May 12-13, 2026 | Orlando, FL
As new technologies continue to reshape industries, many supply chain leaders are eager to unlock their potential but face challenges in driving real, scalable impact. In these sessions, we’ll explore the ways in which maximum value realization can be achieved through SAP IBP optimization and agentic AI orchestration to create a more robust and resilient supply chain in the face of volatility.
Space is limited – register your interest now to join leaders from McKinsey & Company for a series of interactive roundtables on-site at SAP Sapphire 2026.
Fund the Finish Line: Reinvesting in IBP to Eliminate Workarounds and Unlock the Planning Engine
Tuesday, May 12: 1:00 – 1:45pm
Meeting room #6206
Many organizations have implemented SAP IBP, yet continue to rely on manual workarounds and underutilize core capabilities. This roundtable will explore how to relaunch and re-energize IBP programs to drive measurable impact.
In this session we will discuss how to:
- Re-engage teams and strengthen adoption
- Define the right performance metrics and decision processes
- Address data and process gaps limiting value
- Fully leverage IBP as a system-driven planning engine
Through practical examples and peer discussion, we will explore how leading organizations are moving from implementation to value realization.
Supply Chain Orchestration with AI: From Visibility to Action
Wednesday, May 13: 1:00 – 1:45pm
Meeting room #6206
As supply chains become more complex, organizations are looking beyond planning tools to enable real-time, end-to-end orchestration. This roundtable will explore how AI — including emerging agentic capabilities — can support faster, more effective decision-making across the supply chain.
In this session we will cover:
- Practical AI use cases (e.g., data quality, exception management, decision support)
- How organizations are starting to leverage agent-based approaches
- What orchestration looks like in practice across planning and execution
- How these capabilities fit within the SAP architecture
Join us to discuss how companies are moving from insight to action, and what it takes to operationalize AI in supply chain environments.
Additionally, we will be holding office hours in the McKinsey lounge on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 – 4:30pm if you are interested in touching base 1:1 on any other topic, as well as Happy Hour in the McKinsey lounge on Tuesday from 5:30 – 7pm.
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