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PROCUREMENT SUMMIT MAIN STAGE
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ZUGSPITZE Masterclasses
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MATTERHORN Masterclasses
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MONT BLANC Masterclasses
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SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT MAIN STAGE
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08:15
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09:15
Opening
A short welcome by the event organizer.
Mark van den Brink Procurement & Sustainability Summit
Joel Haag Procurement & Sustainability Summit
Presentation:
Steffi Landerer Procurement Summit
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09:30Presentation
Mandated, focused, efficient: How the transformation of DB Procurement is supporting the mobility transition
CPO Jan Grothe reports on how he and his team are further developing the procurement function in a challenging environment and making it more strategically effective. Join us on DB Procurement's transformation journey and gain an overview of key levers for process optimization and organizational development!
Presentation:
Steffi Landerer Procurement Summit
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10:00
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10:30Panel discussion
The CPO as a shaper of the future
The role of the CPO is changing rapidly: digitalisation, geopolitical uncertainties, cost pressure, supply bottlenecks and sustainability requirements are demanding a rethink. In this panel, we look at how well-known CPOs are meeting these challenges in order to maximise the overall success of the company.
Mattea Herzberg tesa
Vlatka Sunjka HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik
Dr. Frederic Folwaczny ALTANA
Sascha Kwiatkowski Apleona
Oliver Bischof Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Martin Beck BASF Coatings
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Yurda Burghardt Negotiation Advisory Group
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11:30Presentation
Procurement in a Changing World: With foresight through uncertain times
Geopolitical changes, digital technologies, sustainability requirements and the use of artificial intelligence are shaping the new reality in procurement. The keynote will shed light on how procurement is evolving from a reactive function to a strategic shaper. The focus will be on resilient supply chains, the responsible use of digital tools and the role of procurement as a driver of sustainability and long-term value creation.
Presentation:
Steffi Landerer Procurement Summit
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10:45 MSP in practice: Why it pays off - and what procurement needs to know
In just 15 minutes, you will learn why Managed Service Provider (MSP) programs make strategic sense for companies with a high level of external personnel deployment in temporary employment and service contracts with freelancers - and what central role procurement plays in the successful introduction and management.
Andreas Göller (Vice President Group Category Manager IT & Indirect Procurement at Heraeus Business Solution GmbH) and Christoph Sedlmeir (CEO and Managing Director of prime-ing GmbH) jointly provide an insight into an ongoing MSP project at Heraeus.
What are the benefits of the program?
What challenges are there in the tendering process?
And how does procurement manage to make processes more efficient, transparent and compliance-compliant?
Presentation:
Linda Drescher Procurement Summit
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11:30 P2P process excellence with AI: more efficient, more sustainable, more transparent!
- Compliance with internal purchasing guidelines and processes through AI
- AI-generated account assignment proposals based on your data for seamless invoice processing
- CO₂ transparency in purchasing thanks to the intelligent linking of your expenditure with emissions data
Presentation:
Linda Drescher Procurement Summit
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12:00 Masterclass Tesisquare
Why sustainability should be considered vertically along the process chain
Presentation:
Linda Drescher Procurement Summit
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10:00 The “seat at the table” – how procurement can demonstrate its value by transforming to a strategic business partner
Procurement organizations have claimed a seat at the table (i.e., discussing at eye’s level with and be a respected business partner of other functions) for 25 years +. However, while more than 80% of senior executives agree that procurement insights are essential for implementing the organization’s strategy and vision, only a small fraction of said executives agree that their organization effectively applies procurement insights. Which bears the question: what needs to change? What do procurement organizations need to focus on in their transformation journey, and how will technology help shape that picture?
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10:30 AI & digital innovation in procurement: minimising risks & eliminating data silos
In this compact masterclass, we show how modern procurement organisations not only proactively manage risks with AI and digital tools, but also finally put an end to data silos. Experience practical insights, concrete application examples and find out how you can make your procurement processes resilient, transparent and future-proof - on an end-to-end digital platform.
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11:30 From Complexity to Clarity: Seamless EUDR Compliance
Effortlessly navigate EUDR compliance with comprehensive support—leveraging streamlined data management, cutting-edge technology to mitigate deforestation and disruption risks, and expert guidance every step of the way. Transform regulatory challenges into opportunities for efficiency, resilience, and long-term sustainability with an AI-driven solution
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12:00 Between hype and reality - opportunities and limits of AI in practice
- Concrete potential of AI in procurement and what current use cases are there?
- How can AI be successfully implemented in existing procurement processes?
- How can this work alongside the challenges of day-to-day business?
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10:30 How Ingredion's team uses Sunhat
In this masterclass, Janin Zippel (Sustainability Manager at Ingredion) and Lukas Vogt (CEO & Co-Founder of Sunhat) show how interdisciplinary and cross-location teams can save time and significantly improve ESG ratings through automated workflows. Real insights that show how AI-based technology solves current challenges.
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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12:15 ESG in Transition. From compliance to value creation – Position Green
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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09:30 The HOW Matters: 20 Years of Systemic Change on our Sustainability Journey
It's not just what we do, but how we do it. We embrace challenges, seek deeper understanding, and create better solutions together. Join us to hear about our journey.
Presentation:
Zackes Brustik Sustainability Summit Moderation
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10:30 Creating a Future Target Picture - laying ground for digital Sustainability tools
How to engage employees & support customers with a vision for tomorrow that inspires for digital Sustainability tools.
Presentation:
Zackes Brustik Sustainability Summit Moderation
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Panel discussion
11:00 AI and sustainability: the path to a smarter and greener future
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers enormous potential to drive sustainable solutions. This panel explores how AI is being used to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable innovation. Experts from the tech industry, sustainability research and environmental organizations will discuss concrete applications, risks and ethical issues. Can smart technologies really contribute to a more sustainable world, and what role do data-driven decisions play in this?
Andreas Moring International School of Management
Sascha Pallenberg Metacheles
Stefan Uhl Mediaplus Germany
Kerstin Liehr-Gobbers Teneo
Prof. Dr. Laura Marie Edinger-Schons Universität Hamburg
Presentation:
Kirsten Behnke-Schoos FinActe
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Panel discussion
11:45 Sustainable consumption: utopia or realistic future?
The vision of a sustainable consumer society. What steps are necessary to move from today's consumer culture to a more sustainable way of life?
Dr. Sabine Hoffmann Henkel
Lisa Lange KPMG
Janine Jäger-Otte JuStyle
Hannah Helmke right. based on science
Luise Hansen Oatly
Presentation:
Frau Evelyn Rath Evelyn Rath
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13:30Panel discussion
Sustainable procurement: Into the future together with a smile
The demands on procurement managers have increased massively in recent years, but so have the opportunities. Purchasing has never been in a better position to prove its value to a company than it is today. Mastering the challenges requires teamwork, both with internal and external stakeholders. Only with collaborative approaches can the right course be set together and economic, social and ecological improvements realised in the supply chains.
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14:15
Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 1
Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!
Presentation:
Steffi Landerer Procurement Summit
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15:00
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15:45Panel discussion
Head to head: direct and indirect procurement competing for efficiency and value
In our panel "Head to Head": Direct and Indirect Procurement Competing for Efficiency and Value’, we will discuss in detail how direct and indirect procurement face each other and compete for efficiency and value. We will highlight the different strategies, challenges and potentials of these two types of procurement and offer insights into their impact on organisations.
Vesna Bosnic-Wehner Alliance Healthcare
Carmen Lilly Zeitlinger Trodat
Florian Ehring Tchibo
Dr. Boris Idler Festo
Thomas Holzapfel BWI
Presentation:
Aleksandar Medjedovic IFC/ World Bank Group
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16:30
Procurement Summit Startup Awards, part 2
Here you’ll see innovative start-ups in the procurement field presenting their solutions. Be inspired and vote!
Herr Lucas Maximilian Schroth Process.Science
Markus Dalecki assemblean
Jörg Köck Negotiation Intelligence
Philipp Eckert Pactos GmbH
Presentation:
Steffi Landerer Procurement Summit
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17:15Panel discussion
AI meets human touch: how automation is redefining procurement
Here we discuss how the integration of modern technologies such as IoT, AI and big data is changing the purchasing process and what role human expertise plays in this. Will automation and AI make procurement more efficient or jeopardise human jobs?
Elena Brauns Stromnetz Berlin
Jessica Morris Alstom
Alexander Pingert Lufthansa Group
Boris Brauner SIGNAL IDUNA
Stefan Franke igefa
Presentation:
Dr. Ulrich Piepel Consultant & Business Angel
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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.
Presentation:
Steffi Landerer Procurement Summit
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14:00 BeNeering customers recommend: 5 top AI application scenarios you can implement in Guided Buying today.
- to make end users' work more efficient
- to free up procurement from routine tasks
- to save costs and optimize spend
Presentation:
Linda Drescher Procurement Summit
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16:45 AI Procurement Agents – how agentic AI will transform procurement
Presentation:
Linda Drescher Procurement Summit
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17:15 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.
Presentation:
Linda Drescher Procurement Summit
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14:00 Masterclass retarus
- Holistic approaches to automating supplier communication
- Automated processing of incoming documents with the Retarus Multi AI model
- Efficient integration through process and system independence
The manual processing of order confirmations, delivery notes and invoices is a major challenge in supplier communication. It ties up resources, is prone to errors and costs a lot of time and therefore money. Modern, AI-based automation solutions can make these processes significantly more efficient, reduce errors and speed up the flow of information.
In his presentation, Phil Wischniowsky will show how you can revolutionise supplier communication. Also with regard to B and C suppliers, where digital integration is often difficult: lack of technology, low order volumes or rejection of EDI connections lead to manual rework.
Find out how you can digitally integrate these suppliers without EDI and automate order processes with the help of AI - so that all important data is directly structured in the ERP system and seamlessly processed. This saves time and costs and increases the transparency of your supply chain.
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15:00 The smart cloud platform driving SME development
In this presentation, we will introduce our Source-to-Pay platform, highlighting the new developments and features that set it apart through its specialization and adaptability. We will show how our solution digitizes and automates the entire procurement cycle, integrating artificial intelligence to enable advanced supplier risk and relationship management.
We also address a key milestone in our strategic product development: the operational agent based on an integrated LLM model. This agent has the potential to significantly increase efficiency in operational business.
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16:45 Successful implementation of eProcurement! Success factors | Learning from the best | Best practice, including the practical example of Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) 💛
A smooth and successful eProcurement implementation or SRM replacement cannot be taken for granted. There are success factors that you should definitely bear in mind. And you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time, benefit from our experience from many successful customer projects, which saves time, money and nerves. Don't just replace old systems, seize the opportunity for change and the digitalised optimisation of your processes. Let yourself be inspired by the diverse potentials, some of which only become apparent during the project. Valentina Huhn, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe and Andree Siever, Metroplan will guide you through an exciting practical example. You can look forward to a presentation with interesting insights.
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14:00 Regulatory requirements are decreasing - why it is still worth investing in sustainability software
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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15:45 Shaping the Future: Experiencing Sustainability and Digitalisation in 2040
Embark on a journey into the future with this masterclass — specifically, to the year 2040! Create a personalized vision for your company's future in a world where sustainability and digitalization are the norm.
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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16:15 Masterclass leadity by fjol-digital
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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16:45 Decarbonization of supply chains - Success stories turning strategy into impact
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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17:15 Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) & recent developments in the European and German CPPA market
- Introduction to CPPAs to reduce scope 2 emissions in an impactful way
- Summary about latest trends and developments in the European and German CPPA market
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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17:30 Montblanc Speaker Awards Ceremony
Vote in our app for the most inspiring, charismatic or innovative speakers. The top three speakers at the Montblanc receive a Speaker Award.
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen Procurement Summit
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14:00 Sustainability Summit Startup Awards
Here you can see innovative startups that present clever new solutions on sustainability topics. The best three will receive a Sustainability Summit Startup Award - vote!
Boris Hesse The Generation Forest
Jaron Pazi OCELL
Scott Galvao circuly GmbH
Anne Reiner Save the Children Deutschland e.V.
Clemens Feigl everwave
Presentation:
Zackes Brustik Sustainability Summit Moderation
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Fireside Chat
14:45 Unlocking Carbon Transparency: Collaboration as the Key to Real Solutions
The panel will show how companies can confidently overcome challenges in qualified data exchange (PCF) along the supply chain through collaboration and technological innovation. The goal is to present real solutions that not only meet regulatory requirements but also lead to effective CO₂ reduction.
Miriam Koch NTT DATA Deutschland
Tim Noppeney WifOR Institut
Mark Edler Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
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Verena Colonna ESTAINIUM Association
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Panel discussion
15:15 Green Leadership: How sustainability departments attract the best Gen-Z talent for business transformation
Gen-Z is known for its value orientation and strong commitment to sustainability. This panel explores how companies can attract and retain the best talent from this generation through strong sustainability strategies and departments. Experts from human resources, sustainability management and young Gen-Z professionals share their perspectives and strategies. What expectations does Gen-Z have of their employers, and how can companies meet them to secure the future generation of leaders?
Ines Koste EY
Victoria Knauer- Hansen GreenSign Institut
Valerie Hutterer AXA Climate
Maria Patschke FinActe
Hoang Nguyen alcemy
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Farah Alice Rosenau Jebsen & Jessen
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Panel discussion
16:45 Transparency and disclosure: How companies can ensure transparent and responsible reporting
Leading companies are discussing different approaches to promoting transparency and disclosure, including the use of standards and reporting guidelines.
Farah Alice Rosenau Jebsen & Jessen
Alexandra Quint GBI Group
Dilara Can Bosch Climate Solutions
Carolin Rautenberg Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Harald Nitschinger Prewave
Presentation:
Ines Koste EY
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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.
Presentation:
Zackes Brustik Sustainability Summit Moderation