08:45 -09:00

Virtual Check-in

09:00 -09:15

Welcome & Objectives of the Day

• SAP SBN Norway – why architecture matters more than ever
• What participants can expect from the virtual event

09:15 -09:55

Keynote: The Future of SAP Architecture 

• SAP S/4HANA, BTP and Clean Core as the strategic foundation
• SAP roadmap from an architect’s perspective

Takeaway: A shared architectural direction
 

09:55 -10:25

Clean Core in Practice – Lessons from Norwegian Projects

• What works and what doesn’t
• Extensions, side-by-side approaches and lifecycle management

Takeaway: Practical, real-world insights
 

10:25 -10:35

Break

10:35 -11:20

SAP BTP as the Architectural Backbone

• Integration, extensibility, data and AI
• Architectural decision criteria

Takeaway: When BTP delivers value – and when it doesn’t
 

11:20 -12:00

Integration Strategy in a Hybrid SAP Landscape

• API-first and event-driven architecture
• SAP Integration Suite vs. alternative platforms

Takeaway: Building robust, future-proof integrations
 

12:00 -12:45

Lunch Break 

12:45 -13:25

Data, Security & Emerging Technology
Data & Analytics Architecture in the SAP World

• SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud and enterprise data platforms
• Master data, governance and real-time insights

Takeaway: Data-driven architectural choices

Orkla is embarking on an exciting journey to implement cloud data and analytics platforms for its core Portfolio companies. We will highlight key concepts and practical showcases, demonstrating how Orkla IT has modeled and set up Datasphere and Databricks internally in 2025 and for specific projects. Additionally, we will discuss our initial ambitions for new BDC services within the context of Orkla IT's diverse portfolio, which also includes delivering a Microsoft Fabric platform for non-SAP ERP.
 

13:25 -14:00

Security & Identity in Modern SAP Architectures
 

• Zero Trust, IAM and authorization design
• SAP IAS/IPS and integration with Entra ID

Takeaway: Security by design
 

14:00 -14:10

Break

14:10 -14:45

AI and Automation in SAP – From Hype to Business Value

• SAP Joule, embedded AI and BTP AI services
• Architectural principles for responsible AI

Takeaway: Realistic and scalable AI adoption
 

14:45 -15:20

The Architect’s Role in S/4HANA Transformations

• Collaboration between enterprise, solution and technical architects
• Governance, decision models and speed

Takeaway: Architects as transformation drivers
 

15:20 -15:40

Wrap-up, Discussion & Next Steps

• Key takeaways from the day
• What’s next for SAP SBN Norway