Americas' SAP Users' Group

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ASUG
TypeNot-for-Profit
IndustryTechnology
Founded1991
Headquarters
Chicago
,
United States
Key people
Board of Directors
Geoff Scott CEO
Volunteer Board Members:
Mark LeClair, Chair Person
James Johnson, II, Vice Chair Person
Sharon Kaiser, Finance Chairperson

Tara Gambill, Director at Large
Ron Gilson], Director at Large
Tony Caesar], Director
Dr. E. Jeffrey Hutchinson, Director
Rajeev Kapur, Director
Stephen Katsirubas, Director
Andreas Liris, Director
Stephanie Stewart Nashawady, Director and SAP Representative
Daniel Stuart, Director
Laura Tibodeau, Director

Benjamin Williams, Director
ServicesASUG is an independent community of SAP professionals in North America that delivers events, education, and networking to its members.
Websitewww.asug.com

Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) is an independent SAP user group.

Its members make up the world's largest network of SAP customers, partners, and professionals. The member-based organization drives companies, teams, and careers forward by expanding what's possible with SAP solutions. Its board of directors is composed of ASUG volunteers elected to the board by the ASUG membership. The organization's daily operations are managed by the Chief Executive Officer of ASUG, Geoff Scott, along with the ASUG management team and staff.

History[]

In 1990, SAP customers who attended the SAP annual conference “SAPPHIRE” to form an SAP users' group.[1] In 1991, the Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) was created.[2][3] ASUG works with SAP in order to deliver education and training, networking, research, and influence to ASUG members. As a result of this partnership, ASUG Annual Conference shares a location with SAP's annual SAPPHIRE NOW event.[4]

In 2016, ASUG acquired The Eventful Group's North American assets.[5] In 2016 ASUG also launched the ASUG University program, which is delivered through both hands-on and virtual methods.[6]

Furthermore, ASUG is one of the 12 members of the SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN) which is the international voice for regional SAP User Groups.

Mission and current operations[]

ASUG is the world's largest SAP user group. Originally founded by a group of visionary SAP customers in 1991, its mission is to help people and organizations get the most value from their investment in SAP technology. ASUG currently serves thousands of businesses via companywide memberships, connecting more than 130,000 professionals with networking and educational resources to help them master new challenges. Through in-person and virtual events, on-demand digital resources, and ongoing advocacy for its membership, ASUG helps SAP customers make more possible.[7]

ASUG facts[]

  • 38 regional North American chapters that host face-to-face and virtual meetings as part of membership benefits
  • 30+ primary research studies annually
  • 20,000+ attendees join together at SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference (co-hosted by SAP and ASUG)
  • 100+ regional, industry, and interest-based networking groups
  • 300+ face-to-face events annually
  • 400+ virtual education opportunities annually [8]

ASUG events[]

ASUG offers a full slate of virtual and in-person events crafted around key topics of interest for specific industries, business roles, and technologies. Visit ASUG.com/events for information on its wide range of events for SAP professionals.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ What is ASUG?. (2002, May 9). SearchSAP.com Definitions. Retrieved on 2008-10-18.
  2. ^ Bell, Erin (2008, September 28) Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine. echannelline.com Retrieved on 2008-10-18
  3. ^ Americas' SAP Users' Group[dead link]. (2008, September 15).SAP.info Retrieved on 2008-10-18.
  4. ^ Events in America. crm2day.com Retrieved on 2008-10-29.
  5. ^ (2016, April 22). SearchSAP.com Definitions. Retrieved on 2017-01-17.
  6. ^ "The ASUG University opens for business". it.toolbox.com. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  7. ^ "Media Center". ASUG. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  8. ^ "Media Center". ASUG. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  9. ^ "SAP User Events, Conferences, and Local Events". ASUG. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
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