Procurement Innovation on Tour London | Ivalua

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!

14:00 – 15:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee

15:00 – 15:10
Welcome & Opening Notes

Ian Thompson, VP Northern Europe - Ivalua

15:10 – 15:30

Fireside Chat:Future-Ready Procurement: Trends and Innovations

Moderator: Alex Saric, Chief Marketing Officer, Ivalua

Simon Peters, Procurement & Supply Chain Lead, Accenture

Benjamin, Oswin, Managing Director, Accenture

15:30 – 16:30

Ivalua Innovation Showcase

Vishal Patel, VP Northern Europe - Ivalua

16:30 – 17:10

Success, Setbacks, and Surprises: Journeys in Procurement Digitization

Karl Poulsen, CPO, Hiscox

Daniel Keyworth, CPO, Sita

James, O'Neill, Head of Procurement Strategy & Operations, Sainsbury's

17:10 – 17:30

Networking Break

17:30 – 18:20

Panel Discussion - Artificial intelligence, crises, sustainability... What will be the new skills and jobs in the Procurement function?

Jo Wightman,VP Portfolio Strategy and Product Operations, Ecovadis

Varish Singh, Managing Director, Accenture

18:20 – 18:30

Closing Remarks

18:30 – 21:00

Ivalua Summer Party at the Tate Modern

1300 - 1315

Welcome & Introductions

1315 - 1345
Ivalua Alliance Program 2025

1345 - 1415

Territory Plan 2025

1415 - 1430

Break

1430 - 1500

Intake Management/Workforce Management

1500 - 1530

Round Table Discussions

1530 - 1545

Feedback

1545 - 1600

Awards & WrapUp