SYSPRO Global Customer Roadshow

CHICAGO:

Where city life ignites inspiration

In downtown Chicago, surrounded by iconic and picturesque landmarks, you’ll find the perfect environment to ignite your creativity and foster innovation. Connect with industry peers and deepen your use of SYSPRO ERP against the backdrop of breathtaking city views. Join us in the heart of the city and embark on a journey to elevate your business to next-level success.

Travel and Accommodations

Chicago: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

12 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603

SYSPRO is pleased to offer a group discounted rate for the dates of Wednesday, October 2, 2024 to Friday, October 4, 2024. Please use the code G-SPRK or click the following link to reserve:

The deadline to reserve a room under SYSPRO’s discounted room block at the Chicago Athletic Association is Monday, September 9, 2024.

**You must be a registered attendee before you can make a reservation at one of these properties.

Agenda Overview

TIME		TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	●	Arrivals, Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM	●	Welcome Brian Rainboth, CEO, SYSPRO Americas
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM	●	AI for ERP: Maximizing the power of SYSPRO ERP Kevin Dherman, Chief Innovation Officer, SYSPRO	AI has undeniably been transformative in the ERP and manufacturing landscapes. This session will illustrate how AI seamlessly integrates within SYSPRO ERP Software. Learn about the current AI capabilities within our platform and how you can leverage them to stay ahead in today's competitive landscape.
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM	●	Streamline, Automate and Protect Your Accounts Payable with TRAILD featuring BT Partners and Quadco Karen Donohoe, Director of Partnerships, TRAILD Brad Smorgon, Chief Executive Officer, TRAILD Elizabeth Ingram, Vice President, Client Services, BT Partners	TRAILD is an SYSPRO integrated solution for Accounts Payable focused on twin issues, AP Efficiency and Financial Control. It has been specifically designed to help your business streamline AP with AI driven automation, systematic 3-way matching to POs and GRNs, approval workflows and always protection against invoice fraud, errors and mistakes.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	●	Morning Break
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM	●	SYSPRO Innovation Spotlight: R2024 Key Features and an Exclusive Look at 2025 Jamie Veinot, Product Manager, SYSPRO Americas	This session will explore the innovative features and enhancements available in SYSPRO R2024, and will offer a first-look at what's to come in R2025.
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM	●	Automation in Action: Real Customer Successes in Document Storage and AP Automation Scott Sanders, DASH Stephanie Gentz, DASH	Ready to see how automation is changing the game? DASH will reveal real-life transformations in document management and AP processes, showing you how to boost efficiency and results. Be part of this dynamic presentation and see the future today!
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	●	Data-Driven Decisions vs. Data-Driven Opinions Steve Bassaw, Partner Enablement Manager, SYSPRO Americas Gavin Verreyne, SVP Professional Services, SYSPRO Americas	Learn more about the critical role of making data-driven decisions in mitigating risk and driving business growth. Explore tools within your ERP system that help you visualize and act upon data, ensuring you make informed decisions. This session will show live demonstrations within the SYSPRO solution, including an overview of SYSPRO's powerful Embedded Analytics capabilities.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	●	Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:15PM	●	Getting to Green: Insights and Key Strategies with SYSPRO Customer RFK Racing Kevin Kidd, Director of Software & Analytics, RFK Racing Gavin Verreyne, SVP Professional Services, SYSPRO Americas	This 45-minute discussion will feature SYSPRO customer RFK Racing - NASCAR's Technology and Manufacturing Team- as they share their digital transformation journey with SYSPRO ERP. Topics will include their approach to leveraging technology for a competitive advantage, what capabilities RFK is leveraging within SYSPRO, insights on AI integration, and plans for future digital evolution. Gain valuable perspectives and practive advice from manufacturing industry leaders to inspire your own path to sustainable digital success.
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	●	Excel Powerhouse: Spark your SYSPRO Data with Live Reporting Extended Solutions Spotlight: insightsoftware	Looking to supercharge your Spreadsheets? Join a session with insightsoftware to discover how Spreadsheet Server can transform your SYSPRO data into an Excel powerhouse. With its seamless integration and intuitive add-in, you'll elevate your financial and operational reporting within your SYSPRO ERP, making your data more accessible and actionable.
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM	●	Afternoon Break
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM	●	Keynote - Demystifying and Applying Generative AI for your Organization John McDonald, Head of Strategy & Initiatives, Tulsa Innovation Labs	John McDonald, with over 25 years of experience as an innovator, is an expert in leveraging advanced technologies for business growth. As Head of Strategy at Tulsa Innovation Labs, he drives the integration of cutting-edge tech solutions, including Generative AI. In his keynote, John will share practical insights on how manufacturers can apply Generative AI to everyday operations, gaining a competitive edge. This session will also include a peer-to-peer workshop, providing hands-on experience and collaborative learning opportunities.
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	●	Intelligent Account Management: Turn Complex Customer Data into Revenue Growth with SugarCRM & SYSPRO Kevin McGirl, VP, Manufacturing & Distribution Sector, SugarCRM Matt Marum, Sr. Director, App Ecosystem, SugarCRM	Businesses often struggle with siloed data across CRM, ERP, and other platforms, making it difficult to obtain a unified view of customer activities and histories. Overcoming data fragmentation is crucial for businesses to make informed, timely decisions and provide personalized customer experiences. In this session, you will learn how you can combine and monetize your ERP and CRM data by easily turning it into actionable information that empowers your sales and marketing teams to boost revenue.
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM	●	SPARKing Change: The Power of Mobile Warehouse for SYSPRO, powered by riteSOFT in Modern Warehouse Management Garrett Lenzen, riteSOFT	This session will explore the key challenges facing modern warehouse operations and how manufacturers are overcoming them through digital transformation. You'll hear real-world success stories of companies improving efficiency with Mobile Warehouse for SYSPRO, powered by riteSOFT and learn the critical questions to ask when evaluating the modernization needs of your own operations to spark change.
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM	●	Looking Forward - Saying Yes to SYSPRO's Future Kelly Kucera, Senior Vice President Global Marketing, SYSPRO Americas Brian Rainboth, CEO, SYSPRO Americas Tom Kim, Chief Services Officer, SYSPRO Americas	A fireside chat with SYSPRO Americas CEO Brian Rainboth and CSO Tom Kim that will explore the exciting future of SYSPRO. This candid conversation will provide insights into how we will continue to support SMB manufacturers and distributors in their growth journeys.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	●	Cocktail Reception

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