Procurement & Supply Management Today & After
December 12 – 13 at the Movenpick Hotel, Geneva
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime event that celebrates a legacy of learning, growth, and transformation in the world of Procurement and Supply Management. After more than four decades of shaping the careers of thousands of professionals across the globe, Bernard Gracia, Founder of EIPM, is hosting his Farewell Conference—an unmissable two-day journey through the past, present, and future of Procurement.
Why Attend?
This isn’t just a conference; it’s the culmination of over 45 years of passion, expertise, and dedication. From playing a pivotal role in launching the world’s first Master in International Purchasing (MAI) in 1976, to founding EIPM in 1990, Bernard Gracia has been a driving force behind the education and development of Procurement professionals worldwide. His career has focused on building a thriving community of experts, many of whom have gone on to become not only CPOs, but also CEOs, General Managers, Sales Leaders, and more. With a deep understanding of how this critical function has evolved, Bernard is now ready to share the ultimate lessons learned throughout his remarkable journey.
Through his insights and those of a carefully selected group of industry leaders, this conference will explore not just the current state of Procurement but also its potential as a springboard for future career growth. “Procurement & Supply Management Today & After” will challenge you to consider: What’s next for you?
Key Highlights:
- Lessons from the Top: Hear from former Procurement professionals who have risen to the ranks of CEO, GM, and Sales Leaders, sharing the strategies and mindset shifts that helped them succeed. These leaders will also provide unique insights into how they view Purchasing today from their current roles, offering valuable perspectives on the evolving relationship between Procurement and overall business strategy.
- Future-Proofing Procurement: Dive into pressing topics for today’s CPOs, including AI, Decarbonation, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
- Category Manager Insights: What does it take to excel as a Category Manager in today’s dynamic landscape?
- AI in Action: Explore cutting-edge, AI-based tools designed to support and revolutionize Procurement processes.
- A Legacy of Learning: Celebrate Bernard’s extraordinary career through inspiring success stories from the global Procurement community he helped create.
More Than Just an Event—A Celebration
This conference is about people—those who have been mentored, trained, and inspired by Bernard Gracia. It’s a celebration of the success stories, the challenges overcome, and the shared passion for advancing Procurement as a strategic function. Beyond the thought-provoking sessions, expect to enjoy the 15th EIPM-Peter Kraljic Awards Ceremony, Gala Dinner, plenty of networking with peers and industry experts.
Speakers
Virginie Vast
Global Head of Procurement I Social & Community Impact, AMAZON
Herve Legenvre
Research Director, EIPM
Salvatore Bernabei
Head of Enel Green Power and Thermal Generation, CEO of Enel Green Power
Claudia Viohl
CEO, E.ON Czech
Gianluca Colombo
CPO, DSM FIRMINICH
Elda Simonaska
Top Management Advisor, Affiliate Professor, HEC Paris
Bertrand Conqueret
CPO, President HENKEL Supply Chain, Co-Founder Together for Sustanability, Co-Founder Procurement Sustainable Pledge
Jean-Francois Baril
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO at HMD and Founder and Managing Partner at Ginko Ventures
Heinrich Berger
VP Global Raw Materials Procurement & Global Procurement Center, ICL Group
Melanie Lehoux
Founder & CEO, ISYBUY
Philippe Roger
VP Business Development, JABIL
Alinur Mukatayev
Supply Chain Director, KATKO Orano
Lily Xu
WW Indirect Purchasing POS Category Lead, L'OREAL
Dominique Lebigot
CPO, LVMH Wines & Spirits
Suresh Balan
Global Head for Business and New Products, Life Science & Environment, MANN+HUMMEL
Karim Chaiblaine
CEO, NESMA Mobility
Dieter Lott
Director Corporate Development, RLDATIX
Xavier Sarrat
Group CPO, PANDROL
Alex Martin
Supplier Collaboration & Innovation Manager, SAP
Maxi Glas
Director Service +, SAVILLS
Shengli Zhang
Managing Director China, SEW EURODRIVE
Hani Alsaigh
Board Member, Saudi Supply Chain and Procurement Society
Roque Carmona
Group CPO, THALES
Sponsors:
AI-native Contract Lifecycle Management platform
Sirion is the world’s leading AI-native CLM platform, pioneering the application of generative AI to help enterprises transform the way they store, create, and manage contracts. The platform’s extraction, conversational search, and AI-enhanced negotiation capabilities have revolutionized contracting across enterprise teams – from legal and procurement to sales and finance. The world’s most valuable brands trust Sirion to manage 7M+ contracts worth nearly $800B and relationships with 1M+ suppliers and customers in 100+ languages. Leading analysts such as Gartner, IDC, and Spend Matters have consistently recognized Sirion as a leader in CLM for its focus on category-leading innovation.
Akiro (Category Management Software)
Akirolabs offers an AI-powered category management SaaS platform that transforms procurement from a tactical role into a strategic value creator.Empowers procurement teams to generate 4-5 times more business value than traditional procurement methods.Enables the creation, execution, and monitoring of procurement strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.
Moves procurement beyond cost-saving goals to deliver multifaceted value by connecting procurement efforts with organizational priorities. Offers a user-friendly, guided methodology and a highly innovative and collaborative toolkit that redefines category management practices. Harnesses AI to enhance strategic decision-making and close capability gaps within procurement.