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GEN AI in Procurement 2025 –The Future of Generative AI in Procurement 2025 Summit
10th -11th November 2025, Sydney Central Hotel
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“Leading procurement capability through next gen tech: A practical road map to implementation, impact and innovation”

The Future of GEN AI & Procurement 2025 Conference is a two-day strategic forum showcasing how Generative AI is reshaping procurement and sourcing functions across industries. Gathering procurement leaders, AI innovators, and public sector visionaries, the conference offers a comprehensive roadmap to integrate, scale, and optimise Gen AI within procurement operations.

Key topics explored across the event include:

  • Evolution and Foundations of Gen AI – Frameworks, tools, and technology pathways for 2025 and beyond.
  • Transformation in Practice – Case studies and firsthand accounts of Gen AI delivering measurable benefits like cost savings, speed, compliance, and decision-making support.
  • Cross-Industry and Global Perspectives – Insights from Australia, Dubai, India, and the U.S. on how AI is redefining procurement roles and priorities.
  • Governance, Ethics & Partnerships – Emphasis on transparent AI adoption, government support, and building the right internal culture and capability.
  • Sustainability & Circular Procurement – How AI is enabling more responsible, data-led procurement aligned with ESG and circular economy principles.
  • Leadership and the 2030 Vision – Preparing the next generation of procurement professionals for AI-nativeoperations and strategic transformation.

Interactive panels, fireside chats, and open forums provided a collaborative space to share learnings, identify risks, and build action plans. This conference positioned itself as a must-attend event for professionals driving the future of procurement in an AI-driven economy—offering both inspiration and implementation-ready insights.

Who Should Attend:

This conference is designed for professionals involved in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, technology strategy, and AI innovation who are preparing for or actively engaged in the transformation of procurement through Generative AI.

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Head of Procurement / Global Procurement Director, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Procurement Analyst, Head of Supply Chain Innovation, Supply Chain Transformation Manager, Logistics and Operations Manager, Chief AI Officer, Head of Digital Transformation, Head of Procurement Technology, Data Science Lead – Procurement Systems, Procurement Systems Architect, Government Procurement Officials.

Key Benefits of Attending:
  1. Practical Insights on Gen AI Integration Gain firsthand knowledge on how leading organisations are implementing Generative AI to drive procurement efficiency, speed, and cost savings.
  2. Learn from Real-World Case Studies Hear directly from top procurement leaders at Canva, APP, Tourism Australia, Woolworths, and others on successful pilots, rollout strategies, and ROI.
  3. Stay Ahead of the Curve Understand the future of procurement as it evolves into AI-native, data-led, and outcome-driven models across industries and global markets.
  4. Identify the Right Tools & Frameworks Explore the Gen AI tools making the most impact in procurement today—and what’s coming next.
  5. Expand Your Network Connect with peers, innovators, and thought leaders across procurement, AI, supply chain, and government—exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions.
  1. Build a Roadmap for 2026 and Beyond Walk away with actionable strategies for piloting and scaling Gen AI initiatives in your organisation, including risk management and ethical considerations.
  2. Gain Global & Cross-Industry Perspectives Learn how procurement is transforming in Australia, the UAE, India, and the U.S.—and apply those insights locally.
  3. Enhance Leadership & Team Capabilities Discover how to lead your team through AI adoption, culture change, and the future skills needed in an AI-infused procurement environment.
  4. Get Clarity on Policy, Governance & Compliance Understand the emerging regulatory landscape, ethical considerations, and best practices for transparent and responsible AI deployment.
  5. Explore AI’s Role in Sustainability & Circular Procurement See how Gen AI can enable smarter, greener, and more strategic sourcing aligned with ESG goals.
Sponsorship & Speaking Opportunities:

GEN AI in Procurement 2025 Summit offers sponsors an excellent opportunity to demonstrate thought-leadership and leverage networking opportunities to build brand-value amongst your targetaudience. If you would like to know more about sponsorship, exhibition and business development opportunities please just get in touch with us – sponsorship@ibrc.com.au

Early Invited Key Opinion Leaders Includes:
Speakers of The GEN AI in Procurement 2025 – The Future of Generative AI in Procurement 2025 Summit
Sustainable Procurement Lead, IAG
Procurement Manager, News Corp Australia
Innovation Lead, Global Spend & Procurement, Canva
Procurement Manager, Confidential, HR Services, Dubai
Procurement Specialist, Queensland Health, Government
Head of Procurement, Tourism Australia
Senior Procurement Manager, Greencross Pet Wellness
Procurement Director, KPMG Australia
Procurement Officer, Newage Software & Solutions, India
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Real Pet Food Company
Co-Founder, Murfin Group
Executive Director, JD Consultancy
Circularity Leader, Sustainability Victoria
Chief AI Officer, PRGX Global, USA
Vice President of Procurement, Pico, Singapore
Strategic Engagement Officer, National AI Centre, Government AI
Supply Chain Lead, PwC
Head of Technology Procurement, Westpac
General Manager Delivery and Procurement, LJ Hooker Group
Procurement Business Partner, Anglicare
Chief Procurement Officer, DRB-HICOM BERHAD, Malaysia
AI Supply Chain Lead, AuzKiwi
Managing Partner Pipa Consulting, Former GM Procurement, Woolworths/ Pipa Group
Chief Revenue Officer, Dronamics
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Opening remarks from Chair

09:00 Welcome by Conference Chair

• Establishing the foundational knowledge of GenAI tech and the building blocks to new tools
• Creating a cohesive understanding of Gen AI’s development pathways
• Determining which tools to apply now with impact

• Why now? The rise of Generative AI and automation in enterprise functions
• Reviewing traditional procurement challenges: inefficiencies, siloed data, slow decision-making
• The roadmap toward “Procurement-as-a-Service”

SUJEE MAMPITIYA
Innovation Lead, Global Spend & Procurement, Canva

• Aligning AI capabilities with real procurement pain points
• Revealing tangible benefits: cost savings, cycle time reduction, enhanced compliance
• Behind the scenes journey: Phased rollout: pilot to scale

JACK ZHAO
Supply Chain Lead, PwC

10.50 NETWORKING BREAK AND REFRESHMENTS

A practical interactive discussion on Procurement leadership journeys, and the roll out of the 18 months ahead. How to stay focused on amongst competing tech priorities and relentless change

PANEL MEMBERS:

BRENDAN TREWARTHA
Head of Technology Procurement, Westpac

JENNY TALBOT
General Manager Delivery and Procurement, LJ Hooker Group

SIMON SALMON
Procurement Business Partner, Anglicare

12.20 LUNCH AND NETWORKING

• Understanding government level support in Gen AI innovation
• How best to unlock help in navigating new territory
• Recommended pathways to successful Gen AI implementation and ethics

RITA ARRIGO
Strategic Engagement Officer, National AI Centre, Government AI

SAM WESLEY
Procurement Manager, News Corp Australia

International perspectives on Gen AI infused procurement advancement

• How Gen AI is powering smarter buying in Dubai’s fast-evolving landscape
• The new face of procurement in the UAE: AI-First, Data-Led
• In Dubai, procurement is no longer just about cost. It’s about speed, compliance, resilience, and sustainability—Gen AI is helping us deliver all four

SAIF ALKINDI
Procurement Manager, Confidencial, HR Services, Dubai

• Sourcing Smart in a Software World
• Gen AI fuelling evaluation vend of vendors beyond cost

DEEPA THIRU
Procurement Officer, Newage Software & Solutions, India

• Gen AI for spend intelligence at scale
• Enterprise spend data is messy, fragmented, and under-leveraged. Gen AI lets us synthesize millions of invoices, contracts, and transactions into actionable insights in seconds

AMIT DINGARE
Chief AI Officer, PRGX Global, USA

15.30 REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING

• A reflection and review on recent pilots and implementation learnings
• Best tools to start launching today A reflection and review on recent pilots and implementation Understanding the risk from the outset

PANEL MEMBERS:

TOM FINNIGAN
Co-Founder, Murfin Group

RITA ARRIGO
Strategic Engagement Officer, National AI Centre, Government AI

PHILLIP MCDONALD
Former GM Procurement, Woolworths/ Pipa Consulting

GAVIN GOMES
Chief Revenue Officer, Dronamics

• Start Small, Scale Smart
Explore why iterative, low-risk implementation strategies are more effective than large-scale AI rollouts—and how to build trust and capability along the way.

• From Automation to Augmentation
Learn how AI can free procurement teams from routine tasks, enabling them to contribute earlier and more meaningfully to strategic business outcomes.

• Fix the Data, Fuel the AI
Understand the non-negotiable role of clean, governed, and continuously maintained data in unlocking reliable and scalable AI use cases.

• Rethinking ROI in the Age of AI
Discuss how success metrics for AI in procurement are shifting—from cost reduction to value creation, speed, transparency, and decision-making quality.

17.10- 18.10 1 Hour Networking Drinks

• Understanding the deeper dynamics of what carves success in a new paradigm of tech infused business
• A strategic team orientated approach to testing new tech and steering through blockages
• Why a top down Gen AI mission is essential

• We must rethink procurement capability frameworks, and job design
• Do procurement teams trust AI recommendations on billion-dollar supplier contracts? Not without transparency, governance, and cost control
• Why too many procurement teams are jumping into Gen AI tools without the data, talent, or policy guardrails to succeed. It’s time to pause and plan.

JONATHON DUTTON
Executive Director, JD Consultancy (former CEO Pasa)

• Securing board level buy in
• Creating support for new initiatives with robust internal team structures

MANDAR PANCHAL
Senior Procurement Manager, Greencross
Pet Wellness, Pet Services

10.25 Break and refreshments

• Tourism procurement is fast-moving and highly collaborative
• From media buys to event partnerships - how Gen AI is helping us manage complexity and scale faster

VICTOR HUANG
Head of Procurement, Tourism Australia, Government

• Discerning how tools can accelerate the progress of circular and sustainable procurement
• How buyers can evaluate total cost of ownership and environmental impact—key to circular procurement decisions.
• Embracing the tools that elevate your circular goals

DIAN LIPIARSKI
Circularity Leader, Sustainability Victoria

VICTOR HUANG
Head of Procurement, Tourism Australia, Government

MANDAR PANCHAL
Senior Procurement Manager, Greencross Pet Wellness, Pet Services

12.20 LUNCH AND NETWORKING

• Why most organizations sit on mountains of unstructured supplier and spend data. Gen AI is the key to turning that into a competitive advantage
• Building LLMs to surface patterns in vendor performance, cost volatility, or ESG risk
• Large enterprises overcomplicate procurement. Gen AI enables simplicity, speed, and automation

TOM FINNIGAN
Co-Founder, Murfin Group

• Mapping the future quick wins for smb procurement professionals
• Understand the rapid change in dynamics throughout 2026
• Assessing small budget led Gen AI efficiencies

ALENA HONG
AI Supply Chain Lead, AuzKiwi

• A step into the world of future Gen AI infused supply chain capability
• Understanding the long game of new technologies
• How to keep up in a relentless marketplace of innovation

15.05 Break and networking

• Addressing any areas of complexity that seek clarity
• The key partners to gain support
• The professional groups to sense check innovations

JONATHON DUTTON
Executive Director, JD Consultancy (former CEO PASA)

Summit wrap up

16.45 Summit close

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