Rudy van Buren knows exactly why simulation is key to prepare for and perform in a race. His experience as high-performance athlete in Sim racing gave him the insights and skills to perform on top-level both for himself as for others. Rudy will not only share his roadmap story from Karting to Formula 1, but especially why simulation is an absolute must to gain competitive advantage when versions for strategy and tactics are available for various situations.

Hear directly from Erik Grim, a former leader in global planning transformation at Unilever. He’ll challenge you to move beyond "inside-out" thinking and embrace external drivers and real-time scenarios to shape better S&OP decisions. This isn't about theory; it's about real-world application.

What if forecasting isn’t about being right, but about being ready? This session shows how simulation became a mindset across teams, helping Elho, a leading move beyond static plans to dynamic, decision-ready S&OP. Quicksilver will reflect on the approach, lessons learned, and how simulation unlocks alignment across Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance..

In this session, Gertjan Osinga, Finance Leader at Backbase, reveals how they transformed forecasting into a strategic capability by embracing simplicity. Discover how a driver-based model creates a connected, real-time view of performance that drives confident, agile decision-making for your finance team.