Procurement Leaders to Convene at CPO Summit in Orlando
Being held at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort on 7 and 8 November, the highly-anticipated Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Summit will bring together the top procurement executives and thought leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends, challenges and innovations in procurement.
This invitation-only, premium summit provides a unique platform for leaders and professionals to network, share insights and explore new strategies to drive their organisations forward.
Attendees will have the chance to engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend keynote presentations and participate in interactive panel sessions.
The event will feature attendees from Cisco, Coca-Cola, Adidas and American Express.
Key topics and themes
The following topics have been outlined as key areas of focus ahead of the two-day event:
- Talent: Solidifying the constant procurement variable.
- Transforming Procurement for the Future: Embracing a holistic change beyond the digital.
- Excellence in Procurement Workflow: A series of drill-down sessions designed to reveal best case practices in key procurement activities.
- Augmented Intelligence (AI) in Procurement: Exploring the possibilities and limitations of AI.
- Supply Chain Resiliency: Amid geopolitical instability, including general elections, predicting vulnerabilities and the best way(s) forward.
- ESG Regulations: The evolution of ESG regulations and mandates and the outcomes of their successful delivery.
Featured speakers
Attendees will be able to hear from a wide variety of industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies and renowned procurement experts, who will share their expertise and provide actionable insights to help navigate the evolving procurement landscape.
While speakers for 2024 have yet to be announced, previous instalments of the event have featured:
- Karla Smith Jackson - Senior Procurement Executive & Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, NASA
- Laks Natarajan - Head of Global Business Services & CPO, Marsh & McLennan
- Sanjeev Majoo - VP & Head of Commercialization Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Bristol Myers Squibb
- Bonnie Clinton - VP & Chief Procurement Officer, Indirect Procurement Shared Services, Toyota North America
- Jay Sklar - Chief Procurement Officer, HUB International
- Joseph Martinez - Global Chief Procurement Officer, BNY Mellon
- Natasha Gurevich - Vice President, Global Procurement, Salesforce.
Networking opportunities
In addition to the educational sessions, the CPO Summit offers numerous networking opportunities, including roundtable discussions, one-to-one meetings and social events – designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers.
Meanwhile, the iconic Four Seasons Resort Orlando offers a luxurious and inspiring setting for the summit, providing attendees with world-class amenities and exceptional service.
The event is organised by Marcus Evans, whose mission is to modernise outdated sales processes by replacing them with an efficient and cost-effective approach that creates partnerships between leaders in the procurement community.
The overarching goal is to add value to the decision-making of senior procurement executives and assist in the search for qualified prospects for their suppliers and solution provider clients.
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