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01 Jul 2025
  1. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
  2. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession

    Keynote

    Get inside the mind of a modern procurement leader. Ninian will be sharing how Vodafone Procure and Connect is developing capabilities within its own team and setting up for future success. Discover how the global telecommunications company’s procurement operation is tackling the critical challenges facing procurement from geopolitical volatility, sustainability, AI and innovation. Ninian will share procurement’s role in these four key areas and why professionals must raise their heads and see the bigger picture to make real impact.

  3. Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    Workshop
  4. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession

    Fireside chat

  5. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    Panel discussion
  6. Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    Panel discussion
  7. Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    Presentations and Q&A
  8. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    Presentation and panel discussion
  9. Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    Presentations and Q&A
  10. Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    Presentations and Q&A
  11. Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    Panel discussion
  12. Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    Presentation and panel discussion
  13. Career success stream: investing in your future self
    Presentation & Q&A
  14. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    Presentations
  15. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    Panel discussion
  16. Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    Presentation and Q&A
  17. Registration, refreshments & exhibition
    Exhibition & catering hall
  18. Networking break
    Exhibition & catering hall
  19. Lunch
    Exhibition & catering hall
  20. Networking break
    Exhibition & catering hall
  21. Sips with CIPS
    Exhibition & catering hall

    Networking drinks

    CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards shortlist will be announced

  22. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    Presentation and Q&A
  23. Career success stream: investing in your future self
    Panel discussion and Q&A
  24. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession

    Keynote panel discussion

    This year’s CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply report, supported by GEP, finds a community that is gaining in influence and confidence. As senior procurement leaders gain permanent seats on the main board, how do you deliver the most impact? Why do procurement and supply leaders hold the keys to driving automation and delivering genuine sustainable impact? A panel of CPOs offer their views on the findings and share valuable advice for the profession to maintain its newfound voice.

  25. Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    Debate
  26. Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    Fireside chat
  27. Career success stream: investing in your future self
    Panel discussion and Q&A
  28. Career success stream: investing in your future self
    Workshop
  29. Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    Panel discussion and Q&A
  30. Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    Presentation and panel discussion
  31. Career success stream: investing in your future self

    Workshop

  32. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession

    Keynote

    Former RAF fighter pilot and first female to fly a Tornado GR4 fighter jet on the frontline will transform vivid lessons from the cockpit to the business environment. Mandy will share her experiences of operating under extreme pressure, building split-second strategies for unknown scenarios, and stress the importance of always seeing the bigger picture.

  33. Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession

    Fireside chat

    A keynote with Mike Soutar, entrepreneur, broadcaster and advisor on business transformation, and one of Lord Sugar’s trusted advisors on BBC’s The Apprentice. Procurement is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Having led some of the UK’s biggest media brands during periods of significant change, Mike will share his knowledge of business, entrepreneurship, and the skills and behaviours that underpin success, as well as exclusive insight from his new role as Advisor to the UK's Board of Trade. Plus, why procurement should be proud to be deal-makers.

  34. Career success stream: investing in your future self
    Roundtable (limited spaces)