Reality check panel discussion: Where SAP tax and trade projects can struggle and how to avoid it

12 Nov 2026
Trade , Tax , Keynote


SAP tax and trade projects don't always go exactly to plan. From data and integration challenges to changing regulatory requirements, stakeholder alignment and unexpected implementation hurdles, there are plenty of lessons to be learned along the way. In this Reality Check panel, speakers from Sony Music, Bosch and Boehringer Ingelheim will share honest perspectives on where SAP tax and trade projects commonly struggle, the challenges they have encountered and what they would do differently next time. Together, they’ll explore how organisations can avoid common pitfalls, manage competing priorities and keep projects on track while balancing compliance requirements with wider business needs. Expect an open, practical discussion covering the realities behind the project plans, the lessons learned the hard way and the approaches that can make a real difference. Bring your own questions and experiences to the conversation and leave with practical insights to help you navigate your own SAP tax and trade projects more confidently.
Speakers
Nicole Baranov
Nicole Baranov, Global Product Marketer for Tax - SAP SE
Emilia Dorochowicz
Emilia Dorochowicz, Tax Application Specialist - Robert Bosch
Francisco Vellinho
Francisco Vellinho, Process Manager - Boehringer Ingelheim
Jose Manuel Belmonte
Jose Manuel Belmonte, IT Senior System Specialist - Boehringer Ingelheim
Brenda Sibindi
Brenda Sibindi, Global Technology Manager - Sony Music