An In-Person event for Transforming Planning And Decision-Making

Dine in the Tower Bridge walkway and enjoy panoramic views of London. Get to know your peers over cocktails, dinner, and aperitifs as the sun sets over the nation's capital.

Enterprises across industries are facing a greater urgency to adapt to an increasingly complex and volatile business landscape. At the forefront of this evolution are integrated planning and decision-making capabilities that provide organizations with the levers they need to make better, faster decisions at scale. Join this keynote presentation by Brad Palm, Vice President, PreSales, at o9 Solutions, Inc. as he explores how organizations can leverage these capabilities to succeed in the digital age.

Stephan de Barse o9 Solutions

In today's hyper-volatile business landscape, both the quality and speed of decision-making are paramount. In this keynote, take an in-depth look at Nexprime SCM Mobile—a revolutionary mobile application that enables users to make better, faster decisions on the go. Explore how the app, powered by the o9 Digital Brain platform and developed in partnership with Samsung SDS, transcends the constraints of the traditional SCM desktop experience, allowing team members to instantly receive alerts, share information, discuss options, and collaboratively make key business decisions, regardless of their location.

Kwang Nah Samsung SDS

Many CPG companies have been early adopters of advanced commercial and demand planning capabilities. On the supply side, increasing network complexity and market volatility have made it challenging to align production and distribution activities with consumer demand. On the commercial side, the need for ever more sophisticated revenue management insights and scenario planning to support faster decision-making processes has become acute. In response, many organizations are now embracing a data-driven approach to both supply and commercial planning.

Sean Zonneveld o9 Solutions

Istvan Meszes Avon

Farzana Allegacone Danone

Gustavo Ghory Kimberly-Clark

Today's business landscape is turbulent, and executives face uncertainties across every facet of their operations. However, recent disruptions have accelerated a shift towards digital operating models that drive efficiency, innovation, and agility, presenting a silver lining amidst the chaos. To capitalize on this shift, embracing the digital transformation of end-to-end planning is essential. Join this fireside chat with Bart Derde, CSCO of Haleon, as he sheds light on how technological advancements are reshaping the planning process. Bart will examine the next-generation processes, strategies, and capabilities leading companies are leveraging to manage large swaths of data and complex tradeoffs involved in end-to-end planning, resulting in improved speed and quality of decision-making.

Bart Derde Haleon

Most organizations struggle to integrate sales and operations in decision-making. Planning processes are often siloed, sequential, and manual. At the same time, there’s enormous pressure to reduce inventories, improve cash flow, and become more responsive to customer needs. During this executive panel discussion, we will discuss how industrial organizations are dealing with those pressures and rethinking their processes and systems to connect sales and supply chain.

Beda Bolzenius Marelli

Pierre Liautaud KONE

João Guarisse o9 Solutions

In this session, you will learn about Microsoft’s progress in AI, including the history of how Microsoft got to where we are today, why this moment is so significant for AI, how foundational AI models empower teams to bring new capabilities to every Microsoft product and service, the role of the company’s partnerships, and how this carries out with the company’s longstanding commitment to safety and responsibility. You will also learn about current AI benefits in the retail and CPG industries.

Elizabeth Lachhar Microsoft

Crispin Lowery Microsoft

Below is an overview of the four workshops available

• Breaking Down Silos with Integrated Business Planning

  Join this collaborative workshop to explore how aligning all lines of business on a unified plan breaks down silos and drives organizational success as business leaders share insights, lessons learned, and the results from their Integrated Business Planning (IBP) implementation journey.

• ML/AI: The Future of Demand Planning

  Learn how to leverage ML/AI technology to enhance your demand planning. In this collaborative workshop, business leaders will present real-world examples of how this technology has enabled their organizations to forecast demand more accurately and free up their planners to focus on more value-added tasks.

• Driving E2E Planning in Industrial Manufacturing

  In this collaborative workshop, discover how leading organizations are leveraging next-generation planning software to optimize the flow of goods and services through the end-to-end supply chain. See real-world examples of the successful implementation of these technologies to drive operational excellence, minimize risks, and increase efficiency.

• Leveraging a Control Tower for Better Decision-Making

  Learn the key functionalities of a control tower in this collaborative workshop. Explore how leading organizations are leveraging it to sense potential disruptions and proactively generate “what-if” scenario plans while providing visibility into the tradeoffs for each plan.

Enjoy a standing lunch and networking session as you meet and connect with fellow attendees. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and make new connections in a relaxed and informal setting. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your network and build new relationships.

Join Bill McRaith—former Chief Supply Chain Officer of PVH, the company that owns some of the world's most iconic fashion brands, including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger—for a transformative keynote session on transforming the apparel supply chain through circular economy principles. Drawing from his extensive experience as a supply chain executive committed to sustainable business practices, Bill will provide practical advice and insights on implementing circular economy practices and transitioning from fragile supply chains to more adaptable supply "lattices" that drive resilience, profitability, and sustainability.

Bill McRaith PVH Corp.

Revenue Growth Management (RGM) has become a critical focus area for businesses across industries as they seek to optimize revenue and profitability. In this keynote, learn how data-driven planning and decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and AI/ML technology are disrupting the traditional approaches to RGM. In addition, explore best practices such as continuous testing, customer segmentation, and effective price and promotion management.

Adam Ben-Yousef o9 Solutions

Join Forrester for an insightful presentation on the latest developments and trends in the supply chain landscape. This thought-provoking keynote will delve into the critical importance of anticipating and responding to demand fluctuations and supply constraints, highlighting the benefits of a collaborative approach within supply networks.

George Lawrie Forrester Research

Join us for a fireside chat with Matt Walsh, a digital transformation expert from Microsoft with extensive experience helping manufacturing companies solve complex supply chain challenges. Matt will share his insights on supply chain resilience and the challenges companies face with product and component shortages. Attendees can expect to learn about specific components and materials that create problems for manufacturers, success stories of companies that have navigated these challenges successfully, and what to expect in the future of supply chain management, including climate disruptions, de-globalization, and the journey towards net-zero emissions.

Matt Walsh Microsoft

João Guarisse o9 Solutions

Join us for a keynote session with Yulia Sanzharova, former Integrated Planning Program Director at AB InBev, as she takes us through the journey of AB InBev's end-to-end supply chain transformation. During this session, you will discover how the world-famous brewer collaborated with o9 Solutions to dramatically improve the speed and quality of its planning and decision-making capabilities. Yulia will also delve into the details of this transformation, discussing how it empowered AB InBev to gain end-to-end visibility into their supply chain and efficiently plan for multiple scenarios, providing them with contingency plans to minimize disruptions.

Stephan de Barse o9 Solutions

Yulia Sanzharova AB InBev

In this interactive roundtable discussion, discover the latest technologies enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility, such as a digital twin. Explore the technologies' impact on business performance and best practices for implementation.

Guillaume Bothier o9 Solutions

Roland Leder Novelis

Join us for a quick wrap-up session before you head out to enjoy the sights and sounds of London. Reflect on everything you learned throughout the day and hear a recap of the highlights. Take this opportunity to ask any remaining questions and ensure you understand all the key takeaways. Then, get ready to take on the city with your newfound knowledge.

Stephan de Barse o9 Solutions

Below is an overview of the 3 networking activities available

• Art Exhibition: Frameless

  

• Football Tour: Chelsea Stadium

  

• Wine Tasting: Fox - Fine wine and spirits

  

Savor modern European cuisine with a view overlooking the beautiful Green Park close to Buckingham Palace. This elegant venue is a three-floor space in a contemporary setting with elevated morning to late-night dining options.