🌟 Procurement Leaders – Are You Ready for the Next Level?
In April and May 2025, EBG | Network is bringing together senior procurement professionals from across the Nordics for three immersive EBG | Xperience workshop days! Designed for those who want real insights, real discussions, and real impact, these workshops will challenge traditional procurement thinking and equip you with actionable strategies.
🔹 What is EBG | Xperience?
EBG | Xperience is not your typical conference. These workshops are built around peer-to-peer collaboration, expert insights and real-world challenges. Attendees will discuss, problem-solve and strategize in a dynamic, closed-group format that maximizes interaction and value.
📅 EBG | Xperience 2025 Dates & Themes:
🔹 April 10 | Stockholm – Next-Gen Procurement Strategies
📍 Location: Scandic Anglais, Stockholm City Centre
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 15:00
This workshop emphasizes empowering procurement, considering how to organize ahead and how to act despite non perfect data and will cover:
✅ Using Data to Drive Action – Making informed decisions without waiting for perfect data.
✅ Overcoming Analysis Paralysis – Prioritizing actions that deliver measurable impact.
✅ Leadership in Procurement – Navigating regulatory changes, digital transformation, and resource constraints.
🎤 Featured Speakers:
- Maria Lindeborg, Head of Sourcing Compliance & Purchase to Pay at Ericsson
- Maria Kämbrant, CPO at Länsförsäkringar
- Emma Papakosta, Head of Purchasing Development & Digitalization at NCC
- Mirela Boldu, Director Procurement PMO at Electrolux
- Linda Grubbström, Head of Strategy & Purchasing Way at Scania
- Jacob Dahl, Customer Value Director at Coupa
🔹 May 6 | Gothenburg – Risk & Resilience in Procurement
📍 Location: Scandic Europa, Gothenburg City Centre (In person event only)
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 15:00
This workshop focuses on building resilient and sustainable procurement strategies and operations and will cover:
✅ Supply & Supplier Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating risks in the supply network.
✅ Creating Procurement Team Agility – Developing agile processes to adapt to market disruptions.
✅ Regulatory Compliance – Staying ahead of evolving requirements without overburdening teams.
Participants will engage in interactive discussions and group exercises to develop concrete strategies for improving procurement resilience.
🎤 Featured Speakers:
- Olof Brink, Director Supply Chain Management Strategy at Autoliv
- Anna Stamborg, Procurement Excellence Manager, Essity
- Helena Knappe, Sustainability Manager, Volvo Buses
- Camilla Magnusson, Group Procurement Director at Nolato
- Aneesh Venkataraman, Sr.Manager, Procurement Analytics, Technology & Automation at Dentsply Sirona
- Pierre Huber, Senior Manager at ProcuArt
- Henrik Nyberg, Sales Director Northern Europe at Ivalua
- Carolina Koivisto, Senior Account Executive, Prewave
🔹 May 8 | Copenhagen – AI-Powered Procurement Transformation
📍 Location: Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen City Centre (In person event only)
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 15:00
This workshop delves into how AI is transforming procurement, covering:
✅ AI in Action – Implementing AI in spend analysis, supplier risk assessments and contract management.
✅ Automating Workflows – Reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency through automation.
✅ Change Management – Gaining stakeholder buy-in and managing resistance to new technologies.
Discussions will also address data quality, competence building and security considerations in AI adoption.
🎤 Featured Speakers:
- Peter Højgaard, Head of Supply Chain and Procurement, Europe at ISS World Services A/S
- Søren Hvalsøe Sondrup, Head of Procurement Technology, Sustainability & Operations at DFDS A/S
- Lars J Andersson, Partner at Carve
🏢 Companies Participating Include:
A diverse array of leading organizations will be represented across these workshops, including:
Ahlsell AB, Atlas Copco, Billerud, Electrolux, Ericsson, H&M, Holmen AB, ICA Sverige, Länsförsäkringar AB, NCC, Olvi Oyj, Outokumpu, Sandvik, Scania, Seco Tools AB/Sandvik, Stora Enso AB, Sweco Sverige AB, Swedbank, Tobii AB, Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden AB, Transtema, Volvo Cars., ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions AB, Aurobay, Autoliv, Axel Christiernsson International AB, Dentsply Sirona, Getinge AB, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, Mölnlycke Healthcare, Nolato, Olvi Oyj, Peab AB, Preem, Preem AB, SKF, Solar, Stena Recycling, Toyota Material Handling, Voi Technology AB, Volvo Buses, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Group, Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing, Volvo Penta, ALK, Alm. Brand Group, Ambu A/S, Andel Holding, Arla Foods, Coloplast A/S, DFDS, Essity, FLSmidth, Hempel A/S, Ingka Procurement (IKEA), INTER IKEA Group, ISS, Linde Gas PLC, Maersk, Newsec Property Asset Management, Nordea, Peab AB, Stark Sourcing.
🎯 Why Attend?
✔️ Interactive & Hands-On – Engage in real discussions with peers facing the same challenges.
✔️ Expert-Led Insights – Learn from top procurement leaders about data-driven decision-making, risk management and AI-powered procurement.
✔️ Exclusive Networking – Connect with procurement professionals from leading organizations across the Nordics.
⚠️ Seats are limited! Registration is free but binding – secure your spot today.
🔗 Join us for an exclusive opportunity to drive procurement excellence and innovation within your organization!