The stage is set and clock is ticking for the third edition of Horizon 2014, a procurement conclave from November 9 – 11 at The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island.
The three-day conference will be your chance to take a break from the routine office and discuss procurement strategy albeit on the sun kissed beaches of Amelia Island.
The conference features keynote session by Capt. Richard Phillips, Captain of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama, hijacked by Somali pirates and Author, A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea.
The conclave will be a mix of main stage and break-out sessions delivered by leading analysts, industry experts and procurement practitioners like Chris Sawchuk, Bill Michels, Deborah Wilson, Tim Cummins, Dawn Tiura Evans, Andrew Bartolini and more, providing you insights into key procurement & supply chain issues along with technology & process best practices adopted by leading procurement organizations all along their paths of procurement transformation.
Some of the themes for the break-out sessions are
- Best practices to manage indirect spend
- Effective strategies to manage supplier risks
- Impact of procurement savings on the bottom line
- Safeguarding value through contract management
- Sourcing strategies for sustainable supplier relationships
- Means to drive technology adoption & process compliance
Lest you start thinking it’s all work no play, the conference has many non-presentation sessions lined up like speed-networking, cocktail reception, luncheons, dinners, golfing, beach party and more.
Registrations are now open. You can save $900 by availing the Early Bird Discount. For more information, visit https://www.horizon.zycus.com/
So come join us at Horizon 2014. We will ensure your experience is a memorable one.
