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October 14, 2025 | Free PEX Network Webinar Series

DAY ONE


9:30 am - 10:00 am EST Panel discussion: AI-driven transformation: unlocking the future of business operations

Mark Ghibril - Global CIO, Siemens Gamesa
Rafael Accorsi - Group Head AI Transformation, Merz Group
Michael Hill - Editor, PEX Network

AI is a powerful catalyst for driving business transformation, enabling organizations to enhance their operational capabilities and achieve growth. According to PEX Network’s annual industry report, around 50% of respondents rely on OPEX and business transformation for maintaining a competitive edge. As we see a rapid acceleration in AI adoption, more than half of businesses (58 %) have discussed potential AI projects to drive OPEX and transformation objectives, according to PEX report.

In this session we will discuss ways how AI can facilitate this transformation and also, how to identify use cases, where AI can make a significant difference to quality, accuracy and efficiency.

Key take-aways include:

  • Find out how to minimize manual effort and error rates with AI automation, which helps organizations operate more efficiently and allocate resources effectively.
  • Learn how to reduce operational costs and improve profit margins by optimizing processes.
  • Understand how to prevent faults in processes or products by AI-driven insights, enabling to act even before failure occurs for a better customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Get expert tips on identifying the right use cases for maximum impact from AI initiatives
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Mark Ghibril

Global CIO
Siemens Gamesa

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Rafael Accorsi

Group Head AI Transformation
Merz Group

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Michael Hill

Editor
PEX Network

We start by taking a short trip down memory lane to trace the history of process management - in the context of Business Transformation Management. We then ask how Business Transformation Management can evolve in the Age of AI and Agents.

This session explores the preconditions for success in transformation programs. We’ll examine how SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX help set up these conditions of possibility to thrive in an AI-native future.

Key takeaways:

  • Understand how GenAI is reshaping the assumptions behind traditional Business Transformation Management
  • Learn a simple framework for preparing your organization for AI-native transformation, across systems, processes, data, and people
  • See how SAP Signavio’s tooling can drive early insights, prototype faster, and connect business strategy with real execution
  • Learn how SAP LeanIX can help navigate and execute transformations while using AI and bringing transparency into the Application and AI Agent landscape


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Lukas N.P. Egger

VP of Product Strategy and Innovation
SAP Signavio

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Anna Maria Gajda

Chief Product Enablement Officer
SAP LeanIX

10:30 am - 11:00 am EST Where AI Meets Outcomes: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

Brandon Cook - VP, Product Marketing, Nintex

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, every organization faces the same challenge - how to keep pace with change while driving measurable outcomes. New technologies, especially AI, are transforming how we work, yet many teams still struggle to turn this innovation into tangible value.

Join Nintex for an exclusive webinar where we explore how to turn today’s uncertainty into tomorrow’s opportunity. We’ll unpack how leading organizations are leveraging AI to improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and ensure compliance - and how Nintex is pioneering the next evolution of business execution through Agentic Business Orchestration. Key takeaways:

  • How AI is reshaping operational efficiency across industries
  • What Agentic Business Orchestration means - and why it’s the future of business execution
  • How Nintex helps organizations unify systems, automate intelligently, and embed AI to deliver measurable outcomes
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Brandon Cook

VP, Product Marketing
Nintex

11:00 am - 11:30 am EST Fire-side chat. How to implement AI on a budget for cost-effective transformation initiatives

Rahul Zende - Senior Principal Data Scientist – Enterprise AI Strategy, Navy Federal Credit Union
Nerina van Wyk - Host, PEX Network

Although organizations can clearly see the benefits of using AI, not all companies can adopt AI in their transformation initiatives. Implementing AI can be challenging due to costs and varying organizational budgets. Companies must carefully consider their approach to maximize benefits without overspending. In this session we will discuss the strategies of how you can start with AI on a budget.

Key take-aways include:

  • Learn how instead of aiming for complete transformation, you can focus on AI augmentation and enhance existing processes with AI tools that can improve operational efficiency without significant investment.
  • Understand how to identify high-impact use cases and prioritize AI applications with proven ROI and relevance to your specific industry, ensuring that initial projects lead to measurable improvements.
  • Discover how to leverage existing tools and resources, utilize affordable AI platforms and open-source tools, and invest in training employees to effectively integrate AI into their workflows
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Rahul Zende

Senior Principal Data Scientist – Enterprise AI Strategy
Navy Federal Credit Union

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Nerina van Wyk

Host
PEX Network