12th & 13th June 2024 in Hamburg

Procurement Summit Agenda Day One

Procurement Summit Agenda Day One

The program of the first day of the Procurement Summit on 12th June 2024.

Procurement Summit Agenda Day Two

Procurement Summit Agenda Day Two

The program of the second day of the Procurement Summit on 13th June 2024.



12th June 2024 Procurement Summit Agenda Day One

  1. MAIN STAGE
  1. ZUGSPITZE Masterclasses
  1. MATTERHORN Masterclasses
  1. 08:30
     

    08:30 Welcome

    Our doors open at 08:30 - so you can start networking at the first coffee and secure the best seat.

  1. 09:15
     

    Opening

    A short welcome by the event organizer.
  2. 09:30
    Presentation

    ESG - the triple win (if you let it)

    Why is Procurement so well positioned to drive social impact and what are the benefits for buyers, suppliers and society? This session puts the focus on the social part and answers the questions how to identify social enterprises and how to pitch it internally.

  3. 10:00
     

    Coffee break

    Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
  4. 10:15
    Panel discussion

    CPO 2030 – how is the role changing?

    Chief Procurement Officer – the role is currently changing faster than ever. New means, such as digital transformation, but also new challenges, such as global delivery bottlenecks or CO2 neutrality, require additional skills and an expanded repertoire. What is the best positioning of the CPOs of the future? What characteristics and leadership skills are particularly required for this role?

  5. 11:00
    Presentation

    Keynote by GEP

  6. 11:30
    Panel discussion

    Procurement Transformation

    What needs to happen today so that we are prepared for tomorrow? Digital tools, services and technologies should make procurement more efficient and bring it to the next level. The harmonisation of processes must also be considered. This expert panel brings together the many factors influencing developments and provides insights into how they are making their companies fit for the future.
  1. Presentation

    09:45 Masterclass KodiakHub

  2.  

    10:30 Coffee break

    Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
  3. Presentation

    11:00 Masterclass Metroplan

  4. Presentation

    11:30 Masterclass Prewave

  5. Presentation

    12:00 Masterclass HAYS

  1. Presentation

    10:00 Enhance YOUR processes

    Potential and cost-efficient work in operational purchasing:

    - Cost driver system breaks

    - Purchasing 4.0 and e-tool integration

    - How RPA, AI and automation simplify the procurement process

  2.  

    10:30 Coffee break

    Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
  3. Presentation

    11:00 Masterclass MarkIT B2B

  4. Presentation

    11:30 Masterclass Beneering

  5. Presentation

    12:00 Masterclass Asklio

  1. 12:15
     

    12:15 Lunch break

    Enjoy the food while making new contacts with visitors and exhibitors at the Procurement Summit.

  1. 13:30
     

    Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 1

    Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!

  2. 14:15
    Presentation

    Procurement Champions League: Different Fields, One Ultimate Play

    Cross-Industry Navigation through Procurement Transformation Innovations, Challenges and Successes. The disruptive journey of the paper-shuffling, excel-crunching call center agent to strategic partner, digital native and #1 value creator. New roles in an ongoing culture shift to agile, responsive and future-proof procurement. Summary: A synthesis of insights, best practices and a possible future of Procurement Transformation.

  3. 14:45
    Panel discussion

    Future stars of Procurement

    Hire new employees or strengthen existing staff? More and more companies are investing in the development of young leaders and this is proving successful. Three teams, consisting of mentor and mentee, provide insights into their programmes and experiences.

  4. 15:45
     

    Coffee break

    Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
  5. 16:15
     

    Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 2

    Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!

  6. 17:00
    Panel discussion

    People & Culture in Procurement

    As part of compressed collegial case consultations, we make exciting (solution) approaches and a collaboration format on the topic of People & Culture in Procurement tangible.

    What makes a good team and how do we demand and promote a lasting learning culture?
    How do we increase visibility and our image in times of skilled labor shortages?
    How do we position purchasing as a driver of sustainability, digitalization and innovation?
    And how does personnel development work in these future skills?

  7. 18:00
     

    Procurement Summit Awards Ceremony

    Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

  1. Presentation

    13:45 Masterclass Zycus

  2. Presentation

    16:00 Masterclass mysupply

  3. Presentation

    17:00 Scaling Category-Management in a decentral organization

    Effective category management is considered indispensable for successful purchasing organizations. However, the more complex the categories and the larger the organization, the more difficult it is to implement. In this keynote, you will learn about the complex business model of Porsche Holding and how they managed to sustainably implement "Catman" internationally in a decentralized organization. You will learn which challenges had to be mastered along the way and which digital tools were used to implement category management.

  4.  

    17:30 Zugspitze Speaker Awards Ceremony

    Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

  1. Presentation

    13:30 Masterclass H&Z Management Consulting

  2. Presentation

    14:00 Masterclass Onventis

  3. Presentation

    14:30 Masterclass prime-ing

  4. Presentation

    15:00 Masterclass EcoVadis

  5. Presentation

    15:45 Masterclass Osapiens

  6. Presentation

    16:15 Masterclass ISPnext

  7. Presentation

    16:45 Negotiation and behavior

    What is important in practice and which (feedback) models can I use to better adapt and prepare my negotiation to the partner?
  8.  

    17:15 Matterhorn Speaker Awards Ceremony

    Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

  1. 18:25
     

    18:25 Procurement Summit AFTERSHOW LOUNGE

    Drinks and networking for all participants 

  1. 23:30
     

    23:30 End of today's event

12th June 2024 Procurement Summit Agenda Day One

08:30

Welcome

Our doors open at 08:30 - so you can start networking at the first coffee and secure the best seat.

09:15 MAIN STAGE:
 

Opening

A short welcome by the event organizer.
09:30 MAIN STAGE:
Presentation

ESG - the triple win (if you let it)

Why is Procurement so well positioned to drive social impact and what are the benefits for buyers, suppliers and society? This session puts the focus on the social part and answers the questions how to identify social enterprises and how to pitch it internally.

09:45 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass KodiakHub

10:00 MAIN STAGE:
 

Coffee break

Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
10:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Enhance YOUR processes

Potential and cost-efficient work in operational purchasing:

- Cost driver system breaks

- Purchasing 4.0 and e-tool integration

- How RPA, AI and automation simplify the procurement process

10:15 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

CPO 2030 – how is the role changing?

Chief Procurement Officer – the role is currently changing faster than ever. New means, such as digital transformation, but also new challenges, such as global delivery bottlenecks or CO2 neutrality, require additional skills and an expanded repertoire. What is the best positioning of the CPOs of the future? What characteristics and leadership skills are particularly required for this role?

10:30 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
 

Coffee break

Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
10:30 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
 

Coffee break

Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
11:00 MAIN STAGE:
Presentation

Keynote by GEP

11:00 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Metroplan

11:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass MarkIT B2B

11:30 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

Procurement Transformation

What needs to happen today so that we are prepared for tomorrow? Digital tools, services and technologies should make procurement more efficient and bring it to the next level. The harmonisation of processes must also be considered. This expert panel brings together the many factors influencing developments and provides insights into how they are making their companies fit for the future.
11:30 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Prewave

11:30 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Beneering

12:00 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass HAYS

12:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Asklio

12:15

Lunch break

Enjoy the food while making new contacts with visitors and exhibitors at the Procurement Summit.

13:30 MAIN STAGE:
 

Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 1

Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!

13:30 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass H&Z Management Consulting

13:45 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Zycus

14:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Onventis

14:15 MAIN STAGE:
Presentation

Procurement Champions League: Different Fields, One Ultimate Play

Cross-Industry Navigation through Procurement Transformation Innovations, Challenges and Successes. The disruptive journey of the paper-shuffling, excel-crunching call center agent to strategic partner, digital native and #1 value creator. New roles in an ongoing culture shift to agile, responsive and future-proof procurement. Summary: A synthesis of insights, best practices and a possible future of Procurement Transformation.

14:30 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass prime-ing

14:45 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

Future stars of Procurement

Hire new employees or strengthen existing staff? More and more companies are investing in the development of young leaders and this is proving successful. Three teams, consisting of mentor and mentee, provide insights into their programmes and experiences.

15:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass EcoVadis

15:15 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Winning Teams in Negotiations

15:45 MAIN STAGE:
 

Coffee break

Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.
15:45 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Osapiens

16:00 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass mysupply

16:15 MAIN STAGE:
 

Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 2

Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!

16:15 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass ISPnext

16:45 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Negotiation and behavior

What is important in practice and which (feedback) models can I use to better adapt and prepare my negotiation to the partner?
17:00 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

People & Culture in Procurement

As part of compressed collegial case consultations, we make exciting (solution) approaches and a collaboration format on the topic of People & Culture in Procurement tangible.

What makes a good team and how do we demand and promote a lasting learning culture?
How do we increase visibility and our image in times of skilled labor shortages?
How do we position purchasing as a driver of sustainability, digitalization and innovation?
And how does personnel development work in these future skills?

17:00 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Scaling Category-Management in a decentral organization

Effective category management is considered indispensable for successful purchasing organizations. However, the more complex the categories and the larger the organization, the more difficult it is to implement. In this keynote, you will learn about the complex business model of Porsche Holding and how they managed to sustainably implement "Catman" internationally in a decentralized organization. You will learn which challenges had to be mastered along the way and which digital tools were used to implement category management.

17:15 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
 

Matterhorn Speaker Awards Ceremony

Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

17:30 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
 

Zugspitze Speaker Awards Ceremony

Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

18:00 MAIN STAGE:
 

Procurement Summit Awards Ceremony

Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

18:25

Procurement Summit AFTERSHOW LOUNGE

Drinks and networking for all participants 

23:30

End of today's event

13th June 2024 Procurement Summit Agenda Day Two

  1. MAIN STAGE
  1. ZUGSPITZE Masterclasses
  1. MATTERHORN Masterclasses
  1. 09:00
     

    09:00 Welcome

    Our doors open at 09:00 - so you can start networking at the first coffee and secure the best seat.

  1. 09:50
     

    Opening

    A short welcome by the event organizer.
  2. 10:00
    Presentation

    Keynote in preparation

  3. 10:30
    Panel discussion

    Equal Leading in Procurement

    Part-time leadership? Yes, it works out! In many companies, leadership roles are still rarely filled by women. One reason for this is often the inability to combine full-time work and family. But does it really have to be like this? In this panel, head of procurements talk about their personal experiences and show that job sharing models can also work wonderfully and what adjustments have to be made to achieve this. And what other reasons are there for a low proportion of women in leadership roles?

  4. 11:15
     

    Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 3 with award ceremony

    Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!

  5. 12:00
    Presentation

    Shaping the future of procurement

    Leadership, sustainability and AI are THE buzzwords in procurement. How do you build a relevant operating model in procurement and what skills do we need for this? Simone and Nils give us an outlook on the next three years and show us which topics we need to tackle now in order to become even more relevant. They also talk about the influence AI (e.g. ChatGPT) has on our processes.

  1. Presentation

    10:00 Fire and Flame: The Art of High-Stakes Negotiations – 7 Mistakes in Managing High-Stake Negotiations with Board Involvement

    Dive into the captivating world of high-risk negotiations where every detail can make or break success. This riveting talk uncovers the seven fatal mistakes commonly made by executives and boards in top-level negotiations. Learn how to stand out from the crowd by mastering the pitfalls of inadequate preparation, lack of flexibility, and the danger of authoritarian negotiation strategies. Take advantage of this dynamic forum to sharpen your negotiation skills.

  2. Presentation

    10:30 Masterclass retarus

  3.  

    10:45 Coffee break

    Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.

  1. Presentation

    10:30 Masterclass Asklio

  2.  

    10:45 Coffee break

    Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.

  3. Presentation

    11:00 Masterclass Unite

  1. 12:30
     

    12:30 Lunch break

    Enjoy the food while making new contacts with visitors and exhibitors at the Procurement Summit.

  1. 13:45
    Panel discussion

    Growing strong - Startup Success Stories

    For several years now, we have been presenting young ideas and innovations at the Procurement Summit. In the meantime, some ideas are no longer so young and the startups have become great players. Is there always a exemplary story behind it or was the one or other path more rocky than expected?

  2. 14:30
    Panel discussion

    Sustainability in procurement

    How can and must procurement contribute to making our companies more sustainable in the future? What have we already achieved and what challenges still lie ahead?
  3. 15:15
    Panel discussion

    Challenging times in procurement

    Climate crisis, war, inflation and other potential risks have shaken the world and therefore the global supply chains in the recent years and are still doing so. Procurement pros and committed experts discuss their perspective these topics, their respective challenges and how to deal with the business and employees in such situations.
  4. 16:00
    Presentation

    Keynote in preparation

  5. 16:30
     

    Procurement Summit Awards Ceremony

    Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

  1. Presentation

    14:15 The 5 most important things every buyer needs to know about digital marketing

    Evaluate and buy agency and media services correctly.

    Buying media and digital media services, such as agency services and technology, are highly complex and require a deep understanding of value and cost drivers. From RFP to remuneration models to provider selection: In this session, you will learn the most important pitfalls and methods for targeted procurement in a practical way.

  2.  

    14:30 Zugspitze Speaker Awards Ceremony

    Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

  1. Panel discussion

    14:00 Digitalization – the core of a sustainable purchasing strategy

    To meet the expectations placed on purchasing in terms of increased efficiency, value-add and user buying experience, digitalization must be formulated as the central core of a successful purchasing strategy. However, digitalization must be understood much more broadly and also shape aspects such as organization, processes, people/talent, mindset and ways of working in order to enable successful strategy implementation. Laila and Patrick will elaborate how digitalization is shaping purchasing strategies at Bekaert and Roche and driving the transformation of procurement.

  2.  

    14:30 Matterhorn Speaker Awards Ceremony

    Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

  1. 20:00
     

    20:00 End of Procurement Summit 2024

13th June 2024 Procurement Summit Agenda Day Two

09:00

Welcome

Our doors open at 09:00 - so you can start networking at the first coffee and secure the best seat.

09:50 MAIN STAGE:
 

Opening

A short welcome by the event organizer.
10:00 MAIN STAGE:
Presentation

Keynote in preparation

10:00 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Fire and Flame: The Art of High-Stakes Negotiations – 7 Mistakes in Managing High-Stake Negotiations with Board Involvement

Dive into the captivating world of high-risk negotiations where every detail can make or break success. This riveting talk uncovers the seven fatal mistakes commonly made by executives and boards in top-level negotiations. Learn how to stand out from the crowd by mastering the pitfalls of inadequate preparation, lack of flexibility, and the danger of authoritarian negotiation strategies. Take advantage of this dynamic forum to sharpen your negotiation skills.

10:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass PEG

10:30 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

Equal Leading in Procurement

Part-time leadership? Yes, it works out! In many companies, leadership roles are still rarely filled by women. One reason for this is often the inability to combine full-time work and family. But does it really have to be like this? In this panel, head of procurements talk about their personal experiences and show that job sharing models can also work wonderfully and what adjustments have to be made to achieve this. And what other reasons are there for a low proportion of women in leadership roles?

10:30 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass retarus

10:30 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Asklio

10:45 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
 

Coffee break

Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.

10:45 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
 

Coffee break

Enjoy a coffee and make new connections with the Procurement Summit attendees and exhibitors.

11:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

Masterclass Unite

11:15 MAIN STAGE:
 

Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 3 with award ceremony

Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!

12:00 MAIN STAGE:
Presentation

Shaping the future of procurement

Leadership, sustainability and AI are THE buzzwords in procurement. How do you build a relevant operating model in procurement and what skills do we need for this? Simone and Nils give us an outlook on the next three years and show us which topics we need to tackle now in order to become even more relevant. They also talk about the influence AI (e.g. ChatGPT) has on our processes.

12:30

Lunch break

Enjoy the food while making new contacts with visitors and exhibitors at the Procurement Summit.

13:45 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

Growing strong - Startup Success Stories

For several years now, we have been presenting young ideas and innovations at the Procurement Summit. In the meantime, some ideas are no longer so young and the startups have become great players. Is there always a exemplary story behind it or was the one or other path more rocky than expected?

14:00 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
Panel discussion

Digitalization – the core of a sustainable purchasing strategy

To meet the expectations placed on purchasing in terms of increased efficiency, value-add and user buying experience, digitalization must be formulated as the central core of a successful purchasing strategy. However, digitalization must be understood much more broadly and also shape aspects such as organization, processes, people/talent, mindset and ways of working in order to enable successful strategy implementation. Laila and Patrick will elaborate how digitalization is shaping purchasing strategies at Bekaert and Roche and driving the transformation of procurement.

14:15 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
Presentation

The 5 most important things every buyer needs to know about digital marketing

Evaluate and buy agency and media services correctly.

Buying media and digital media services, such as agency services and technology, are highly complex and require a deep understanding of value and cost drivers. From RFP to remuneration models to provider selection: In this session, you will learn the most important pitfalls and methods for targeted procurement in a practical way.

14:30 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

Sustainability in procurement

How can and must procurement contribute to making our companies more sustainable in the future? What have we already achieved and what challenges still lie ahead?
14:30 ZUGSPITZE MASTERCLASSES:
 

Zugspitze Speaker Awards Ceremony

Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

14:30 MATTERHORN MASTERCLASSES:
 

Matterhorn Speaker Awards Ceremony

Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

15:15 MAIN STAGE:
Panel discussion

Challenging times in procurement

Climate crisis, war, inflation and other potential risks have shaken the world and therefore the global supply chains in the recent years and are still doing so. Procurement pros and committed experts discuss their perspective these topics, their respective challenges and how to deal with the business and employees in such situations.
16:00 MAIN STAGE:
Presentation

Keynote in preparation

16:30 MAIN STAGE:
 

Procurement Summit Awards Ceremony

Using our app, every attendee at the event has the chance to vote for the best speaker over the course of the day. The three with the most votes will be awarded a Speaker Award.

20:00

End of Procurement Summit 2024