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LeverX Innovation Forum
Unlocking Success Together: A Celebration of Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth
When:
October25-27, 2023
Duration:
3 daysWhere:
Miami, Florida | JW Marriott MarquisLEVERX INNOVATION FORUM 2023
We cordially invite you to join us for the LeverX Innovation Forum 2023. Our annual customer event will take place near the LeverX Global Headquarters in Miami, Florida, from October 25 to October 27, 2023.
The LeverX Innovation Forum 2023 is our annual customer event to explore the pioneering technologies, strategies, and solutions that are revolutionizing industries worldwide. This year's central themes include PLM, Supply Chain & Logistics, Intelligent Spend & Procurement, Data Migration, S/4HANA, BTP, Hyperscalers and E-commerce. Through this event, we unite businesses spanning various industries, accompanied by expert speakers who will share invaluable insights drawn from their own digital journeys.
But that's not all! This year, we have an additional reason to celebrate. LeverX is proud to commemorate 20 years of software engineering excellence.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker


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


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
Event Agenda
Day 1 – Wednesday, October 25 | ||
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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 |
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5:00PM – 6:00PM | Early Registration JW Marriott Marquis Miami |
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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 | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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10:30AM – 11:00AM | Coffee break | Networking Networking around the Pods |
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11:00AM – 11:30PM | The Importance of Hyperscalers in the Digital Journey Partner Presentation |
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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 |
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12:00PM – 1:00PM | Lunch | Networking | |
1:00PM – 1:30PM | Journeying from Legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA Customer Presentation |
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1:30PM – 2:00PM | Resolving the disruption of a Global Supply Chain Customer Presentation |
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Breakout Sessions: | ||
2:00PM – 4:00PM | Data Management, Migration and Integration (Big Data) Sergey Seleznev Director SAP Software Solutions and Product Development, LeverX |
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2:00PM – 4:00PM | Create Transparent, Resilient, and Sustainable Supply Chains (SCM) Dmitry Antanovich Director, Digital Supply Chain, LeverX |
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2:00PM – 4:00PM | Digitalize Product Development, Innovate Faster, and Build a Digital Thread (PLM) Eric Stajda SVP Services & Product Development, LeverX |
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2:00PM – 4:00PM | Power Your Organization with Innovative Technologies (Innovation) Stepan Yunkevich Head of Web Development, LeverX |
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2:00PM – 4:00PM | Workshop: How to Use AI to Automate Business Processes Dmitry Novik Head of Design, LeverX |
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2:00PM – 4:00PM | SAP BTP Build Portfolio - The Next Generation Development Environment Siarhei Valenda Head of Automated Information Systems, LeverX |
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2:00PM – 4:00PM | Connecting people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises (ISBN) Jacques Muratori, Solution Director, Intelligent Spend & Business Network, LeverX |
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4:00PM – 4:15PM | Coffee Break | Networking Networking around the Pods |
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4:15PM – 4:50PM | Panel Discussion: The Future of AI: Is AI our Friend or Enemy? Panel of Experts |
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4:50PM – 5:00PM | Day 2 Wrap up Ted Souder Former Google Insider| Digital Transformation Champion | Advisor To Chairpersons & CEOs |
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5:00PM – 6:00PM | Leisure Time | |
6:00 PM – 10:00PM | Sunset Happy Hour Harbor Cruise Evening Event |
Day 3 – Friday, October 27 | ||
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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 |
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9:15AM – 9:45AM | How to Improve Your Product Costing Process and Avoid Expensive Mistakes Lino Messerschmidt Product Manager, SAP Product Lifecycle Costing |
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9:45AM – 10:15AM | Eliminating the Physical Paper Trail While Increasing Transparency & Efficiency Nathan Emler Engineering Programmer, Ariel Corporation |
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10:15AM – 10:45AM | Coffee break | Networking Networking around the Pods |
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10:45AM – 11:15AM | Integrated Product Lifecycle Management on S/4HANA Lindsay Neill Director Enterprise Applications, Mizuho-OSI |
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11:15AM – 11:45AM | Elevating Enterprise through E-Commerce: Navigating the Digital Marketplace Siarhei Valenda Head of Automated Information Systems, LeverX |
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11:45AM – 12:00PM | In closing — Innovate Today To Lead Tomorrow Ted Souder Former Google Insider| Digital Transformation Champion | Advisor To Chairpersons & CEOs |
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12:00PM – 1:00PM | Lunch To-Go | Networking |
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: BE PREPARED TO CONNECT, LEARN, AND INNOVATE
Engage With Industry Experts
Extend Your Business Network
Experience the Forefront of Innovation
Engaging Workshops
Inspirational Keynote Speakers
Exciting Evening Events
Your participation is highly appreciated
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

Managers, Analysts & Specialists of:
- Supply Chain/Logistics
- Inventory/Fulfillment
- Manufacturing Engineers
- R&D Manager
- CAD Designers
- PLM Solution Manager

Information Technology (IT) teams:
- SAP Solution Architect
- IT Lead
- Business Analyst
- Logistics Analyst
- Supply Chain Analyst
- PLM Analyst
- Manufacturing Analyst

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!
Inspirational Voices: Recap of Our 2022 Speaker Lineup
Laura DiBella
Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Enterprise Florida
Mark Twilley
IT Director, Global Development & Delivery (R&D), PepsiCo
SVP, SAP AppHaus Network
Sr Mgr Head of System security and compliance, Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company
Rohan Joshi
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.
Elevate your business to new heights!
Join the LeverX Innovation Forum 2023 and unlock your organization's full potential. Engage with experts, connect with peers, and gain valuable insights into SAP solutions and business processes. Don't miss out on this exclusive event with inspirational speakers and exciting evening events.
Register now to secure your spot and achieve greatness together. Welcome to the LeverX Innovation Forum 2023!
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