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Get coffee & snacks, network, chat with your peers, and join various product and service demos in the exhibition hall.Read more

WHAT IS A CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS SESSION? In the Challenge Your Peers session, you have the opportunity to engage in an interactive exchange with your peers as well as solution providers in order to brainstorm different ideas on the same issue. The topics were selected based on the current challenges faced by the practitioner community.Read more

As the world undergoes rapid transformation, sourcing and procurement functions must adapt to evolving business environments, technological advancements, and changing global dynamics. This transition presents significant challenges for companies, requiring procurement professionals to be equipped with the right skills and to foster a culture of continuous learning. To address these challenges, transforming skill-sharing processes isRead more

How to secure long-term pricing stability and prevent unexpected cost increases? How to introduce flexibility in contracts to adjust license usage without financial penalties? How to structure agreements to ensure that discounts remain applicable for future purchases? How to effectively push back on unfavorable indexing and price adjustment clauses? How to use your procurement leverageRead more

This presentation delves into the collaborative relationship between Software Asset Management and IT Procurement, highlighting how their partnership drives better decision-making and cost optimization. By sharing vital insights on software usage, licensing compliance, and asset utilization, SAM empowers procurement teams to make informed and strategic purchasing decisions. In return, IT procurement provides SAM with aRead more

How to protect your company from risks that arise from the deployment of AI based software How to identify and address commercial risks when sourcing AI-based services How to draft contracts that address AI-specific risks including security, data protection and intellectual property ownershipRead more

What is the Icebreaker Session? On the evening before the event, we warmly invite our attendees to the Icebreaker Mixer — a perfect opportunity to meet fellow participants, enjoy a drink, get into the conference spirit, and, of course, network, network, network! This is your chance to kick off the conference on an exciting note:Read more

This panel discussion will explore the transformative role of AI and data in modern procurement, with a special focus on IT and SaaS sourcing. Panelists will discuss how actionable insights derived from spend analysis, contract data, and market benchmarks can empower procurement teams to achieve cost savings, foster stronger collaboration with IT, and enhance supplierRead more

The official registration for the conference: Pick up your name badge, have your Polaroid photo taken for our Community Wall, use our matchmaking app and its personalized suggestions to make first contacts, and schedule meetings with your peers and potential business partners. Welcome to the event!Read more

In many organizations, the need to re-evaluate and transform established IT procurement practices is often underestimated. However, such a transformation is crucial for aligning procurement efforts with organizational demands. To achieve this, it is essential to rethink procurement strategies, reassess organizational structures, and establish clear objectives and responsibilities. This presentation will focus on the transformationRead more