The LinkedWorld Summit 2025, held from October 28–31 in Shanghai, brought together more than 50 leaders and representatives from over 20 countries for four days of collaboration, learning, and shared inspiration.
Hosted in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, the Summit reaffirmed LinkedWorld’s role as a truly global alliance — one that connects SAP partners across every continent and empowers them to innovate, collaborate, and grow together.
A Milestone for a Global Alliance
The Summit opened with LinkedWorld CEO Wolfgang welcoming participants from around the world and highlighting the alliance’s rapid evolution.
Since its launch in 2023 at SAP headquarters in Germany, LinkedWorld has expanded to 30 partner organizations operating in more than 60 countries — representing a global network of 10,000 professionals serving over 15,000 clients.
This expansion underscores a clear mission: to combine local expertise with global collaboration, enabling partners to deliver agile, high-quality SAP services that meet the needs of businesses everywhere.
Collaboration as a Catalyst for Innovation
Throughout the Summit, participants explored how collaboration within the alliance drives innovation.
Through shared best practices, cross-border cooperation, and co-innovation initiatives, LinkedWorld partners are shaping new standards for digital transformation — and proving that together, we go further.
Sessions at SAP Labs China offered an inside look at SAP’s product strategy and R&D direction, while interactive workshops deepened the dialogue between SAP experts and LinkedWorld partners.
The visit embodied the alliance’s spirit of open exchange and continuous learning — a defining characteristic of the LinkedWorld ecosystem.
Expanding the Ecosystem: Partners, ISVs, and Innovation
This year’s Summit also welcomed a growing network of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), whose technologies complement and extend SAP solutions.
From cloud computing and retail tech to AI-driven agriculture and automation, these partnerships demonstrate how LinkedWorld acts as a bridge between innovation and opportunity, connecting companies across regions, industries, and capabilities.
By leveraging LinkedWorld’s global reach, ISVs and solution providers can scale faster, access new markets, and create lasting value for clients worldwide.
A Vision of Shared Growth
LinkedWorld was founded on a simple yet powerful idea — that success multiplies when it is shared.
As the alliance continues to grow, its members remain committed to a federated model built on trust, transparency, and collective progress.
This spirit of altruism and co-creation defines how LinkedWorld operates: enabling each partner to contribute their unique strengths while benefiting from the shared experience, expertise, and opportunities of the global network.
Looking Ahead
The LinkedWorld Summit 2025 marked not just a gathering of partners, but a renewed commitment to the alliance’s purpose — to connect the world through collaboration.
As LinkedWorld moves forward, it continues to strengthen its position as a strategic bridge within the global SAP ecosystem, opening doors for international cooperation, brand visibility, and innovation without borders.
