59th Symposium Procurement and Logistics

Start-up Arena

Mixed Zone in the Exhibition, Hall 4

Moderation: Erik Wirsing, Schenker AG

Competitive Advantages Through More Resilient Supply Chains with AI-Powered Mercanis SRM

Fabian Heinrich, Mercanis

tulanā – Decision Intelligence in Supply Chain

Dr. Narendiran Sivanesan, tulanā

Start with Data, End with Tadah! Efficient Decarbonization in the Supply Chain

Dr. Moritz Nill, ctrl+s GmbH

Supplier Bundling Through Digital Procurement

Moritz König, FACTUREE

Digital Category Management: The Key to Strategic Procurement Transformation!

Maximilian Matlik, Catego Technologies UG

onu.energy

Women in Procurement – Career Tips from Successful Experts

Mixed Zone near to BME Booth, Hall 3

Our successful experts share their most valuable career tips and practical experiences. Learn how to overcome challenges and advance your career. Get inspired and receive valuable advice for your professional journey!

Dr. Meike Hagemeister,, Deutsche Telekom AG
Svenja Susen, Ipsen International GmbH

CPO & CSCO DIALOGUE

STANDING STILL IS NOT AN OPTION: LEADERSHIP INSPIRATION

Hall 2

Procurement and Supply Chain are the bottlenecks of the coming years. Now is the time to dare new things!

Join the discussion and exchange ideas!

If you are interested in participating, please contact: silva.certan-allmann@bme.de

Session Host:

WOMEN IN PROCUREMENT DIALOGUE

PASSION INTO ACTION

Loft 1

Discover more about the inspiring stories of women in procurement and engage in guided networking sessions and peer-to-peer matchings.

Participation slots for our exclusive event „Women in Procurement: Dialogue - Passion into Action“ are limited and operate on an „Invitation only“ basis.

If you are interested in participating, please contact:
lu-sophie.hoeflein@bme.de

Session Host:

WELCOME RECEPTION FOR FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS AT THE SYMPOSIUM!

First-time participants are warmly invited to network and personally get to know the BME Federal Board.

Moderation: Dirk Steffel, BME e.V.

We look forward to seeing you!

Martin Müller-Raidt, Head of Purchasing at KFW and Treasurer of BME e.V.
Christian Satzek, Executive Vice President Global Procurement & Supply Chain at Lenze SE and Member of the Executive Federal Board of BME
Gunnar Schmidt, Chief Operating Officer at Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH+Co.KG and Member of the Federal Board of BME
Dirk Schneider, SVP Procurement Excellence & Global Purchasing at Deutsche Post DHL and Member of the Federal Board of BME

If you are interested in participating, please contact: dirk.steffel@bme.de

Solution Forum 1

Hear from Ineos Styrolution‘s project leads about how they have been putting a new procurement system in place

Alexander Boehme, Coupa
Christine Bröder, INEOS Styrolution
Julie Dietz, INEOS Styrolution

Solution Forum 2

SF 2 Procure-to-Pay and Supplier Management Processes – Simple, Automated, and Secure

Marco-José Rodrigues, Degussa Bank AG
Renold Vasili, Mastercard
Mazepay A/S

Solution Forum 3

Prewave

Changeover Break

Solution Forum 4

ESG along the Value Chain: Success Strategies for the Development of a Sustainable Procurement and Logistics System

Alberto Zamora, osapiens Holding GmbH

Solution Forum 5

Efficiency Boost Through AI-Based Document Processing

Phil Wischniowsky, retarus GmbH

Solution Forum 6

How to Harness the Power of AI for the Future of Your Procurement

SAP

Executive Forum 1

Kinaxis

Duration 60 minutes
By registration only

Executive Forum 2

Supercharge Procurement with Generative AI – Safely!

Franck Lheureux, Ivalua

Duration 60 minutes
By registration only

Networking Break in the Exhibition with Program in the Mixed Zones

Executive Forum 3

H&Z Unternehmensberatung AG

Duration 60 minutes
By registration only

Networking Break in the Exhibition with Program in the Mixed Zones

Evening Program

Network Exchange Stronger together – the BME Sourcing Network Exchange

Mixed Zone in the Exhibition, Hall 4

Moderation: Olaf Holzgrefe, BME e.V.

New supply opportunities, up-to-date market information and an exciting exchange among network partners. Get inspiration and information from partners of the BME in the field of B2B matchmaking and sourcing. Also get a quick update about opportunities and situation in Ukraine.

Meet our country partners and experts and get into dialogue.

Looking Ahead – Diverse Career Paths in Procurement

Mixed Zone near to BME Booth, Hall 3

Moderator: Lena Götz, Rohde und Schwarz
Thomas Auer, uvex group
Cara Gerlach, Union Investment
Dr. Thomas Germer, ADAC SE

Stream 1

PROCUREMENT4FUTURE – KI im Einkauf

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Florian C. Kleemann, University of Applied Sciences Munich

Third Party Management Function – Paradigm Shift from Follow the Money to Follow the Risk

Thomas Faller, Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Changeover Break

Improve Risk Suppliers: Identify, Assess and Intervene

Speaker: TBA

Networking Break in the Exhibition with Program in the Mixed Zones

Decentralised Data, Central intelligence: AI-supported Knowledge Graphs as a Booster for Procurement

Stefan Franke, igefa SE

Changeover Break

TBA

Speaker: TBA

Stream 2

SME INITIATIVE

Moderator: Martin Klett, BME e.V.

Diversification of Supply Chains: Ensuring Stability and Resilience in Procurement in Times of Geopolitical Challenges

Axel Müller, Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Changeover Break

TBA

Speaker: TBA

Networking Break in the Exhibition with Program in the Mixed Zones

PANEL DISCUSSION

Digitalization? How Much is Enough? Where and How Does AI Play a Useful Role?

Moderation: Martin Klett, BME e.V.

Panelists a.o.:
Angelika Fröhning, Claudius Peters Projects GmbH
Dr. Sandra Kaul, BÜFA Cleaning GmbH & Co. KG

Changeover Break

Hacker Attack, Tips and Best Practices for Your SME

Wolfgang Bastian, Salzenbrodt GmbH & Co. KG

Stream 3

Sourcing Strategies & Planning 2030

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Michael Eßig, Universität der Bundeswehr München

PANEL DISCUSSION

Global Sourcing Strategies: Diversification and Localization in Times of Global Change

Moderator: Olaf Holzgrefe, BME e.V.

Panelists:
Alma Draganović, Boyd Corporation
Bogoljub Markovic, Topsoe A/S
Georg Moor, INTERROLL Holding GmbH

Changeover Break

Sourcing Analysis: Designing a Global Sourcing Strategy – Nearshoring, Reshoring & Regionalization?

Speaker: TBA

Networking Break in the Exhibition with Program in the Mixed Zones

Supply Management Transformation from a Local Mid-sized Company to a Global Player

Melanie Haas, Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Changeover Break

Automation & AI: The Supplier Management of the Future

Speaker: TBA

Networking Break in the Exhibition with Program in the Mixed Zones

Evening Program

Deep Dive 1

Future Strategy in Procurement

Speaker: TBA

Duration 60 minutes
By registration only

Deep Dive 2

Supplier Management

Speaker: TBA

Duration 60 minutes
By registration only

Networking Break in the Exhibition with Program in the Mixed Zones

Evening Program

Start-up Arena

Mixed Zone in the Exhibition, Hall 4

Moderation: Erik Wirsing, Vice President Innovation, Schenker AG

The BME regions present themselves – we are here on-site for you!

Mixed Zone near to the BME Booth, Hall 3

Moderation: Dr. Frithjof Kilp, BME e.V.

The 38 BME regions, with their approximately 300 colleagues engaged in voluntary service, create a nationwide network and ensure local exchange of experience. Meet representatives from the regional boards and make initial contacts in your region.