Meet up 8: Mumbai
What happened
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8:30 am
Registration, Breakfast & Executive Networking
Connect with senior procurement and supply chain leaders before the formal programme begins.
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9:30 am
Welcome to SPG Leaders & Setting the Context
Gautam Hardikar - Co-Founder & COO, SPG Leaders
Driving practitioner-led communities focused on trust, collaboration and meaningful leadership conversations.
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9:45 am
Member Introductions & What's Next for SPG Leaders
Facilitated by SPG Leaders
Meet the leaders in the room, understand the collective experience, and hear the roadmap for the SPG community.
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10:30 am
Stay Ahead of Ahead: Leading Procurement Before the Curve
Pinak Kulkarni - Chief Mentor, SPG Leaders
Supply chain strategist and trainer on building resilient sourcing capabilities — combining strategy with practical execution.
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11:30 am — Networking Tea Break
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11:45 am
AI × HI: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Without Losing Human Intelligence
Saurav Golya - Procurement AI Practitioner
AI-native procurement solutions transforming sourcing, negotiations and operations through intelligent automation.
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12:30 pm
Sustainability: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Vinayak Satpute - Sustainability Professional
Embedding responsible business practices into procurement and supply chain decisions.
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13:00 pm
ISO Certification for Procurement: Why It Matters & What Leaders Should Know
Vishal Vyas - Procurement & Sustainability Leader
Strengthening governance, capability and procurement excellence through global consulting experience.
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13:30 pm — Networking Lunch
Continue conversations and build meaningful peer connections.
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14:45 pm
The Procurement Clinic: Live Problem-Solving Hour
Devarajan & Amol Ghanekar
Participants bring real procurement challenges and collectively explore practical solutions — SPG's signature format.
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15:45 pm
Key Insights & Takeaways from the Day
Devarajan
Closing reflections capturing the most actionable ideas, themes and commitments from the Inner Circle.
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16:00 pm
Reflections, Feedback & Closing Remarks
Gautam Hardikar - Co-Founder & COO, SPG Leaders
Closing the day with participant reflections and outlining the journey ahead for SPG Leaders.