SAP, the global leader in enterprise software solutions, hosted its highly anticipated SAP Innovation Day, centered around the theme Better Business Transformation with SAP Business AI. The event showcased the convergence of cutting-edge technology and future-proof insights, aligning seamlessly with Pakistan’s ambitious future trajectory.
The SAP Innovation Day highlighted the transformative power of artificial intelligence in business, drawing together an impressive array of industry titans, thought leaders, and seasoned professionals from diverse sectors. This collaborative platform facilitated the exchange of invaluable insights, proven best practices, and inspiring success stories of AI-enabled business transformations.
A prerecorded talk by Syed Babar Ali, the respected philanthropist, Founder of Packages Limited and LUMS, was the highlight of the event. Commenting on the scope of technology in business, he said “Technology has enabled managers to become good managers, they make better business decisions based on logic and facts. SAP understands your business needs in an economical way, your investment in SAP systems is just a small fraction of the profits you can make if you use technology properly.”
Saquib Ahmad, Country Managing Director, SAP Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq & Bahrain, in his keynote, highlighted AI’s transformative power in reshaping the business landscape, “AI in business is transforming how businesses utilize data. With AI-powered insights, companies can shift from looking backwards to anticipating what lies ahead and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. AI’s role in business is to simplify and streamline complex decision-making. SAP is committed to bringing AI tools to the forefront of enterprise technology, for optimized operations, improved customer experiences, and accelerated innovation.” He elaborated how business AI is not about replacing jobs; it is about enabling people to do their jobs better. “By embedding AI into our solutions, we empower users to focus on strategic, high-value tasks while AI takes care of the repetitive and mundane,” he added.
Leadership of various SAP clients, including K-Electric, MacPac, and Tapal Tea, discussed how AI-powered businesses allow their respective organizations to meet consumer demands more efficiently while reducing costs.
Senior Executives from SAP who attended the event included Stamatia Betsi, Climate Action & Sustainability Business Development Expert EMEA; Mayar Salti, Public Cloud ERP Lead, MEA North; Syed Mustafa Kamal, Cloud Solution Advisor & Public Cloud Lead for Middle East & Africa-North; Sam Taha, Head of Presales – Business Technology Platform – Middle East North at SAP; and Yasser Saber, SAP Signavio Senior Solution Advisory. They shared their expertise and achievements in AI-driven digitalization to help chart a stronger course for the future of business.
The event concluded with a networking dinner, allowing participants to connect and exchange ideas on leveraging AI for business excellence. SAP Innovation Day reinforced SAP’s leadership in driving digital transformation across industries.
