Where Sourcing Innovators Connect And Inspire
ProcureCon Indirect East 2020
December 02 - 04, 2020
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Your Only Peer-Led Procurement Conference
For over 20 years, ProcureCon has helped companies develop and implement world-class sourcing programs through interactive workshops, innovative keynotes and intimate networking sessions. All designed to take you beyond cost savings.
ProcureCon is built for practitioners, by practitioners - Whether you're a CPO or a rising star, a large or small spend company, ProcureCon has content and built-in connections to ensure your long term sourcing success.
ProcureCon has been so helpful for us, especially the networking and learning about new tech!
Mithun Sharma, Global Strategic Sourcing Vice President, Visa
Unbiased Procurement: Your Experts Speakers
Neil Aronson
Global Head of Strategic Sourcing, Contingent Labor & Logistics
Uber
Linda Chuan
Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Box
Fernando Gonzalez-Moro
Head of Americas Procurement
UCB
William Bagley
VP, Enterprise Supply Chain - Finance Division
Freddie Mac
Nancy Nicoll
Vice President, NFR / Indirect Strategic Sourcing
Ahold Delhaize USA/Retail Business Services
Perneet Malhotra
Head of Category Management
Vanguard Investments
Denise Diaz
Managing Director National Procurement
Teach For America
Vikki Vlastnik
Enterprise Indirect Procurement Leader
W. L. Gore & Associates
300+
Procurement Professionals
joining us in Orlando
65
Thought-Leading Speakers
showcasing Pioneering Procurement Projects
2
Exclusive
Networking Receptions
25
Hours of Invaluable Networking
Across 3 Interactive Days
Bringing Together The Best in Procurement
500 Total Attendees - 45% CPO or Head of Indirect Speakers - 95 Total Speakers - 190 Unique Companies
Corporate Packages
We have created a cost-saving and hassle-free package to confirm your companies’ group attendance for ProcureCon Indirect East, as well as other ProcureCon events, in one simple transaction
The best part of ProcureCon events is the collaborative sessions that constantly take place. Amazing networking for all levels of professionals that you don’t get at other events. Two thumbs up – count me in for the next one!
Byron C. Stopfer, Strategic Sourcing Director, CBS Corporation
Your 2020 Agenda Highlights
Day One: Monday, March 23
The Future Is Ours: Digitization
(Practitioner Only)
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Digitization, Transformation, and Stakeholder Excellence
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Driving Achievement and Influence – In A Disruptive Environment
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ProcureCon Spring Training Meet Ups
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Deep Dive Workshops
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Procurement Tech User Groups
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Installing A Procurement-Like Mindset Outside Of Procurement
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Managing Procurement Strategy In High Growth
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Environments And Newly Acquired Businesses
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Leveraging Emerging Procurement Technologies
Day Two: Tuesday, March 24
Driving Procurement And Supplier Innovation – Bringing Fresh Ideas To An Established Function
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Cultivating A Culture Of Innovation Among Your Stakeholders, Suppliers, And Procurement Team
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Kickstarting Supplier Innovation To Take Your Team To The Next Level
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Driving Innovation Through Supplier Sustainability And Diversity Initiatives
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CPO Network
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Making The Most Out Of Your Big 4 Consulting Relationships
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Negotiation Master Class: Lessons From A Hostage Negotiator
Day Three: Wednesday, March 25
Team And Stakeholder Management
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Organizational Structure And Approach – Building A Fungible Procurement Team
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Developing The Ideal Procurement Team
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Fireside Chat: Stakeholder Relationships In Action
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Developing High Performance Humor That Builds Trust
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Navigating The Nuanced Politics Of Stakeholder Management
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Actions To Take To Make The Case For Change And Move Your Program Up The Maturity Curve
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A Conference Built For Your Needs.
Our agenda is 100% focused on your biggest challenges and opportunities. Whether you're a rising star or a CPO, a large or small spend company, ProcureCon has content and speakers to ensure your long term sourcing success. You’ll get big picture inspiration and tons of actionable strategies to tackle digital disruption, while exceeding your savings goals.
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Indirect Content, First and Foremost
You’ll hear from procurement innovators - those in the trenches, doing the work. You’ll receive detailed, strategic content focused on all aspects of advancing to the next phase of indirect procurement. We cut out the fluff you get at other conferences so you leave with tons of actionable strategies to keep your suppliers, stakeholders and the C-Suite happy.
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The Most Interactive Procurement Event Around
Benefit from more than 30 hours of interaction: discussion groups, workshops, panels, roundtables, parties and much more, every day. This is your opportunity to develop relationships (both practitioners and solution providers!), make new friends and speak “off-the-record” with your peers. You'll make connections like no other event, and become a part of a true community
Personalize Your ProcureCon Experience
Procurement's answer to overwhelming networking: New onsite groups, with something for everyone!
Your exclusive chance to discuss vital issues and catch up.
An energetic dinner celebrating women and their achievements.
Giving you insight on tech that has & hasn't worked for other teams.
In-depth interactive workshops led by subject matter experts.
Choose from 6 self-led sessions to meet like-minded colleagues.
ProcureCon gives us the ability to think and dream about what we can become! Great event! Also great suppliers; I’m able to bring multiple solutions back to the company.
Geoffrey Tonini, Head of Indirect, Hess
