KNAPP Softwarebites 2026
Unleash Your Operation: User-Driven, Efficient, and Resilient
We’re excited to invite you to KNAPP Softwarebites 2026 – our exclusive software event. Get ready to ignite your passion, expand your network, and gain invaluable knowledge to move your organization forward.
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AGENDA
09:30 a.m.
Welcome & Get-Together at Seehotel Waldstaetterhof
Address: Waldstaetterquai 6, Brunnen 6440 Switzerland
10:00 a.m.
Opening
Presenters:
Dennis Haverkate, Global Supply Chain Manager, Victorinox,
Andreas Miller, Business Development, KNAPP,
Mario Berger, Product Communication Manager, KNAPP,Mario Rauch, Vice President Software Solutions, KNAPP
10:15 a.m.
Key Note
Presenter:
Franz Mathi, COO, KNAPP
10:30 a.m.
Look Back. Leap Forward:
Review KNAPP Softwarebites 2024 & 2025
Presenters:
John Smith, Head of Supply Chain Solutions and Systems, Matalan,
Dennis Haverkate, Global Supply Chain Manager, Victorinox
10:50 a.m.
AI in Action: Real-World Applications at KNAPP
Presenter:
Peter Puchwein, Vice President R&D, KNAPP
11:05 a.m.
AI-Driven Real-Time Orchestration for High-Performance Fulfilment
Presenter:
Arjan van Baarle, Global Head of Contract Logistics Innovation and Automation, Kühne & Nagel
11:35 a.m.
Coffee & Networking Break
12:10 p.m.
From Insight to Impact: Designing UI/UX That Endures and Excels
Presenter:
Johannes Zeiringer, Product Manager, KNAPP
12:25 p.m.
Rise to New Dimensions with WMS by KNAPP
Presenter:
Mario Rauch, Vice President Software Solutions, KNAPP
12:40 p.m.
AeroBot Meets SAP: Automation Made Easy with Seamless Integration
Presenter:
Dominik Kilian, SAP® EWM Sales Consultant, KNAPP
12:55 p.m.
Lunch & Networking Break
14:15 p.m.
Departure for Site Visit
KiSoft destination: Victorinox AG, Schmiedgasse 57, 6438 Ibach, Switzerland
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SAP® EWM destination: Estee Lauder, Höfliweg 4, 8854, Galgenen, Switzerland
19:30 p.m.
Dinner at Seehotel Waldstaetterhof
Address: Waldstaetterquai 6, Brunnen 6440 Switzerland
06:30 a.m.
Optional: Lake Lucerne and Village Brunnen Run with your Personal Trainer Mario Berger
08:30 a.m.
Welcome & Get-Together at Seehotel Waldstaetterhof
Address: Waldstaetterquai 6, Brunnen 6440 Switzerland
09:00 a.m.
Warm-up
Presenter:
Andreas Miller, Business Development, KNAPP
09:10 a.m.
Blueprint to Brilliance: Crafting the Perfect Project
Presenter:
Peter Puchwein, Vice President R&D, KNAPP
09:25 a.m.
Optimized by Experience: Best Practices in SAP® with KNAPP
Presenter:
Anna Vambe, SAP® EWM Project Manager, KNAPP
09:55 a.m.
The Impact of Partnership in Creating the Perfect Project
Presenter:
John Smith, Head of Supply Chain Solutions and Systems, Matalan
10:25 a.m.
Coffee & Networking Break
10:55 a.m.
Updates Matter: Building IT Security into Every Step
Presenters:
Denis Strigler, Head of IT Service Fulfillment, KNAPP,
Robert Gartler, Portfolio Manager, KNAPP
11:15 a.m.
Unleash the Power of Robotics with the Right Master Data at SAQ
Presenters:
Luc Bourdeau, Vice-President
Strategic Development Supply Chain, SAQ
Stephane Gosslin, Senior Director of Transformation and Development, SAQ
11:45 a.m.
Master Data: Driving Operational Excellence and Ensuring Compliance
12:00 a.m.
How to Enable Master Data Quality?
Presenter:
Bernd Stöger, Vice President Value Chain Solutions & Digital Products, KNAPP
12:15 p.m.
Discussion
Presenter:
Andreas Miller, Business Development, KNAPP
12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Networking Break
14:00 p.m.
Expert Talk: From Data to Discovery: AI & Data Mining
14:20 p.m.
KiSoft Analytics: Turning Data into Decisions
Presenter:
Dennis Haverkate, Global Supply Chain Manager, Victorinox
14:50 p.m.
Discussion
Presenter:
Andreas Miller, Business Development, KNAPP
15:10 p.m.
Business Activity: Fuel the Future - An Open Lab for Ideas, Needs & Next Steps for Softwarebites 2027
16:40 p.m.
Data-driven Supervision
Presenter:
Michael Juwan, Product Management, KNAPP
16:55 p.m.
Boosting Efficiency: redPILOT Operational Excellence Solution
17:25 p.m.
Closing
Presenter:
Andreas Miller, Business Development, KNAPP
18:00 p.m.
Scenic Cruise across Lake Lucerne with a traditional Swiss Dinner
Event information
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- Date
- Feb 10–11, 2026
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- Starttime
- 10.00 a.m.
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- Registration deadline
- January 16, 2026
12:00 noon CET
First come, first served!
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- Language
- English
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- Site visit information - SAP by KNAPP
- Estee Lauder
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- Site visit information - KiSoft
- Victorinox AG
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- General information
- KNAPP will provide your accommodation from February 10th to 12th, 2025 as well as food and refreshments during this period. If you plan to prolong your stay, we are happy to support you with recommendations. Participation on site is free, while organization and costs of travel including travel to and from the airport are the responsibility of the guest.