SUN 2025 Recap: Insights, Connections, and an Unforgettable Experience
What happens when you bring together the brightest minds in the SyteLine community, industry leaders, and top ERP experts? You get SUN 2025—a powerhouse of knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration that left attendees energized and ready to take action!
From game-changing insights to hands-on learning and an electrifying closing celebration, this year’s event in Anaheim set a new benchmark for what a user conference should be. Let’s dive into the highlights that made SUN 2025 a resounding success.
Leadership Update: A New Chapter Begins
Congratulations to Julie Foley of Middleby Corporation, the newly appointed SUN President. Having served as Vice President, Julie is passionate about strengthening the SyteLine community and fostering collaboration.
She left attendees with an exciting challenge for SUN 2026: implement something you learned this year and return next year to present an end-user session!
A heartfelt thank you to Ken Kemp for his outstanding leadership and dedication as the previous SUN President. His contributions have shaped the community in invaluable ways.
We also recognize the continued efforts of Jessica Ely, Jennifer Terry, and Dylan Klima, whose leadership drives engagement and innovation year after year.
Inspiration from the Main Stage
The conference opened with a powerful keynote from Liz Bohannon, who set the tone for a week of bold thinking and actionable takeaways.
Infor executives Soma Somasundaram, President & CTO, Kevin Samuelson, CEO, and Salena Butler, Senior Vice President and Channel Chief, Americas, took the stage to share their vision for the future of SyteLine, delivering key insights on ERP innovation and what’s next for the platform.
Infor’s dedication to the SyteLine community and the CloudSuite Industrial solution has never been stronger. After years of enhancing the product for cloud compliance and adding industry-specific features, Infor is focused on offering users a more modern interface and consolidating information into a single view called Hub Pages. Additionally, Infor is expanding the solution’s capabilities by leveraging the Infor OS technology platform, which includes integrated analytics, document management, workflow automation, and seamless connections to other applications through ION.
Infor has also introduced the Velocity Suite, which enhances Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and automated document processing (IDP). Business Process Mining allows companies to document and monitor business processes at all levels, improving efficiency and transparency. AI/ML technologies are embedded in these new features, helping businesses automate repetitive tasks, analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and even interact via chatbots. This enables employees to focus on more complex or creative tasks while AI manages routine and data-intensive processes.
Attendees left these sessions not just informed—but inspired to take action!
Unparalleled Networking & Industry Insights
The Vendor Hall was a hub of excitement, where sponsors and exhibitors showcased cutting-edge solutions, led interactive product demos, and connected with users.
The Welcome Reception set the stage for relationship-building, offering attendees the chance to meet industry experts and fellow users in a lively, collaborative setting. Many left with not just new insights, but new connections that will shape their SyteLine journey in the months ahead.
Hands-On Learning & Elevate240 Debut
SUN 2025 offered a packed schedule of expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive training designed to help attendees maximize their SyteLine investment.
New this year, Elevate240 brought deep-dive sessions for advanced learning, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. The SUN Board is already planning an expanded offering for next year!
A special shoutout to Keith Wood from Air Tractor, recipient of the Hall of Fame Award for his outstanding contributions to the SyteLine community.
An Unforgettable Night of Music & Celebration
SUN 2025 wasn’t just about learning—it was about celebrating our incredible community!
Monday night’s entertainment was a blast from the past, with Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Steve Augeri of Journey, and John Payne of Asia rocking the stage in a high-energy, 80s-inspired performance. The SUN Board kicked off the night in style, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening of camaraderie and fun.
Mark Your Calendar for SUN 2026 in Atlanta
If you missed SUN 2025, don’t worry—the momentum continues!
📅 SUN 2026: March 2-4, 2026 at the historic Hyatt Regency Atlanta
📅 Elevate240: March 4-5, 2026
You won’t want to miss next year’s event—bigger sessions, deeper learning, and even more opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Save the date and stay tuned for early registration details.
For membership inquiries and questions, visit www.sytelineusernetwork.com
By Michele Shannahan