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Strategic Insights:
ProcureTech Summit Agenda

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09:00 – 10:00

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:00 - 10:10

OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

10:10 – 10:30

HARNESSING THE POWER OF AI FOR PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION IN THE UAE

  • Growing need for efficient and cost-effective procurement processes within UAE’s dynamic business landscape
  • The potential of AI to revolutionize procurement processes, including supplier discovery, contract management, and risk mitigation
  • The vision for the future of procurement in the UAE, emphasizing the continued role of AI and emerging technologies
10:30 – 10:50

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: THE RISE OF E-PROCUREMENT IN THE UAE’S B2B SECTOR

  • E-procurement platforms are streamlining purchasing processes for businesses in the UAE
  • The role of data analytics in enhancing decision-making within e-procurement
  • The importance of fostering collaboration between buyers and suppliers through e-procurement systems
10:50 – 11:35

CPO PANEL DISCUSSION | FUTURE OF PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS

  • Innovations in procurement technology on the horizon
  • Adapting to emerging technologies and trends
  • The role of data analytics in shaping future procurement practices
11:35 – 12:05

INNOVATION SESSION

  • Industry Insights 1
  • Industry Insights 2
  • Industry Insights 3
12:05 – 12:35

NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK

12:35 – 13:05

FIRE SIDE CHAT | REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT: THE IMPACT OF AI ON SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

  • The ways in which predictive analytics, inventory management, and demand forecasting are being optimized through AI, leading to better resource allocation and reduced costs
  • The role of AI in improving transparency and traceability within the healthcare supply chain
  • Significance of funding and investment in AI-enabled healthcare supply chain solutions
13:05 – 13:25

FROM AUTOMATION TO INNOVATION: THE ROLE OF GENERATIVE AI IN MODERN PROCUREMENT

  • The role of automation in reducing errors and accelerating procurement and supply chain processes
  • Innovative applications of generative AI in procurement that go beyond traditional automation
  • Key metrics to measure the return on investment from integrating generative AI into the procurement strategies
13:25 – 14:10

PANEL DISCUSSION | TRANSFORMING DATA INTO INSIGHTS: THE ROLE OF GENERATIVE AI IN CONTEMPORARY PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES

  • Generative AI can help create procurement strategies, forecast demand, and generate reports or insights that inform decision-making
  • By simulating various procurement scenarios, generative AI helps teams evaluate potential outcomes and risks
  • By leveraging insights generated from AI, procurement professionals can develop more effective sourcing strategies, negotiate better contracts, and manage supplier relationships more proactively
14:10 – 15:30

MIDDLE EAST PROCURTECH AWARDS 2025

15:30 – 15:40

CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND END OF THE DAY ONE

15:40 – 16:40

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

09:00 - 10:00

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:00 - 10:10

OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

10:10 – 10:30

THE MIDDLE EAST’S TRAJECTORY TOWARD INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY IN PROCURTECH

  • Embedding eco-friendly practices into procurement and supply chain in the nations of the middle east to align with global environmental goals
  • AI and digital solutions to enhance procurement decision-making
  • Leveraging blockchain technology for improved traceability and efficiency in procurement processes
10:30 – 10:50

ACCELERATING DIGITAL PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION: TURNING VISION INTO REALITY NOW

  • CPO Insights – Uncovering the future trends of procurement
  • In what way are the new disruptions and local content programs driving the need to revolutionize source to pay?
  • Digital Procurement Roadmap – the way ahead to a seamless digital transformation
10:50 – 11:35

PANEL DISCUSSION | LEVERAGING PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE F&B SECTOR

  • Emerging procurement technologies are transforming sourcing practices in the food and beverage industry
  • Organizations can utilize real-time data to assess supplier sustainability, track carbon footprints, and optimize resource usage for environmentally responsible sourcing
  • Importance of collaboration tools that connect stakeholders across the F&B supply chain
11:35 – 11:55

THE KEY TO SUCCESS: APPROACHES FOR EQUIPPING YOUR PROCUREMENT TEAMS TO TACKLE FUTURE CHALLENGES

  • The importance of ongoing training and professional development for procurement teams
  • Role of innovative tools and technologies, such as AI, automation, and digital procurement platforms, in streamlining processes and improving decision-making
  • The significance of building strong partnerships with suppliers and cross-departmental collaboration within the organization
11:55 – 12:25

NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK

12:25 – 12:55

FIRE SIDE CHAT | ADVANCING PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL INNOVATION

  • Leveraging advanced digital payment systems to ensure secure and streamlined financial operations
  • Utilizing financial tools and technologies to optimize payment processes and control costs effectively
  • Seamlessly incorporating digital financial solutions to improve overall procurement and supply chain performance
12:55 – 13:40

PANEL DISCUSSION | CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSES TO CHALLENGES IN PROCUREMENT

  • Cross-departmental executive decision-making and strategies for addressing interruptions caused by unforeseen events and operational challenges
  • Approaches to mitigating potential shortages, price volatility, and operational inefficiencies
  • Increasing visibility and internal-communication to ensure consistent and reliable procurement
13:40 – 14:00

INNOVATIVE PROCUREMENT TECH STACKS: ALIGNING TECHNOLOGY WITH STRATEGIC GOALS

  • Evaluating cutting-edge procurement technologies that align with business objectives
  • Integrating diverse tech solutions for seamless operations and enhanced strategic outcomes
  • Best practices for selecting and implementing technology stacks to drive procurement success
14:00 – 14:10

CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF THE SUMMIT

14:10 – 15:10

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

*This is a draft agenda. Timings are subject to change*