SAP PLM Summit | Bay Area
Join us at SAP America in Palo Alto for an in-depth look at SAP’s PLM offerings and real-world customer experiences.
When: December 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Where: SAP Office | 3410 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Cost: Free of Charge (Registration Required)
Event Agenda
| Time (PT) | Speaker | 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 and strategy for the PLM portfolio & AI initiatives in product development. |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Achim Rossel, Senior Vice President, Business Development, DSC Software AG | SAP ECTR: Bridging Engineering & SAP | A deep dive into SAP Engineering Control Center, CAD integration (MCAD/ECAD), and a live demonstration of the engineer’s cockpit. |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Eric Stajda, Senior Vice President, 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 |
Industry Executive Advisor, SAP | Interactive PLM Discussion & Customer Panel | An open-floor Q&A roundtable featuring experts from SAP, LeverX, and DSC Software, alongside customer representatives. |
| 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 |
Solution Advisory, North American SCM Practice, SAP | SAP IPD: Product Development, Formulation & Collaboration | Overview and demonstration of SAP Integrated Product Development (SAP IPD), covering product development, formulation, and collaboration. |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
Senior Solution Advisor, SAP | SAP RDP: Connecting Design, Data, and Compliance With Responsible Packaging | Overview and demonstration of SAP Responsible Design and Production (SAP RDP). |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Christoph Fischer, Vice President 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 | Happy Hour & Networking | The Bay Area Huddle: Bringing the team and network together. |
Why Attend?
Whether you manage complex machinery components, devices or navigate the intricacies of formula-based manufacturing, this summit offers opportunities to learn, exchange ideas, and explore solutions to your PLM challenges.
Expert insights
Hear directly from SAP, LeverX, and DSC Software experts about SAP’s PLM strategy, solution capabilities, and roadmap. Meet customers who are leveraging SAP’s PLM solutions to drive efficient engineering processes across the Enterprise.
Live demonstrations
Move beyond theory with live demonstrations of SAP ECTR, SAP IPD, and SAP RDP, covering engineering integration, collaborative product development, and responsible packaging.
Networking
Connect with peers from across the Bay Area to share challenges and best practices over coffee, lunch, and an afternoon networking session.
Interactive roundtable and customer panel
Hear customer perspectives and join a moderated discussion with SAP, LeverX, and DSC Software experts to explore your organization’s specific PLM questions.
Meet Our Team of Experts
Sean Laughlin
Achim Rossel
Eric Stajda
Christoph Fischer
| Date | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| April 25 | Change Management powered LeverX IPS |
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| May 16 | Collaboration | TBD |
| May 30 | Design Management / ECTR | TBD |
| June 13 | BOM & Document Management | TBD |
Discover the Latest PLM Insights for Your Business Success
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