The 2024 Conference Theme:

Is every year harder than the last? Well, to some degree, yes.

This past year has been a whirlwind for businesses globally, with the continued supply chain aftershocks of the pandemic, amplified by the Russian war in Ukraine and the resulting energy price and supply shocks. Looking ahead, as the war tragically continues, with high/ rising interest rates, continued inflation, an emerging recession, and a continued tight labor market.

Get in the same room with 600+ procurement peers who are tackling the same challenges and explore how to turn crises into opportunities.

We will discuss below key topics this year:

• 1

  Facing up to strategic challenges

  - Global political uncertainty
  - Rising energy costs & inflation
  - Supply chain disruption

• 2

  Leading transformation and change

  - Making a case for change
  - The cost challenge
  - Seeing the big picture

• 3

  Staying sustainable in a fast-changing world

  - ESG at the heart of strategy
  - Measuring carbon

• 4

  Optimising supplier management

  - Supply chain challenges
  - Growth in eProcurement
  - Delivery, quality and availability

• 5

  Taking technology to the next level

  - Procurement leads the way
  - Supply chain transparency
  - AI, data analysis, ChatGPT, machine learning…