Niklas Siemer is joined by Craig Stasila, Senior Director of Product Marketing at SAP, to unpack how integration is the missing link powering the next generation of agentic AI.

From the rise of autonomous agents to real-world enterprise applications, they explore why AI cannot deliver meaningful business value without strong integration foundations. You’ll hear how SAP Integration Suite, APIs, and event-driven architectures are evolving to make AI agents smarter, safer, and more connected than ever before.

They also dive into the newly announced support for MCP in SAP Integration Suite, how it standardizes communication between AI agents and business systems, and what this means for developers and architects working to operationalize AI across the enterprise.

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Plus, hear Craig’s take on ska music, mixology, and how the DIY mindset of punk rock mirrors today’s rapid experimentation in AI and integration innovation.

Don’t miss this deep dive into how SAP BTP and Integration Suite are helping enterprises move from hype to hands-on success in the era of agentic AI.

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About the speakers: 

Craig Stasila

Senior Director of Product Marketing

With extensive experience in integration and enterprise automation, Craig has been a key player in the SAP ecosystem since 1998. He’s held diverse roles: from integration consultant to product manager and successfully connected countless systems, even an SAP system to a toaster. In his current role, he uses his passion and deep knowledge to engage users and help them harness the power of SAP Integration Suite.

Outside of work, Craig cherishes spending time with his wife and daughters, pickup basketball games, and indulging in mixing craft cocktails. He also loves attending live music shows featuring under-the-radar bands. Whether you’re into tech, family life, unique hobbies, or punk rock music, Craig is always up for an engaging conversation.

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Hosted by Niklas Siemer

Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform

Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform.

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