2025 SAP Public Sector Summit

Fuel up your morning discussions with a networking breakfast ahead of the 2025 SAP Public Sector Summit.

Public sector leaders are under increasing pressure to do more with less, making efficiency a mission-critical priority. Budget constraints, heightened oversight, and rising public expectations are driving agencies to rethink how they operate. But efficiency is not just about cutting costs. It means working smarter by modernizing systems, improving coordination, and using data to enhance outcomes and reduce risk. This panel brings together cross-functional government leaders to discuss how they are responding to the efficiency mandate. From reimagining legacy processes to strengthening collaboration across finance, technology, and procurement, panelists will share what meaningful transformation looks like in practice. The discussion will also explore how industry can better support this shift with adaptable and integrated solutions that align with long-term mission goals.

The call to modernize government is not new, but the urgency has never been greater. As agencies face aging systems, siloed processes, and rising expectations from the public, the need for a more agile, integrated, and cloud-forward approach has become a national imperative. Yet across government, the cost of inaction continues to grow, putting mission delivery and public trust at risk. This session brings together senior public sector leaders to reflect on this pivotal moment and what it will take to move from intention to lasting transformation. Panelists will explore the cultural, operational, and strategic shifts required to embrace cloud not just as a technology solution, but as a long-term foundation for innovation, resilience, and equity in public service. The conversation will also highlight how a suite-based modernization strategy that brings together people, processes, and platforms can unlock greater value across the enterprise and deliver improved outcomes for the American people.

Across all levels of government, data is now recognized as a strategic asset, and artificial intelligence is opening new pathways to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and improve public services. But unlocking the full potential of AI and data requires more than advanced tools. It demands strong leadership, clear governance, and a commitment to mission-driven, responsible implementation. This panel features government leaders at the forefront of AI and data transformation, sharing real-world examples of how they are building scalable capabilities, modernizing infrastructure, and navigating key challenges related to policy, privacy, and workforce readiness. The discussion will also explore the expanding roles of Chief Data Officers and Chief AI Officers, and how they are shaping agency strategy to ensure innovation is rooted in trust, transparency, and long-term impact.

Government agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize at speed and deliver measurable results. While the public sector operates within a unique set of constraints, there is significant value in learning from private sector organizations that have successfully navigated large-scale digital transformation. This panel brings together commercial leaders who have adopted cloud-first strategies and driven rapid impact through modern IT practices. Panelists will share lessons learned from their transformation journeys, including what enabled success, how they overcame challenges, and how they built momentum across teams. The conversation will offer practical insights and proven strategies that government leaders can apply to accelerate outcomes, reduce implementation risk, and create lasting mission value.

Click on the corresponding breakout tab at the top of this page to see what tracks are taking place at 1:15PM.

TRACK 1 –
Future-Ready Government: Accelerating Operational Excellence Through Modern Technology
TRACK 2 –
Decision-Driven Government: Powering Policy and Performance Through Better Data
TRACK 3 –
AI-Powered Government: Smarter Systems for Smarter Public Service
TRACK 4 –
Smarter Spend: Reimagining Travel, Expenses, and Compliance for Government Mobility

Click on the corresponding breakout tab at the top of this page to see what tracks are taking place at 2:05PM.

TRACK 1 –
Future-Ready Government: Accelerating Operational Excellence Through Modern Technology
TRACK 2 –
Decision-Driven Government: Powering Policy and Performance Through Better Data
TRACK 3 –
AI-Powered Government: Smarter Systems for Smarter Public Service
TRACK 4 –
Smarter Spend: Reimagining Travel, Expenses, and Compliance for Government Mobility

Click on the corresponding breakout tab at the top of this page to see what tracks are taking place at 2:55PM.

TRACK 1 –
Future-Ready Government: Accelerating Operational Excellence Through Modern Technology
TRACK 2 –
Decision-Driven Government: Powering Policy and Performance Through Better Data
TRACK 3 –
AI-Powered Government: Smarter Systems for Smarter Public Service
TRACK 4 –
Smarter Spend: Reimagining Travel, Expenses, and Compliance for Government Mobility

Click on the corresponding breakout tab at the top of this page to see what tracks are taking place at 3:30PM.

TRACK 1 –
Future-Ready Government: Accelerating Operational Excellence Through Modern Technology
TRACK 2 –
Decision-Driven Government: Powering Policy and Performance Through Better Data
TRACK 3 –
AI-Powered Government: Smarter Systems for Smarter Public Service
TRACK 4 –
Smarter Spend: Reimagining Travel, Expenses, and Compliance for Government Mobility

Click on the corresponding breakout tab at the top of this page to see what tracks are taking place at 4:20PM.

TRACK 1 –
Future-Ready Government: Accelerating Operational Excellence Through Modern Technology
TRACK 2 –
Decision-Driven Government: Powering Policy and Performance Through Better Data
TRACK 3 –
AI-Powered Government: Smarter Systems for Smarter Public Service
TRACK 4 –
Smarter Spend: Reimagining Travel, Expenses, and Compliance for Government Mobility

Agencies are rethinking how core programs are managed by replacing manual, fragmented processes with streamlined digital workflows. By embedding compliance directly into operations, program leads are reducing administrative friction, improving delivery timelines, and freeing teams to focus on mission priorities. In this session, government leaders will share practical examples of how operational redesign is improving efficiency, strengthening accountability, and delivering measurable mission value.

Modern government demands platforms that can maintain performance through change, growth, and uncertainty. Built for scale, today’s digital infrastructure solutions provide the continuity, auditability, and agility agencies need to navigate evolving risks and resource constraints. This session will highlight how agencies are using resilient, integrated platforms to safeguard operations, maintain compliance, and adapt quickly while keeping mission delivery on track.

In a future-ready government, leaders need more than upgraded tools. They need connected intelligence that can turn complex data into confident decisions. By integrating finance, procurement, HR, and logistics into a single intelligent platform, agencies are moving past outdated systems and siloed processes toward full operational visibility. This session will showcase how real-time insights are enabling executives to improve accountability, allocate resources strategically, and act with speed and precision. Speakers will share how these capabilities are accelerating modernization, strengthening transparency, and driving measurable mission results.

Fiscal uncertainty demands smarter forecasting and more adaptable planning. Public sector leaders are now using predictive analytics and AI to anticipate budget pressures, evaluate risks, and plan resource allocation with greater precision. This session will explore how agencies are moving beyond reactive budgeting to develop dynamic scenarios that prepare them for multiple outcomes while keeping mission priorities on track.

A modern workforce strategy requires more than headcounts and job descriptions. Agencies are applying advanced analytics to map current skills, forecast future staffing needs, and close critical gaps. In this session, leaders will share how workforce data informs recruitment, training, and retention strategies that align talent investments with long-term mission objectives.

Government leaders are increasingly focused on turning data into actionable intelligence that drives measurable results. By consolidating fragmented data sources, implementing outcome-based reporting, and delivering tailored insights to decision-makers, agencies are improving performance, reducing inefficiencies, and strengthening governance. This session will highlight strategies for building a unified data vision, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring insights translate into policy and operational action.

As AI adoption accelerates in government, ensuring these systems are used responsibly is critical to maintaining public trust. Agencies are embedding governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and compliance controls directly into AI systems and workflows to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability. This session will explore how leaders are operationalizing responsible AI principles at scale, aligning innovation with oversight, and setting a foundation for sustainable, trusted AI adoption.

As agencies look to modernize operations, AI-powered process automation is becoming a key driver for reducing manual effort in core systems and accelerating service delivery. By integrating intelligent case management tools, agencies are streamlining workflows, triaging citizen requests more efficiently, and automating decision flows across high-volume programs. This session will explore how leaders are taking the first steps to operationalize AI in public services, from optimizing existing processes to improving speed, accuracy, and scalability in mission-critical operations.

Across government, leaders are under increasing pressure to demonstrate cost savings, eliminate waste, and prove that every dollar invested delivers measurable mission value. Traditional methods of tracking spend are often fragmented, manual, and backward looking, which makes it difficult to capture real time efficiencies or forecast future savings. Emerging AI and data driven tools are now enabling agencies to automate cost analysis, uncover hidden inefficiencies, and align spending with performance outcomes in ways that were previously out of reach. This session will examine how AI powered financial management systems are helping agencies optimize spend across procurement, workforce, and program delivery. Panelists will share approaches for using predictive analytics to forecast budget scenarios, automating performance tracking, and applying intelligent dashboards that link costs directly to mission impact. The discussion will explore how leaders can move from reactive oversight to proactive spend optimization, building transparency, accountability, and trust in how taxpayer dollars are managed.

Discover how agencies are simplifying travel and expense management to reduce delays, boost compliance, and offer greater visibility into spending, all while improving efficiency and the employee experience in a hybrid workforce.

Improper payments burden government agencies each year by draining staff time, straining budgets, and diverting attention from mission priorities. This session explores how modernized, automated travel and expense processes, based on proven commercial best practices can improve oversight, boost efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen accountability.
 

Harness the power of both a technological and human security net to help mitigate risk, manage compliance, and boost productivity. Using the combined force of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and SAP Concur auditors, learn how organizations can rapidly and accurately unearth trends that indicate spend management issues.

Government agencies face growing challenges in managing and protecting sensitive information, from classified materials to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This session offers an in-depth look at current NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) policies and guidelines. Offering practical understanding into compliance, safe data handling, and proper records management. Attendees will learn strategies to strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory adherence, and keep the integrity and confidentiality of critical government information.

Fuel up your morning discussions with a networking breakfast ahead of the 2025 SAP Public Sector Summit.

The following roundtables are available during this time block:

• Readying for transformation 
• Considering SAP 
• Maximizing your SAP investment 
• Considering SAP Cloud vs On-Prem vs BYOL
• Sponsor roundtable: Cognitus
• Sponsor roundtable: iCertis
• Sponsor roundtable: cBeyond Data
• Sponsor roundtable: Microsoft