Re-shaping SC and Procurement for a Volatile World: The AI Advantage

Disruption is no longer episodic, it's the norm. Geopolitical instability, supply chain fragmentation, and rapid advances in AI are reshaping how procurement must operate.

The question is no longer if AI will transform procurement - but who is already ahead.

In this exclusive session, join Ivalua and KPMG as we explore:

What is driving geopolitical and supply chain volatility
How can organisations best prepare and respond to the issues this volatility is creating
Where AI is delivering real, measurable impact today
How to transition from fragmented automation to orchestrated, agent-driven execution

Throughout the afternoon we will look at what leading supply chain and procurement teams are doing differently.

What to Expect

This is a curated, closed-door session designed to enable meaningful discussion among peers.

KPMG Perspective: A strategic briefing on the evolving geopolitical and regulatory landscape - and what it means for procurement leaders today
Executive Panel Session: A facilitated discussion with fellow CPOs and senior leads on real-world priorities, challenges and next moves
Ivalua Innovation Showcase: How agentic AI is being applied across procurement to accelerate outcomes, improve control, and unlock value

Target Audience

CPOs, Heads of Procurement, Supply Chain Leaders, Digital Transformation Leaders

AGENDA

2:00pm – Registration and welcome coffee / tea

2:30pm - Welcome & Opening Notes - Andrew Stafford

2:40pm – Volatile World – KPMG: Jon Berry

Conflict in the Middle East - which is playing out against a broader backdrop of geopolitical volatility - has economic and supply chain implications for Australian organisations. This is prompting Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) to reassess how they balance risk, resilience and value in their supply chains. Jon will share his insights on the short- and medium-term outlook, and impacts for Australian CPOs.

3:25pm – Panel Session: Volatility Is the New Normal: How Leaders Are Rewiring Supply Chains and Procurement to Stay Ahead

4:10pm – Innovation Showcase - Ivalua: Ed Baxter

5:00pm – 7:00pm – Wrap up, canapés and drinks

Re-shaping Supply Chain and Procurement

for a Volatile World:

Level 36 Tower Two, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008