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June 5, 2025

 Bankside, London

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BEYOND THE HYPE OF GEN AI

Understand the Hype around AI in Procurement

 

Discover how Generative AI agents are Powering Procurement now!  Join us to explores integrating AI to automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and improve numerous Procurement activities. Learn how leveraging Generative AI can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate your procurement strategy to the next level. Talk to experts and get up to speed with implementing AI Agents in Procurement: Best Practices & Strategies.

 

 

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF AI IN PROCUREMENT

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Practical Steps when adopting AI in Procurement

Learn from Ivalua experts and industry leaders.
like Accenture and KPMG. Speak to our Solution Consultants

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Understand New  AI Technology

 

Understand the hype around AI agents, what exactly is an AI Agent?

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Addressing the Impact of AI on Procurement roles

Hear from Procurement leaders at Hiscox, Sainsbury's and SITA about what they really think about Gen AI and the role of technology in their organisations

Agenda

 


14:00 – 15:00 
Registration & Welcome Coffee

 

Network with your peers-visit our partner booths and ask our Ivalua experts all of your questions about AI Agents, Gen AI and how it is transforming Source-to-Pay.   

15:00 – 15:10 
Welcome & Opening Notes 

Ian Thompson, VP Northern Europe - Ivalua

 

15:10 – 15:50

Fireside Chat: Preparing for AI Agent Powered Procurement

Moderator: Alex Saric, Chief Marketing Officer, Ivalua

Simon Peters, Procurement & Supply Chain Lead, Accenture

Benjamin, Oswin, Managing Director, Accenture

 

Explore how Procurement leaders can prepare for the next wave of Gen AI-driven transformation. This session will cover practical steps to ready your organization for AI agent-powered procurement, including opportunities, challenges, and key capabilities needed. Learn how to harness AI agents to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and strategic value in procurement operations.

 

15:50– 16:20

Ivalua Innovation Showcase: Vision of AI-Powered Procurement

 Arnaud Malardé , Product Marketing Director - Ivalua

 

Arnaud will share the exciting developments at Ivalua and our bold vision for the future of AI-powered Procurement,  including Intake Management, Agentic AI and Autonomous Sourcing

 

 16:20 – 17:10

Journeys in Procurement Digitisation and What does the Future Look Like with AI?

 

Moderator: Mani Sihra, Partner, KPMG

Karl Poulsen, CPO, Hiscox

Daniel Keyworth, CPO, Sita

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

 

Join industry leaders as they share firsthand experiences from their digital procurement transformation journeys. Mani will lead Karl, Daniel and James as they delve into the wins, challenges, and unexpected lessons learned along the way. Panelists will also provide real-world perspectives on why Generative AI is more than just hype—discussing its tangible impact on procurement in the short, medium, and long term.

 

17:10– 17:40

Networking Break

17:40– 18:20 

Panel Discussion - AI is here... How will it impact jobs now and in the future

 

Moderator: Natalie Desty, Founder, STEM Returners

Jo Wightman,VP Portfolio Strategy and Product Operations, Ecovadis

Rachael Legg, Procurement Executive, The Praesto Partnership

Varish Singh, Managing Director, Accenture

 

Procurement is at a turning point. The old strategies no longer fit a rapidly changing and uncertain world.

What new skills will be needed? What missions should be created? Do we need new roles and responsibilities? How can we attract young talent?

 

   18:20 – 18:45

   Closing Remarks

 

19:00 – 21:00 

Ivalua Summer Party in a beautiful venue  by the River Thames!

 

We are delighted to invite you to join us in this iconic venue overlooking the Thames for drinks, delicious food and our amazing DJ as we unwind and relax after a great day of Procurement knowledge sharing.

 

 


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

 

Speakers

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Karl Poulsen

Chief Procurement Officer

Hiscox

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Daniel Keyworth

Chief Procurement Officer

SITA

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James O'Neill

Head of Procurement Strategy & Operations

Sainsbury's

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Rachael Legg

Procurement Executive

 The Praesto Partnership

 

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Jo Wightman

VP Portfolio Strategy and Product Operations

Ecovadis

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Natalie Desty

Founder

STEM Returners

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Simon Peters

Procurement & Supply Chain Lead, Accenture

Accenture

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Varish Singh

Managing Director

Accenture

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Ben Oswin

Procurement & Supply Chain Lead, Accenture

Accenture

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Alex Saric

Chief Marketing Officer

Ivalua

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Ian Thompson

VP Northern Europe

Ivalua

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Arnaud Malardé

Product Marketing Director

Ivalua

Who Should Attend

Procurement

Supply Chain

Finance & IT

Sponsors

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Venue

 


Bankside, London SE1 9TG


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