CPO Outlook 2024 Agenda

For those interested in past discussions, the Nordic procurement conference agenda archive provides a comprehensive look at previous topics covered in past conferences. The archive features keynotes and reflections that highlight significant industry trends.

The CPO Outlook 2024 procurement conference agenda showcases how Nordic procurement leaders are building resilient, data-driven, and AI-enabled sourcing strategies.

With 7 keynotes, 4 workshop blocks, and over 20 theme discussions, this year’s summit explored real-life GenAI use cases, ESG-driven risk strategies, SRM transformation, and how to scale sourcing excellence in volatile times.

Browse below to explore the full 2024 agenda highlights from Stockholm — where procurement professionals from across the Nordics met to share, challenge, and evolve.

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CPO Outlook 2024 – Agenda Index

🟧 Keynotes

  • Developing SRM through Data, Process & Training
    Thierry Blomet, Kemira | Enabled by Ivalua
  • Proactive Risk Management on a Global Scale
    Volvo Group | Enabled by Prewave
  • Contingent Workforce Control with Data Analytics
    Anette McCarthy, Fortum | Enabled by Magnit
  • Transformation & Change for Future-Proof Procurement
    Vesa Kuismanen, UPM
  • Procurement as a Hero Function
    Daniel Johansson, CSL
  • 5-Year Transformation Toward World-Class Procurement
    Inter IKEA Group
  • Disruptive Thinking to Reach Excellence
    Nicola Raimondi, Vestas

🟩 Theme Discussions (Roundtable Sessions)

  • Session 1–2 and Session 3–4
    (Each session repeated for broader peer exchange)

Topics included:

  • CSDDD & Tier-N visibility
  • Practical use of GenAI in procurement
  • Scope 3 emissions integration
  • Contingent workforce compliance
  • SRM measurement and collaboration
  • Future-ready procurement operating models
  • Value creation through orchestration of people, process, and tech

🟩 Focused Theme Discussions (Workshops/Think Tanks)

  • Building a Procurement Function for Sustainable Sourcing
    Tuukka Farin, Boliden
  • Source to Pay – Design Pitfalls & Digitalization
    Joel Andersson & Rickard Klasson, Inter IKEA Group
  • Shifting from Operational to Strategic Procurement
    Hubert Verweij & Patric Olsson, PwC
  • Engaging SMEs for Scope 3 Emissions Development
    Sonie Rudenschöld, Transtema
  • Developing SRM Processes and Structures
    Björn Borgman, KPMG
  • Think Tank: Human Rights Risk Action Planning in Supply Chains
    Anna Henriksson, Sodexo