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GEN AI in Procurement 2025 –The Future of Generative AI in Procurement 2025 Summit
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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

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Early Invited Key Opinion Leaders Includes:
Speakers of The GEN AI in Procurement 2025 – The Future of Generative AI in Procurement 2025 Summit
Sam Wesley
Procurement Manager, News Corp Australia
Phillip McDonald
Advisory Partner, SpendConsole. Former GM Procurement, Woolworths Group.
Victor Huang
Head of Procurement, Tourism Australia, Government
Jenny Talbot
General Manager Delivery and Procurement, LJ Hooker Group
Federico Caporali
Procurement Transformation Advisor, Smart Bottom Line Pty Ltd
Rahul Marwah
Director – Procurement & Digital Transformation, KPMG Australia
Michelle Robinson
Director Sourcing, Transport NSW
Sujee Mampitiya
Senior Manager, Procurement, Endeavour Group
Paul Manford
Procurement Specialist, Queensland Health, Government
Mandar Panchal
Senior Procurement Manager, Greencross Pet Wellness
Shaeden Watson
CEO, The Connection Shift
Deepak Thiru
Procurement Officer, Newage Software & Solutions, India
Rae Zhou
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Real Pet Food Company
Amit Dingare
Chief AI Officer, PRGX Global, USA
Rita Arrigo
Strategic Engagement Officer, National AI Centre, Government AI
Jack Zhao
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager, PWC
Tom Finnigan
Co-Founder, Murfin Group
Dinush Pahathkumbure
Head of Category Management and Procurement, Brandix
Denis Ngahu
AI Technical Specialist
Antoaneta Popova
Climate Reporting Manager, Colonial First State
Dr Geetha Baskaran
Senior IT Procurement Manager
Simon Salman
Procurement Business Partner, Anglicare
Alena Hong
AI Supply Chain Lead, AuzKiwi
Gavin Gomes
Chief Revenue Officer, Dronamics
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Delegate Registration & Coffee

Opening remarks from Chair

09:00 Welcome by Conference Chair

SHAEDEN WATSON
CEO, The Connection Shift

Speakers:

• 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

DR GEETHA BASKARAN
Senior IT Procurement Manager

Speakers:

• How far are you on this journey and what have you learnt to
date
• What tools do you see having the deepest impact currently
• What challenges are you finding internally with the adoption of
new technologies
• How do you keep up with transformative tech, in a fast
changing world

SUJEE MAMPITIYA
Senior Manager, Procurement, Endeavour Group

Speakers:

• 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 & Procurement Manager, PWC

10.50 NETWORKING BREAK AND REFRESHMENTS

Speakers:

Key questions:
• How are you balancing innovation with the realities of your
procurement environment
• Where have you seen AI technology make the biggest impact
across procurement
• How are you maintaining trust and accountability when we rely
on data driven decisions
• Technology often fails because of people not platforms - what
are your thoughts on over coming this

Open question and discussion with audience

MODERATOR:

SHAEDEN WATSON
CEO, The Connection Shift

PANEL MEMBERS:

RAE ZHOU
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Real Pet Food Company

FEDERICO CAPORALI
Procurement Transformation Advisor,
Smart Bottom Line Pty Ltd

Simon Salman
Procurement Business Partner, Anglicare

Speakers:

• How would you sum up the evolution of procurement over the
past few years
• What’s surprised you the most about the recent efficiency
gains
• How are you navigating this unknown territory in and around
the emergence of GEN AI
• What have you learnt in the last year around procurement
capability and GEN AI tools
• Which tools are you currently testing and can you share a little about the impact they're having

JENNY TALBOT
General Manager Delivery and Procurement, LJ Hooker Group

12.40 LUNCH AND NETWORKING

Speakers:

• we explore the leading Procurement advancements from the US that will impact ANZ in the coming year
• Cherry picking the best in class AI for next gen procurement

AMIT DINGARE
Chief AI Officer, PRGX Global

Speakers:

• 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

Speakers:

• In traditional terms, supply chains are about physical goods -
what does the ‘media supply chain. Mean to you today - and how has that definition evolved
• Where do you see the biggest bottle necks/ in efficiencies in
current media supply chains - data, workflow, talent or technology?
• How are you ensuring visibility and control across increasingly complex content ecosystems
• How are brands, agencies, and tech partners collaborating
differently now to streamline the media ecosystem
• What will the next chapter of the media supply chain look like - more automated, decentralised or more human?

SAM WESLEY
Procurement Manager, News Corp Australia

15.00 REFRESHMENT BREAK AND NETWORKING

Speakers:

- A reflection and review on recent AI Payables pilots and opportunities.
- How to plan for AI implementation success in 2026
This framing aligns with the theme of “next steps” and creates a stronger bridge between lessons learned and the practical planning needed for successful Gen AI adoption next year.

PHILLIP MCDONALD
Advisory Partner, SpendConsole. Former GM Procurement, Woolworths Group.

Speakers:

Reflecting on the days key takeaways and the practical lens on adoption possibilities, what do you feel are the priorities moving forward around focus areas in 2026

What’s front of mind for each of you around GEN AI tech that you feel is the key to adopt

In each of your roles what’s your focus and how do you assess new tech possibilities and on boarding

How do you go about having guardrails around new pilots

Do you have encouraging internal buy in or is that a challenge – and how do you over come it

What’s the greatest challenge for each of you around this new era of GEN AI infused efficiency

MODERATOR:

SHAEDEN WATSON
CEO, The Connection Shift

PANEL MEMBERS:

RAHUL MARWAH
Director – Procurement &Digital Transformation, KPMG Australia

PHILLIP MCDONALD
Former GM Procurement, Woolworths/ Pipa Consulting

GAVIN GOMES
Chief Revenue Officer, Dronamics

Speakers:

MODERATOR:

SHAEDEN WATSON
CEO, The Connection Shift

Speakers:

Close of Day one

17.00- 18.00 1 Hour Networking Drinks

Delegate Registration & Coffee

Welcome back by Chair

SHAEDEN WATSON
CEO, The Connection Shift

Speakers:

SHAEDEN WATSON
CEO, The Connection Shift

Speakers:

• 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

DINUSH PAHATHKUMBURE
Head of Category Management and Procurement, Brandix

Speakers:

• Mandar, tell us a little about your procurement journey
• What are your current focus points in terms of advancement
• Tell us about your AI journey - where are you at and what do you find inspiring at the moment
• Can you share what your biggest learnings around procurement advancement
• Which tools are you currently investing in or are looking to explore
• What are your current internal team structures around new tech and the adoption
• Which procurement functions do you feel are the priorities for AI efficiency

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

10.35 Break and refreshments

Speakers:

• 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

Speakers:

• What do you see as the biggest opportunity around ESG for
procurement
• What progress during the last 12 months, do you feel there has
been around ESG
• Where do you see the pain points are in procurement around
ESG developments
• Which areas should procurement leaders be looking to
implement tools to erlevate their sustainability efforts

ANTOANETA POPOVA
ESG leader, Climate Reporting Lead, Colonial First state

Speakers:

• An exploration of where we’re heading focusing on process automations
• Why procurement lags behind and how to address the catch up
• Partners that help spur advancement

DENIS NGAHU
AI Technical Specialist

12.30 LUNCH AND NETWORKING

Speakers:

• Real world practical user cases revealed
• How to start small and demonstrate ROI
• Critical call to action

FEDEDRICO CAPORALI
Procurement Transformation Advisor,
Smart Bottom Line Pty Ltd

Speakers:

• 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 (virtual)

Speakers:

• 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

Speakers:

• A deep dive into recent AI fuelled advancements across Asia
• How tech procurement is accelerating across India
• Lessons learnt in fast changing industries

DEEPAK THIRU
Procurement Lead, Newage Solutions (virtual)

Speakers:

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

MODERATOR:

SHAEDEN WATSON
CEO, The Connection Shift

Speakers:

16.10 Summit wrap up & close

Afternoon tea and Networking

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