International Supply Management Congress

Date: 15-16 december 2011
Venue: RAI, Amsterdam
Organisation: Nevi
Event website:http://www.supplymanagementcongress.nl/

On December 15 & 16 2011 the second International Supply Management Congress will take place at the RAI in Amsterdam.

The congress will include inspiring speakers, new insights, practical examples and interaction, allowing participants to acquire knowledge, exchange experiences and define actions regarding sustainability and purchasing innovation. Therefore the congress can significantly boost sustainable value chains.

The first day focuses on corporate vision, research and early best practices from emerging economies for 2020. With three seperate blocks of speakers. On the second day there are numerous workshops.

hursday December 15 -  Focus on 2020: vision and inspiration

Honorary Chairman Jeroen Smit will introduce key-note speakers from government, businesses and research institutes and will have plenary discussions with them.

Block 1: The future is now.
CEOs of front running, western multinationals explore opportunities and challenges for future growth.

Key Note Speakers:
To be confirmed

Block 2: Birds eye view.
Business school professors and prominent speakers representing international science institutes share knowledge and research on challenges and dilemma’s in economical growth .

Key Note Speakers:
Professor Carlos Cordon (Spain)
IMD Business School in Lausanne, Supply Chain Management, reporting about research Value-chain 2020

Block 3: New drivers of change
High level representatives from governments and companies from developing and emerging economies.

Key Note Speakers:
To be confirmed

Networking afterwards at the Information & Inspiration Square in Elysium Hall.

Friday 16 -   Focus on 2012, best practices

Honorary Chairman Jeroen Smit will introduce key-note speakers from government, businesses and research institutes and will have plenary discussions with them.

- Opening by prominent and international Key Note Speakers

- Benelux CPO Award election

- 24 Workshops round 1