Procurious Big Ideas Summit Rolls Into Sydney!
After two smash-hit Summits in London and Chicago, we’re bringing Big Ideas 2018 to Sydney, Australia! Find out how you can get involved.
Did you hear the one about the time an expert on influence, a clinical psychologist and a digital transformation guru walked into a bar?
… Unfortunately we don’t have the punchline for you, because it hasn’t happened yet. But it WILL happen on Tuesday 30th October at the conclusion of the most exciting #procurement event to hit Australian shores – the Sydney Big Ideas Summit.
Julie Masters, Nicky Abdinor and Gus Balbontin are just three of the incredible speakers that will take the stage in Sydney. Let’s check out the agenda:
Innovate and Disrupt
Electrifying keynote speaker Gus Balbontin will open #BigIdeas2018 with a strong message about how to survive – and thrive – in an ever-changing market. Drawing upon his experience as Executive Director and CTO of iconic Australian publisher, Lonely Planet, Gus will share powerful concepts of change, adaptability, transformation and innovation.
Adapt and Perservere
Jamila Gordon has an incredible story to share about her journey from a refugee escaping the Somalian civil war to the boardrooms of some of Australia’s leading organisations. The former Qantas CIO and current Director of Jayride will deliver memorable messages about the importance of dreaming big, the keys to effective leadership amidst change, and the crucial role of resilience and positivity.
Born without arms, not without attitude! Nicky Abdinor is an expert on doing more with less. A clinical pyschologist and motivational showstopper, Nicky will demonstrate how to create sustainable change in our attitudes, beliefs and emotions.
The Procurement Evolution
One of the most recognisable faces in procurement, Tom Derry is the CEO of the Institute for Supply Management, a not-for-profit organisation with more than 50,000 members worldwide. Tom will join Procurious Founder Tania Seary for a fireside chat about the evolution of procurement, presenting ISM’s latest research into the procurement tasks most likely to be taken over by AI.
Supplier diversity, sustainable sourcing and corporate social responsibility are now recognised as key sources of competitive advantage for businesses around the world. Henrik Smedberg will share SAP Ariba’s thought-leadership into why every procurement professional must procure with purpose.
What will procurement resemble by the year 2030? The future is brimming with AI, cognitive technology, and robotic process automation. This presents an incredible opportunity for the profession, but also a great deal of uncertainty. In this session, delegates will collectively brainstorm the greatest threats and opportunities facing procurement, and identify the crucial skills needed to meet the challenges of Industry 4.0.
Delegates will also hear leadership insights direct from one of Australia’s top Chief Procurement Officers – Thomai Veginis, CPO of Telstra.
Surviving a toxic workplace
How do I get involved?
Attending in-person: If you’re within cooee of Sydney, this is your opportunity to be in the room! The Sydney Big Ideas Summit is suitable for highly motivated, forward-thinking, tech-savvy future leaders. If you fit the bill, join us at the Australian National Maritime Museum on October 30th, but be quick – places are strictly limited.
Click here to reserve your seat: http://www.bigideassummit.com/big-ideas-sydney
Become a Digital Delegate: The Sydney Big Ideas Summit will light up social media, spark vigorous discussion and crowd-source ideas for the future of the profession via our Digital Delegate group here on Procurious. Sign up (it’s free!) to follow the action, including live-streamed speaker presentations, speaker interviews and blog articles without ever having to leave your own desk.
Click here to become a Digital Delegate: https://www.procurious.com/big-ideas-summit-sydney
