This session focuses on the latest SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition release (September/October 2025), highlighting the most important updates organisations need to be aware of as they plan for 2026 and beyond. The release represents a pivotal step in SAP’s “AI-first, suite-first” strategy, bringing applications, data, and artificial intelligence together within a clean-core, stable environment.

Attendees will gain an overview of new features and capabilities, visible user experience and Fiori enhancements, and changes from earlier releases, including areas where functionality has been deprecated or evolved.

The session will also explore how AI is being embedded directly into S/4HANA, with practical, in-product examples of SAP Joule. The session concludes with key considerations to evaluate before embarking on an upgrade, including clean core alignment, SaaS adoption, and long-term upgradability.

Key Takeaways:

• AI-powered intelligent enterprise is no longer optional, with SAP Joule and embedded AI capabilities becoming part of standard S/4HANA workflows
• Clean core and SaaS adoption drive upgradability, reducing customisation risk and supporting future innovation
• User experience and Fiori enhancements boost productivity, with tangible improvements to look, feel, and day-to-day usability