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?

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

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.

Network with Peers
Connect with over 100 like-minded Middle East Procurement professionals and expand your local network.
Agenda
14:00 - 16:00 | Customer User Group and Partner Day (ONLY FOR IVALUA CUSTOMERS & PARTNERS) | |||||
16:00 - 16:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee (OPEN TO CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS & PROSPECTS) | |||||
16:30 - 16:40 | Welcome & Opening Notes | |||||
16:40 - 17:00 | Keynote - AI & Digital Wave for New CPO Leadership in MENA | |||||
17:00 - 17:40 |
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. |
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17:40 - 18:30 | Light Break & Museum Tour | |||||
18:30 - 18:50 |
Customer Session |
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18:50 - 19:10 |
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. |
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18:50 - 19:10 | Customer Session | |||||
19:30 - 19:35 | Closing Remarks | |||||
19:35 - Onwards | Networking Refreshments | |||||
21:00 | Event Close |
Speakers

Zoe Webster
Director
Authentic Innovation Ltd

Karl Poulsen
Chief Procurement Officer
Hiscox

Simon Peters
Procurement & Supply Chain Lead
Accenture
Who Should Attend

Procurement Leaders

Supply Chain

Finance & IT
Venue
Etihad Museum - Auditorium
1 Jumeira St - Al Mina - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai - UAE