SAP Communities: Sharing Knowledge and Connecting Professionals

SAP values and encourages the development of its global communities. It recognizes that knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration are essential to the ecosystem's success. SAP reinforces its commitment to connecting people and fostering innovation through programs such as SAP Champions and SAP Mentors and events organized by local communities.

Global Programs: SAP Champions and SAP Mentors

SAP Champions, launched in 2019, celebrates leaders in SAP communities. These professionals are recognized not only for their technical contributions but also for their ability to inspire and engage other members. They play an essential role in creating an inclusive environment and disseminating knowledge.

SAP Mentors bring together prominent influencers from the SAP ecosystem, such as customers, partners, and consultants. These mentors are recognized leaders in their fields and actively contribute to improving SAP solutions by sharing strategic feedback with product teams and executives.

Local Events: Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge

SAP Inside Track (SIT)

SAP Inside Tracks (SITs) are events organized by local communities to share experiences, success stories, and trends in SAP solutions. Recent examples include:

? SIT Fortaleza (2024): This event, which brought together professionals at the Luzeiros Fortaleza Hotel, featured lectures on topics such as SAP Activate and SAP S/4HANA and promoted networking in the Northeast region of Brazil.

? SIT Porto (2024): The inaugural edition in Portugal highlighted topics of local and global relevance, strengthening the SAP community in Europe.

SAP CodeJam

SAP CodeJams are hands-on events aimed at developers who want to deepen their knowledge of SAP technologies. During these sessions, participants can learn hands-on, experiment with SAP APIs and tools, and interact with experts. These meetings are often held in cities with SAP professionals, such as S?o Paulo, Lisbon, Porto, and Munich.

SAP Stammtisch

SAP Stammtisch, which takes a more informal approach, are regular gatherings organized by local communities. In a relaxed atmosphere, participants discuss solutions, trends, and challenges. These events are popular for creating authentic connections and fostering the exchange of ideas between consultants, customers, and partners.

The Role of Consulting Firms as Sponsors

A striking feature of these events is the collaboration of SAP consulting firms that act as sponsors and knowledge catalysts. These firms play a key role, contributing to the following:

? Success Stories: Presentation of relevant projects carried out in the region, highlighting successful implementations, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, and other innovative solutions.

? Workshops and Lectures: Sharing insights on specific challenges and solutions applied to different industries.

? Networking: Facilitating connections between participants and business opportunities.

Local companies, such as large multinationals and regional consultancies, strongly support events like SIT and CodeJam, which ensure knowledge sharing from their respective geographies.

In conclusion, events such as SAP Inside Track, SAP CodeJam, and SAP Stammtisch strengthen local communities, promote innovation, and create continuous learning environments. The support of consultancy companies is essential for the success of these meetings, which consolidate the relationship between SAP, its partners, and customers.

In addition, SAP Champions and SAP Mentors play a fundamental role as articulators and motivators of local communities. They organize events, encourage participation, and ensure the content is relevant and high-quality.