Digital Procurement Forum (Philippines)

Why Attend this Event?

All recent research and surveys show that digitalization is already impacting procurement making this the next big thing for most procurement organizations that are not yet on the forefront when it comes to using big data analytics, IoT, cloud computing etc.

The Digital Procurement is an exclusive event dedicated to eProcurement strategies and solutions, innovation around purchasing and also a unique opportunity to meet your peers and some truthful partners to share best practices.

Five Top Reasons to Attend:
- Discover stakes of Digital Transformation for the Procurement department
- Learn from our experts how digital procurement can offer a competitive advantage in the Philippines market.
- Learn proven optimization methods used by leading Philippines procurement organisations.
- Share best practices with your peers and learn from other industries
- Network with like-minded professionals and see how shifting to digital procurement can take your business to the next level.

Who Should Attend?

The Digital Procurement Forum builds on GSCC’s reputation as the Asia’s leading professional organization gathering a growing, diverse and dynamic community of C-level executives, featuring the biggest names in sourcing, procurement and purchasing.

This program is designed for procurement, purchasing and finance professionals responsible for direct and indirect categories, but also for developing the procurement strategies in the Philippines. Team leaders, project managers and members of supply chain cross-functional teams will also profit from this unique event.

The event will bring together VPs, Directors, Manager and Heads of:
- Procurement/Purchasing
- Strategic and Global Sourcing
- Category Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Finance and accounting

Confirmed topics and speakers include:
- How to Negotiate in a Digital Procurement Environment by Ricardo J.V. Sison, Director at Large, International Federation of Purchasing and Supply, Management (IFPSM)
- Synchronized Digitization in Procurement by Bernoulli Robles, Strategic Sourcing, e2esolutions
- Procurement 4.0 by Sandeep Waghmare, Manager - Technology Consulting, PwC
- Blockchain Technology: Disrupting the Supply Chain Industry by Rogie Granzo, Operations Manager, Client Service and Performance Improvement and Service Delivery, AssetStream
- Digital Procurement through Fourth Industrial revolution by Ayaz Mahmud
- Digital Data: Building Blocks in Driving Procurement Transformation and Automation by Paul Dennee Monicimpo, Digital Procurement Team Lead, e-Cat, Maersk Procurement Manila

Topics to be discussed during include among others:
- Analyzing, understanding and preparing for the future impact of Digital 
- How digitization can transform procurement in your organization
- Productivity Increase through Robotics Process Automation
- Changing Role of Procurement Function in Disruptive Era
- Procurement Automation Processes & Supplier Enabled Innovation
- Learn about innovative e-Procurement solutions
- Digital procurement case studies from leading companies

Proposed Event Agenda
The final agenda will be published one week prior to the event date, so stay tuned!

13:30 - Registration

14:00 - Welcome and Sessions start
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Panel Q&A with all the three previous speakers

15:15 - Coffee/Tea & Networking Break

15:30 - Sessions continue
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Panel Q&A with all the three previous speakers

17:30 - Closing remarks & End of the event

Share Your Experience & Insights - It's Easy!

If you wish to share your knowledge or experience on this topic, come forward to become a speaker or panelist at this event.

Again, you don't have to be an "expert" or a subject leader in the field to be considered as a speaker. We are looking for someone who is willing to share practical stories or the lessons your learned at your company that can ultimately stimulate a good discussion and debate.

Benefits of speaking include:
- Get a free pass and enjoy all the benefits of a paid attendee (a big $$ saving);
- Gain visibility, recognition and credibility for you & your company;
- Help foster the growth of supply chain, logistics or procurement in Asia;
- Instantly expand your professional network with peers;
- Receive immediate feedback from other professionals on your ideas, methods and plans, which can benefit you and your company!

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Presentations are only 20 minutes long (10-15 slides, half of them can be your company overview) so preparation for this event will not take too much of your time. You can also sit at a panel discussion if you don't wish to present or simply don't have time to prepare anything.

If you are interested to speak,  email us at or contact us via the contact form

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many attendees will be at the event?
This varies for each event, generally from 50 to 150 depending of the theme, time of the year and the city.

How do I find details on the topics and speakers?
You can always check out the most up-to-date version of the event page. Here you can see session descriptions as well as bios and photos for the confirmed speakers and panelists.

Are all the speakers confirmed for the event?
Circumstances beyond the control of the organizer may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, we reserve the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary. Any speaker of schedule substitutions or alterations will be updated on our event page as soon as possible.

I would like to meet some of the delegates during the event, can you arrange this?
Yes, using our site, you can connect and contact all the event attendees before and after the event. We don't arrange matchmaking meetings at our events on a systematic way, but please ask at our registration desk if you would like us to assist us.

How can I get to the venue? 
The venue details, including the full address, are listed on the event page, and you will also be notified by email about the venue when receiving your confirmation letter a few days before the event.

What should I wear during the event? 
In our efforts to make the forum more enjoyable, we invite you to dress “business casual” and tie is again not required. We hope that this casual dress code will allow participants to conduct discussions in a more comfortable environment.

Are the drinks and meal included? 
Yes, all refreshments, tea/coffee breaks are always included and depending of the format of the event, a lunch or breakfast might also be included. Check the agenda for timings and more details.

When should I pay for the event? 
Once you have completed your registration, we require full payment before the event. Payment can be done using credit cards, Stripe of Paypal. For larger groups, we provide the possibility for you to pay by bank TT transfer.

Can I substitute a delegate? 
Yes, you can substitute a delegate at no extra charge - please email us the new name, job title, email and mobile number of this new person at support{at}gscc.co

Can I receive a copy of the presentations? 
As a general rule, we don't provide the presentations to any delegates and leave up to the speakers to decide if they wish to provide a copy of their presentation. Please meet them at the event and ask them directly.

What happens if the event get postponed? 
In the event that we postpone the event, you will be able to keep your registration for the next date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, you are welcome to send a substitute delegate, free of charge.

For more information on the terms and conditions of attending our events, read here.