Finance and Spend Management

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Opening Remarks

Introduction to AI driven Finance & Procurement

Gain a strategic overview of how AI is reshaping finance & procurement. This session sets the context for SAP's vision in driving intelligent, agile, and future-ready business operations.

Speaker:

  • Samrat Patnaik, Head - Finance & Spend Management SAP Indian Subcontinent

2:15 PM – 2:25 PMBallroom 01
Keynote Address

AI-Powered Transformation: Unifying CXO Priorities for Smarter Spend & Financial Management

Discover how SAP drives AI-powered digital transformation by unifying CXO priorities across Finance and Spend Management. Learn how organizations can accelerate growth, deliver smarter financial strategies, and support customer success.

Speaker:

  • Sushant Jain, Chief Revenue Officer, Finance & Spend Management, SAP APAC

2:25 PM – 2:45 PMBallroom 01
Panel Discussion

Transforming Procurement and Supply Chain Operations with SAP: Driving Agility, Compliance, and Innovation

Hear real customer stories on how organizations are leveraging SAP solutions to streamline procurement and supply chain operations. Discover how companies are driving compliance, efficiency, and collaboration while building greater agility and resilience to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

Moderator:

  • Dr. Hari Prasad Ambadapudi, Value Advisory, Finance & Spend

Panelists:

  • Chanchal M, Head COE – Procurement, Hindustan Zinc;
  • Pradeep Sharma, SAP Ariba Practice Head, Motherson Technology Services Limited
  • Ram Garg, Vice President, IT, Maruti Suzuki

2:45 PM – 3:10 PMBallroom 01
Panel Discussion

Revolutionizing Financial Operations with SAP Solutions

Learn how organizations are reshaping financial operations with SAP—driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and enabling smarter decisions through intelligent automation.

Moderator:

  • Srinath Ganesan, Director & CoE – Finance & Risk Solutions, SAP India

Panelists:

  • Arvind Singh, Chief Technology & Product Officer, Executive Vice President–IT, Puravankara Limited
  • Sandeep Dabas, Finance Transformation Lead, BT
  • Pradeep Mahapatro, Head Treasury , Axis Max Life

3:10 PM – 3:35 PMBallroom 01

SAP Se Hain Hum, AI Mein Hai Dum! A Creative Performance to Kickstart the Session

A high-energy act showcasing real-world challenges and wins from the eyes of a CFO, CPO, and CIO etc..—highlighting how SAP and AI together power smarter, faster business decisions.

3:35 PM – 4:05 PMBallroom 01

Innovations in Cloud ERP

Discover how SAP Cloud ERP is transforming business with a modern public cloud platform. This session highlights new innovations—AI-driven automation, real-time analytics, and continuous updates—that help organizations scale faster, simplify operations, and support global growth. Learn how adopting SAP Cloud ERP in the public cloud can unlock agility and fuel sustainable expansion.

Speaker:

  • Lagnajit Patnaik, Regional Vice President, Head of S/4HANA Cloud Solution Advisory, SAP APAC

4:05 PM – 4:20 PMBallroom 01

Innovations in Spend Management & Contract Workforce Management

Explore the latest innovations in Spend Management and Contract Workforce Management, featuring newly released solutions and upcoming features in Ariba and S4H Procurement to drive efficiency and transformation.

Speaker:

  • Srivatsan Santhanam, Vice President, Head of Strategic Procurement Engineering, SAP Labs India

4:20 PM – 4:30 PMBallroom 01

Innovations in Finance

Explore the latest innovations in Finance with SAP's Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), the industry-leading suite of solutions designed to transform financial operations. Discover newly released features and upcoming innovations under this umbrella, all aimed at driving financial transformation and operational efficiency. Discover newly released features and upcoming innovations under this umbrella, all aimed at driving financial transformation and operational efficiency.

Speaker:

  • Amit Verma, Regional Head of CFO Advisory, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan

4:30 PM – 4:40 PMBallroom 01

Innovations in Travel & Expense Management

Discover the latest innovations in Travel & Expense (T&E) Management, featuring newly released solutions and upcoming advancements designed to streamline T&E operations, enhance compliance, and drive efficiency.

Speaker:

  • Trisha Sinha, Vice President, Head of Concur Spend Engineering, SAP Labs India

4:40 PM – 4:50 PMBallroom 01

AI-Powered Transformation: Partner & Customer Success Stories in Finance, Procurement

Hear from our leading partners as they showcase how SAP solutions are driving transformation in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and T&E operations. Each speaker will share compelling customer success stories, highlighting the adoption journey, key performance indicators (KPIs), and measurable business outcomes, including significant financial impact.

Speakers:

  • Vivek Pratap Singh, Partner, KPMG & Dilip Tuli – Group CFO, Imperial Auto Industries
  • Satyam Jha, Partner – Technology Consulting, Deloitte
  • Manish K Agarwal, Sr. VP – Finance, Mindsprint
  • Adarsh Khandelwal, Co-founder & Director, SGN Software

 

4:50 PM – 5:20 PMBallroom 01

Win with Finance & Spend Knowledge

Put your Finance & Spend knowledge to the test! Join this fun, fast-paced quiz and stand a chance to win while exploring key insights on SAP solutions and industry best practices.

Speakers:

  • Keval Shah, Customer Advisory – Business Suite Lead, SAP India
  • Pankaj Jadhav, Sr. Director, Head Procurement Solution Advisory, SAP India

5:20 PM – 5:40 PMBallroom 01

Vote of thanks

Speaker:

  • Sanjay Chaudhary, Marketing

5:40 PM – 5:45 PMBallroom 01

Get ready for SAP NOW AI Tour New Delhi

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our keynote speakers and solution experts on Friday, 19th September 2025.

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