Why CPOs Must Attend Procurement LIVE: The London Summit

Procurementmag · May 15, 2026 · 565 words · By Georgia Collins

Professional Development Industry Leadership Technological Innovation

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The article promotes the upcoming Procurement LIVE: The London Summit at the QEII Centre, detailing the event's agenda and keynote speakers. It encourages Chief Procurement Officers to attend to learn about AI, ESG, and strategic sourcing.

Propaganda risk 30%

Claims checked 14

Techniques found 3

Topics 3

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What happened

Why CPOs Must Attend Procurement LIVE: The London Summit In September, Procurement LIVE: The London Summit returns to the QEII Centre in Westminster, bringing together leading voices in procurement and supply chain to explore the strategies, technologies and…

Why it matters

Join more than 1,000 in-person attendees at the event with a packed schedule of panel discussions, executive workshops and keynote speakers.

Common ground

Procurement LIVE Procurement is no longer just a department; it is the strategic engine of the modern enterprise, and at this year’s Procurement LIVE: The London Summit, the agenda will explore diversity and inclusion, orchestration platforms, automation and…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Fear, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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Propaganda Score

confidence: 95%

Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

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Appeal to Fear 70% confidence

Building support by instilling anxiety or panic in the audience.

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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Other confirmed speakers include: Andrew Swift, Chief Procurement Officer at British Council”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “Other confirmed speakers include: Alexandra Tarmo, Vice President, Procurement Center of Excellence at Kenvue”

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The search results provided for this claim are generic definitions of the name 'Alexandra' and do not mention the person or the event.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 13, 2025 · Learn about the name Alexandra including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.
https://momlovesbest.com/alexandra-name-meaning

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web search NEUTRAL — Alexandra and its masculine equivalent, Alexander, are both common names in Greece as well as countries where Germanic, Romance, and Slavic languages are spoken.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 23, 2025 · Feminine form of Alexander. In Greek mythology this was a Mycenaean epithet of the goddess Hera, and an alternate name of Cassandra. It was borne by several early Christian saints, and …
https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexandra

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Claim 3: “In September, Procurement LIVE: The London Summit returns to the QEII Centre in Westminster”

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The provided web search results for claim 0 are generic definitions of procurement and do not mention the specific event, date, or location.

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web search NEUTRAL — Procurement ... Classification of product categories into the central procurement strategies Procurement is the process of locating and agreeing to terms and purchasing goods, services, or other works…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procurement

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 2, 2025 · Procurement is the obtaining or purchasing of goods or services, typically for business purposes and often on a large scale.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/procurement.asp

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web search NEUTRAL — May 15, 2025 · Procurement definition Procurement is the function responsible for sourcing and securing the goods and services an organization needs, with clear supplier selection, pricing, and terms,…
https://www.procurify.com/blog/what-is-procurement/

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Claim 4: “Other confirmed speakers include: Alastair Smith, Global Head of Procurement - IT & Infrastructure at AstraZeneca”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 5: “Other confirmed speakers include: Nikolaas Bac, Founder at Digital Procurement Now”

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Claim 6: “Join more than 1,000 in-person attendees at the event”

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Two independent web search results from BizClik Media and a related event summary confirm that the event (or its co-located counterparts) brings together over 1,000 in-person attendees.

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web search NEUTRAL — Co-locating Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE at the prestigious QEII Centre in the heart of Westminster, The Net Zero Summit brings together over 1,000 in-person attendees acros…
https://bizclikmedia.com/news/bizclik-returns-with-cpd-accre…

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web search NEUTRAL — This event saw us bring together over 1,000 attendees for two days of informative discussions surrounding the future for procurement and supply.Missed out on the Net Zero Summit? Don't worry, as we ha…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/net-zero-summit-has-wrapped-2…

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web search NEUTRAL — With the summit now in its final week before doors open, this is the last chance for industry professionals to register and join the conversation shaping the future of data centre infrastructure. Tick…
https://datacentremagazine.com/press-releases/final-countdow…

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Claim 7: “Across the two days, there will be keynotes from the likes of Vivian Wu, Vice President, Global Indirect Procurement at The Estée Lauder Companies, Rob Turner, Chief Procurement Officer at Deliveroo, and Rob Alexander, Chief Procurement Officer at Biffa.”

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While Rob Turner (Deliveroo) is confirmed as a speaker at P&SC LIVE London in one source, there is no evidence provided in the search results for Vivian Wu or Rob Alexander as keynote speakers for this specific event.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rob Turner. Chief Procurement Officer. Deliveroo. Panel.“It was an absolute privilege to be part of the recent panel on Supply Chain Transformation at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore.
https://procurementmag.com/events/procurement-supply-chain-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — Rob Turner, Chief Procurement Officer at Deliveroo. Rob Turner is CPO at Deliveroo. He currently leads procurement integration and transformation across DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt following their co…
https://aimagazine.com/news/who-are-the-speakers-to-watch-ou…

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web search NEUTRAL — At P&SC LIVE London, CPO Rob Turner shares how Deliveroo proves procurement can move at pace and win credibility as a strategic leader in fast tech markets.
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/how-consumer-tech-transf…

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Claim 8: “Other confirmed speakers include: Rob Alexander, Chief Procurement Officer at Biffa”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 9: “Other confirmed speakers include: James Devine, Chief Procurement Officer at Verisk”

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The search results mention the event and Verisk generally, but do not specifically confirm James Devine as a speaker at this event.

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web search NEUTRAL — Procurement Magazine connects the leading procurement executives of the world's largest brands.Co-located with Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE, the summit offers a broader view of how procur…
https://procurementmag.com/events/procurement-supply-chain-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — Procurement LIVE: The London Summit.Procurement teams, however, operate reactively - responding to shortages rather than anticipating them. Bridging that gap is a defining challenge of the next indust…
https://manufacturingdigital.com/news/smart-manufacturing-an…

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web search NEUTRAL — Verisk thought leaders and innovators are sought after to speak at business and insurance industry events on a wide range of topics, including underwriting, claims, advanced analytics, artificial inte…
https://www.verisk.com/resources/speakers-bureau/

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Claim 10: “Procurement LIVE London 2026 isn't just another conference”

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Claim 11: “Other confirmed speakers include: Stephen Day, Chief Procurement Officer at Kantar”

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Claim 12: “The event is also co-located with Sustainability LIVE and Supply Chain LIVE”

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Multiple independent sources (Procurement Magazine, BizClik Media, and a 'Two Months to Go' event announcement) explicitly state that Procurement LIVE is co-located with Sustainability LIVE and Supply Chain LIVE.

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web search NEUTRAL — Co-located with Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE the event enables professionals to connect procurement and supply chain strategy with wider sustainability objectives.The 100 CPO Summit Riyad…
https://procurementmag.com/events/procurement-live-the-londo…

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web search NEUTRAL — Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit (4–5 March, QEII Centre, London) is now CPD-accredited, enabling delegates to earn 10–12 verified CPD points across expert-…
https://bizclikmedia.com/news/bizclik-returns-with-cpd-accre…

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web search NEUTRAL — The co-location with Sustainability LIVE creates one of Europe's most comprehensive net-zero ecosystem gatherings, uniting climate, procurement and supply-chain strategy in a single environment. Why T…
https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/two-months-to-go-…

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Claim 13: “Other confirmed speakers include: Alisa Bornstein, Chief Procurement Officer at Visa”

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Multiple sources confirm Alisa Bornstein, CPO of Visa, as a speaker/keynote at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London.

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web search NEUTRAL — London to host leading procurement and supply chain experts from FedEx, Interos, Santander, Visa, Accenture, NHS, and more, at hybrid event 12-13 October.
https://businesschief.com/leadership-and-strategy/10-speaker…

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web search NEUTRAL — Visa Europe CPO Alisa Bornstein will share insight at Procurement & Supply Chain London LIVE on the key role of procurement in times of recession.Bornstein is an international procurement leader with …
https://supplychaindigital.com/supply-chain-risk-management/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alisa Bornstein, Chief Procurement Officer, Visa.Visa's Alisa Bornstein took to the main stage at Procurement & SupplyChain LIVE London 2022 to deliver a keynote on 'Procurement Strategy: Managing Eco…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-should-procurement-execut…

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Claim 14: “Other confirmed speakers include: Haresh Ratnasabapathy, Director Global Procurement at Pladis Global”

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One source explicitly lists Haresh Ratnasabapathy of pladis Global on the 'Procurement Stage' and another source (LinkedIn) confirms his role at pladis Global.

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web search NEUTRAL — pladis Global is a British confectionery and snack foods company that owns United Biscuits, Ülker, Godiva Chocolatier and DeMet's Candy Company. It was formed in January 2016 as a subsidiary of Yıldız…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pladis

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web search NEUTRAL — Haresh Ratnasabapathy. London, England, United Kingdom. 1K followers 500+ connections. See your mutual connections. View mutual connections with Haresh. Haresh can introduce you to 10+ people at pladi…
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/haresh-ratnasabapathy-920146b1

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web search NEUTRAL — Procurement Stage. Executive Presentation with pladis Global. Haresh Ratnasabapathy Pladis.
https://supplychaindigital.com/events/procurement-supply-cha…

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