Unite at IFPSM World Summit 2023

Location: Palazzo dei Congressi and Palazzo Borghese, Florence, Italy

Dates: 22-23 September 2023

This year, Unite proudly takes on the role of Gold Sponsor at the renowned International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) World Summit. This exclusive event draws top-tier experts from the business and industry sectors.

The IFPSM, founded in London in 1974, encompasses 44 national trade associations, collectively representing around 250,000 buyers who oversee a global procurement portfolio totalling $3.4 trillion.

Throughout the plenary sessions and panel discussions, an array of compelling topics such as supply chain reengineering, risk management, sustainability, dynamic buying strategies, automation and AI in procurement, blockchain, will be explored.

This annual conference of the International Federation of Procurement and Supply Management presents exclusive and indisputable training opportunity for CPOs, category managers, team leaders and buyers alike.

Procurement to Lead Innovation and Value Capture while coping with inflation, shortages and geopolitical instability

The central theme of this edition and the governing principle for the two-day conference focuses on the role of procurement in driving innovation and to mitigate challenges posed by inflation, material shortages and geopolitical instability.

Over 30 distinguished international speakers will share their insights and experiences, shedding light on how innovation, integration, connectivity, sustainability, and resilience will shape the future success of enterprises.

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Unite Speakers

Christel Constant

Executive Board Member, Unite

As Executive Board Member, for marketing, sales and customer success, Christel spearheads the company's global business development, customer experience, and go-to-market strategy. She will grace the IFPSM World Summit as a Keynote Speaker, addressing the theme of "Dynamic times call for dynamic buying strategies".

Elisabetta Bollini

Country Manager Italia, Unite

Since 2015, Elisabetta has steered the growth and advancement of the Italian market, leading a diverse team dedicated to facilitating companies' transition to digital procurement and supporting their strategic objectives. She will present "Unlocking indirect spend's potential in a dynamic context: Why it should matter for a successful procurement strategy."

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