SAPinsider has announced that John Register, a Paralympic silver medalist, U.S. Army combat veteran, and leadership performance expert, will serve as a guest keynote speaker at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026.
The event, scheduled for March 16–19, 2026, at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, brings together SAP professionals, technology leaders, and business executives for several days of education, networking, and strategy discussions focused on enterprise transformation.
Register will deliver the Day 2 keynote on March 18, where he will share insights on resilience, leadership and navigating change.
James Bedard, president and CEO of SAPinsider, said organizations across the SAP landscape are facing unprecedented transformation, from cloud migration to AI-driven innovation. “John Register’s message on resilience, mindset, resilience and performance under pressure aligns with the challenges and opportunities our community is navigating today.”
Analysis
What This Means for ERP Insiders
Inspiration supports leadership during enterprise transformation. Large ERP programs require more than technical expertise—they demand resilience and adaptive leadership. Keynotes like Register’s highlight the human and cultural capabilities leaders need while guiding organizations through cloud, AI, and operational change.
From Paralympic Athlete to Leadership Speaker
A former four‑time All‑American track and field athlete and two‑time Olympic Trials qualifier, Register’s athletic and military careers changed dramatically following a training accident that resulted in the loss of his leg. He later returned to top‑level competition, earning a silver medal in the long jump at the Sydney Paralympic Games and going on to work as a leadership speaker and adviser to government and enterprise organizations.
Register’s keynote is intended to provide an inspirational perspective for the SAP community, emphasizing the mindset and leadership required to manage transformation and uncertainty in modern enterprises, SAPinsider said.
Analysis
What This Means for ERP Insiders
Soft skills increasingly matter in technology-driven transformation. As enterprises adopt AI, cloud ERP, and new operating models, success often depends on leadership mindset and organizational alignment. Events are expanding beyond technical sessions to address these leadership dimensions.
SAPinsider Las Vegas is one of the largest annual gatherings for SAP professionals, bringing together customers, partners, and technology experts to share implementation experiences, best practices, and emerging technology strategies.
The conference program includes more than 200 sessions covering topics such as SAP S/4HANA, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, cybersecurity, finance transformation, and cloud strategy.
In addition to keynote presentations, the event will feature hands‑on labs, executive programs, and peer networking forums designed to help organizations accelerate their SAP initiatives and prepare for future innovation across areas such as AI‑enabled business processes and cloud ERP modernization.
Analysis
What This Means for ERP Insiders
Community events help SAP leaders learn from shared experience. Gatherings such as SAPinsider Las Vegas create a forum where practitioners exchange lessons from real transformation programs. These peer insights often shape how organizations approach governance, adoption, and innovation in complex SAP environments.
