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The Americas Procurement Congress 2025, IS BACK! 🌴🥳 📍 Location: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort 🗓️ Date: March 11-12, 2025 🤖 AI Forum: March 10, 2025 ✅ Find out more: https://okt.to/XpAheW Join over 350+ procurement leaders and 80+ distinguished speakers for 2.5 days of strategic insights and 10+ hours of networking. Hosted by Maggie Lake, former CNN Business Anchor, the event will provide in-depth discussions on advancing excellence and shaping tomorrow. This is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, forge strategic partnerships, and be at the forefront of procurement advancements in the region. 📌 Mark your calendars and prepare to elevate your leadership! Thank you to our headline partner GEP Worldwide #PLAPC #Procurement #AmericasProcurementCongress #AI #Innovation #Networking #Leadership #US

📢 Join global leaders Lisa Brookman and shailesh bhaskaran from Coupa Software for an exclusive webinar on Ethical AI in Source-to-Pay (S2P)! Discover how to leverage AI responsibly while protecting your business from risks like biased supplier evaluations, privacy concerns, and opaque decision-making. In this session, you'll learn how to: - Ensure AI supports business goals - Align with IT to maintain data privacy and trust - Partner with companies offering transparent, ethical AI solutions 🗓 Date: 01 October 2024 🕒 Time: 3pm BST 🔗 Register now: https://okt.to/Qzu6DW #EthicalAI #S2P #Procurement #SourceToPay #AI #Innovation #Webinar #Coupa

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🚨 In just over two weeks, Tomorrow’s Procurement Leader kicks off in Austin! 🚨 With 95% capacity filled, we’re down to the last few networking passes for procurement solution providers. 🤠🌵 Don’t miss your chance to join 130+ procurement executives from companies like United Airlines, USAA, MassMutual, MetLife, and Pfizer. This event promises valuable insights and unique networking opportunities in the heart of downtown Austin. Want to preview what’s in store? Check out the highlights from this year’s American Procurement Congress in Miami: https://okt.to/dRs2xj Would you like to secure your spot before we sell out? Secure your passes: https://okt.to/QwxZku #Procurement #Leadership #Networking #AustinEvents #SupplyChain

On 4 September, Procurement Leaders hosted the Dubai Forum at the Mandarin Oriental, bringing together visionary procurement leaders for a day of strategic insights and collaboration. 🌍 Themed “Doubling Down on Opportunity,” the forum featured key sessions including: 🗣️ Hani AlSaigh FCIPS (TAHAKOM) on how AI is shaping the future of procurement. 🗣️ Brett Whitfield (Dubai Holding) sharing his blueprint for building a world-class procurement organisation. 🗣️ Saim Yaksan (Ooredoo Group) on harnessing digital transformation to accelerate procurement strategies. 🗣 Tania Le Mercier (Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P) on optimising productivity with digital transformation, AI, and new frontier tech. Interactive roundtables led by experts from GEP Worldwide, Coupa Software, and Infosys Portland dived into emerging tech, sustainability, and personalised procurement as a business driver. The day wrapped up with a VIP networking tour of the Burj Al Arab, fostering further engagement and reflection. https://okt.to/mjwsx8 Thank you to all partners: GEP Worldwide, Coupa Software, Infosys Portland #Procurement #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #MiddleEast #Networking #AI #Leadership

📣 Introducing the Asia Pacific Procurement Awards 2024 shortlist! 📣 Explore the remarkable line-up and join us in congratulating each and every one of the finalists for their incredible achievement: https://okt.to/dhft6E We look forward to crowning the winners live on stage in Singapore on 13 November, following the two-day Asia Pacific Procurement Congress. Secure your place today: https://okt.to/M7dlcR We hope to see many of you there! Thank you to our Headline Partner Ivalua #PLAPPA

Last week, our Care Deeply, Global Month of Giving initiative made a significant impact on our local community near the London office. Our team dedicated an impressive 56 hours to volunteering, packing crates for the community fridge and serving approximately 60 vulnerable community members through the Oasis Hub Waterloo Friday Breakfast & Food Bank. It was a rewarding experience, and we're proud to see our efforts making a real difference! Thank you to all who joined. 🧡

🚀 Get inspired by the incredible lineup of speakers at Tomorrow’s Procurement Leader, Americas! Join industry experts and thought leaders for sessions covering high performance, leadership, and the future of AI, featuring: 🎤 Mary T. Meagher Plant – 3x Olympic Champion & World Record Holder (High Performance) 🎤 Michael C. Mankins – Co-author of Time, Talent, Energy (Leadership) 🎤 Patrick Marlow – Conversational AI Engineer at Google (AI Literacy) Find out more: https://okt.to/1se7Lx Session highlights - Deep dive into procurement insights with Brandy Alexander-Zuber, Jessica Lozano Williams, Shawn Oakcrum, and Matt Senfield from MassMutual as they discuss category management and responsible sourcing. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best! 🌟 📅 September 24-25, 2024 | Austin, TX P.S: Looking to partner with us? We have some limited networking passes up for grabs, reach out to find out more: https://okt.to/xsHT2y #PLTPL #Leadership #Procurement #AI #HighPerformance #Sourcing #SupplyChainLeadership #AustinEvents