Read this blog as Andy Steer reveals why Transformation NOW! 2024 will be bigger and broader than ever.
Transformation NOW! 2024 Streams Announced

Bigger and Broader
For many years, Transformation NOW! has been the biggest and best one day SAP Partner-led conference in Europe. This is something we are very proud of, however in the spirit of “Kaizan” we recognise the need for constant improvement based on observation and feedback so we are making some subtle changes for this year.
Arrival and Plenary Session
Doors will open for registration from 08:30, get there early for coffee and pastries!
With so much happening in the world of NTT DATA and SAP, we are extending the plenary session by 30 minutes, starting at 09:30 instead of 10:00. Hear a range of inspiring speakers from inside and outside of NTT DATA Business Solutions and gain those last-minute pointers to the sessions that matter to you.
Breakout Streams
Following a 30-minute coffee and networking break we will open the 8 breakout streams. Each stream contains 6 sessions, all at a punchy 30 minutes. Consistent with last year the 48 sessions will feature NTT DATA Business Solutions customers, our partners, and of course our amazing colleagues.
The streams have been chosen to reflect the topics you care about and the wider range of SAP solutions in use across our new larger customer base.
The Streams
1. The Journey to S/4HANA and Cloud ERP – no surprises here. With many customers still running SAP ECC and mainstream support only running until 31st December 2027 there is much to think about. Foundational to this are business benefits, if you cannot articulate the benefits to your business, then why should you even move at all?
In this stream we will help you understand how you can Start Quicker, Move Smarter, and ultimately Run Better.
2. Trusted Data & Insightful Analytics – leveraging data to drive business value remains a key topic for many organisations running SAP. This stream will help you plan your next steps by bringing you up to speed with the latest approaches and technologies, and of course not forgetting the impact of Cloud and Hyperscalers.
3. Practical AI & Automation – the hot topic, it seems like no event agenda is complete without mention of AI and how it will either solve all the worlds challenges or enslave us like “Skynet”. This session will take a practical and business value-led approach to covering the What, the Why, and the How of AI and Automation.
4. Focus on BusinessOne and ByDesign – we are acutely aware that several Sapphire customers utilise SAP BusinessOne or SAP ByDesign. This stream will offer roadmap updates and discussions on methods to “cloudify” through the application of Automation, Analytics, and AI. There will also be an opportunity to hear from sponsors with a particular focus on these platforms.
5. “Your Voice” Round Tables – a chance for you to lead the conversation. After last year’s success we will once again dedicate a stream to a series of more intimate and interactive “Inner Circle” sessions. These round tables offer the opportunity for open, honest, experience sharing, and networking around a range of topics. Stay tuned for the full list.
6. Taking SAP Development to the Cloud – in the last 12 months we have seen SAP accelerate their move towards Cloud technologies. In this stream we will dive deeper into some of the critical technical areas you need to plan for. You can expect discussions on “Clean Core”, Migration to Cloud Integration, Testing and Release Management, ABAP Cloud, and much more.
7. Line of Business – A Focus on the Functional – “Move to product xyz, it’s better”. An often-repeated phrase. But what does better actually look like? In this stream we will focus on what’s new for key line of business functional areas including Finance, HCM, Spend Management, Supply Chain, and more.
8. Talking Strategy – Stepping away from technology and product, our thought leaders, customers, and partners will discuss and advise on some of the more difficult topics facing organisations today. Sometimes provocative but always insightful these sessions will provide tips to navigate some of the trickier topics in relation digital operations.
Breakout Sessions - Celebrity Keynote - Drinks and Networking
The 6 breakout sessions will be split by a complimentary networking lunch break allowing you to enjoy a hot-fork buffet, meet our sponsors, get hands on in the TechZone, check your messages, get some fresh air, and of course network with our team and your fellow delegates.
Celebrity Keynote
After the late afternoon coffee break you can join us for a celebrity keynote which will almost certainly inform, no doubt challenge, and hopefully entertain.
Further announcements to follow soon.
Drinks and Networking
As is traditional, at 17:30 we will open our networking reception. You can relax and reflect on the day’s events over a cold drink before heading home.
So, whether you are an NTT DATA Business Solutions Customer or not, come along and discover fresh ideas, learn from the experiences of other SAP customers, meet with our SAP experts and network with your peers.