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Christian Hestermann
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Digital and Business Transformation
- Applications and Architecture
- Strategic Planning and Execution
Speaker Bio
Christian Hestermann is the lead analyst for business applications such as ERP, MES or PLM for manufacturing companies. He focuses his research on topics throughout the entire business applications life cycle, from strategy and pace-layered composable architecture through selection, implementation, integration, operation and upgrades. He specializes in cloud and SaaS deployment of business applications in the context of composable strategies. His specific strengths are operational core systems for companies in different manufacturing industries, primarily heavy discrete manufacturing. As of Jan 2024, he serves as Gartner's vendor lead analyst for SAP.
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Sessions
Monday, 10 November, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET
Manufacturers: A Pathway to the Factory of the Future Through OT Collaboration
Christian Hestermann,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In manufacturing, the existing gap between the IT-digital workforce and operational engineers leads to inefficiencies. To address this, CIOs should adopt platform-based strategies to bridge information and operational technologies. This integration enhances communication, reduces IT costs, and better manages uncertainties. Aligning IT and OT creates a digital ecosystem that streamlines workflows and bolsters business resilience, enabling companies to tackle modern challenges effectively.
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Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM CET
Ask the Expert: How to Migrate to SAP S4/HANA and Its Best Practices
Christian Hestermann,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA involves transitioning from legacy systems to a modern, cloud-based ERP solution. The benefits include improved data processing speed, real-time analytics, and streamlined operations. Challenges include data migration complexity and change management, requiring careful planning and execution for success. CIOs must be aware of the best practices regarding this migration.
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Wednesday, 12 November, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET
Ask the Expert: How long-term SAP customers in manufacturing should modernize their ERP landscape
Christian Hestermann,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In times of VUCA, manufacturing companies face major disruptions not only in their business but also in their business applications roadmap. Users of SAP ERP solutions only have a few more years to migrate to a new product generation. CIOs should use this session to learn from experts and their peers on how to approach the necessary changes.
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