This dynamic panel discussion will bring together innovators from corporations, global buyers, SMEs, academia, and government to explore how sustainable procurement can transform supply chains, empower women- and youth-led enterprises, and unlock solutions for a more equitable and sustainable future. Highlighting procurement’s power to drive the SDGs, the session will delve into bold strategies for collective action, shared impact, and the integration of advanced technologies like AI to enhance decision-making and transparency in procurement practices.

How can we fast-track procurement efforts to deliver profitability, drive sustainability, and leverage technology to reshape industries for lasting change? Packed with actionable insights, this session is essential for leaders aiming to harness procurement and emerging technologies as catalysts for inclusivity, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Breakfast is included.

AGENDA

7:00 AM - 7:05 AM
Welcome Remarks
7:00 AM - 7:05 AM
SANDA OJIAMBO
7:05 AM - 7:45 AM
Fireside Chat - How Do We Harness Emerging Technologies to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in Supply Chains and Procurement?
7:05 AM - 7:45 AM
LUANA MARQUES GARCIA OZEMELA CHRIS LEONG INGRID DE RYCK IRIS VAN DER VEKEN
7:45 AM - 7:55 AM
Q&A
7:45 AM - 7:55 AM
 
7:55 AM - 8:10 AM
Closing Remarks
7:55 AM - 8:10 AM
OMID ASCHARI
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM
Attendee Networking
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM
 
Time Zone: (UTC+01:00) Stockholm [Change Time Zone]

SPEAKERS

United Nations Global Compact
Assistant Secretary-General and CEO
UN Global Compact
Senior Advisor
Anheuser-Busch
CSO
Schneider Electric
CSO
iFood
Vice-President, Sustainability and Social Impact
Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030
Executive Director

VENUE

The SDG Tent is located at Hotel National
Obere Strasse 31, 7270 Davos Platz

For 20 years, the SDG Tent has served as an impartial meeting point, bringing business and civil society together to accelerate impactful change on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. The Tent is outside the security zone, just a 7-minute walk from the Davos Platz train station and an 18-minute walk from the WEF Congress Centre. The SDG Tent is featured on the maps of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and has a shuttle stop, making access easy.

SDG Tent