State of Flux, in partnership with Vodafone Procure & Connect, invites you to a day of insight, connection, and practical thinking on the future of procurement and supplier management. Building on the success of our summits in Chicago, London, and Melbourne, we are bringing the Supplier Management Summit to Luxembourg for the first time this year. Join decision-makers from across Europe for this unique event.
In the morning, hear the 2026 SRM Research findings, and work through interactive sessions that turn these insights into practical steps you can take back to your own team. Now in its 18th year, this year's research ‘Making SRM stick’ explores how leading organisations move supplier relationship management beyond individual champions and embed it into operating models, governance, culture, and everyday behaviour, so it becomes a lasting capability rather than a one-off initiative.
In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of Vodafone Procure & Connect’s new logistics centre and gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how VP&C delivers procurement at scale, including category strategy, digital procurement and AI tools, and its partner ecosystem. You will leave with practical ideas and inspiration to take back to your own organisation.
Over the course of the day, you'll:
Hear the 2026 SRM Research findings first-hand through keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions
Get an exclusive look behind the scenes at Vodafone Procure & Connect’s approach to procurement
Connect with procurement and supplier management leaders from across Europe
Receive a complimentary hard copy of the 2026 SRM Research Report
Explore the future of procurement
Discover insights on supply chain resilience, value creation, and risk management
Experience an AI and innovation showcase
Learn about the strategic role of global logistics hubs, including a visit to VP&C’s Luxembourg Logistics Hub
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are provided throughout the day.
When: 10 November
Morning Session: Summit 8:30am - 1:00pm
Afternoon Session: VP&C Thought Leadership Forum 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 12 Rue Jean Engling, 1466 Dommeldange, Luxembourg
Attendance is free for invited guests, with places allocated first-come, first-served.
Want more context first? Read more about our partnership with Vodafone Procure & Connect, or browse previous years' SRM Research Reports.
Agenda for the 2026 SRM Summit in Luxembourg
8:30am – Registration, coffee and tea
9:00am – Welcome and introduction
9:10am – The 2026 Global SRM Research findings, focusing on “Making SRM Stick”
Speaker: Alan Day, Chairman and Founder - State of Flux
9:40am – Vodafone: innovation for procurement
Speaker: Ninian Wilson, CEO - Vodafone Procure & Connect
10:00am – Guest speaker
Speaker: TBC
10:20am – Break with refreshments
10:45am – Challenges for the future – Round table discussion
Speakers: TBC
11:05am – Guest speaker
Speaker: TBC
11:25am – Guest speaker
Speaker: TBC
11:45am – Panel discussion
Speakers: TBC
12:10pm – Q&A from audience
12:25pm – Closing remarks
12:30pm – Networking
1:00pm – Lunch
Afternoon – Tour of Logistics facilities and workshops
** Agenda to follow **
Speakers at the Luxembourg Summit
Sharon Moar | Director of Procurement Excellence at BMI Group
Sharon has more than 25 years’ experience leading global procurement, supply chain and transformation programmes. She has helped organisations create value through stronger supplier partnerships, operational excellence and business transformation.
Known for combining strategic thinking with practical execution, Sharon focuses on making procurement a stronger driver of business performance. At the Luxembourg Summit, she will explore why many SRM initiatives struggle to become embedded and how leaders can create lasting impact by keeping the focus on business outcomes.