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Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Returns

September 05, 2024

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London’s fastest growing procurement and supply chain event returns to the Business Design Centre on September 24 and 25

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Global Summit is returning to the Business Design Centre, providing attendees with crucial insights from internationally-acclaimed businesses through open, unfiltered discussions.

Across the two days, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Global Summit will provide an immersive experience for industry leaders to connect, learn and exchange knowledge on the latest trends, challenges, innovations and best practices.

Core Themes for 2024

Supply Chain Transformation

Discover the strategic and systemic changes being made within some of the world’s leading organisations and their supply chain processes, systems and structures to maximise efficiency, agility and responsiveness. Hear from executives discussing innovative technologies, implementing new operating models and reconfiguring supply chain networks to optimise performance, reduce costs and enhance customer value.

Procurement Technology

Revolutionising the way organisations manage their sourcing, purchasing and supplier management processes, discover how technology is helping organisations to achieve end-to-end visibility, improve collaboration and make strategic decisions, as well as drive innovation, optimise supply chains and deliver value.

Procurement Strategy

A proactive approach to managing the acquisition of goods and services, discover how the leading global brands are defining procurement strategies and aligning them with business objectives to maximise cost savings, enhance supplier relationships and promote operational efficiency.

Sustainability & ESG

An increasingly crucial imperative for supply chain and procurement leaders, discover how organisations are integrating sustainability principles and practices into management processes to create resilient, responsible and future-proof businesses.

AI in Supply Chain

Transforming procurement and supply chain management, AI is enabling organisations to leverage data-driven insights, automation and predictive analytics to optimise processes, mitigate risks and drive innovation.

Supply Chain Finance

A strategy aimed at optimising cash flow and working capital across the entire supply chain by leveraging various financing techniques and technologies, discover how organisations are facilitating collaboration between buyers, suppliers and financial institutions to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks and unlock value throughout the supply chain.

Logistics & Distribution

Playing crucial roles in the supply chain by ensuring goods are efficiently transported from suppliers to customers, effective logistics and distribution management require strategic planning, coordination and integration across the supply chain to deliver value to customers and stakeholders.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

A strategic approach to managing supplier interactions with an emphasis on collaboration, performance management, risk mitigation and continuous improvement, SRM builds strong mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers. Organisations can enhance supply chain resilience, drive innovation and achieve sustainable, competitive advantages.

Speakers

Over the two days, those attending Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Global Summit will have the opportunity to hear from some of the most influential minds and senior executives in the world.

See below a preview of our lineup for 2024:

Ninian Wilson, CEO at Vodafone Procurement Company
Howard Huang, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Yum China Holdings
Dave Kern, Vice President of Enterprise Commercial Strategy & Global Procurement at Tripadvisor Group
Hugo Sparidans, Chief Procurement Officer at Versuni
Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer at NHS England
Alexander Tschentscher, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy at Siemens
Eric Dubern, Sourcing Senior Director at GE HealthCare
Regina Arriagada, Global Head of Procurement Technical and Logistics at Nestlé
Stuart Farrell, Chief Procurement Officer at AllPoints Fibre Networks
Matthew Harris, Chief Procurement Officer (Logistics Services) at A. P. Moller – Maersk
Jeff Collier, Chief Revenue Officer at SAP Intelligent Spend & Business Network
Michael van Keulen Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa
Brooke DiNatale, Senior Vice President and Head of Product for Global Treasury Solutions at Mastercard
Darren Lynch, Vice President at GEP
Darren Leigh, CEO at Unipart

Panels & Workshops

During the event, those attending will not only be able to hear from C-suite executives delivering inspirational keynotes, but also have the opportunity to take part in meaningful discussions as part of eight panels and four workshops.

Panels: Day 1 – September 24

Procurement & Supply Chain Strategies Panel

Speakers:

Ninian Wilson, CEO at Vodafone
Hugo Sparidans, CPO at Versuni
Tony Harris, SVP & Chief Marketing & Solutions Officer at SAP
Brooke DiNatale, Senior VP and Head of Product for Global Treasury Solutions at Mastercard

Strategic Sourcing Insights Panel

Speakers:

Quentin Remy, Head of Global Procurement and Strategic Sourcing at MCI
Eric Dubern, Sourcing Senior Director at GE Healthcare
Amanda Winterflood, Head of Great Procurement Experience & Indirects at Hotel Chocolat
Matthew Buckingham, Vice President of Business Development & Alliances at Focal Point Procurement Solutions

Women in Supply Chain & Procurement Panel

Speakers:

Freya Hurwitz, Director of Global Procurement at Tripadvisor
Rachel Legg, Group CPO at Rolls-Royce
Regina Arriagada, Head of Global Procurement Technical and Logistics at Nestlé
Inspirational Leader at PMI

AI in Procurement & Supply Chain Panel

Speakers:

Olivier Berrouiguet, CEO at Synertrade
Jessica Vidal, Director of Digital Supply Chain at MSD
Erik Oberländer, Head of Procurement Value Creation at PwC

Panels: Day 2 – September 25

Supply Chain Sustainability & Scope 3 Panel

Speakers:

Sophie Drakopoulos, Global Ocean Freight Sustainability Manager at DB Schenker
Laura Daniel, Head of Procurement at Great Western Railway (GWR)
Sebastien Blandino, Vice President of Europe Procurement at Ardagh Metal Packaging

The Future of Logistics & Distribution Panel

Speakers:

Matthew Harris, CPO, Logistics and Services Procurement at Maersk
Stuart Farrell, CPO at AllPoints Fibre
Alexander Michael Tschentscher, Head of Supply Chain Excellence & Head of Strategy – Supply Chain & Logistics at Siemens

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Panel

Speakers:

Faris Hattar, Associate Director - Supply Chain at Hikma
Adeola Abegunde, Director, IT Business Partner – Procurement, Logistics & Warehousing at Vestas
Michael Van Keulen, Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa

The Global Risk & Resilience Forum

Speakers:

Wayne Bell, Head of Procurement & Contract Management at RBL
Kinga Buda, Head of Procurement at Wasabi

Workshops: Day 1 – September 24

Business Networks in Procurement – sponsored by opentext
Gen AI in Procurement & Supply Chain – sponsored by GEP
The Future of Procurement & Supply Chain Ecosystems – sponsored by Unipart
Buyers as Sellers: Crafting a Risk & Resilience Story – sponsored by SAP

Workshops: Day 2 – September 25

Strategic & Ethical Sourcing – sponsored by Coupa

Networking

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Global Summit is the ultimate in-person event to network with some of the world’s most influential minds, innovators, experts and organisations.

Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to network and engage with other leaders in procurement and supply chain.

The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2024

Launching this September at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Global Summit, The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards is a prestigious event honouring those who have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation and strategic thinking in their operations and decision-making.

The awards – taking place at the end of day one – act as a platform to encourage widespread adoption of a more responsible approach to business, with all those nominated serving as role models and inspiring change towards a more sustainable future.

View the Shortlist