Melissa Vilders

Melissa Vilders is a global events leader with more than 15 years of experience at SAP, specializing in large-scale international events, strategic event management, and partner engagement.

Throughout her career, Melissa has led complex, high-impact event programs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, bringing together thousands of business leaders, partners, and industry stakeholders. Her expertise spans global event strategy, experiential design, audience engagement, stakeholder management, and operational excellence.

As a leader within SAP's Global Events organization, she oversees international event initiatives that connect business objectives with meaningful attendee experiences. Her approach combines creativity, commercial awareness, and measurable outcomes, with a focus on delivering value beyond the event itself.

With a multicultural background and extensive experience navigating diverse markets, Melissa brings a global perspective to the events industry. She is passionate about raising industry standards, championing innovation, and recognizing the people and ideas that advance excellence in events and experiences.