2025 SUMMIT
LONDON
2025 SUMMIT
LONDON
2025 SUMMIT
LONDON
2025 SUMMIT
LONDON
2025 SUMMIT
LONDON
2025 SUMMIT
LONDON
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Zip Forward is coming to Europe.
Join Zip for a one-day summit to learn how senior leaders are harnessing procurement to unlock exceptional business value.
When
1 April 2025
Where
Convene 22 Bishopsgate London, UK
Zip Forward is coming to Europe.
Join Zip for a one-day summit to learn how senior leaders are harnessing procurement to unlock exceptional business value.
Real-world success stories from leading companies
Industry leaders sharing exclusive insights and research
Advisory workshops, roundtables and networking
Product announcements and cutting-edge demos
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Featured speakers
Dr Elouise
Epstein
Futurist & Partner
Kearney
Kearney
Susan
Walsh
Founder
The Classification Guru
The Classification Guru
James
Meads
Founder
Procurement Software
Procurement Software
Clare
Cassano
Head of Procurement Strategy
Invesco
Invesco
James
Drury
Head of Supplier Risk & Assurance
Metro Bank
Metro Bank
Vanessa
Ancill-Griffiths
Head of Technology Sourcing
Relx
Relx
John
Butcher
Group Procurement Director
Just Eat
Just Eat
Jarrod
Glover
Director of Procurement
Santander
Santander
David
Wylie
Commercial & Procurement Director
Thames Water
Thames Water
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Damyan
Grozdanov
Head of Procurement
Bitpanda
Bitpanda
Pieter-Jan
Cuvelier
Procurement Director
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Irina
Poliakov
Head of Global Procurement
Appsflyer
Appsflyer
Tommy
Ryan
Procurement Manager
Camunda
Camunda
Jeremy
Smith
Managing Director & Partner
4C Associates
4C Associates
Richard
Hogg
Senior Executive, Procurement Technology
Paul
Jones
General Manager
exceleratedS2P
exceleratedS2P
Agenda
Time (GMT)
Session
Location
8:00
Registration
9:00
Welcome breakfast and networking
Moorgate Gallery
9:30
Opening Keynote: Orchestrating Procurement Resilience for the Future
Moorgate Hub
Speakers: Clare Cassano,Head of Procurement Strategy at Invesco; James Drury, Head of Supplier Risk & Assurance at Metro Bank
In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and financial risk, businesses must do more than react to risks—they need to build resilience. Join Zip’s leadership as they explore how intake and orchestration is transforming every stage of the procurement process to mitigate risk, enforce compliance, and improve adaptability. We’ll unveil groundbreaking new innovations that strengthen operational resilience and showcase how business leaders from world-class organisation are leveraging Zip to drive future-proof procurement at scale.
10:40
Navigating Third-Party Risk with Supplier Orchestration
Moorgate Hub
Effective risk mitigation starts long before a contract is signed—it begins with how organisation discover, evaluate, and onboard suppliers. Without a unified approach, inefficiencies and blind spots can introduce compliance risks and operational delays. Learn how leading organisation are leveraging procurement orchestration to create a structured, scalable supplier orchestration strategy that reduces risk while accelerating time to value.
10:40
Why P2P isn’t enough: The Case for Intake and Orchestration with Bitpanda
Gracechurch Hub
Speaker: Damyan Grozdanov, Head of Procurement at Bitpanda
Discover how Bitpanda transformed its procure-to-pay process by leveraging intake and orchestration to drive adoption and efficiency. Learn how they streamlined finance operations, enhanced visibility, and delivered a seamless user experience across their organization.
11:20
Procurement Orchestration Transformation at Invesco
Moorgate Hub
Speaker: Clare Cassano, Head of Procurement Strategy at Invesco
Explore Invesco’s step-by-step approach to procurement orchestration and their strategy for transformation across people, process, and technology. Gain key insights into the challenges they’re navigating, best practices for rolling out new technology, and how they’re laying the foundation for long-term success.
11:20
Procurement Unfiltered: The Real Talk on Data, Tech & Trends
Gracechurch Hub
Speakers: Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru; James Meads, Procurement Software
Unfiltered, real-world insights from two of the most well-known voices in procurement. Known for their candid takes, Susan and James will cut through the noise to discuss the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping procurement today with a focus on data, tech proliferation, and the evolving procurement role in 2025 and beyond.
11:50
Networking Lunch
13:00
Advisory Workshop: Re-Engineer Your Procurement Process
Moorgate Hub
Speaker: Jason Moore, Head of Enterprise Transformation Office at Zip
Drawing on his own deep expertise and previous experience as Discover Financial’s Head of Procurement, Jason Moore will explore the “Art of the Possible” in procurement transformation. Learn how to identify inefficiencies, leverage technology, and design more streamlined, high-impact processes.
13:00
Maximizing Value Through Creative Applications of Zip
Gracechurch Hub
Speakers: Irina Poliakov, Head of Global Procurement at AppsFlyer; Pieter-Jan Cuvelier, Procurement Director at Lighthouse; Tommy Ryan, Procurement Manager at Camunda; Mark Wright, Director of Procurement Operations at Arm; Vanessa Ancill-Griffiths, Head of Technology Sourcing & Supplier Management at Relx
In this roundtable-style session, Zip customers will lead facilitated discussions on how they leverage Zip, showcasing innovative use cases and best practices.
14:15
Advisory Workshop: Sell Your Project Internally
Moorgate Hub
Speaker: Jason Moore, Head of Enterprise Transformation Office at Zip
Learn how to align cross-functional stakeholders and build a compelling case for your procurement transformation. Discover strategies to communicate ROI, drive buy-in, and ensure successful adoption of new technology.
14:15
Navigating EU Compliance: Strategies for Procurement & Finance
Gracechurch Hub
Join experts and peers to discuss key regulations like DORA, the EU AI Act, and ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age). Share insights, explore best practices, and learn how organizations are navigating compliance challenges across Europe.
15:15
Break
15:45
Beyond the Tech: Building a Transformation That Sticks
Moorgate Hub
Speakers: Jeremy Smith, Managing Director and Managing Partner at 4C Associates; Richard Hogg, Senior Executive, Procurement Technology; David Wylie, Commercial and Procurement Director at Thames Water; John Butcher, Group Procurement Director at Just Eat; Jarrod Glover, Director of Procurement at Santander
Procurement transformations hold immense potential, yet they are frequently fraught with unexpected challenges and stall before they even start. This panel discussion delves into the real-world complexities of these initiatives. Through candid discussions and practical examples, we will explore the most common obstacles encountered during transformation journeys.
15:45
Best of Breed or Suite? The Best of Both with Procurement Orchestration
Gracechurch Hub
Speaker: Paul Jones, General Manager at excelerated
Organizations going through the software selection process will often pause at some point and ask the question: do we want a best-of-breed or a suite solution? Whilst this is an important question, it overlooks a third option – a combination of both. Join our session to see how forward-thinking organizations are leveraging procurement orchestration as an enabler to combine the strengths of each option, to drive incremental value and an enhanced user-experience across their business.
16:25
Bringing Order to the Chaos: Orchestration in the AI Era with Dr Elouise Epstein
Moorgate Hub
Speaker: Dr. Elouise Epstein,Partner at Kearney
Join Dr. Elouise Epstein as she explores how Agentic AI is transforming procurement. Learn how autonomous AI can drive smarter decision-making, enhance efficiency, and revolutionize procurement processes across industries.
16:55
Networking reception
Zip Forward Europe at 22 Bishopsgate
Standing tall in the heart of London, 22 Bishopsgate offers a rare vantage point with sweeping views of the city’s most iconic landmarks. It’s a place to gather, exchange bold ideas, and form new connections—all in an unforgettable setting above the skyline.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s included with a Zip Forward Europe pass?
Your pass includes full access to:
- Zip Forward keynote, general sessions, and workshops
- Breakfast, lunch, happy hour
- Coffee, water, snacks throughout the event
- Zip Forward afterparty, featuring drinks and light bites
Dietary restrictions? Please let us know when you register and we’ll be happy to provide accommodations.
Will the sessions be available virtually?
Zip Forward Europe is an in-person only event. Session recordings will be shared with attendees after the event. Key content will also be available to download for those who weren’t able to attend.
Accessibility
22 Bishopsgate offers fully accessible entrances, lifts, seating, and toilets.
Please get in touch with any accessibility-related questions or requests.
Travel and accommodations
Zip Forward Europe is being held at Convene, located at 22 Bishopsgate, London, UK.
- Nearby Parking:
NCP London Vintry Thames Exchange Thames Exchange, Bell Wharf Lane, off Upper Thames Street, London EC4R 3TB
Tower Hill Car and Coach Park 50 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6DT
- Nearby Bus Stations:
Bishopsgate (Stop N) Bishopsgate City of London (Stop R) Old Broad Street St Mary Axe (Stop LR, Z) Threadneedle Street (Stop LN) Wormwood (Stops Q, W, Y)
- Nearby Underground Lines:
Bank (Central, DLR, Northern, Waterloo & City) Liverpool Street (London Overground, TfL Rail, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan) Moorgate (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern) Monument (Circle, District)