SOURCING & PROCUREMENT (PROC):

In a world where everything is changing rapidly and unexpectedly, speakers and panelists will discuss the hottest topics today for Chief Procurement Officers: How to maintain the best strategic alignment with the Business; How to deal with disruptions and trade wars that are on the horizon; How to manage regulatory obligations by transforming them into opportunities; How to exploit technological innovation and in particular AI. Paolo Fincato (Track Chair and Vice President Procurement at CSCMP Italy Roundtable) will talk in the following panel discussions with leading procurement and technology experts.

PROC-1 The impacts of the European Directives on Sustainability and Circular Economy in Procurement (from CSRD through CBAM to CSDDD … and beyond!) The EU was pushing Sustainability via Directives. In this chaotic moment things could change. Will the imposed obligations be relaxed? Are there more opportunities to transform these regulatory obligations into business opportunities? Panel Discussion with: Giampiero Carozza, volunteer, CSCMP; Giovanni Marsili, ESG Focus Team Partner, Gianni & Origoni; Alberto Nava, Principal, Inverto; Ana Paula Fonseca, Professor, Edinburgh Business School and President UK Roundtable of CSCMP. Moderates Paolo Fincato, VP Procurement, CSCMP Italy RT

PROC-2 AI Tools to improve Procurement and reduce Process Costs The deployment of AI is changing the framework of tools to support procurement activities and their contribution to its efficiency and effectiveness. We are starting to see solutions implemented effectively in different areas; from the production of document summaries to support in defining purchasing strategies. How to select and implement AI tools of value for our organizations, having correctly defined the expected results. Panel Discussion with: Guido Amendola, previous Group & Corporate Supply Chain Director, Snam; Fabio Francalancia, Group CPO & Strategic Sourcing, Engineering Group; Francesco Micheletti, VP Procurement Digitalization & Group Vendors Management, Fincantieri; Matteo Morais, Procurement and Equipment Office Coordinator, Vianini Lavori S.p.A.; Maria Jesus Saenz, Director, MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab

PROC-3 Category Management in a VUCA World Everything is changing rapidly and more radically, so “black swans” are becoming normal. In this context, companies cannot give up the value brought by a strategic approach to purchasing that is strongly aligned with the business. How to organize? We share experiences to understand which processes and tools have proven effective to date. Panel Discussion with: Francesco Donato, CPO, IVECO Group; Luciano Dotti, Head of Procurement Italy, Sanofi; Davide Banfi, Global Indirect Procurement Director, MENARINI Group; Daniel Krassenstein, Global Supply Chain Director, Procon Pacific

PROC-4 Keynote: Human-AI teaming: how to increase value created with AI in Procurement Digital technologies, and particularly AI, are allowing companies to share supply chain information and assets in new ways. The greatest benefit of AI is that it is capable of perceiving, interacting, adapting and learning. But the key questions are how AI interacts with humans and vice versa and how we can design AI systems to enhance the greatest potential for mutual learning with the proper Human-Machine Teams for better long-term performance. But both agents can be easily biased, so how can we avoid that?. Join this engaging session, where we will discuss the latest research around humans and AI complementary capabilities. Latest experiences on AI applied to Procurement, applications of different configurations of human-AI collective intelligence and research field experiments to apply AI more successfully in procurement and demand planning. Maria Jesus Saenz, Director, MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab (https://digitalsc.mit.edu/) and Executive Director, MIT SCM Master Programs

PROC-5 Navigating the ESG Regulatory Landscape: A Practical Journey with Ferrero In this joint presentation by Inverto and Ferrero, we will explore the rapidly evolving European ESG regulatory framework and its concrete implications for multinational businesses. With a focus on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), we will illustrate how Ferrero is proactively adapting its supply chain, procurement strategies, and reporting practices to meet new compliance requirements. Participants will gain insights into the operational challenges and solutions adopted, including supplier engagement, risk assessment, and audit processes, as well as Ferrero’s roadmap towards full CSRD alignment. This session offers a real-world perspective on implementing ESG compliance in a complex global value chain. Nicola Somenzi, Head of Responsible Sourcing, Ferrero Group; Alberto Nava, Pricipal, Inverto

PROC-6 Updates on the EU regulatory framework and its evolution: ensuring legal risks are covered to prepare for business opportunities Giovanni Marsili, ESG Focus Team, Partner, Gianni & Origoni

PROC-7 Special session with Maria Jesus Saenz - Invitation only A special discussion for a restricted number of professionals with Maria Jesus Saenz on AI applications for Procurement. Professionals who will be admitted to participate in this session will be able to propose topics or business cases of their specific interest, to be prepared and shared in advance. Reservation procedure and strict eligibility rules for admittance. Contact Track Chair Paolo Fincato () Maria Jesus Saenz, Director, MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab (https://digitalsc.mit.edu/) and Executive Director, MIT SCM Master Programs