Supply Chain & Procurement

The Supply Chain & Procurement programme brings together procurement leaders and solutions providers to build partnerships, address industry challenges, discover new solutions and do business.The programme offers extensive face to face networking opportunities through a curated meetings programme, and a strategic agenda that features procurement leaders discussing key industry challenges and priorities across the global energy supply chain. Form new business relationships and expand your network at the world’s largest meeting place for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies and AI.

2025 Themes

Supply Chain & Procurement agenda

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 01:00 Supply Chain & Procurement

Decarbonising supply chains: The role of sustainable procurement in advancing energy transformation

The decarbonisation of supply chains is critical to accelerate global energy transformation. Sustainable procurement in particular will play an important role in identifying suppliers committed to low carbon practices, environmental responsibility and transparent reporting to further drive clean energy across business value chains. However, reducing emissions in modern supply chains is becoming progressively complex, requiring responsible sourcing, operational efficiencies, circular economy... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 03:00 - 04:00 Supply Chain & Procurement

Preparing for the unexpected: Strategies for enhancing supply chain agility

Enhancing the agility and resilience of supply chains requires a multifaceted approach and is critical for long-term business success. Proactive strategies such as supplier diversification, robust risk management, and operational flexibility must be seamlessly integrated with digital innovations — including AI-driven forecasting and real-time monitoring — to improve visibility and responsiveness in an increasingly volatile landscape. As market conditions continue to fluctuate, how can busin... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 10:00 - 11:00 Supply Chain & Procurement

From data to decision: Leveraging AI to optimise supply chain resilience

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise supply chain resilience by transforming vast amounts of data into actionable insights at an unprecedented pace. This enables businesses to anticipate potential disruptions, streamline decision-making processes, and enhance both operational and cost efficiency. However, in order to harness the full capabilities of AI, businesses must continuously develop and integrate machine learning, automation, and predictive analysis – incl... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 11:30 - 12:30 Supply Chain & Procurement

Striking the balance between globalisation and localisation in supply chain management

Globalisation has long driven efficiency and scale of operations in supply chain management. However, as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, natural disasters and shifting consumer demands continue to reshape the global economy, businesses are reassessing their traditional procurement models. Localisation—through nearshoring and regional sourcing—is emerging as a strategic approach to mitigate risks, reduce costs, and strengthen connections between regional suppliers and markets. It is becoming... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 01:30 - 02:30 Supply Chain & Procurement

Strategies to mitigate the impact of unprecedented tariffs on global supply chains

The emergence of formidable trade tariffs is playing an increasingly disruptive role across global supply chains. With businesses facing various bottlenecks such as higher costs and increased complexity in sourcing and manufacturing processes, it is critical to rethink traditional supply chain strategies to ensure organisational adaptability and resiliency to mitigate cost impacts and minimise disruptions. A proactive and multilayered strategy of building and strengthening diversified suppl... Read More