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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
Procurement Manager, News Corp Australia
Innovation Lead, Global Spend & Procurement, Canva
Commodity Trading Manager Woolworths Group (TBC)
Procurement Manager, Confidential, HR Services, Dubai
Procurement Specialist, Queensland Health, Government
Head of Procurement, Tourism Australia
Senior Procurement Manager, Greencross Pet Wellness
CEO, The Culture Institute (TBC)
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
CEO, Woven Group
Circularity Leader, Sustainability Victoria
Consultant / Director, Next Gen Procurement (TBC)
Vice President of Procurement, Pico, Singapore
Strategic Engagement Officer, National AI Centre, Government AI
AI Supply Chain Lead, AuzKiwi
Supply Chain Lead, PwC
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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 the transformative impact on commodity trading, retail supply chains, and decision-making

ROSS CUNNINGHAM
Commodity Trading Manager, Woolworths Group(TBC)

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

Speakers:

    • 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

    CHRIS SMITH
    Director, Next Gen Procurement(TBC)

    • 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

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