Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance Unite at Coupa Inspire
After the buzz of Inspire Las Vegas, Coupa brings its 'World Tour' to London, targeting procurement, finance and supply chain executives. This event is a deep dive into the procurement realm and the 'Coupa Software suite,' with a core focus on supply chain topics.
The event, held at Convene 133 Houndsditch, connects strategic thinking with technical expertise, attracting major brands, product experts and decision-makers from across the EMEA region.
Coupa's top executives, including CEO Leagh Turner, Regional President for EMEA & APAC, Joao Paulo Da Silva and Chief Product & Technology Officer, Salvatore (Salva) Lombardo, underline the event's importance.
The impressive London line-up features insights from Coupa clients such as Barclays, Nestle, Mastercard, Diageo, HSBC, DS Smith and ABInBev.
Keynotes emphasise strategic procurement
The day begins with pivotal keynote sessions. JP provides an EMEA-focused lens on how regional dynamics are influencing Coupa’s approach to business spend management, followed by Leagh revealing Coupa’s procurement vision, emphasising the demand for agility and transparency.
Shalini Sahi discusses Barclays' regional procurement strategy, while Salva delves into product innovation's evolving role. Following the keynotes, attendees engage in networking sessions, addressing shared procurement challenges and exchanging cross-sector insights.
Breakouts explore AI, compliance and strategy
Mid-morning to early afternoon breakout sessions examine Coupa's impact on procurement. Peter Truman, Senior Director for Solutions Consulting, guides a session on responsible AI implementation, focusing on how Coupa integrates AI while maintaining compliance and ethical standards.
Concurrently, Maria Martha Sole, ABInBev's Global Director for Supply Chain Design, discusses inbound modelling's role in optimising end-to-end supply chains, a critical strategy for companies managing global logistics. Matthias Zwick from Amazon Business explores how its platform integration with Coupa enhances procurement efficiency.
The subsequent sessions bring compliance, procurement transformation and cost-saving strategies to the forefront. Abigail Myers-Antiaye shares insights on maintaining global compliance amid regulatory changes, Marc Jones demonstrates HSBC's use of Coupa Pay’s direct banking integration for global procurement and Deloitte’s Kathryn Thompson emphasises cost reduction through Coupa's sourcing optimisation tools.
Strategies in inclusion and innovation
Post-lunch sessions blend strategy with cultural insights. Procurement Power Play: Creating Value Amidst Uncertainty focuses on delivering measurable value, while a panel led by Barclays’ Prakash Fatel and Mastercard’s Ashley Bowling examines virtual card spend. DS Smith’s Simon Trobe discusses refining inventory strategies for bulky products.
Final breakout sessions offer compelling directions. The inclusion session features speakers from Haven, Virgin Money and WAG payment solutions, who emphasise how inclusive procurement teams develop better strategies.
Nestlé’s session examines the evolution of its supply network digital twin to enhance strategic planning robustness. Jolle Ijkeme, Ferran Punti, Lukasz Kroczewski and Alexandre Matz from Nestle explain leveraging this technology for agile decisions across a global supply chain.
For those eyeing advanced enterprise technology, Diageo’s Chief Information Officer Benedetto Conversano leads the "AI Innovators Community" session, outlining the journey from basic automation to augmented decision-making and, ultimately, to AI autonomy with minimal human intervention.
The event wraps up with time for attendees to reflect, share lessons and explore collaboration opportunities.
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