International Retail Forum 2025
Embark on a transformative journey into the field of retail technology at the International Retail Forum 2025, where cutting-edge technology meets practical solutions.
This year, we dive deeper into the world of cloud computing and artificial intelligence and explore their profound impact on the future of retail.
Save the Date! Your journey to retail excellence starts here!
International Retail Forum 2025
b'mine Hotel, Frankfurt / Germany
04 - 05 February 2025
The event will be held in English.
.... with presentations from
Hot Topics | First-hand Customer Experiences | New Technologies
Explore Innovation
Immerse yourself with our keynote speakers and sessions focused on the latest advancements in cloud technology and AI within the retail sector. From AI-driven customer insights to cloud-based inventory management, our experts will unveil groundbreaking strategies and share their case studies.
Harness the Power of Technology
Discover the limitless potential of digital innovation, cloud computing, and SAP solutions tailored for the retail landscape. Gain valuable insights into how these technologies are revolutionizing customer experiences, optimizing operations, and driving business growth.
Network and Collaborate
Engage with a dynamic community of retail professionals, technology enthusiasts, and industry visionaries. Participate in interactive discussions, exchange best practices, and forge meaningful connections in an environment designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
Drive Business Transformation
Deepen your understanding of cutting-edge topics such as AI-driven merchandising, predictive analytics, and cloud-based retail platforms. Learn how to leverage SAP solutions to unlock new opportunities and stay ahead in an ever-evolving market.
Global Insights, Local Applications
Draw inspiration from success stories across the globe and discover actionable insights that can be tailored to your specific needs within the international retail landscape.
Unlock Your Potential
Whether you're an experienced industry professional or just beginning to explore the possibilities of digital transformation, the International Retail Forum 2025 is your gateway to innovation and growth.
Speakers
Our Partners
Agenda
Important Information:
Agenda and speakers of the Retail Forum are not finalised yet.
The programme will be updated continuously.
Day 1 - February 4th 2025
Main Stage
08.45 - 09.00
Welcome
retailsolutions
Michael Niestroy
09.00 - 09.45
Keynote SAP
"Shaping the Future of Retail with AI and SAP"
Thomas Bamberger, President of SAP Customer Evolution /
Andre Bechtold, Senior Vice President and Head of Solution & Innovation Experience
09.45 - 10.30
Customer Presentation
Networking Break
11.00 - 11.45
Coop
"Inside Coop's Latest Projects: Leveraging SAP's Cutting-Edge Industry Cloud Solutions"
Stefan Gempp, Head of IT Processes Merchandise Management ACES
11.45 - 12.30
Transgourmet
"Integrated Promotion Planning with SAP & retailsolutions"
Yvonne D. Thiele, CIO CEE
Networking Break / Lunch
14.00 - 14.45
Coop Pronto AG
"SAP Activate and Process Foundation: Appreciating standardisation in methodology and process optimisation"
Pierre Das, Head of SAP Competence Centre
14.45 - 15.30
Interdiscount
"Reimagining Retail: Transitioning from Custom ERP to SAP S/4HANA"
Gerald Eder, Head of Applications ERP
Networking Break
16.00 - 16.45
Customer Presentation
16.45 - 17.20
Customer Presentation
17.20 - 17.30
Close
18.00 - 23.00
Networking / Evening Event
Breakout I
09.45 - 10.30
SAP
"Evolution of SAP’s Business Data & Analytics Strategy for the Retail Industry"
Florian Röder, Senior Solution Specialist
Networking Break
11.00 - 11.45
Migros
"Choreographed product onboarding - how to manage products in a distributed system landscape with S/4 and PIM"
Leslie Klasen, Project Manager EIGER, Domaine Procurement
11.45 - 12.30
retailsolutions
"Discover Emarsys: Unlocking the Potential of Retail Marketing Automation"
Simona Kapceviciute, SAP Emarsys Implementation Consultant
Networking Break / Lunch
14.00 - 14.45
Presentation Partner
14.45 - 15.30
smartShift
"How custom code automation accelerates and de-risks your path to S/4HANA and a clean SAP core"
Arndt Hoffmann, COO smartShift
Networking Break
16.00 - 16.45
SAP
"From vision and strategy to execution: insights into SAP‘s suite of predictive planning and inventory orchestration solutions for Retail"
Barbara Wessela, Vice President Retail Planning
Breakout II
09.45 - 10.30
retailsolutions
"From Hype to Reality - A Journey to Valuable Use Cases with AI"
Max Ziegler, Senior Development Consultant
Networking Break
11.00 - 11.45
Customer Presentation
11.45 - 12.30
SAP
"GROW without Boundaries - SAP’s Public Cloud Strategy"
Dr. Christoph Schröder, Global VP, Industry Business Unit Retail & Wholesale Distribution
Networking Break / Lunch
14.00 - 14.45
Presentation Partner
14.45 - 15.30
Presentation Partner
Networking Break
16.00 - 16.45
Customer Presentation
Day 2 - February 5th 2025
Main Stage
08.45 - 09.00
Welcome
09.00 - 09.45
Customer Presentation
09.45 - 10.30
Coop
"Revolutionising Replenishment: Coop's Transition from SAP F&R to Next-Gen Planning"
Tim Sutor, Product Owner Forecast & Replenishment
Erik Halm, Business Analyst Replenishment Processes and Rollout Coordinator
Networking Break
11.00 - 11.45
Migros
"Ascending to the summit – Project EIGER Update and how to address common challenges"
Martin Koch, Head of Project Management EIGER
11.45 - 12.30
Customer Presentation
Networking Break / Lunch
13.30 - 14.15
Customer Presentation
14.15 - 15.00
Keynote
"What can retailers learn from professional sports campaigns?"
Peter Burggraaff, Retail Strategy Advisor
15.00 - 15.15
Close
Breakout I
09.00 - 09.45
Presentation Partner
09.45 - 10.30
Presentation retailsolutions
Networking Break
11.00 - 11.45
smartShift
"How custom code automation accelerates and de-risks your path to S/4HANA and a clean SAP core"
Arndt Hoffmann, COO smartShift
11.45 - 12.30
Presentation Partner
Networking Break / Lunch
13.30 - 14.15
Presentation retailsolutions
Breakout II
09.00 - 09.45
SAP
"The SAP Advantage: Enhancing Customer Happiness from Commerce to Order Management and S/4HANA Integration"
Pano Papadopoulos, Business Development Lead Retail
09.45 - 10.30
Presentation SAP
Networking Break
11.00 - 11.45
Partner Presentation
11.45 - 12.30
Partner Presentation
Networking Break / Lunch
13.30 - 14.15
SAP
"Evolution of SAP’s Business Data & Analytics Strategy for the Retail Industry"
Florian Röder, Senior Solution Specialist
Get-together
Arrive Early - Connect Sooner
Join us the night before the event for a vibrant get-together with drinks and finger food. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and expand your network with new contacts.
Arriving early is worth it—start building valuable relationships before the event even begins!
When: Monday, 3rd February from 6pm
Where: Rooftop Bar, b'mine Hotel 12th floor
Register now for the retailsolutions "International Retail Forum 2025"
Information for your Registration
Please note that the number of participants is limited to 200 registrations due to capacity.
b'mine Hotel Frankfurt Airport
Georg-Baumgarten-Str. 1
60549 Frankfurt
Need an accomodation during the forum? We have reserved a limited contigent of rooms for a special rate directly in the event location. If you would like to take adavantage of this offer, feel free to contact our event team.
The participation fee for the event is 699 € excl. VAT per person.
The fee includes:
- Participation in the presentations and keynotes
- A copy of all approved presentations following the event
- Coffee, other drinks and lunch on both days of the event
- Welcome event for attendees arriving the evening before the first conference day (Monday, 3rd February 2024)
- Evening event on the first day of the conference (Tuesday, 4th February 2024)
Travel, accommodation and other expenses are not included in the registration fee. Anyway, we have reserved a limited contigent of rooms directly in the event location, for further information check the point "Location" above.
Cancellation:
Cancellation of your registration free of charge is only possible in writing until 31.12.2024 at the latest. After that date, the full registration fee will be charged. It is of course possible to transfer the registration to another colleague.
The presentations on the International Retail Forum 2025 are scheduled for the following times:
Tuesday, 4th February: 08:45 - 17:00 with networking breaks and lunch break
Wednesday, 5th February: 08:45 - 15:15 with networking breaks and lunch break
On Tuesday, dinner is planned at 18:00, followed by networking opportunities.
For attendees arriving on Monday 3rd, we have planned a get-together with finger food in the hotel.
We welcome everyone to join us as they arrive.
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