Talks

Professional Lectures & Thought Leadership

Over the course of his career, Jörg Panthöfer has been a sought-after speaker at numerous industry conferences, expert panels, and technology forums. His presentations reflect a deep engagement with current technological trends and demonstrate how these can be practically, efficiently, and future-ready translated into corporate structures.

His key topics have included SAP S/4HANA transformation, digital platform strategies, store integration, information security, and the role of IT as a value driver in decentralized retail environments.

These talks were delivered across both SAP-specific and cross-industry innovation platforms, regularly drawing strong interest from subject matter experts and decision-makers.

 

Hockenheimer SAP Days - July 20, 2018, Hockenheim

• Der Weg zu S/4 HANA

Detailed presentation of the roadmap, migration strategy, and lessons learned from the transformation project at SAGAFLOR AG, with a focus on the specific challenges of decentralized retail structures.

 

DSAG Annual Congress - September 20-22, 2016, Nuremberg

• Effizientes Datenmanagement eines Single SAP HANA Business Suite Systems
• SAP HANA Enterprise Protection für Ihr Unternehmen

Insights into the synergies between performance, governance, and security within the SAP HANA Suite. Covered the integration of GDPR-compliant security systems and failover strategies in a cooperative environment.

 

Westphalian SAP Days / Gerry Weber Open - June 17, 2016, Halle/Westphalia

• Der Weg zu SAP S/4 HANA

Experience-based presentation on strategic planning, process analysis, and project preparation ahead of the S/4HANA migration, emphasizing system compatibility and future-proof architecture.

 

SAP Forum for Retail - July 7, 2015, Mannheim

• Erfolgsgeschichte der SAGAFLOR Partner- Warenwirtschaft und Ausblick auf kommende Projekte

Showcased SAGAFLOR's hybrid SAP architecture, addressing both central and store-level integration, assortment logic, and the unique challenges of the pet retail segment.

 

EuroShop Trade Fair - February 19, 2014, Düsseldorf

• SAGAFLOR setzt auf Multi-Channel: Innovative Mitgliederlösung für vernetzte Handelsprozesse

Presented the cooperative's multi-channel strategy, including web shop integration, middleware architecture, and decentralized master data management.

 

HIS Conference - Information Systems in Cooperative Retail - June 19, 2013, Münster

• Innovative Mitgliederlösung bei der SAGAFLOR AG: Mit Warenwirtschaft Zukunft gestalten

Introduced a tenant-capable, SAP-based solution for the digital mapping of store-level processes, with a focus on assortment control, data quality, and operational relief for partner businesses.

 

HIS Conference - Information Systems in Cooperative Retail - June 6, 2011, Münster

• Handeln mit System: Erfahrungsbericht SAP Einführung auf Basis csShop bei der SAGAFLOR AG

Experience-based deep dive into the SAP rollout at headquarters, including proprietary developments, interface management, and the creation of a unified master data model.

 

This speaking portfolio highlights Jörg Panthöfer's subject-matter expertise, methodical clarity, and implementation strength - both in technically focused and strategic-commercial contexts. His presentations underscore his role as a transformation architect, capable of translating complex IT projects into transparent, relatable, and actionable frameworks for diverse audiences.