The software industry is entering a period of comprehensive reinvention where artificial intelligence serves not merely as an auxiliary component but as the driving force behind application redesign, deployment, and user experience. Sandeep Voona, who led digital transformation initiatives across 150+ enterprise customers at SAP and now architects AI-powered solutions at ServiceNow, examines how legacy enterprise software evolves into intelligent, adaptive platforms.

This insightful talk explores the transformation of ERP systems and CRM platforms from reactive tools into predictive, proactive solutions. Real-world examples illustrate how AI enables the shift from process adherence to process optimization, fundamentally changing how enterprises operate. Drawing from migrations spanning SAP, Oracle, and Workday implementations, Sandeep demonstrates practical approaches to this evolution.

Industry veterans will discover strategic and technical frameworks for modernizing long-standing systems into AI-native platforms without incurring excessive costs or risks associated with major overhauls. Early-career professionals will understand the critical value of gaining expertise in both traditional legacy systems and contemporary AI-driven design. Over the next decade, software development will experience comprehensive reinvention—this talk provides actionable guidance for successfully leading such transformative initiatives.