Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Adapting to Constant Change
Schedule
Wed Mar 18 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Danske Bank Erhverv | Copenhagen , SK
About this Event
Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management in Motion: Adapting to Constant Change
Join us in Danske Bank's Head Office in Copenhagen for a high‑impact day exploring the future of strategic sourcing, vendor management, and third‑party risk. Featuring insights from PA Consulting, Danske Bank, SMIQ, Brooklyn Solutions and more. Throughout the conference, our speakers will share forward‑looking perspectives on multi‑vendor ecosystems, strategic category value, AI‑enabled SRM Agents, value management, and the evolving role of the VMO, offering practical guidance and real‑world examples to help organisations simplify complexity, strengthen supplier partnerships, reduce risk, and unlock new levels of operational value.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Check In - Networking Coffee & Pastries
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome
Host: Paul Wood, Vice President, Head of Vendor Management
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:20 AM
Sourcing Trends Shaping the Next 3–5 Years
Host: Henrik Ringgaard Harbo
Info: Get perspectives on how sourcing trends and models are evolving - from single‑sourcing setups to complex multi‑vendor ecosystems. This session highlights the key sourcing trends shaping the next 3–5 years and what they mean for future delivery models and client organisations.
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:55 AM
Driving Higher‑Value Outcomes Through Strategic Partnership Management
Host: Lyndsey Woof, SMIQ
Info: Driving Higher‑Value Outcomes Through Strategic Partnership Management: Simplifying Complexity, Strengthening Supplier Partnerships, and Reducing Risk & Run Cost.
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Networking Coffee Break
🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
AI: The Art of The Possible
Host: Colin Woodford, Brooklyn Solutions
Info: Unlocking Value Through SRM Agents and Strategic Value Management.
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:35 PM
Danske Bank’s TPRM Journey: Roadmap, Achievements & Future Challenges
Info: An in‑depth look at Danske Bank’s ongoing Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) evolution. This session explores the organisation’s current roadmap, key milestones achieved, and the strategic and operational challenges that continue to shape its approach to managing third‑party risk across a complex vendor landscape.
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:25 PM
Contract Management for Real‑World Delivery
Host: Rasmus Tønnis, ARC Contract Management
Info: A focused look at how an effective Contract Management operating model supports consistent, value‑driven execution. This session explores the essentials of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), covering the structures, processes, and practices that help organizations ensure compliance, maximize contract value, and maintain strong supplier performance.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:50 PM
Elevating Vendor Relationships: The Evolving Role of the VMO
Host: Andreas Larsson, PA Consulting
Info: An overview of how the VMO supports stronger vendor relationships and the key capabilities required to meet growing organisational demands.
🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:40 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:15 PM
Systematic Approach to Contract Value Management
Host: Richard Hibbert, Former DXC
Info: A streamlined look at a systematic approach to Contract Value Management, featuring insights from the DXC case study that show how structured practices help organisations realise value and improve supplier performance.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:40 PM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:15 PM
Networking & Drinks
Where is it happening?
Danske Bank Erhverv, 40 Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen , DenmarkEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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