• 8:00

    Registration of participants

  • 9:00

    Opening of the Conference and opening addresses

IMPACT OF GLOBAL TRENDS ON PROCUREMENT

  • IMPACT OF GLOBAL TRENDS ON PROCUREMENT

  • 9:15

    Increasing the competitiveness of the EU

    Prof. Dr. Jože P. Damijan, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana
  • 9:45

    Geopolitical complexity in the supply chain

    Joachim Joerg Heldt, Bosch Rexroth
  • 10:15

    Geostrategic and developmental challenges of procurement routes: where are they leading us?

    prof. dr. Maja Zalaznik, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana
  • 10:45

    Coffee break

ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING IN PROCUREMENT

  • ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING IN PROCUREMENT

  • 11:15

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    Ethical Decisions in Procurement: The Key to Trust and Sustainable Business

    Boštjan Trstenjak, Pro-integra
  • 11:45

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    Responsible Procurement: How to Act Ethically While Achieving Business Goals

    Barbara Hočevar, Šelih and partners
  • 12:15

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    Ethical Dilemma in Procurement: Balancing Costs, Quality, and Integrity

    Suzana Tokić, ST Consulting
  • 12:45

    Joint lunch

  • DIGITALIZATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PROCUREMENT

  • 13:45

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    Status of AI and Gen AI applications in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

    Ugo Flumian, Savio Macchine Tessili S.p.A
  • 14:15

    From Traditional to Digital: Optimizing the Procurement Process Through Digitalization, Interactive Tools, and Platforms

    Anton Gazvoda, Mikrocop and Vid Doria, OTP Banka
  • 14:45

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    Will C3PO Replace the CPO?

    James Marland, SAP
  • 15:15

    Coffee break

  • EXCELLENCE IN PROCUREMENT

  • 15:45

    Procurement as a Competitive Advantage: How to Cut Waste, Reduce Risk, and Maximize Value

    Morphis Tsakilidis, PhD, Morphis Consulting
  • 16:15

    How to create conditions for operational excellence in procurement

    Klemen Metlikovič, Ptica Consulting
  • 16:45

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    From Buying to Transforming – a journey of change

    Iva Verson, Atlantic Grupa

DEVELOPMENT AND CHALLENGES IN PROCUREMENT

  • 17:15

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    End of day 1

  • 20.00

    Procurement Conference evening party

The organizer reserves the right to change the program.

EXCELLENCE IN PROCUREMENT – YOUR PATH TO GROW

  • 8.25

    Opening of second day of the Regional Procurement Conference

  • SUSTAINABILITY IN PROCUREMENT

  • 8:30

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    What Kind of World Do We Live in Today?

    Boris Jokić, PhD, Institute for Social Research in Zagreb
  • 9:15

    How well do you really know your business partners?

    Gordana Vučetić, Dun & Bradstreet Slovenia
  • 9:45

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    Challenges and opportunities for sustainable procurement

    João Correia Botelho, Euronews
  • 10:15

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    Implementation of the ESG approach in Danfoss procurement

    Jaka Jelenc, Danfoss
  • 10:45

    Coffee break

  • GOOD PRACTICES THAT INCREASE EXCELLENCE IN PROCUREMENT

  • 11:15

    How to convince top management and shine on your first day in the team

    Luka Rutar, Skupina UNIOR
  • 11:45

    When Smart Language Models Become Part of Your Purchasing Strategy

    Anja Angelina Anžur, Result
  • LEADERSHIP IN PROCUREMENT

  • 12:15

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    Success Through Collaboration: How to Connect Teams Within and Beyond the Company

    Barbara Podlogar, psychologist and certified trainer
  • 12:45

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    Emotional Brain

    Sanela Perescuitti, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
  • 13:45

    Closing remarks

    Marina Lindič, ZNS and Peter Ribarič, Planet GV
  • 14:00


    Closing break with snacks

Moderator

Peter Ribarič, MA

Peter Ribarič, M.A., is a finance officer and analyst with over 20 years of work experience. Among other things, he has served in various Slovenian companies as CFO, company director and board member. He is the CEO of Planet GV Ltd. Mr. Ribarič is also the co-author of the first Slovenian book on risk management and a graduate of the Faculty of Computer Science in the field of artificial intelligence.