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ERP Modernization Crossroads: Navigating Vendor Pressure, Cost Constraints, and Agentic AI Disruption
Jul 2nd, 2026 | 1 PM ET
Modernizing ERP has become one of the most important decisions facing CIOs and technology leaders today. Vendor-driven cloud programs, end-of-support deadlines, rising operating costs, and increasing demands for innovation are forcing organizations to rethink their ERP strategies. At the same time, agentic AI is creating new opportunities to accelerate transformation and unlock business value. As a result, many leaders are questioning whether traditional modernization paths still deliver the flexibility and return they need.
In this candid and conversational session, we cut through the noise and explore what is really happening in the ERP market. We examine the full spectrum of modernization options, from vendor-led cloud migrations and re-platforming initiatives to alternative approaches designed to improve agility, reduce costs, and preserve strategic flexibility. Along the way, we discuss the trade-offs behind popular programs such as SAP RISE and other vendor-sponsored transformation models.
Most importantly, we explore how forward-thinking organizations are leveraging agentic AI and low-code platforms to modernize differently. Rather than following rigid upgrade paths, many companies are creating new capabilities faster while reducing implementation risk and long-term dependency on vendors. If you are evaluating your next ERP move, this session will provide practical insights, real-world examples, and a strategic framework to help you make more confident technology decisions.
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Learning Objectives:
Gain an executive-level understanding of today’s ERP landscape, including the pressures, risks, and opportunities influencing modernization decisions.
Evaluate the full range of ERP modernization options and determine which approaches best align with business priorities and technology strategy.
Understand the trade-offs, benefits, and limitations of vendor-led programs such as SAP RISE and similar cloud transformation initiatives.
Discover how organizations are using low-code and agentic AI platforms to accelerate modernization while improving flexibility and reducing complexity.
Identify proven strategies to reduce ERP operating, maintenance, and support costs, including the role of third-party support models.
Learn how to avoid long-term vendor lock-in while preserving optionality for future innovation and business growth.
Explore real-world examples of organizations using agentic AI to bypass traditional upgrade paths and create competitive advantage.
Develop a practical framework for making ERP modernization decisions amid economic uncertainty, technology disruption, and increasing stakeholder expectations.
Speakers
Eric Helmer
EVP & Chief Technology Officer | Rimini Street
As EVP & Chief Technology Officer at Rimini Street, Eric is charged with advising clients on strategic innovative initiatives that align with financial, technical, and functional long-term corporate goals across various applications including Oracle, SAP, IBM, and Microsoft. These initiatives are designed to maximize the effectiveness of their mission-critical enterprise software systems. Before joining Rimini Street, Mr. Helmer was a vice president at Velocity Technology Solutions, where he led the application services team in delivering transformational cloud and IT solutions for Oracle enterprises. He is a published author and Oracle ACE Director Alumni.
Sam Gupta
CEO | ElevatIQ
Sam Gupta has been a thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades, with the primary focus on business software. Sam is rated as #1 thought leader in the ERP and CRM categories and #5 in the digital transformation category on Thinkers 360. He is also among the top 100 thought leaders across all categories. He has been part of large transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 corporations, but now spends his time consulting with SMEs as a CEO at ElevatIQ. Sam regularly speaks at industry conferences and contributes his experiences through many popular blogs and publications. He also hosts a podcast called WBSRocks, focused on business growth through digital transformation, where he interviews top influencers and executives focused on digital transformation.

