Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London: Key Themes

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London takes place at the BDC on September 24 and 25, offering engaging presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities. 

The event will cover themes such as supply chain transformation, procurement technology, sustainability and ESG, and procurement strategy. 

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London promises a rich learning experience that can be accessed both in person and virtually from anywhere in the world. 

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Supply Chain Transformation

Kickstarting the event on Stage 1, a panel on Procurement and Supply Chain Strategies will explore innovative strategies used by industry leaders. Experts will share insights into the transformation of supply chains through optimisation, supplier relationships and technology. 

Speakers include Brooke DiNatale, Senior Vice President and Head of Product for Global Treasury Solutions at Mastercard, Ninian Wilson, who is Group Procurement Director & CEO of Vodafone, Jeff Collier, Chief Revenue Officer at SAP (our panel sponsor), and Hugo Sparidans, Chief Procurement Officer for Versuni. 

They will discuss adopting innovative technologies, implementing new operating models, and reconfiguring supply chain networks- and much more.

You can get your tickets here. 

We will also be hosting a Women in Supply Chain and Procurement Panel, which will focus on the role women play in the transformation of global supply chains.

Procurement Technology

For those looking to expand their business’ technological advancement, our London event will feature a keynote speech on how to increase procurement technology adoption in matrix organisation by Joanna Hrynenko-Dudek, Director of Procurement Centre of Excellence at Danish Crown. 

Over on Stage 2, attendees will also find a panel on AI in Procurement and Supply Chain. Panellists including Olivier Berrouiget, CEO of Synertrade (our panel sponsor), and Jessica Vidal, Director of Digital Supply Chain at MSD, will discuss the game-changing potential of AI in transforming procurement and supply chain operations. 

They will discuss revolutionising the way organisations manage their sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes through technology.

You can get your tickets here. 

Sustainability & ESG

On P & SC LIVE London’s second day, we will welcome experts in sustainability and ESG. On Stage 1, they will discuss how to address Scope 3 emissions and attendees will gain practical insights, expert advice, and innovative strategies to measure, track, and reduce your organisation's indirect greenhouse gas emissions. 

The panel will include Stuart Farrell, Chief Procurement Officer at AllPoints Fibre, Sophie Drakopoulos, Global Ocean Freight Sustainability Manager for DB Schenker, Laura Daniel, Head Of Procurement at Great Western Railway (GWR), and Sebastien Blandino, the Vice President for Europe Procurement at Ardagh Metal Packaging. 

The event will also offer a keynote speech from Paul Doherty, Procurement Director at Heathrow Airport on ESG and procurement.

You can get your tickets here.

Procurement Strategy

For attendees wishing to explore the power of strategic sourcing, our event will host a panel including experts Quentin Remy, Head of Global Procurement and Strategic Sourcing at MCI, and Eric Dubern, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Leader for GE Healthcare. 

Further panellists include Amanda Winterflood, Head of Great Procurement Experience and Indirects at Hotel Chocolat, and Matthew Buckingham, VP Business Development and Alliances at Focal Point Procurement Solutions (our panel sponsor). 

There will also be a Strategic and Ethical Sourcing workshop on the event’s second day, perfect for those wishing to take a proactive approach to managing the acquisition of goods and services, set goals, identify supply sources, and establish processes for sourcing, negotiation, and risk management. You can get your tickets here.

P&SC LIVE continues to expand

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE continues to expand its repertoire of events, with more to come in 2024 and 2025. Discover our essential diary dates below.

2024 diary dates:

• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 24-25 September 2024
• Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September 2024
• Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE | 6 November 2024

2025 diary dates: 

• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore | 11 February 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Scope 3 | 5-6 March 2025
• Manufacturing & Mobility  LIVE | 5-6 March 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai | 29 April 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September 2025
• Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE Chicago | 4 November 2025

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