Mastering Complexity while Delivering Value

29/01/2025

10:00-16:15

Clarion Hotel Sign

January 29th - Hybrid Event

Agenda

Theme

Resilient, Cost-Effective and Sustainable Amid Global Disruptions

10.00

Per Svanberg
Sourcing & Procurement Nordic Lead
EY
Opening Remarks

The Strategic Evolution of Procurement

  • Explore how procurement has transformed from a cost-control function to a key driver of innovation and growth.
  • Insight into how CPOs are now playing a pivotal role in aligning procurement with sustainability and business objectives
  • How will evolving geopolitical relationships and the rise of new powers affect the shape of supply chains?
  • Addressing the macroeconomic challenges that will shape procurement strategies over the next 24 months.

10.25

Anna Falk
CPO
Boliden

Andy Daita
Director - Supply Chain
Northvolt

The Future of Supplier Relationships

  • How to foster strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers in an increasingly competitive and regulated environment
  • Leveraging technology to enhance transparency and trust within supplier networks
  • How do you build transparent, socially responsible and circular supply chains with a clear route to net zero.

10.45

Marianne Røder Lauridsen
Sustainability, Compliance & Governance Lead
Danske Bank

Edit König-Bihari
Sustainability Specialist, Supply Chain
Danske Bank

Case Danske Bank: Sustainable Procurement in Action

  • A real-world example of a leading company embedding ESG principles into its due diligence processes
  • How sustainability is becoming a competitive advantage in procurement, for proactive risk mitigation
  • Unpacking the impact of ESG regulations on procurement practices
  • Tools and techniques to monitor supplier sustainability for compliance and reduce risk

11:05

Jochen Werner
VP EMEA
Zycus

Agentic AI for procurement - boosting efficiency & value

  • What’s behind the buzzwords – AI, GenAI, Agentic AI?
  • Understanding the Opportunity: Why AI and how it will drive strategic value in a fast-paced and disruptive business landscape?
  • Prepare for an autonomous future. But to what degree can you leave procurement / supply chain on autopilot
  • AI governance. Who is accountable? The matter of privacy - can a machine answer ethical questions?

11:25

Patrik Åslin
Deputy Head, Global Procurement
Handelsbanken

Martyna Wojciechowska
Sustainable Procurement Strategy
Ecovadis

Fireside chat: ESG, CSRD, CS3D and the Regulatory Landscape

  • Understanding the new and upcoming ESG regulations and how they impact procurement
  • Practical steps to ensure compliance and drive sustainability across the supply chain
  • How to measure and track sustainability performance in supplier networks

11.45-12.45

Lunch

Theme

Harnessing the Power of AI & Digital Innovation in Procurement

12.45

Henrik Nyberg
Nordics Lead
Ivalua

How will AI reshape Procurement as a function?

  • How is AI practically implemented in an organization and its processes
  • What will AI do and where will it provide the most value?
  • How will it affect procurement as a function and the work as a purchaser?

13.05

Hanna Skjutare
Performance & Change Management Lead I Group Sourcing
Telia

Case Telia: Resilient & Change Adaptive Organisations

  • The transformative journey of the Sourcing & Supply Chain organisation at Telia
  • Four years of individual and cultural change in teams, leadership, support and processes.
  • What measurable impact and success factors have been achieved?

13.25

Mike Nahimana
AI & Business Development
Textmine

Unlocking the Power of AI in Procurement

  • Practical applications of AI in procurement: from spend analysis to predictive supplier management
  • How CPOs can leverage AI to drive operational efficiencies and enhance decision-making
  • Discussing the next wave of digitalization and what it means for procurement teams

13.45

Henrik Balslev
Senior Growth Director
Unit4

Building a Digital-First Procurement Organization

  • Discussing the role of digitalization in transforming procurement processes and unlocking value
  • Exploring the digital tools that enhance supplier collaboration, risk management, and cost optimization
  • Exploring how AI-driven automation can streamline procurement workflows, reduce manual tasks, and improve contract and spend management

14.05-14.35

Networking Break

Theme

Cost Containment, Risk Management and Supply Chain Instability

14.35

Gustav Teng
Purchasing Director
Scania

Case: Resilient Supply Chains & Risk management

  • A deep dive into how a global company implemented risk management strategies to build a resilient supply chain
  • How risk profiling, predictive analytics and data insights are being used to forecast, prevent and mitigate disruptions
  • Key takeaways for CPOs looking to enhance supply chain visibility and resilience

14.55

Alexandra Markne Larten
Director Global Strategic Sourcing
Oriflame

Inflation and Cost Containment Strategies for CPOs

  • How procurement leaders can navigate inflation and rising costs while maintaining supplier relationships
  • Strategies for achieving cost savings without compromising on quality or sustainability
  • Real-world insights into managing procurement budgets in challenging economic environments

15.15

Luisa Orre
CPO
Stegra

Procurement’s Role in Driving Corporate Sustainability

  • The CPO’s evolving responsibility in contributing to corporate sustainability goals
  • How procurement can lead in implementing sustainable practices across the entire supply chain
  • Real-life examples of procurement-driven sustainability initiatives and their impact

15.35

Pär Larshans
‍Chie
Ragn-Sells

CASE: Sustainability as a team effort - engaging your suppliers and ecosystem in the journey

  • Leveraging the ecosystem to accelerate innovation. How do you incorporate sustainability into your procurement practices?
  • Becoming a pioneer in innovative approaches to recycling and circularity
  • Innovations as a structured process with digital transformation and customer partnerships - but how do you do it?

15.55

Mattias Goldmann
CEO
2030 Secretariat
Luisa Orre
CPO
Stegra

Closing Remarks: The Road Ahead for CPOs – What’s Next?

  • Summarizing the key challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for procurement leaders
  • Discussing the leadership qualities and skills CPOs need to thrive in a rapidly evolving procurement landscape
  • Identifying the future skills and technologies that will redefine procurement and supply chain management in the next decade

16.15

End of Day

17.00

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