With a busy start to 2016, things seem to be looking up for the ERP software market. There’s no shortage of ERP events to choose from, but with limited time and resources how do we make time to distinguish which ones are worth attending? Washington Frank International would like to share with you some thought-provoking insights into events that we recommend you should consider attending this year.
As ERP software has evolved and developed to be more dynamic, it allows staff to make better use of their time and focus on strategy and improving operations. A new report compiled by Allied Market Research indicates that by 2020 the global ERP market will hit $41 billion.
As we gear up for Netsuite’s SuiteWorld 2016 Conference in May, we’ve compiled this list of conferences and educational sessions because of the benefits and prospects of: networking, technical solutions offered and interactive sessions. We believe these precepts should be at the heart of attending any event.
Here’s our take on some other insightful events taking place in 2016 you may wish to consider.
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UKISUG | ERP Head To Head | Connect ERP | Sap Ariba Live | Oracle Cloud World | Oracle HCM World | OAUG | Netsuite World 16 | Sapphire Now | Sage Summit 2016 | Oracle Open World | UKISUG, The ICC, Birmingham
Enterprise Performance Management SIG, a UKISUG SAP related event you may wish to attend in 2016 if you are a member.
1st March 2016
Location: SAP Objects House, Berkshire, UK
Audience: UK & Ireland SAP User Group Members
Description:
Brings together UK & Ireland SAP Users.
Conference Format: (TBC)
Sponsorship Options: (TBC)
Expo: N/A Cost: (TBC)
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Reasons to attend:
This is an annual event that brings top professionals from the UK & Ireland SAP User Group together. SAP user groups facilitate networking, knowledge exchange information and promote best practices amongst members.
Enterprise Performance Management SIG, another UKISUG SAP related event you may wish to attend in 2016 if you are a member.
2nd – 3rd March 2016
Location: Penta Hotel, Reading, UK
Audience: Finance Executives, IT Executives, Organisations that are planning to upgrade their ERP systems
Description:
This is a two-day ERP event organised by Lumenia. There will be discussions and presentations on Cloud services (professional, project and retail), manufacturing and field services. Delegates can choose which of the presentations they want to attend. There will also be an opportunity to interact with leading ERP vendors.
Conference Format:
- Keynote Address
- Elevator Sessions with Vendors
- Networking
- Presentation by Vendors
- Networking Buffet
- Presentation by Vendors
- Panel Discussion
- Drinks Reception
Sponsorship Options: Yes
Expo: N/A
Cost:
EARLY-BIRD PRICING (register before January 31st)
- Attending one day:
- 1 attendee – £250 (£50 discount)
- 2 attendees – £400 (£100 discount)
- 3 attendees – £550 (£150 discount)
- 4 attendees – £700 (£150 discount)
- Attending two days:
- 1 attendee – £150 (£50 discount)
- 2 attendee – £250 (£50 discount)
- 3 attendee – £350 (£50 discount)
- 4 attendee – £450 (£50 discount)
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The event brings together ERP users and vendors who will have access to unique networking sessions to interact and discuss the latest ERP solutions available. The event presents an opportunity to understand the common mistakes made by organisations during the ERP selection processes. Meet some of the top ERP vendors in one place and discuss project specific solutions in detail. Network and compare experiences with other organisations also planning to implement ERP.
10th March 2016
Location: Manchester, UK
Audience: ERP Users, ERP Solution Providers, Vendors
Description:
A uniquely designed event that promotes one-to-one networking opportunity between vendors, solution providers and ERP users. Delegates are vetted based on the quality of solutions they provide. Meet and interact with peers who are also involved in the ERP buying cycle. Insightful keynotes and case studies, to build upon the knowledge needed to lead your ERP project.
Conference Format:
- Keynote Address
- One-to-one Meetings
- Networking
- Focus on People and ERP
- ERP Change Management
- Dangers of the Cloud
- Networking Lunch
- ERP Higher Management
- ERP and BI – Connected
- Preparing ERP Implementation
Sponsorship Options: Yes. Get more information here
Expo: N/A
Cost:
- One-day conference tickets without meeting: £395
- One-day conference tickets with meetings: Free (subject to qualifying process)
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For five years, Connect ERP has been changing the way UK businesses approach software selection by minimising the overall time and effort involved in qualifying potential enterprise software vendors. This unique event offers an opportunity for you, and your team, to see the latest premier enterprise software solutions. Delegates will have the opportunity to undertake a pre-agreed number of one-to-one meetings that will take place outside of the conference programme and networking breaks. This is an event where only the most qualified vendors, users and ERP solutions providers will attend. The qualification process ensures the delegates are all qualified.
14th – 16th March 2016
Location: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Audience: Business Leaders, IT Professionals, Suppliers, Buyers, Treasury/Finance Professionals
Description:
This is event aims to bring to light the impact business commerce will have in the future. You will gain insights on how to capitalise on these communities and unveil new processes that can drive innovation. SAP Ariba Live is all about helping you solve your problems quickly and easily with the right intelligence, tools, and connections. It’s one of the leading industry conferences where you can learn how to make your job simpler, minimising complexity in workflow processes.
Conference Format:
- Pre-conference Buyer Training
- Pre-conference Seller Workshops
- Keynote
- 80 Breakout Sessions
- Networking Activities
Sponsorship Options: Yes. Get more information here
Expo: Yes
Cost: Standard: $1,199 – From now until March 13, On-site: $1,499 – March 14 – 16
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Insights from real business professionals on how to unleash the power of social tools. You will learn how to analyse data from entire communities and subsequently learn how to take advantage of it to steer your business into the future. Enjoy a great lineup of dynamic and inspiring speakers. Engage with solution experts. Network and share insights with more than 3,000 like-minded peers. Choose from more than 80 breakout sessions.
24th March 2016
Location: Marriott Marquis, Washington D.C. US
Audience: Business Decision-Makers, IT Professionals, Developers
Description:
The cloud, social, mobile, and big data has revolutionised how organisations are leveraging applications to run their business. Oracle has created a robust conference program to help partners excel in this game-changing movement to cloud computing. Discover how the world”s most complete portfolio of applications can deliver an open, flexible way to realize the benefits of moving to the cloud.
Conference Format:
- DEMOgrounds
- Welcome – Mark Johnson, Senior Vice President, Oracle Public Sector
- Oracle Cloud: Integrated Application and Platform Services – Thomas Kurian, President, Product Development, Oracle
- Safe Passage to the Cloud – Mike Brown, Principal, Deloitte Consulting
- Centerprice Conversation
- Thought Leader
- Modern Business, Modern Cloud – Shawn Price, Senior Vice President, Oracle Cloud Go to Market and Product Business Groups, Oracle
- Networking Reception
Sponsorship Options: Yes.
Expo: Yes
Cost: Free
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Oracle CloudWorld allows you to stay ahead and gain real insights to update your knowledge. Experience how real-world case studies offer strategies to transform your business, innovate faster, increase productivity and lower technology costs. The conference will also focus on how to simplify processes, accelerate decision making, optimise resources, improve spend management, and streamline purchasing.
5th – 7th April 2016
Location: Hyatt Regency, Chicago, US
Audience: HCM practitioners, including Professionals in Recruitment/Staffing, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management
Description:
Oracle HCM World is a groundbreaking event that brings together the best and the brightest in modern HR for thought leadership and discussion around the future of the industry. Targeted, insightful advice directly from the experts who are driving cutting-edge human resource programs. An opportunity to participate in question-and-answer sessions and roundtable meetings, obtaining high-value tips from experts, peers, and industry leaders.
Conference Format:
- Keynote
- Networking
- HCM World Showcase
- Concurrent Interactive Sessions
- Customer Appreciation Event
Sponsorship Options: Yes. Get more information here
Expo: Yes $80 (per sq. ft.). Get more information here
Cost:
- General Attendee
- Early Birds Ends Feb 6 : $995.00
- Pre-Reg. 7 Feb – 4 April : $1195.00
- Onsite : $1495.00
- Government Attendee
- Early Birds Ends Feb 6 : $795.00
- Pre-Reg. 7 Feb – 4 April : $995.00
- Onsite : $1495.00
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Reasons to attend:
Oracle HCM World is a showcase for the latest developments in workforce management, rewards, and optimisation as well as social sourcing, flexible learning, predictive insight, transformative decision-making, and game-changing technologies. Through presentations and hands-on sessions, the conference offers unparalleled opportunities to learn how to increase the influence of HR and drive business growth.
10th – 14th April 2016
Location: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas, US
Audience: Oracle Customers, Partners, Developers, Business Decision-Makers, IT Professionals
Description:
Collaborate is the technology applications forum for the Oracle Community. Share the latest information and practical tips on Oracle E-Business Suite, Cloud/Fusion Applications, Hyperion, Primavera EPPM, EBS Extensions for Endeca, CRM On Demand, Siebel CRM, BI and EPM, Upgrades, Support, CRM, Financials, HCM, Application Strategy and more.
Conference Format:
- Case Study
- Exhibitor Showcase
- Geo Meeting
- Hands-on Lab
- Keynote
- Lecture
- Networking
- Oracle Roadmaps
- Panel
- Pre-Conference Workshop
- Quick Tips
- Reception
- SIG Meeting
- Solutions Spotlight
- Training
- Vendor Awareness Session
Sponsorship Options: Yes
Expo: Yes
Cost: $1,190 – $2,660 Special rates apply! Get more information here
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Collaborate is the place to find answers to your questions. Attendees can participate in a choice of education sessions sourced from the vibrant Oracle Applications user communities. Uncover the most effective ways to utilise, upgrade or implement existing applications. Meet one-on-one with the development and management teams behind the products, and learn how they work, with tips, tricks and what’s coming next. See new features and functionality you didn’t know existed.
SuiteWorld 2016 is largely regarded as the major gathering of NetSuite customers, solution providers, ISV partners, and industry thought leaders. We think this will be a great event for you to attend this year with more than 8,000 attendees expected, coming together to inspire, connect and to share their business vision, transformation success stories and best practices for getting the most out of NetSuite.
16-19 May 2016
Location:San Jose Conventation Center, California, US
Audience: : CEOs, Directors, CTOs, COOs, General Managers, Players in the ERP Cloud Computing Sector, Consultant/Project Manager, Developer, Executive Finance, IT/Administrator, Marketing/Sales, Operations, Solution Provider Partners
Description:
SuiteWorld is NetSuite’s largest annual conference. It’s designed specifically for NetSuite customers, partners and developers. SuiteWorld gives you the opportunity to tap into the power of the NetSuite ecosystem, network face to face, and shape the next evolution of cloud computing services. Speakers at this year’s event will include President and Chief Executive Officer NetSuite, Zach Nelson, Founder and Chief Technical Officer, Evan Goldberg, and President and Chief Officer Jim McGreever.
Conference Format:
- Pre-Event Training (Additional Cost)
- Hackathon 4Good
- International Partner Meeting
- Partner Kickoff
- Welcome Reception in the Expo
- Choose from 200 Breakout Sessions and Tracks
Sponsorship Options: Yes
Expo: Yes
Cost:
- Standard, (February 20 – April 29), 1 day $1,095, 2 days $1,995, certify $1,995
- Late, (April 30 – May 11), 1 day $1,195, 2 days $2,195, certify $2,195
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Reasons to attend:
SuiteWorld is the annual celebration of NetSuite customers and partners who run remarkable businesses through the power of the NetSuite platform. Get insights, information on future releases, and how best to implement NetSuite in your business.
17th – 19th May 2016
Location: Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, Florida, US
Audience: SAP Executives, Experts, Partners, and Customers
Description:
Three days of networking and two Conferences, SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference in 2016, is an opportunity to network with SAP executives, experts, partners, and customers. Connect with the community that uses SAP software every day.
Conference Format:
- Keynotes
- Breakout Sessions
Sponsorship Options: Yes
Cost:
- ASUG Member Fee – Early bird, $1,750 – Regular $2,050
- Non-Member Fee – Early bird, $1,950 – Regular $2,250
- Public Sector Fee – Early bird, $1,350 – Regular $1,600
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The largest global business technology event, hosted by SAP and ASUG. Connect with the community that uses SAP software every day. Learn how to enable your digital business strategy and get more from your technology investment.
Explore the full array of SAP, SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, SAP Hybris, SAP Success Factors, and Concur offerings all in one place. Learn how to enable your business strategy and get more from your business investment. You will get in-depth insights on solutions such as SAP cloud for analytics, SAP cloud for customer, SAP HANA and SAP Fiori.
25th – 28th July 2016
Location: McCormick Place Convention Centre, Chicago, US
Audience: Business Owners, Executives, Managers, IT Professionals, Merchants, HR Professionals, Food and Beverage Distributors, Manufacturers, Construction Industry Experts, Accountants, Sales Personnel, Partners, Business Leaders.
Description:
The Sage Summit is the biggest small and medium business conference summit in the world. It brings together more than 7,000 business leaders and speakers from around the world. Discussions range from best business practices, customer challenges, and an in-depth look at Sage products.
Conference Format:
- Featured Sessions
- Success Strategies
- Sage Product Lessons
- Interactive Learning
Sponsorship Options: Yes, Get more information here
Cost:
*$99 offer is valid for Sage customers, accounting professionals with a client base, Sage business partners, Sage Payroll Services licensees, and those exploring Sage products. Sage reserves the right to confirm eligibility.
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Meet some of the top business leaders from around the world. You will get the opportunity to discuss some of the challenges facing small and medium sized businesses with some of the world’s smartest business leaders.
19th – 22nd September 2016
Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, US
Audience: Oracle Customers, Partners, Developers, and Technology Enthusiasts
Description:
The Oracle Open World Conference is the annual Oracle event for business decision-makers, IT management, and line-of-business end users. It is widely regarded as the world’s largest conference for Oracle customers and technologists, Oracle OpenWorld San Francisco has attracted some 60,000 visitors in previous events with an additional 7 million reportedly following the event online.
Conference Format:
- Oracle Forum
- Oracle University
- Voice of Data
- Keynote
- Hall of Champions
- 2500 Sessions
- Exhibition
- Hands on Lab
- Meet The Experts
- Oracle Appreciation Event
Sponsorship Options: Yes, Get more information here
Expo:Yes $80 (per sq. ft.). Get more information
Cost: (TBC)
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Reasons to attend:
There’s no other conference where you’ll have the opportunity to learn the key information you need to get the most out of your current (and future) Oracle products and technologies. Discover new ways to optimise your systems, and learn new practices that will help make you more successful. Interactive access to experts from around the world, including Oracle customers, partners, and of course Oracle themselves.
20th – 22nd November 2016
Location: ICC, Birmingham, UK
Audience: SAP Users, SAP Partners, End Users, Influencers, Strategic Decision Makers and Senior Executives, Experts, Accountants, Sales Personnel, Business Leaders
Description:
The conference for the SAP community in the UK, packing in a wide range of content covering all aspects of implementing and running SAP. You can preview last years, CONNECT Conference 2015 here.
Conference Format:
- Keynote Sessions
- Workshops
- Programme Live
- SUGFest Evening
Sponsorship Options: Yes
Expo:Yes
Cost:
$475 + VAT (Offer ends at midnight on Sunday 31st January 2016. Non-member rates apply.)
Agenda (TBC)
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Reasons to attend:
The conference allows SAP Users an opportunity to learn about new SAP technology being released and discuss any common process problems with experts or other users.
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