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5. – 6. May 2022Grand Hotel Bernardin, Portorož

12+ HOURS OF TEACHING CONTENTS

15+ LECTURERS

100+ PARTICIPANTS

2 DAYS OF SOCIALISING

SMART PROCUREMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS

We are inviting you to the Procurement Conference 2024, taking place in Portorož, between May 16th and 17th. This year’s focus on ‘Smart procurement for sustainable progress‘ underlines our dedication to make our procurement smart, innovative and sustainable. The conference is the gathering spot for leading practitioners, researchers, experts, and theorists, offering a new perspective and insight into different approaches and global trends in the field of procurement.


The Procurement Conference is an invaluable opportunity for procurement managers, experts, practitioners, and anyone who believes that procurement is crucial for business growth and sustainable development. We will delve into the impact of global trends on procurement, starting from current macroeconomic situation, international trade, to environmental challenges. We will learn about sustainable business practices and business challenges, such as: how to manage purchasing categories as an integral part of the purchasing strategy, TCO (Total cost of ownership) in light of ESG, when is time to innovate, trends in logistic.



A significant aspect of the conference is the exploration of smart digitization with rising artificial intelligence, assessing both its opportunities and risks. We will learn from the best companies and their best practices.


The program emphasizes the importance of excellent leadership and all the time new competencies in procurement, acknowledging that success requires more than technical know-how.


Our mission is to foster a space spot for sharing knowledge and experiences, where experts will share and explore new ideas and approaches for creating added value in procurement. Join us at this pivotal event of the year in procurement, where you’ll hear from practitioners presenting good practices, meet leading experts, and expand your knowledge and network. Participate in shaping the future of procurement and learn about fresh, leading approaches to enhance the value of the procurement function to organizations.

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Great reasons to attend the Conference

Top Speakers

An opportunity to gain knowledge and share experiences with the leading procurement experts from top procurement practitioners, theorists and researchers.

Trends & good practice case studies

The conference brings together the latest findings in the field of procurement science. Supported by examples of good practice and current trends, it presents with an abundance of innovations in the field of procurement management.

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Networking Opportunity

Conference attendees will be able to share information’s and experience in person and online. An excellent opportunity to establish new contacts and nourish the existing ones.

Save the date for the 2024 Procurement Conference!

Join us at the stunning company of top experts and colleagues in Portorož!

Top foreign and domestic experts will join you

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Marina Lindič

PRESIDENT OF THE PURCHASING ASSOCIATION OF SLOVENIA
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Srečko Bukovec

PRESIDENT OF THE PURCHASING ASSOCIATION OF SLOVENIA EXPERT COUNCIL, CEO OF SLOPAK
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Irena Rimac Gaspari

Director of corporate procurement at Hidria
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Arjana Brezigar Masten, PhD

DIRECTOR OF THE ANALYTICAL-RESEARCH CENTER, BANK OF SLOVENIA
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Elvi Rwankuba

CAREER COACH, FACILITATOR AND EX-MANAGER AT DELOITTE SLOVENIA
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Igor Maroša

SENIOR ADVISOR, KEARNEY
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Joachim Joerg Heldt

DIRECTOR OF SALES FOR COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE IN GERMANY, AUSTRIA, AND SWITZERLAND AT BOSCH REXROTH
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Jure Jeraj

LEADING EXPERT IN DATA MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATIONS
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Kim Turk Mehes

HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE, DELOITTE

Maja Zalaznik, PhD, Full professor

FULL PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA
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Marcos Tavares

ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SLOVENIAN FOOTBALLERS AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
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Matjaž Gams, PhD

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AT THE JOŽEF STEFAN INSTITUTE (IJS)
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Maurizio Petronzi

HEAD OF THE PROCUREMENT TEAM AT CASSA DEPOSITI E PRESTITI
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Diego Pedroli

DIRECTOR PROCUREMENT, ILLY CAFFÈ
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Elia Magrin

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER, ILLY CAFFÈ

Miha Šabić

PRODUCTION AND QUALITY MANAGER, DSV

Domen Čamernik Kramar

SALES MANAGER, DSV

Silvija Vig, PhD

CEO, CODUPO

Luka Rutar

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT, DANFOSS CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, HYDRONICS

Reinhold Pölzl

ENGINEER, RAIL CARGO GROUP

Accommodation options

The 2024 Procurement Conference will be held in the charming setting of the Grand Hotel Bernardin. The hotel’s convention centre offers modern technology and spaciousness and provides a relaxed atmosphere. At the event location and in the hotels nearby, we offer you some accommodation options.

GRAND HOTEL BERNARDIN
OBALA 2, 6320 PORTOROŽ

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Event Organisers are Planet GV and Združenje nabavnikov Slovenije (Purchasing association of Slovenia)

 

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