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The CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures Conference 2025 features four streams of high-quality content delivered by expert speakers and inspiring procurement and supply professionals

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08:10
  1. Registration, refreshments & exhibition
    Exhibition & catering hall
    60 mins
09:10
  1. A new chapter for procurement: Vision 2050 with CIPS CEO, Ben Farrell
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    15 mins
09:25
  1. Keynote: Inside the mind of a modern procurement leader, with Ninian Wilson
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    30 mins
09:55
  1. The strategist within: insights from the 2025 CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    35 mins
10:30
  1. How to be a strategic thinker: turning data into strategy
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    30 mins
11:00
  1. Networking break
    Exhibition & catering hall
    30 mins
11:30
  1. Trump's tarriffs, geopolitical faultlines and what they mean for us all
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    30 mins
  2. Navigating the ED&I backlash: the business case for inclusivity
    Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    30 mins
  3. The suppliers perspective: making procurement more accessible
    Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    30 mins
  4. Takeaways from the 2025 CIPS Salary Guide: new strategies for attracting and investing in talent
    Career success stream: investing in your future self
    30 mins
12:05
  1. The Risk Register in 2025: what are you missing?
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    30 mins
  2. The levers of change: how procurement makes sustainability a reality
    Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    30 mins
  3. Breaking free from the procurement silo: lessons in driving business success
    Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    30 mins
  4. How to catch your break: ask your questions to rising stars of procurement
    Career success stream: investing in your future self
    30 mins
12:35
  1. Lunch
    Exhibition & catering hall
    55 mins
13:30
  1. AI in action - use-cases and insights from Tullow Oil
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    45 mins
  2. Preparing for the ESG compliance wave
    Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    45 mins
  3. The Procurement Act 6 months on: stories from the frontline
    Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    45 mins
  4. Workshop with CIPS: procurement fundamentals
    Career success stream: investing in your future self
    45 mins
14:20
  1. Lessons from CIPS Sustainable Pioneers: Supplier engagement strategies for success
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    45 mins
  2. Buy now, pay later. How your spending decisions have social consequences
    Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    45 mins
  3. Taking action against modern slavery
    Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    45 mins
  4. Practical lessons for success: stakeholder management masterclass
    Career success stream: investing in your future self
    45 mins
15:05
  1. Networking break
    Exhibition & catering hall
    25 mins
15:30
  1. Building the foundations of a successful procurement orchestration strategy
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    30 mins
  2. Workshop with CIPS: sustainability taster session
    Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    30 mins
  3. From chaos to clarity: digitising your contract management lifecycle
    Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    30 mins
  4. Developing a change mindset: how to influence, manage and lead change
    Career success stream: investing in your future self
    30 mins
16:05
  1. Value chains, not supply chains: the role of procurement in driving innovation
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    45 mins
  2. Scope 3's next step: beyond tier 1 and engaging the suppliers of your suppliers
    Sustainability and social impact stream: driving change in supply chains
    45 mins
  3. Excellence in risk mitigation: building resilience into your procurement function
    Critical priorities stream: practical answers to urgent challenges
    45 mins
  4. Power workshop: supercharge your AI skills
    Career success stream: investing in your future self
    45 mins
16:55
  1. Final keynote: TBC
    Vision 2050 stream: future of the procurement and supply profession
    25 mins
17:25
  1. Closing remarks
    5 mins
17:30
  1. Sips with CIPS
    Exhibition & catering hall
    45 mins
    Networking drinks

Timings and session headlines subject to change

The opportunity to invest in yourself...

…and understand what’s coming next. Experts and procurement and supply thought leaders will present and debate on key topics set to impact all levels of the profession. 

Ask your burning questions, collaborate in workshops, and network with peers to make the most of your time at CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures. Take away insight and advice to supercharge your career and drive change within your organisation and procurement function. 

A variety of session formats including...

…keynote presentations, panel discussions, Q&As, best practice case studies, workshops, networking sessions and more!

CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures will cover headline topics in a variety of interactive formats, all designed to get you thinking about the future. Ask questions to speakers, gain insight into the trends ahead from expert analysts and learn from procurement and supply leaders at the top of their game.

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