SAP Solutions for Product Lifecycle Management Summit

Name: leverX Company
Brand: LeverX
Rating: 4.9 (114 reviews)

Join SAP, LeverX, and DSC Software in Greater Chicago for an exclusive deep dive into SAP’s solutions for PLM and hear real stories from customers leveraging the solutions.

When: March 31, 2026 | 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Where: SAP Office | 200 East 5th Avenue, Suite 127, Naperville, IL 60563
Cost: Free of Charge (Registration Required)

Time (ET)	Speaker Name	Session Title	Description
10:00 AM — 10:30 AM	Sean Laughlin, Global Product Marketing Manager, Design, SAP	Vision & Strategy	Hear from SAP’s Product Experts about the vision & strategy of the PLM portfolio.
10:30 AM — 11:00 AM	Achim Rossel, SVP Business Development, DSC Software AG	SAP ECTR: Bridging Engineering & SAP	A deep dive into SAP's Engineering Control Center, CAD integration (MCAD/ECAD), and a live demo of the engineer’s cockpit.
11:00 AM — 11:30 AM	Eric Stajda, SVP, PLM - Services and Product Development, LeverX	Core PLM: Governance & Structure	Managing change in SAP using Change Record and workflow-driven approvals, alongside DMS, BOMs, and Master Data management.
11:30 AM — 11:45 AM	Coffee break	Coffee & Networking	The Daily Grind: Turning ideas into action.
11:45 AM — 12:30 PM	Mark Landrosh, Industry Executive Advisor, SAP	Interactive PLM Discussion & Customer Panel	An open-floor Q&A roundtable featuring experts from SAP, LeverX, DSC and our esteemed customers.
12:30 PM — 1:30 PM	Lunch	Lunch & Networking	The Main Course: Tackling our biggest objective of the day.
1:30 PM — 2:00 PM	Jim Osborne, Solution Advisory, North American SCM practice, SAP	SAP IPD: Product Development, Formulation & Collaboration	Overview and demonstration of SAP Integrated Product Development (IPD).
2:00 PM — 2:30 PM	Brandon Salazar, Senior Solution Advisor, SAP	SAP RDP: Connecting Design, Data, And Compliance with Responsible Packaging	Overview and demonstration of SAP Responsible Design for Production (RDP).
2:30 PM — 3:00 PM	Christoph Fischer, VP of Sales - Americas, LeverX	Wrap-Up & Next Steps	Summary of key takeaways, discovery workshop opportunities, and final Q&A.
3:00 PM — 5:00 PM	Networking Afternoon Session	Quigley's Irish Pub Naperville	The Pub House Huddle: Bringing the team and network together in a traditional "local."

For those who manage complex machinery components or navigate the intricacies of formula-based manufacturing, this summit will provide:

Expert insights

Hear directly from SAP, LeverX, and DSC experts about the latest roadmap of SAP’s solutions for PLM.

Live demonstrations

Move beyond theory with live demos of SAP Engineering Control Center, SAP Integrated Product Development, and core SAP S/4HANA PLM functionalities.

Networking

Connect with local peers from across the Chicago and Midwest regions to share challenges and best practices.

Interactive roundtable

Participate in a moderated discussion to get answers to your specific organizational hurdles.

Christoph Fischer

Vice President of Sales, Americas, LeverX

Eric Stajda

VP Services and Product Development, LeverX

Michael McManaman

Principal Consultant, LeverX

Matthew Roling

Senior Client Partner at LeverX

Walter Riskie

Senior Client Partner at LeverX

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. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, LeverX drives digital transformation worldwide.

As an SAP Gold Partner and Global Strategic Supplier, we've delivered 2,200+ successful projects for 900+ customers, maximizing their SAP investments.

LeverX’s expert teams support clients across North America, South America, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, offering flexibility and reliability through digital transformations. Our expertise is backed by industry-recognized certifications and long-term partnerships with leading global technology providers.