SAP for Manufacturing, Materials and Mining Conference

Presented by TAC Insights

October 13 - 14, 2026

Rome, Italy

Join leaders shaping the next era of intelligent, creative, and connected manufacturing.

The future of manufacturing is intelligent, connected, and creative — and it’s happening now. At the SAP for Manufacturing, Materials and Mining Conference, industry innovators and SAP experts unite to explore how to build businesses that are more profitable, more resilient, and ready for what’s next. Across building materials, chemicals, metals, mining, paper & packaging, discover how AI, data, and innovation are transforming operations, powering growth, and unlocking smarter ways to work.

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The home for leaders in building materials, chemicals, metals, mining, paper & packaging.

  • A group of men working on the roof of a house, using building materials.
    Building materials
    • Cement, concrete & aggregates
    • Glass, ceramics & stone products
    • Wood & engineered timber
    • Bricks, tiles & flooring
    • Insulation & roofing materials
    • Prefabricated components & systems
    • Construction products & fixtures
  • Chemicals
    • Specialty chemicals
    • Basic & commodity chemicals
    • Petrochemicals
    • Industrial gases
    • Agrochemicals & fertilizers
    • Paints, coatings & adhesives
    • Polymers & plastics
    • Consumer & life sciences chemicals
  • Metals & mining
    • Mining & extraction (coal, iron ore, copper, lithium, etc.)
    • Steel making & foundries
    • Non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, zinc, nickel)
    • Fabricated metal products & components
    • Smelting & refining
    • Recycling & secondary metals
  • Paper & packaging
    • Pulp & paper manufacturing
    • Containerboard, cartonboard & corrugated
    • Flexible packaging
    • Labels & specialty papers
    • Tissue & hygiene products
    • Recycled materials & circular packaging solutions

The big conversations of 2026

 

Business transformation & finance reinvention

Accelerate ERP and finance transformation to drive profitable growth. Learn how intelligent processes and data simplify operations, improve decisions, and strengthen resilience.

Supply chain & asset excellence

Connect planning, production, and maintenance for agile, efficient operations. See how AI and predictive insights maximise uptime and performance across the value chain.

Customer experience & product innovation

Bring CX and product innovation together to create smarter products and stronger customer relationships. Explore how creativity and design are transforming industrial business models.

Connected business networks & smart procurement

Build transparency and collaboration across suppliers, partners, and logistics. Discover how connected networks and digital procurement improve efficiency and resilience.

Sustainability, compliance & circular economy

Embed sustainability and compliance into every stage of operations. Learn how digital product passports and ESG data enable responsible, profitable growth.

Transformation through technology: AI, cloud & data

Hoping to better predict equipment failure or demand forecasting? Hear how AI and other technologies can support you, your team and processes.

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2024 speakers at a glance

Other brands included ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India/ Döhler/ Glencore/ Henkel/ Klabin/ KWC/ LyondellBasell/ Mayer Group/ Menasha Packaging / UPM / Vale S.A.

  • A blue text on a white background for mining & metals.
  • The logo for pfeifer, a supplier of building materials and SAP services, is modern and eye-catching.
  • A logo for a company specializing in building materials.
  • Cenbra logo on a white background at an event.
“This is the premier global SAP event focused on the building materials, chemicals, metals, mining, paper and packaging industries. Join 450+ attendees across 5 industries and 30+ countries for three days of strategic thinking and tactical planning”.

Stefan Weisenberger, Global VP, Head of Industry Business Unit Process Industries & Natural Resources, SAP

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