Ram Hibane

Title of the Talk: From ERP to Autonomous Enterprises: Architecting Intelligent Systems with SAP Joule, RAG, and Enterprise AI Platforms

Abstract :
As enterprises move from traditional automation to intelligent, AI‑driven operations, the next wave of transformation will be defined by systems that can reason, act, and collaborate across business processes. This keynote explores how SAP Joule-SAP’s embedded generative AI engine is reshaping procurement, finance, supply chain, and supplier collaboration by combining natural‑language intelligence with enterprise‑grade governance, context awareness, and cross‑system orchestration.

The session highlights how Joule integrates with SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, and the SAP Business Network to deliver autonomous procurement workflows, real‑time exception handling, contract intelligence, supplier risk scoring, and ESG‑aware decisioning. It also examines how Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), enterprise data platforms, and governed execution layers enable AI systems to operate safely and predictably in production environments.

Through real‑world use cases and architecture patterns, attendees will learn how organizations are evolving from ERP‑centric operations to autonomous enterprise systems that combine structured business data, AI reasoning, and intelligent workflows. The keynote provides actionable guidance for leaders seeking to modernise legacy processes, accelerate digital transformation, and adopt AI responsibly at scale.

Bio :
Ram Hibane is a Senior SAP RISE Transformation Leader and Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience modernizing global ERP ecosystems across high‑tech, semiconductor, pharma, utilities, oil & gas, and manufacturing industries. He specializes in AI‑driven procurement, SAP Ariba S2P, S/4HANA transformation, and intelligent enterprise automation.

Ram’s work focuses on integrating SAP Joule, enterprise AI platforms, and governed data architectures to enable autonomous procurement workflows, supplier risk intelligence, and cross‑system orchestration at scale. He has led large, multi‑country SAP programs and serves as a member of the ERP Change Advisory Board, contributing to SOX compliance, internal audit controls, and enterprise governance.

An active ACM speaker and SAP community contributor, Ram is recognized for translating advanced AI capabilities into practical, production‑ready enterprise solutions. His expertise bridges enterprise architecture, AI adoption, and intelligent workflow design, helping organisations accelerate digital transformation and build resilient, AI‑enabled business operations.