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Mastering Complexity while Delivering Value
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18/03/2026
10:00-16:30
B. Amsterdam
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Theme 1
Resilient, Cost-Effective and Sustainable Amid Global Disruptions
10:00
Willem Vermeulen
Former CPO
Tata Steel Europe
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.
10:20
Iris van der Harst
CPO
Equans
Külli Seppar
CPO
Topsoe A/S
Supply Chain Resilience Under Structural Change
Building resilient supplier ecosystems as new technologies reshape industrial supply chains
Managing geopolitical shifts, regulatory pressure and new market entry
Balancing resilience, cost and decarbonisation in long-term sourcing strategy
10:40
Bernard Stoit
Global Solution Advisory Procurement
SAP
Harnessing the Power of AI & Digital Innovation in Procurement
How AI and data-driven insights are reshaping procurement decision-making
Where intelligent technologies create measurable value in sourcing, risk management and supplier collaboration
Balancing AI-driven insights with human judgment in procurement decisions
11:00
Anna Lindstedt
ESG Supply Chain Lead
Stratsys
The Evolving Regulatory Landscape for Procurement
Understanding the new and upcoming ESG and Cyber 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
11:20
Lora Zaneuskaya
Global Supplier Due Diligence Specialist
Fugro
Sebastian Klotz
Head of Sustainability
IntegrityNext
Case: Fugro.
Beyond CSDDD. Turning Risk and Resilience into Business Value
Moving beyond compliance by embedding due diligence into procurement processes and decision making
Using CSDDD to strengthen risk visibility supplier engagement and supply chain resilience
Translating regulatory requirements into actionable insights measurable impact and real business value
11:40
Harm Schreven
CPO
Achmea
Kim Weber-van Aalten
Sustainable Procurement Strategy
EcoVadis
CASE: Achmea.
The Cost of Inaction: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
Why sustainability has become a structural risk factor for insurers
Transforming ESG transparency into strategic procurement control
Achmea’s journey: onboarding >80% of key suppliers into a performance-driven framework
Lunch
12:00-13:00
Theme 2
Harnessing the Power of AI & Digital Innovation in Procurement
13:00
Robert Snijder
Vice President Global Procurement
Benteler
CASE: Benteler.
Redesigning Procurement for the Age of Agentic AI
Embedding Agentic AI into procurement without losing governance or control
Where does AI truly create value, and where human judgment remains critical?
Redefining roles, capabilities and decision-making in an AI-augmented function
13:15
Fernando Amaral
Rydoo
CRO
Antonio Verde
Senior Procurement Transformation
GEP
Agentic AI in Procurement: From Vision to Autonomous Operations
Understanding the opportunity: how agentic AI can drive strategic value in a fast-paced and disruptive business landscape
From pilots to enterprise value: deploying AI agents in real environments with real constraints and accountability
Governance and operating model: balancing autonomy, ethics, and human oversight
13:30
Maria Antonova
Global Procurement Lead
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Alice Cumont
Global Indirect Supply Procurement
Imperial Brands
Resilient & Change Adaptive Organisations
Leading transformation while the organisation is still in motion
From initiative-driven savings to measurable business impact and P&L contribution
Building resilience through prioritisation, cultural shift and sustained performance
13:50
Caroline Lacocque
Regional Vice President
Zycus
Re-Designing the Procurement Operating Model for Measurable Outcomes
Why technology alone does not transform procurement - structure does
Intake as a governance and demand control mechanism, not just a workflow
Aligning people, processes and performance metrics to deliver enterprise value
14:10
Simone Smits
Senior Solution Consultant
Ivalua
Marloes Strik
Global Supply Chain & Procurement Director
Zeiss Meditech
The Future of Supplier Relationships
From cost focus to risk-aware, performance-driven partnerships
Rethinking global supply chains in an era of re-risking and regulatory pressure
Automating the end-to-end spend cycle to strengthen resilience and control
Networking Break
14:30-15:00
Theme 3
Cost Containment, Risk Management and Supply Chain Instability
15:00
Gijs Vissers
Head of Supply and Procurement
Nordic Pharma
From Cost to Consequence: Procurement at the Crossroads 2026–2030
Moving beyond price pressure to long-term resilience and supply continuity
Integrating cost, risk, service and carbon into unified sourcing decisions
Preparing for disruption through data, foresight and ecosystem accountability
Integrating Procurement into the lifecycle of the customer
15:20
Frank Dingen
CPO
Vanderlande
Hugo Sparidans
Global Procurement Leader
Vanderlande
CASE: Vanderlande.
Operationalizing Procurement Transformation at Scale
Transforming procurement in a fast-growing, project-oriented business
Professionalising and globalising Procurement practice
Connecting procurement activities to true performance and business outcomes
Integrating Procurement into the lifecycle of the customer
15:40
Tim van Luit
Partnerships Manager
Uber for Business
Speed as the New Supply Chain Advantage
Why operational velocity is becoming a competitive differentiator in global supply chains
Reducing friction in the movement of people, services and last-mile operations
How flexible service ecosystems help organisations respond faster to disruption
15:55
Rasa Raoufi
Co-Founder / Procurement Leader
Mithra AI
Juliano Tessaro
Senior Director Procurement
Jeld Wen
From Data to Enterprise Impact: AI-Ready Procurement
Data discipline as the foundation for intelligent decision-making
AI-driven planning in a volatile and fast-moving market
Positioning procurement as a measurable value creator across the business
16:10
Monique Beersma
Royal Avebe
CPO
Martine Versteeg
COO
Coface
Jurriaan Lombaers
former CPO
Air France KLM Group
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
End of Day
16:30
Afterwork from 16:30-17:30
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