18 June - Afternoon workshop; VNSG will host an interactive workshop where multiple companies will share their practical lessons learned in defining and governing their Activate project methodology, their SAP Integrated Toolchain (ITC) and Enterprise Architecture standards.
Participating organizations include Friesland Campina and Philips, who will present real-world insights into:
• How they structured their integrated tool chain (ITC) and ESA standards
• How SAP tools were embedded into existing Enterprise Solution Architecture frameworks
• What governance models worked—and which pitfalls to avoid
Many organizations are extending their internal project and delivery standards by incorporating SAP Activate accelerators and the SAP Integrated Toolchain (ITC). The goal is to enable more effective control over complex business transformation initiatives while ensuring alignment with Enterprise Solution Architecture (ESA) standards.
The SAP Integrated Toolchain typically includes tools such as Jira, SAP Cloud ALM, Tricentis, Signavio, LeanIX, and WalkMe, while the broader ESA toolchain often comprises SAP BTP platforms, ITSM platforms, Master Data Management (MDM) solutions, BI & AI platforms, Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) tools, and business model dashboards.
Aligning these two toolchains is becoming a critical success factor for managing the end to end business transformation lifecycle—from strategy and architecture to implementation, operations, and continuous optimization.
The workshop is supported by ALM and Enterprise Architecture experts from SAP Walldorf, VNSG, and implementation partners, including: Eddy Kostons (MyBrand Conclusion), René de Daniel (SAP), Marc Dietrich (SAP), Maarten Maassen (SAP), Florian Hofstäedter (SAP) and Koen van der Sabben (SAP)
Agenda
1. Overview of the SAP Integrated Toolchain and Enterprise Architecture Koen van der Sabben & Marc Dietrich (SAP Walldorf)
2. Lessons Learned: SAP Integrated Toolchain & Enterprise Architecture FrieslandCampina – Theo Elzinga
3. Lessons Learned: SAP Integrated Toolchain & Enterprise Architecture Philips
4. How to Integrate SAP Integrated Toolchain with ESA Toolchain to manage Business Transformation Lifecycle -Frank Luyckx
5. Future SAP Integrated Toolchain Capabilities and the SAP Enterprise Architecture Roadmap
6. Defining Successful ITC and EA Governance for Business Transformation
Lunch will be provided by SAP
Key Takeaways for Participants
By attending this workshop, participants will gain:
• A clear overview of the current SAP Integrated Toolchain and SAP EA roadmap
• Concrete lessons learned from large enterprises operating SAP at scale
• Insight into governance models that successfully bridge ALM, EA, and business strategy
• Practical guidance on aligning SAP ITC with an enterprise-wide ESA toolchain
• A reference model for managing the full business transformation lifecycle, not just implementation projects
18 June - Morning workshop – Hands-on SAP Integrated Toolchain Workshop by SAP Waldorf
In the morning session, SAP Walldorf experts will conduct a hands-on workshop to help participants fully understand the SAP Integrated Toolchain best practices. This session will focus on:
• How SAP Activate, SAP Cloud ALM, Signavio, LeanIX, Tricentis, and related tools fit together
• How these tools support different phases of the transformation lifecycle
• Practical guidance on adopting SAP standard content and accelerators
This hands-on workshop will provide a common foundation and practical insights for the afternoon sessions.
More information on the workshop is found in this blog