Next week, Synesis International heads to Las Vegas for the SAP Partner Summit for the Americas, SAP's first-ever Tier-1 partner event bringing together practitioners and business leaders from across North America and Latin America. Running March 16 through 18 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, this year's summit gathers C-level leaders, sales executives, product experts, and marketing teams to align on SAP's strategy for applications, data, and AI, and to explore how SAP and its partners are unlocking new value across the ecosystem.
Representing Synesis at the summit will be Kathleen Payne, Vice President, and Mark Vetzel, Sales Director, both of whom will be actively participating and contributing throughout the event. Their mission is straightforward: absorb everything SAP announces about the future of SAP Business One, connect with SAP product leaders and fellow partners, and bring those insights directly back to our customers.
What Is the SAP Partner Summit for the Americas?
The SAP Partner Summit for the Americas is SAP's flagship Tier-1 partner event, designed specifically for the partner ecosystem that drives SAP implementations across the Western Hemisphere. Unlike broader SAP conferences, this summit is purpose-built for the companies that deploy, extend, and support SAP solutions every day. The 2026 edition brings together partners from across North America and Latin America for three days of strategic alignment, product deep dives, and hands-on exploration of SAP's evolving portfolio.
The summit features a fast-paced mix of breakout sessions, theatre talks, roundtables, and product deep dives, with clear content pathways organized by theme and focus area. Attendees will get hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and Business One extensibility. Role-specific tracks for sales, product, delivery, and marketing ensure that every member of a partner organization walks away with actionable guidance tailored to their function.
Why This Summit Matters for SAP Business One Customers
The SAP Partner Summit is where SAP shares its forward-looking roadmaps, demonstrates upcoming capabilities, and aligns its partner network on the strategic direction for its entire portfolio, including SAP Business One. For mid-market manufacturers and distributors running SAP Business One, this summit gives Synesis a direct line to the product teams and strategic leaders shaping what comes next.
Every major SAP release cycle begins with announcements and partner alignment at events like this one. New capabilities in areas like embedded AI, cloud deployment options, integration with SAP's broader ecosystem, and enhanced analytics tools are typically previewed here before they reach the general market. Understanding these changes early gives our customers a strategic advantage, allowing them to plan upgrades, budget for new capabilities, and align their technology roadmaps with SAP's direction.
What Synesis Will Be Tracking for You
Our team will be focused on the sessions and announcements most relevant to SAP Business One customers in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Key areas of interest include: SAP Business One version roadmap and upcoming feature releases, AI and machine learning capabilities being integrated into the SAP Business One platform, cloud migration paths and hybrid deployment strategies, new integration options with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and third-party applications, enhanced reporting and analytics powered by SAP HANA, Business One extensibility through SAP BTP, and supply chain and inventory management improvements for mid-market manufacturers.
Meet the Synesis Team in Las Vegas
Kathleen Payne has served as Vice President of Synesis International for over two decades, guiding the company's strategic partnerships and client relationships across the manufacturing sector. Her deep knowledge of SAP Business One implementations and her experience working with manufacturers of all sizes make her uniquely positioned to evaluate new SAP announcements through the lens of practical, real-world business impact.
Mark Vetzel, Synesis Sales Director, brings a consultative approach to every client engagement. At the Partner Summit, Mark will be connecting with SAP product teams, exploring new partner solutions, and identifying opportunities that can deliver immediate value to Synesis customers. If you are attending the summit and would like to connect with Mark or Kathleen, please reach out to us ahead of time at win@synesisintl.com.
Summit Themes Most Relevant to Manufacturers
While the full summit agenda spans multiple tracks and themes, several areas are particularly relevant to the manufacturing and distribution companies Synesis serves.
AI, Data, and Applications is the central theme of the 2026 summit. SAP is embedding intelligence across its entire product portfolio, and for manufacturers, AI-powered demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, intelligent quality inspection, and automated document processing represent some of the highest-value use cases emerging this year. The summit will showcase how these capabilities connect across SAP's ecosystem.
SAP Business One Extensibility sessions explore how partners can extend and enhance Business One through SAP BTP, opening new possibilities for custom applications, integrations, and industry-specific solutions. For Synesis customers, this means richer capabilities without replacing the core ERP system they already rely on.
Cloud Strategy and ERP Transformation covers deployment models, hyperscaler partnerships, and migration paths. For SAP Business One customers evaluating a move to the cloud or considering hybrid architectures, these sessions offer critical guidance on timing, cost, and technical requirements.
Connected Partner Outcomes focuses on how SAP and its partner network are aligning to deliver more value across lines of business. Integration with Microsoft 365, quality management systems, custom web portals, and shop floor automation platforms are topics that hit close to home for Synesis customers.
How SAP is weaving AI across applications, data, and partner solutions
Migration paths, hybrid deployments, and S/4HANA Cloud capabilities
Extending SAP Business One through BTP, APIs, and partner innovation
Aligning SAP and partner ecosystems to drive measurable customer value
What to Expect After the Summit
Synesis does not attend conferences simply to collect brochures. When Kathleen and Mark return from Las Vegas, we will be sharing everything we learn directly with our customers. Expect a detailed summary of the most important SAP Business One announcements, a practical breakdown of new features and when they will be available, and honest assessments of which capabilities will deliver the most value for manufacturers and distributors in 2026 and beyond.
We will also be publishing follow-up blog posts covering specific topics in depth: cloud migration readiness for SAP Business One customers, AI features coming to the platform, BTP extensibility options, and integration enhancements that affect how SAP Business One works with Microsoft 365, quality management systems, and custom applications built by our development team.
If you are a current Synesis customer or considering SAP Business One for your business, this summit represents a direct pipeline from SAP's product leadership to your strategic planning. Our job is to translate those announcements into actionable guidance tailored to your industry, your operations, and your growth objectives.
Stay Connected During the Summit
Follow Synesis International on LinkedIn for live updates, key takeaways, and highlights from the SAP Partner Summit for the Americas. If you have specific questions about SAP Business One features or roadmap items you would like our team to investigate during the summit, reach out to us at win@synesisintl.com before March 16. We are here to make sure the insights from this event translate directly into value for your business.
