SAP BTP & AI Innovation Day
Hosted at Sierra AppHaus – Houston
November 5, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM For Energy & Utilities Innovators
Join SAP and Sierra Digital for an exclusive, full-day customer-only experience designed to explore the real-world impact of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Embedded AI, and Clean Core strategies across the Energy & Utilities landscape.
This event brings together industry leaders, SAP executives, and peers for a high-impact session — combining strategic insights, interactive demos, and a hands-on design thinking workshop in the award-winning Sierra AppHaus.
Keynotes by:
Kevin Lloyd
VP Sales – Business Technology Platform at SAP America
Robin Williams
SAP Solution Advisory Director – BTP at SAP America
Location:
Sierra AppHaus – 6001 Savoy Dr, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77036
A purpose-built innovation space designed for hands-on collaboration with customers.
Join Us:
What You’ll Gain:
- Strategic Direction from SAP Executives
Kick off the day with keynote sessions from SAP’s Kevin Lloyd (RVP, BTP) and Robin Williams (VP, BTP Solution Advisory) focused on the future of BTP and Embedded AI in Energy and Utilities. - Deep-Dive Use Cases in Action
Get hands-on with 90 minutes of real customer scenarios and architecture walkthroughs — from AI-powered Plant Maintenance to Capital Project automation, AFE optimization, and industry-specific AI scenarios. - Experience the SAP AppHaus Way
Participate in a live Design Thinking workshop to frame your own business challenges. Discover use cases, apply empathy mapping, and define AI and BTP opportunities specific to your operations. - Peer Networking & 1:1 Time with Experts
Take advantage of multiple informal networking moments throughout the day — including a dedicated lunch and a closing reception to connect with SAP BTP advisors, industry peers, and solution experts.
Agenda:
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Registration | Arrival, badging, light breakfast |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | Opening Keynote | Featuring Kevin Lloyd (BTP RVP) and Robin Williams (VP, BTP Solution Advisory, SMU) – Strategic view of BTP & AI across Energy & Utilities |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Industry Deep-Dive |
90-minute working session covering:
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| 12:15 – 13:00 | Networking Lunch | Peer interactions in a casual setting, opportunity for BTP advisors to engage 1:1 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | AppHaus Primer + Group Kickoff | AppHaus Introduction and setup: use-case framing, team formation, introduction to design thinking phases |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Mini AppHaus Workshop | Breakout groups focus on use-case mining. Activities include empathy mapping and problem definition using design thinking tools. Facilitated by Sierra & SAP |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Team Share-Backs | Each group presents its problem framing and early insights |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Networking Reception | Wrap-up drinks/snacks, open floor for customer and expert conversations |