LONDON, UK, February 18, 2016 – Zycus, a global leader in source-to-pay procurement technology solutions, is sponsoring their CPO Connect round table event in London. This exclusive, invitation-only event brings together senior procurement practitioners from around the world to meet, mingle, share ideas and enjoy great entertainment and food. This year features procurement executives across industries like Consumer Electronics, Banking and Finance, Mass media among others.

CPO Connect is held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 18.00hrs at One Whitehall Place, The Royal Horseguards, London.

The agenda includes:

The Real Flavor of Procurement, a presentation by thought leader Mélani Flores, Practice Leader, Procurement Advisory EMEA at The Hackett Group

In this session, Mélani will discuss the key issues for procurement executives in 2016 and beyond, with a 2016 focus on how to increase procurement’s spend influence.

Keynote speaker for the event is Colin M. Cram, FCIPS, speaking on ways to combat procurement fraud. Mr. Cram has spent 45 years combating fraud and creating leading edge public sector procurement organizations.

We also offer attendees a “Chocolate Making and Tasting Master Class” with Guy Wolley. A fun event for participants that promises gustatory pleasures.

Dushyant Joshi (DJ), Regional Vice President – Europe of Zycus says “Our objective with CPO Connect is to deliver a stimulating educational and professional networking experience in a relaxed, enjoyable setting outside of regular business hours. Attendees will learn about the latest developments in procurement and be able to chart their own blueprint of initiatives for 2016 and beyond.”

CPO Connect is by invitation only and is open to senior procurement personnel. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited to a small group. Reservation requests should be sent as soon as possible to Poulami Mukherjee, event coordinator, at poulami.mukherjee@zycus.com.