Yas Marina F1 Circuit | Royal Lounge Abu Dhabi
As Procurement is asked to address more challenges while contending with surging market uncertainty, a new approach is needed. Leaders are reshaping their teams. Working differently with suppliers and internal stakeholders. And embracing revolutionary new technologies, increasingly powered by AI, to supercharge their talent.
It's time to re-imagine the Future of Procurement!
Procurement Innovation on Tour is your opportunity to see the latest technologies available and how leaders are leveraging them to reimagine the function, all close to your home.
Join us as we bring together industry thought leaders and top professionals from renowned brands, offering you unparalleled insights and strategies to propel your organization ahead of the curve.
Why attend?
Learn from the Best:
Learn from industry giants like Masdar City.
Gain invaluable insights from industry experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of procurement.
Better Understand New Technology:
Expand your knowledge of Generative AI and other disruptive technologies -
What they can do to enhance the efficiency of your team today and what is coming soon!
Network with Peers:
Connect with over 100 like-minded professionals and expand your network with peers and industry leaders.
Become a thought leader in AI-powered procurement.
Agenda
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9:30 - 10:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee |
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10:00 - 10:15
Sara Omer - MEA Sales Director - Ivalua Ari Stone - Global SVP – Solution Consulting, Value Engineering and Services - Ivalua |
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10:15 - 11:15 Keynote - Supercharge Procurement with IVA Gen AI & Innovation Showcase See how our Procurement strategy and operation can be supercharged with the power of AI. See how you can automate time-intensive daily tasks, such as research, analysis, RFx, content creation, modification, and summarization. Everything is possible today, just ask IVA.
Ari Stone - Global SVP – Solution Consulting, Value Engineering and Services - Ivalua Thomas Maurice - VP Solution Consultant - Ivalua Christian Becker - MEA Senior Solution Consultant - Ivalua |
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11:15 - 11:30 Coffee Break & Networking |
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11:30 - 12:00 Middle East Procurement [Re]Imagined Explore innovative approaches to procurement in the Middle East, reimagining traditional practices to drive local content, efficiency and effectiveness and meet the dynamic demands of the region. Learn how the biggest brands in the world benefit with a tailored procurement experience that makes them stand out as the best.
Stephen Carter - Director of Product Marketing - Ivalua |
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12:00 - 12:30 Unlocking Digital Transformation: Lessons from Masdar City Digital transformation is essential if procurement is to meet its many objectives. It frees capacity through automation, enables more timely, informed decision-making and enables better collaboration. In this session, Masdar City who have led smooth transformations will share their lessons for success. Suwaid Al Badi - Head, Procurement and Contracts - Masdar City |
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12:30 - 13:30 Lunch |
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13:30 - 14:00 How Gen AI Can Empower Procurement Professionals - Panel Discussion Delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence and procurement expertise to uncover opportunities for personal advancement. Learn how companies in the Gulf region could become leaders in procurement with AI-powered procurement.
Suwaid Al Badi - Head, Procurement and Contracts - Masdar City Ari Stone - Global SVP – Solution Consulting, Value Engineering and Services - Ivalua Stephen Carter - Director of Product Marketing - Ivalua |
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14:00 - 14:30 Genius Lab - Meet Procurement Experts (Group 1) Learn how some of the most exclusive brands in the world have supercharged their procurement with Ivalua. Thomas Maurice - VP Solution Consultant - Ivalua
14.00 - 15:00 - Parallel Yas Marina Circuit Tour (Group 2) |
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14:30 - 15:00 - Networking |
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15:00 - 15:30 Genius Lab - Meet Procurement Experts (Group 2) Learn how some of the most exclusive brands in the world have supercharged their procurement with Ivalua. Christian Becker - Senior MEA Solution Consultant - Ivalua 15:00 - 16:00 - Parallel Yas Marina Circuit Tour (Group 1) |
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15:30 - 16:00 - Networking |
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16:00 Closing Remarks |
Speakers
Suwaid Al Badi
Head, Procurement and Contracts
Masdar City
Ari Stone
SVP, Solution Consulting,
Services and Value Engineering
Ivalua
Sara Omer
Sales Director Middle East
Ivalua
Thomas Maurice
VP Head of EMEA SC Team
& Global CoE
Ivalua
Stephen Carter
Director of Product Marketing
Ivalua
Christian Becker
Sr Solution Consultant
Ivalua
Who Should Attend
Chief Procurement Officer
Head Of Procurement
Procurement Director & C-Level
Venue
Yas Marina F1 Circuit - Royal Room
The Royal Lounge is located at Yas central, 2nd floor within the Yas Marina Circuit complex.
Yas Leisure Dr - Yas Island - Abu Dhabi - UAE
Parking
Self-parking available located in front of the building.