Stratosphere Conference at a Glance
While the full agenda is still being finalized, here’s a general outline of what to expect during the event. A list of individual sessions is available for your reference.
Monday
• Registration: 3:00–5:00pm (Event space on the 2nd floor)
• Welcome Happy Hour: 5:00–7:00pm (Bar AC at the hotel)
Tuesday
• Breakfast and Sessions: 8:00am–5:00pm
• Evening Happy Hour/Awards: 5:00–7:00pm
Wednesday
• Breakfast and Sessions: 8:00am–12:00pm
• VIP Lunch: 12:00pm
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Please check back soon for the full agenda. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Speaker(s): VIP Ticket holders only
Location: Commons Kitchen
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Happy Hour
Sponsored by Epicor
Location: Parlur Room
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Parlur Room
7:15 AM – 7:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Eric Kimberling
Location: Parlur Room
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
Speaker(s):
AV Verekar
Avero Advisors
Location: Parlur Room
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
Speaker(s):
Ema Roloff
Location: Vail
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
Speaker(s):
Marcus Harris
Taft Law
Location: Parlur Room
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Speaker(s):
Greg Benton
Scott Janke
Dan Krug
Location: Vail
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Speaker(s):
Chad Baker
Location: Parlur Room
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Speaker(s):
Friska Wirya
Location: Vail
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Consultant Panel :
Mitch Ottoson
Amanda Patton
Scott Janke
Khalid Morris
Mehdi Aftahi
Location: Parlur Room
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Speaker(s) :
Dan Krug
Location: Vail Room
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Speaker(s):
Eric Kimberling
Location: Parlur Room
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Susan Hayer
Location: Parlur Room
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Speaker(s):
Epicor
Location: Vail
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Speaker(s):
Jan Baan
Location: Parlur Room
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Speaker(s):
Casey Jenkins
Location: Vail
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
“This session has been canceled due to travel disruptions caused by the hurricane.”
Speaker(s):
Walker Reynolds
Location: Parlur Room
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Speaker(s):
Priority Software
Location: Vail
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Speaker(s):
Jonathan Whipple
Location: Parlur Room
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Client Panel :
Greg Benton
and Client Panel
Location: Vail
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Speaker(s):
Band Sponsored by
Avero Advisors
Location: Parlur Room
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Connecting ERP with Agentic AI Driven Microservices: Explore how agentic, AI-driven microservices are reshaping the role of ERP in the modern enterprise.
From Tech Stack to Impact: A Practical Path to AI in Distribution Before chasing new tech, are you maximizing the tools you already have? This session will show how to take inventory, get practical with AI, and learn from real-world examples in distribution and manufacturing.
Lead Differently. Be Human: Digital leadership isn’t about being the most technical, it’s about being the most human. Learn how clarity, communication, and trust can help you lead with impact in an AI-driven world.
Building Future Ready Supply Chains: Process Thinking in a Digital World How process thinking and digital integration are transforming supply chains for resilience and innovation.
Dear CIO: How IT Can Remain Relevant in the Age of AI: Modern CIOs face intense pressure from all sides—AI and automation disruption, demands to modernize legacy systems like SAP ECC and Oracle EBS, the need to align IT with shifting business strategies, and adapting systems to handle supply chain shocks, material shortages, and tariffs. The core question in this new AI era is: how can CIOs stay influential and use AI, plus better management of technology, to drive the business instead of being driven by it? This session explores strategies and real-world case studies where IT leaders achieved exactly that, with a focus on manufacturing modernization.
The Small / Medium Size Enterprise Technology Challenge: Navigating today’s digital landscape can be both exciting and overwhelming. Join us for a brief, informative presentation that explores the key challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), followed by a dynamic roundtable discussion.
TAILOR Your Negotiation Strategy: TAILOR is a strategic negotiation framework that helps maximize success by focusing on six key elements: Time, Alternatives, Information, Leverage, Outcomes, and Relationships. It emphasizes preparation, trust-building, and strategic use of knowledge to drive better, more sustainable agreements.
Mastering Your Business Transformation: Navigating the Composable ERP Landscape In today’s era of composable ERP, this session explores whether to stay with your current vendor or evaluate new platforms that better align with your business goals and AI strategy. Learn how a well-executed Phase 0 can drive cost savings, reduce risk, and set the foundation for long-term success.
Discover how a robust Enterprise Architecture Review can transform your software selection process, aligning technology with business goals to drive efficiency, scalability, and long-term success.
Smart Deals, Safe Data: Navigating AI Vendor Contracts & Risks: As AI becomes deeply embedded in enterprise operations, negotiating contracts with AI vendors—and managing how vendors use AI on your behalf—has never been more critical. This session explores best practices for structuring AI vendor agreements, ensuring transparency, and aligning on ethical and operational standards. We’ll discuss key clauses to watch for, strategies for ongoing vendor oversight, and how to conduct robust risk assessments to safeguard your organization’s data, reputation, and compliance posture. The goal is to equip you with the insights to make smarter, safer decisions.
In this session, discover how Epicor Prism is harnessing AI to transform the way makers, movers, and sellers do business. Epicor AI empowers you to turn ERP data into decisive action—driving performance and elevating your operations through real-time insights, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation. From streamlining routine tasks to enhancing user experience and decision-making, Epicor AI delivers industry-specific intelligence tailored to your unique business needs. Designed to amplify human capabilities, Epicor AI enables your team to focus on what matters most. Gain a competitive edge with Epicor AI.
Reimagine ERP: Unified, Automated, and Intelligently Designed for Growth: Join Priority Software for a live demo of its powerful end-to-end ERP platform that streamlines operations, boosts productivity, and drives smarter, faster decisions—without the complexity of fragmented systems. See how Priority’s unified solution combines advanced automation, mobile access, low-code/no-code tools, a dynamic portal generator, and a native WMS to optimize workflows, speed responsiveness, and deliver real-time visibility. At its core is aiERP, an embedded AI framework that’s integral—not an add-on. From natural language interaction and predictive analytics to automated workflows and intelligent orchestration, aiERP transforms ERP from a tactical tool into a strategic advantage.
The Inevitable Paradigm Shift : How AI Will Redefine Every Enterprise Software Implementation.
1475 California St, Denver, CO 80202
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