanovich, Solution Director, Digital Supply Chain, LeverX
Jacques Muratori, Solution Director, Intelligent Spend & Business Network, LeverX
12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch | Networking
1:00PM – 1:30PM Journeying from Legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA
Customer Presentation
1:30PM – 2:00PM Resolving the disruption of a Global Supply Chain
Customer Presentation
Breakout Sessions:
2:00PM – 4:00PM Data Management, Migration and Integration (Big Data)
Sergey Seleznev
Director SAP Software Solutions and Product Development, LeverX
2:00PM – 4:00PM Create Transparent, Resilient, and Sustainable Supply Chains (SCM)
Dmitry Antanovich
Director, Digital Supply Chain, LeverX
2:00PM – 4:00PM Digitalize Product Development, Innovate Faster, and Build a Digital Thread (PLM)
Eric Stajda
SVP Services & Product Development, LeverX
2:00PM – 4:00PM Power Your Organization with Innovative Technologies (Innovation)
Stepan Yunkevich
Head of Web Development, LeverX
2:00PM – 4:00PM Workshop: How to Use AI to Automate Business Processes
Dmitry Novik
Head of Design, LeverX
2:00PM – 4:00PM SAP BTP Build Portfolio - The Next Generation Development Environment
Siarhei Valenda
Head of Automated Information Systems, LeverX
2:00PM – 4:00PM Connecting people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises (ISBN)
Jacques Muratori, Solution Director, Intelligent Spend & Business Network, LeverX
4:00PM – 4:15PM Coffee Break | Networking
Networking around the Pods
4:15PM – 4:50PM Panel Discussion: The Future of AI: Is AI our Friend or Enemy?
Panel of Experts
4:50PM – 5:00PM Day 2 Wrap up
Ted Souder
Former Google Insider| Digital Transformation Champion | Advisor To Chairpersons & CEOs
5:00PM – 6:00PM Leisure Time 
6:00 PM – 10:00PM Sunset Happy Hour Harbor Cruise
Evening Event
Day 3 – Friday, October 27

Time Agenda / Speakers
8:00AM – 9:00AM  Breakfast | Networking
9:00AM – 9:15AM  Kick-off Day 3
Ted Souder
Former Google Insider| Digital Transformation Champion | Advisor To Chairpersons & CEOs
9:15AM – 9:45AM How to Improve Your Product Costing Process and Avoid Expensive Mistakes
Lino Messerschmidt
Product Manager, SAP Product Lifecycle Costing
9:45AM – 10:15AM Eliminating the Physical Paper Trail While Increasing Transparency & Efficiency
Nathan Emler
Engineering Programmer, Ariel Corporation
10:15AM – 10:45AM Coffee break | Networking
Networking around the Pods
10:45AM – 11:15AM Integrated Product Lifecycle Management on S/4HANA
Lindsay Neill
Director Enterprise Applications, Mizuho-OSI
11:15AM – 11:45AM Elevating Enterprise through E-Commerce: Navigating the Digital Marketplace
Siarhei Valenda
Head of Automated Information Systems, LeverX
11:45AM – 12:00PM In closing — Innovate Today To Lead Tomorrow
Ted Souder
Former Google Insider| Digital Transformation Champion | Advisor To Chairpersons & CEOs
12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch To-Go | Networking

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: BE PREPARED TO CONNECT, LEARN, AND INNOVATE

Engage With Industry Experts

Connect with experienced professionals specializing in SAP solutions and gain valuable insights, best practices, and innovative strategies to optimize your business processes.

Extend Your Business Network

Interact with like-minded professionals, industry leaders/experts, and LeverX customers from various sectors. Share experiences, ideas, and forge collaborations and business opportunities.

Experience the Forefront of Innovation

Discover the latest advancements in tailored SAP technologies by LeverX, designed to meet your specific needs. See how they enhance efficiency, cut costs, and elevate productivity in your organization.

Engaging Workshops

Gain practical knowledge on leveraging the capabilities of SAP solutions. Learn effective strategies to address your business challenges while enjoying an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Inspirational Keynote Speakers

Be inspired by influential thought leaders and industry visionaries who will share their insights and perspectives. Prepare to be both educated and entertained!

Exciting Evening Events

Join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary in Miami with a series of unforgettable evening events. Experience a grand welcome reception, picturesque sunset, and delightful beachfront dinner.

Your participation is highly appreciated

Calling all business innovators, SAP enthusiasts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries! The LeverX Innovation Forum is designed exclusively for you, offering a transformative experience to unlock and elevate your business potential.

Executives, Vice Presidents & Directors

  • CIO/COO
  • Chief Supply Chain Officer
  • EVP of Global Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Executives
  • VP of Engineering
  • Director of Engineering
  • Director of Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Director of IT
  • Director, Master Data Management
Accelerated product launch-min

Managers, Analysts & Specialists of:

  • Supply Chain/Logistics
  • Inventory/Fulfillment
  • Manufacturing Engineers
  • R&D Manager
  • CAD Designers
  • PLM Solution Manager
Transparency-min

Information Technology (IT) teams:

  • SAP Solution Architect
  • IT Lead
  • Business Analyst
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • PLM Analyst
  • Manufacturing Analyst
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Your innovation adventure awaits! Register today to participate in the LeverX Innovation Forum 2023

Limited Seating: Exclusive Design Thinking Workshop

As a valued participant of the LeverX Innovation Forum 2023, we are excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity!

Join our Design Thinking Workshop, designed to ignite your creativity and problem-solving skills like never before.

Date: October 23 — October 24
Venue: 801 Brickell Ave, Suite 1970, Miami, FL, 33131

In this immersive workshop, we invite you to delve into the world of design thinking, a user-centered approach that empowers you to tackle complex challenges with fresh perspectives. Led by certified industry experts, this hands-on session will equip you with innovative tools and methodologies to unleash your creative potential and drive meaningful solutions.

Register for this workshop and tell us the topic you are interested in solving through design thinking sessions.

Spaces are filling up fast, so don't miss out on this unique chance to enhance your problem-solving skills and take your business to new heights. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop and helping you achieve your digital transformation goals!

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Learn more about the Design Thinking Workshop

Inspirational Voices: Recap of Our 2022 Speaker Lineup

Our previous Innovation Forum was an extraordinary showcase of the power of ideas and the brilliance of our esteemed speakers. From groundbreaking innovations to thought-provoking insights, these exceptional industry leaders left an indelible mark on our event, inspiring us all.

Laura DiBella

Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Enterprise Florida

Mark Twilley

IT Director, Global Development & Delivery (R&D), PepsiCo

Andreas Hauser

SVP, SAP AppHaus Network

Nagarajan Nallaiah

Sr Mgr Head of System security and compliance, Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company

Troy Land
Vice President - SAP Business Networks Ecosystem Global Lead, SAP

Rohan Joshi

Acting Manager, PLM, Censhare, Applied Medical
Kassie Augedahl
Lead Equipment Data Analyst, Manager, RD&E, Ecolab
Sergey Seleznev
Director, SAP Software Solutions and Product Development, LeverX Product Owner, DataLark
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Are you a thought leader, innovator, or industry expert? We invite you to share your knowledge and experiences with our global audience!

The Spirit of Innovation: Igniting Ideas, Fostering Synergistic Connections

Every picture tells a story, and within our photo gallery lies a captivating narrative that beautifully captures the vibrant experience at LeverX Innovation Forum. Step into a world of visual memories that eloquently celebrate the brilliance of our esteemed speakers, the contagious enthusiasm of our participants, and the unwavering spirit of innovation that fuels our thriving community.

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LEVERX: WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2003 in the heart of Silicon Valley, LeverX is a global system integrator specializing in SAP implementation and custom software development.

As an SAP Gold Partner and Global Strategic Supplier, we've delivered 950+ successful projects for 800+ customers, maximizing their SAP investments.

Our expert teams support clients across North America, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, offering flexibility and reliability through digital transformations.

Our competence is confirmed by relevant certifications and partnerships with market leaders.

SAP partner
AppHaus Network
AWS partner
Microsoft partner
google cloud partner
ISO 22301
ISO 27001
ISO 55001
ISO 9001

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