PAUL SHEPHERD [ ASUG INSTALLATION MEMBER SINCE: 2003 ANDREA BENSON [ ASUG INSTALLATION MEMBER MEMBER SINCE: 2003 LYNN LUPO [ SAP POINT OF CONTACT MEMBER SINCE: 2000 ] ASUG 2008 Speaker Orientation Debbie Peake ASUG Content Design Advisory Council

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage ASUG Operations Optimization Design Team  This group of volunteers has been working since February to develop the conference content  You should each know your point of contact from the Design Team  The Design Team is here to ensure that all runs smoothly, so take the time to meet them at some point during the event.

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 3 Design Team  Financial Performance Management  Gary Fullmer, SAP Labs, LLC  Michael Watson, Grant Thornton, LLP  George Penton, SAP Labs, LLC  Public Sector  Joe Larocque, Treasury Board of Canada  Patrick Thiele, SAP Labs, LLC

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 4 Design Team  Reporting and Analytics  Tim Ronan, NIBCO Inc.  Ron Silberstein, Business Objects, an SAP Company  Giles Farrow, Business Objects, an SAP Company  Richard Dunning, OXY, Inc.  Services and Support  Robert Hill, Rockwell Automation, Inc.  Sarah Wind, SAP Global Marketing

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 5 Design Team Governance, Risk, and Compliance  Lisa Strizzi, SAP Labs, LLC  Human Capital Management  Sherryanne Meyer, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.  Debbie Peake, SAP Labs, LLC

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 6 Conference Session Structure  You are part of a very comprehensive conference program  Approximately 220 ASUG sessions occurring in 3 days in 17 concurrent tracks  ASUG Education Sessions  ASUG Influence Sessions

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 7 Speaker Responsibilities  Check-in at registration at least 24 hours prior to your presentation time  Arrive minutes prior to your session  Monitor your presentation time  Encourage attendees to complete session evaluations  Continue conversations outside of the session room after your presentation  *There will be a speaker ready room  Plum Blossom  Internet access and electricity will be available

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 8 Speaker Tips  Monitor your pace (speak slowly)  Indicate whether you plan to address questions along the way or at the end of the presentation  Repeat questions from the audience so all can hear  Do not promote your product (if applicable)  Attendees really appreciate screen shots or demos (plan for a backup for any “live” demos)  Offer a follow-up method for questions you may not be able to answer on the spot

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 9 A/V Equipment  Each session room will be set with the following equipment:  Screen  LCD Projector Package  Shure Wireless Lavalier Microphone  Computer Audio Cable/Director Box  Audio Mixer  JBL Powered Speaker  Wired Line for Internet Access  Please note: Laptops will NOT be provided  Alert staff, hallway monitors or a volunteer if you experience any difficulties uploading your presentation

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 10 Frequently Asked Questions  Will I receive any feedback on my presentation?  Who can I contact if I have additional questions or concerns?  Who will be available to help me if I have any technical issues?  Any tips for a successful presentation?

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 11 Final Reminders  Send your presentations to  Be sure to include your session code in the file name  All presentations must be in pdf. format. Visit to convert any other format to pdf.  Register for the event!!  Visit the speaker resource page for additional event information: 653/Default.aspx 653/Default.aspx  If you’ve already submitted your presentation and would like to make changes, please feel free to upload a new version.

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 12 Call For Speakers – Annual Conference 2009  The ASUG Annual Conference call for speakers opens October 13 through December 1,  Submit your abstract and tell your SAP story!. In exchange, you’ll receive complimentary registration for the full event (including Sapphire).  ASUG and Sapphire will again be co-located in 2009 in Orlando. May 11-14, 2009

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 13 ]  Thank you for your participation.  Your Feedback is important – please complete this session evaluation form. Speaker: XXXXX Session: XXXX

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 14 Questions Include a “Questions” slide and provide “how to contact me” information

[ Real Experience. Real Advantage. 15 ]  Thank you for your participation.