The premier conference for finance, procurement and merchandising leaders.

Each year at PRGXchange™, industry leaders share insights, engage in robust discussions, and explore a vision for the future of S2P, analytics and business intelligence.

Join us in 2023!

Where Is Business Intelligence Going Next?

PRGXchange™ is the premier conference for leaders in finance, procurement, shared services and merchandising.

Conference registration includes:

  • A welcome reception
  • Networking opportunities with fellow S2P leaders from global brands
  • Cocktails, off-site dinner and entertainment
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2023 Speakers

Rasmus AnkersenKeynote Speaker

Rasmus Ankersen, football executive, entrepreneur and best-selling author, will be our keynote speaker on 12 September.

Rasmus is globally recognized for his insights on performance development and organizational success. His influential books include, “The Gold Mine Effect” and “Hunger in Paradise.”

In football, Rasmus has served as the chairman of FC Midtjylland, his childhood football club in Denmark, and as a director of the English club Brentford FC. Both are known as some of the world’s most innovative football clubs, primarily recognised for their use of big data to drive decision-making. His work on talent, data, and development was seen as being one of the key factors to Brentford's elevation, for the first time in over sixty years, to the top tier of English football.

At PRGXchange in London, Rasmus will share his expertise, research, and unique perspectives on high-performance cultures, talent development, and data-driven decision-making.

Karen Roberts Panelist. Former Director of Procurement, ASOS

Karen Roberts is a procurement professional operating at Director level. Karen has with more 25 years’ experience in Procurement and Finance helping large organisations develop their procurement capability.

Specialising in designing and implementing target operating models, with a focus on people, data, and tech, Karen has delivered significant savings and improvements across the end-to-end Source to Pay process.

Patrick Dunne Panelist. Sainsbury’s Chief Property and Procurement Officer and Director EV Ventures

Patrick is an experienced strategic leader across multiple industries including pharmacy, retail, manufacturing and automotive. He currently leads the property, procurement and wider cost agendas at Sainsbury’s.

Previously, he was chief property and procurement officer at Walgreens Boot Alliance, identifying and delivering on ambitious synergy targets as part of the Walgreens/Alliance Boots merger. Patrick has also had leadership roles at Nissan Motor Company, MFI plc and Howden Joinery Supply.

Simon Geale Panelist. Proxima Executive Vice President, Procurement

Simon describes his role as “Chief Procurement Officer with a twist.” Over 13 years at Proxima, he has taken on a variety of key responsibilities beyond procurement, including leading Client Solutions and Marketing. He is frequently asked to speak at events to discuss his perspective on the future of procurement and key trends. Simon received a Management Consultancy Association Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021.

2023 Agenda

Gain insights that will impact your entire organisation

Day 1

Day 2

Day 1 - Monday, 11 September

11:00am

Registration Opens

1:00pm

Arrival Event (choose one)

  • City Tour *
  • Bourbon Tasting *

6:00pm

Welcome reception at JW Marriott Grosvenor House

Subject to change

* Limited availability for each option. Priority will be given based on order of registration.

Day 2 - Tuesday, 12 September

8:00am

Networking Breakfast

9:00am

Welcome Address​

Data Intelligence: The Driving Force for Whole Business Health

9:30am

Harnessing AI for Business Processes​

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way we live and work. For S2P leaders, this means new ways of making strategic decisions, optimizing procurement processes, enhancing financial performance, and achieving operational excellence. In this session, gain practical insights into how AI is driving automated solutions that unlock insights, streamline workflows, and empower organizations to make data-driven decisions that propel growth and competitiveness.​

10:25am

Networking Break​

10:40am

Building Best-In-Class Procurement Functions to Enable S2P Excellence

Finance and procurement sit in one of the most strategically valuable positions within an organisation. Discover the insights gained from Procurement leaders, as they share their perspectives on building best-in-class procurement functions actively driving the change agenda within their organisations. Hear how they see technology advancements in big data and AI influencing the S2P eco-system, the continuing importance of people and relationships - internal and external - as we delve into key insights and actionable strategies that will drive your organisation towards excellence in strategic sourcing, procurement, and beyond.

11:35am

From Inquiries to Synergy: Unleashing the Potential of Client-Supplier Collaboration

Don't miss this dynamic session for a stimulating roundtable discussion featuring top retail and supplier executives, as they share their experiences and insights on invoice management and collaboration. Discover firsthand how these organizations have transformed invoice inquiries into synergistic partnerships, and the opportunities that still exist to enhance trust, efficiency, and mutual success.

12:25pm

Networking Lunch

Solution Stations
  • Recovery Audit
  • Margin Insight
  • Spend & Payment Analytics
  • Supplier Connect
  • Infosys

1:40pm

A New Era for Benchmarking

PRGX is evaluating a more proactive approach toward sharing industry insights with clients. But we need to hear from you. Help us chart a course for providing robust benchmarking in this interactive session where we discuss what data and measurements matter most to you and your organization.

2:30pm

Networking Break

2:50pm

Keynote Speaker - Rasmus Ankersen

4:15pm

Contract Compliance: Case Study Showcase

PRGX will highlight best practices and lessons learned to ensure successful contract adherence, minimise risks and deliver savings. Join us for an engaging discussion as we explore some audit examples that demonstrate the importance of contract compliance, the challenges faced by organizations, and effective strategies to enhance overall contract compliance performance.

5:00pm

Cocktails & Coffee

Solution Stations
  • AP Audit
  • Margin Insight
  • Spend & Payment Analytics
  • Supplier Connect

6.30pm

Dinner at Sexy Fish

Subject to change

Conference Fee

  • Complimentary day delegate pass
  • Register and pay by August 18th: £399
  • The conference fee increases to £499 after August 18th
  • Invitees are welcome to bring a guest at a modest additional cost of £100
  • Non-conference attending companions are welcome to participate in optional activities and meals

Driving Strategy.

Finance, Procurement and Shared Services are the beating heart of organizations, with the unique ability to see the big picture across departments and the critical details within the supply chain. Because these functions drive key strategic decisions that have a broad impact across the company, S2P leaders must have the data intelligence to optimize processes, relationships and margins.

Creating Value.

PRGXchange™ brings together S2P leaders from across industries to inspire exciting new ideas and solutions to their most pressing challenges across finance, procurement, and supply chain management. In addition to best-practice guidance from your peers, the event offers new ways to identify actionable insights in your data that improve the health of the entire company.

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