Your Ultimate Guide to Coupa Inspire 2025
The dynamic landscape of global trade is at a crossroads – and Coupa Inspire 2025 is gearing up to provide supply chain leaders with crucial strategies to tackle disruptions effectively.
Taking place at the ARIA Resort in Las Vegas from 12-15 May, the three-day conference will bring together top professionals in procurement, supply chain and finance.
A range of sessions will offer insights into how broader adoption of Coupa's solutions is enhancing operational efficiencies across industries, particularly logistics and consumer goods.
Attendees can expect more than 100 case studies showcasing the efficacy of Coupa’s AI-native platform in streamlining spend management.
Exploring risk and compliance strategies
In 2025, Coupa is placing a strong emphasis on harnessing generative AI for autonomous spend management.
Salvatore Lombardo, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Coupa, elaborates on how the company's platform, powered by Navi, an AI agent, supports critical decision-making processes across diverse spend categories.
He highlights the need for organisations to be agile in the face of compliance shifts and market fluctuations.
Salvatore comments: "As businesses continue to navigate uncertainty amid the dynamic global trade environment, Coupa is providing them with a blueprint for sustainable success – addressing the evolving needs of our community to ensure we’ve prepared them to adapt to changing market conditions, manage compliance and risk and make more profitable decisions using AI.”
The roadmap for enhancing Coupa's platform capabilities towards autonomous solutions is a key focus Salvatore is eager to share.
Speakers at Coupa Inspire
Coupa Inspire will host esteemed speakers from major corporations including UPS, Aon, Cisco, Blackstone, ExxonMobil, Kraft Heinz, Uber and Spanx.
These executives will not only discuss their respective procurement, finance and supply chain methodologies but also offer firsthand insights on navigating industry challenges.
Speakers will include:
- Michael Crome, Chief Financial Officer at Las Vegas Raiders
- Bill Schlough, Chief Information Officer at San Francisco Giants
- Jim McGrath, Chief Procurement & Finance Officer of Technology at UPS
- Melissa Salo, Chief Procurement Officer at Aon
- Chris Siwek, Head of Procurement at Snyk
- Josh Waldron, VP, Finance and Accounting at Scale AI
Representatives from American Airlines, Grammarly, Hilton and Danone, among others, will further add to the discussion.
Sessions tailored for supply chain excellence
Keynote speeches and interactive sessions at Coupa Inspire will focus on vital topics such as supplier sourcing, risk management, contract negotiation and supply chain optimisation.
Attendees will gain deep insights into managing direct and indirect spend through AI-tool integration, illustrating comprehensive spend strategy implementations. Engaging content will illustrate how leveraging Coupa's platform can align procurement tasks with financial objectives, fostering organisational growth.
Moreover, there will be detailed explorations of AI's transformative effects on procurement practices, along with practical advice on bolstering supplier partnerships.
John Frank, Chief Customer Officer at Coupa, says: “Inspire offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with thousands of industry leaders from the world’s leading brands, unlocking invaluable networking opportunities to power your business transformation.
"This event is truly a catalyst for driving innovation, forging connections and gaining the knowledge needed to help you thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.”
Inspire World Tour
For those unable to attend the event in Las Vegas, Coupa is launching the Inspire World Tour, a series of one-day events designed to replicate the essence of Inspire 2025 in various cities worldwide.
Procurement professionals will have the chance to participate in curated keynotes and networking opportunities tailored to regional trends.
Registration is now open for locations in EMEA and APAC, including London, Frankfurt and Sydney, with registration dates for São Paulo and Tokyo to be announced soon.
This initiative ensures that Coupa Inspire's insights benefit a broader audience, fostering relevant discussions globally.
To secure your place at Coupa Inspire 2025, register now.
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