SAP for Utilities 2008
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October 26 – October 29, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas
At the Grand Hyatt San Antonio

SAP for Utilities 2008 will unite the North American utility industry’s preeminent thought leaders, experts and solutions providers at one location.

Join your peers to embrace new technologies, fresh ideas and innovative strategies. This global event is designed to support your utility’s transformation today, to successfully meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Customer Keynotes:
Christopher Barron, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, CPS Energy
Charles Firlotte, President and CEO, Aquarion Water
Ralph LaRossa, President and COO, Public Service Electric and Gas Company
Jeroen Scheer, Manager IT Strategy & Architecture, Nuon

SAP Keynotes and Introductions:
David Laker, SVP & GM, North American Utilities Practice, SAP
Klaus Heimann, SVP ISM Service Industries, SAP AG
Pat Bakey, EVP, Strategic Industries, SAP
Stefan Engelhardt, Head of Industry Business Unit Utilities, SAP AG
Bob Courteau, EVP, North America, Business User, SAP
Maureen Coveney, Industry Director, Utilities, SAP

Special Guests:
Spencer Abraham, Former U.S. Secretary of Energy, DOE
Robert Bryce, Acclaimed author and Managing Editor of Energy Tribune

SAP Exhibition & Solution Demonstrations

Stop by SAP’s booth to see first-hand the latest developments in SAP software. Speak directly with SAP experts about the comprehensive support SAP provides utilities and learn about solutions to your most critical challenges including:
Finding the most efficient ways to safely and reliably deliver service
Prioritizing work and projects
Laying the groundwork for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Planning for the future — including the challenges of an aging workforce
Becoming “The Perfect Utility”

SAP has developed Interactive Demo Stations, which were designed to help you accelerate innovation and prepare for the future.
SAP Interactive Demo Stations include:
Utility Portfolio Optimization
Enterprise Asset Management
Customer Information Systems
Automated Metering Infrastructure
Financial and Business Analytics

Workshops:

Register for a half-day, subject-specific workshop and dive deep into the subject matter that interests you most. Workshops are available to conference attendees only. Space is limited, so book early!

View our workshops page for detailed information.

SAP for Utilities 2008 features a comprehensive conference schedule with plenary and session presentations by top utility innovators, ASUG-led roundtables, SAP solution demonstrations, exhibits from top technology and service partners, special panel discussions, and much more.allenging

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