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September 18, 2025

Etihad Museum, Dubai

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September 18 | Dubai
Etihad Museum - Auditorium

Get Ready to Embrace Innovation & Elevate Procurement!

Procurement is at a pivotal moment, facing uncertainty and competing objectives. A new approach is needed! Successful leaders are quickly embracing AI and technological innovations to boost efficiency and future-proof their organizations.

Join us on the Procurement Innovation Tour to discover the very latest technologies and see how trailblazers are transforming the function. Connect with industry thought leaders and gain unparalleled insights to keep your organization ahead!

Why Attend?

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Learn from the Best

 

Learn from industry leaders.
and gain invaluable insights from industry experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of procurement.

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Better Understand New Technology

 

Discover how innovative and disruptive technologies can revolutionize your team's efficiency today while preparing you for the advancements of tomorrow.

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Network with Peers

 

Connect with over 100 like-minded Middle East Procurement professionals and expand your local network.

Agenda

 

14:00 - 16:00 icon

Customer User Group and Partner Day (ONLY FOR IVALUA CUSTOMERS & PARTNERS)

16:00 - 16:30 icon

Registration & Welcome Coffee (OPEN TO EVERYONE)

16:30 - 16:40 icon

Welcome & Opening Notes

Sara Omer
Sara Omer Sales Director MENA & Turkey - Ivalua
16:40 - 17:00 icon

Keynote - Bvlgari

Matteo Perondi
Matteo Perondi CPO - Bvlgari
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Innovation Showcase: AI Beyond the Hype

Procurement today is complex and collaborative, often overwhelming teams with varied, incomplete requests from across the organization. Join us to discover how Ivalua’s AI-powered Intake Management solution transforms chaos into clarity. Learn how a conversational, centralized interface guides employees through request submissions, integrates seamlessly across systems, and offers complete visibility. See how AI assistance and easy configuration streamline procurement, enhance collaboration, and boost efficiency.

Ari Stone
Ari Stone SVP – Value Engineering, Solution Consulting and Services - Ivalua
Christian Becker
Christian Becker Manager, Solution Consulting - Ivalua
Stephen Carter
Stephen Carter Product Marketing Director - Ivalua
17:40 - 18:30 icon

Light Break & Museum Tour

18:30 - 18:50 icon

Customer Session

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Procurement Without Compromise: Lessons from a Digital Leap

Digital transformation in procurement is often seen as a trade-off between speed and control. This keynote challenges that notion by sharing lessons from a real-world transformation journey—highlighting how to overcome legacy constraints, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes. Discover how to lead a procurement transformation that balances innovation with governance, and agility with accountability.

Adam Lalani
Adam Lalani Chief Technology Officer - Alliad
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Modernizing Public Procurement: The Central Bank of the UAE’s Digital Leap

Discover how the Central Bank of the UAE is transforming public procurement through a bold digital strategy. This session explores their journey toward greater efficiency, transparency, and control by adopting innovative technologies to modernize sourcing and supplier management. Gain insights into key lessons, challenges, and the impact of this digital leap on the broader public sector.

Adel Al Jneibi
Adel Al Jneibi Head of Procurement Department - Central Bank of The UAE
Mir Sarmad Khero
Mir Sarmad Khero Senior Program Director - Raqmiyat
19:30 - 19:35 icon

Closing Remarks

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Networking Refreshments

21:00 icon

Event Close

Speakers

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Zoe Webster

Director

Authentic Innovation Ltd

Karl Poulsen

Karl Poulsen

Chief Procurement Officer

Hiscox

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Simon Peters

Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

Accenture

Speaker

Matteo Perondi

Matteo Perondi

CPO
Bvlgari

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Adam Lalani

Chief Tecnology Officer
Alliad

Adel Al Jneibi

Adel Al Jneibi

Head of Procurement Department
Central Bank of The UAE

Mir Sarmad Khero

Mir Sarmad Khero

Senior Program Director
Raqmiyat

Ari Stone

Ari Stone

SVP – Value Engineering, Solution Consulting and Services
Ivalua

Stephen Carter

Stephen Carter

Marketing Product Director
Ivalua

Sara Omer

Sara Omer

Sales Director MENA & Turkey
Ivalua

Christian Becker

Christian Becker

Manager, Solution Consulting
Ivalua

Who Should Attend

Procurement Leaders

Supply Chain

Finance & IT

Venue

Etihad Museum - Auditorium

1 Jumeira St - Al Mina - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai - UAE

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