Panelists
Kyle McNabb
Jon Dano
Jennifer Myerberg
Parthiv Sheth
About the Content
Midsize Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, High Tech, Chemicals, and Wholesale Distribution companies face mounting pressure to deliver growth while navigating supply chain fragility, rising costs, and shifting consumer expectations. At the center of this transformation are ERP-enabled IT and Finance functions—critical for achieving the visibility, speed, and integration required to compete.
Join Answerthink (a division of The Hackett Group) and SAP for an exclusive executive dinner and wine tasting with your industry peers. In an intimate, peer-to-peer setting, we’ll explore how ERP modernization, intelligent integration, and AI can unlock end-to-end visibility across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Purchasing. Together, we’ll discuss real-world strategies for accelerating growth, improving resilience, and creating the digital foundation needed to capture the true value of AI.
This private, invitation-only gathering will convene senior executives to exchange insights, expand networks, and learn how leaders are leveraging ERP and AI to power the next generation of business performance.
Discussion Topics
- ERP as the Digital Core – Leveraging Cloud ERP and integrated data platforms to unify Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations for smarter, faster decisions.
- AI Maturity & Readiness – Gauging organizational readiness and building the ERP foundation for automation, accuracy, and agility.
- Business Value First – Moving beyond hype by focusing on AI applications that deliver measurable growth and profitability.
- Supply Chain Resilience – Using ERP-enabled visibility and AI-driven insights to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support sustainability goals.
- Finance as a Strategic Growth Partner – Transforming Finance from back-office compliance to front-line enabler of innovation, funding transformation, and driving profitability.
- From Hype to Real Impact – A candid discussion on how Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, High Tech, Chemicals, and Wholesale Distribution leaders are putting AI into practice with SAP’s Business AI strategy, BTP, and Joule.
Agenda (ET)
5:30 Registration and Networking Reception
5:50 Introductions
6:00 Welcome Presentation
6:15 Wine Tasting
6:45 First Course & Networking
7:15 Moderated Industry Panel, Q/A, Dinner, Dessert, and Coffee
5:30
Registration and Networking Reception
5:50
Introductions
6:00
Welcome Presentation
6:15
Wine Tasting
6:45
First Course & Networking
7:15
Moderated Industry Panel, Q/A, Dinner, Dessert, and Coffee
Who's Attending
An invitation-only group of senior IT, finance, operations, and procurement leaders in the New York Metro Area.
Objectives
- Learn from the panel’s insights based on their latest data & experiences
- Participate in peer-to-peer learning & networking with like-minded leaders
- Enjoy a wonderful dining & wine tasting experience in a private room at Butter
About the Venue
Butter, NYC
70 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
Butter Restaurant has maintained an exclusive niche restaurant scene for stylish Manhattanites since its initial inception on Lafayette Street in 2002. The American restaurant is helmed by Food Network star and Executive Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, who uses greenmarket offerings to create a seasonal menu.






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Sponsors
Answerthink (www.answerthink.com), a division of The Hackett Group, Inc and member of UnitedVARS, an SAP platinum partner, develops customizations and implements SAP products and services, including qualified industry-specific solutions from SAP. By leveraging the best practices database of The Hackett Group, Answerthink helps clients improve performance and maximize returns on investments in SAP software.
Organizer
Business Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only, thought leadership driven, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com.