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The SCM Leaders Forum Series brings together visionary leaders, innovators and experts, to explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities across the value chain. Through a series of dynamic events held at global hubs, participants engage in thought-provoking discussions, keynote presentations, and interactive panels.
Topics range from smart planning, sustainability and carbon neutrality, to digital transformation, change management and cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and machine learning. Designed to inspire, educate, and connect, the forums empower attendees to drive innovation, resilience and sustainability in their organisations.
Expert Speakers & Panelists Include
In Keynotes, interactive Panel Debates and Group Discussions, our world-class speakers will share their knowledge, experience and insights.
Day One - October 8th, 2025
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Welcome, introductions and agenda overview with Dan Phillips from Industry IoT (organisers).
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Speakers include:
Dinko Juric, Senior Business Intelligence Consultant at Novo Nordisk
Pernille Winther-Sørensen, Senior Data and Insights Professional Business Intelligence at Novo Nordisk
Christopher Smith, Account Director at Gurobi
Today’s supply chains are increasingly complex due to factors such as geopolitics, unpredictable disruptions, and the expansive nature of global networks.
This presentation introduces how optimization serves as the intelligent backbone that supports network design and allocation strategies within a strategic and complex supply chain.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the tangible business value that Novo Nordisk has achieved through optimization, including enhanced decision making, increased efficiency, and improved responsiveness.
Join us to discover how leveraging optimization can transform your supply chain strategy and drive meaningful impact.
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Join the session on Celonis for Quality with a presentation of Execution Excellence in Engineering Change Management at Grundfos
Speakers Richard Lloyd, Celonis and Astrid Holm Jensen, Grundfos.
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Join us for an exclusive guided tour of the Vestas state-of-the-art HQ and explore how Vestas are developing the technologies of tomorrow and building scalable, reliable, and sustainable products that will deliver high and consistent value for their customers and society for many years to come.
Get behind-the-scenes and gain insights into how Vestas are transforming the global energy system towards a more sustainable future.
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Join your peers for an evening of informal networking and shared inspiration at The Food Club in Aarhus.
Set in a vibrant, relaxed atmosphere, the dinner offers a chance to connect over a diverse culinary experience that celebrates fresh, local ingredients and sustainable dining.
Address: Åboulevarden 30, 8000 Aarhus Centrum, Denmark
Day Two - October 9th, 2025
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Speaker: Kasper Lyrum, Chief Program Manager, Global head for Pull-based Supply Chain Implementation - Vestas
In today’s volatile business environment, traditional push-based supply chains often struggle with inefficiencies, excess inventory, and limited responsiveness. This session explores the journey of implementing a pull-based supply chain transformation, where demand signals drive replenishment and production.
Attendees will gain insights into:
The principles and benefits of pull-based systems, including improved responsiveness, reduced waste, and enhanced customer service.
Real-world implementation challenges and success factors, from technology enablement to cultural change.
How leading organizations are rethinking planning, sourcing, and distribution to unlock agility and resilience.
Join us to learn how transitioning to a pull-based model can deliver measurable impact and position your supply chain as a true competitive advantage.
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Speaker: Peter Hecht, Marketing & Sustainability Director at T-Systems
The recent geopolitical tensions have significantly altered the business landscape corporations are navigating in. Rising data privacy concerns are reshaping the way manufacturers and logistics companies operate. What was once seen as a purely technical issue has now become a strategic business risk: What happens if you lose access to your own data?
Forward-thinking organizations are already exploring cloud solutions that guarantee European jurisdiction, operated by EU personnel, to secure their competitive edge and business continuity. But how should we understand digital sovereignty and what measurements should be done to safeguard your operations?
In this session, we will cut through the noise and unpack what digital sovereignty really means for your industry. You’ll discover:
Why sovereignty is fast becoming a core business risk factor.
How European-scale initiatives are driving secure, sovereign solutions.
Why AI sovereignty is the next frontier you cannot afford to ignore.
Practical steps to start building your sovereign strategy today.
Get clarity, inspiration, and actionable insights that will help you future-proofing your business in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Take a moment to connect, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships during this Networking Break. This is your opportunity to engage with industry peers, speakers, and thought leaders in a relaxed setting.
Enjoy refreshments while fostering meaningful discussions that can spark new collaborations and insights.
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This panel explores how global companies are adapting their supply chains to become more agile, connected and resilient, in the face of continuous disruption and rising operational complexity.
Panelists will share how they’re redesigning their logistics networks,strengthening partnerships, and leveraging technology to build supply chains that can reactfast, operate efficiently, and scale with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Moderator: Michel Stekelenburg, Senior Director Northern Europe at CargoON
Panelists Include:
Sidsel Norregaard, Director, Head of Global Supply Chain Resilience & Business Community at Vestas
Hasse Fensman, Head of Logistics, Denmark at Arla Foods
Lars Kierkegaard, Global Market Innovation Lead at Maersk
Peter Hecht, Marketing & Sustainability Director at T-Systems
Rajiv Ranjan Sinha, Head of Supply Chain Transformation and Network Strategy, Sweden at IKEA
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Speaker: Dado Misljencevic, Partner at Mckinsey & Company.
Today’s supply chains can’t run on yesterday’s workforce models. Technology is moving fast, market conditions are shifting, and skilled frontline talent is getting harder to find—and even harder to keep.
Join this session to explore how leading manufacturers and supply chain leaders are reskilling and upskilling their frontline—and rethinking roles entirely—building stability and boosting productivity in the face of major disruption. Expect candid insights, bold ideas, and a clear-eyed look at what workforce transformation really means in the age of automation, AI, and relentless market volatility.
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Enjoy a refreshing break over lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. This is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and build new partnerships in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
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Speaker: Joy Laing, Global Supply Chain Service Line Director
Supply Chain & Product Assurance at DNVHow do organisations move from compliance driven to performance driven by improving ESG performance thoughout their supply chains. DNV present how to address the challenges Each organisation sits at a different stage in their sustainability journey, and the landscape of supply chain due diligence regulation has evolved rapidly in the past few years.
How can companies improve their due diligence assessments and legislation compliance, whilst adding commercial value. DNV will discuss how organizations meet these diverse challenges and how they address these in light of their own journey and their supply ecosystem.
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Speaker: Anders Johannes Enghild,Director - Head of Climate, Nature & Community Sustainability at Ørsted
Achieving Scope 3 emissions targets remains one of the most complex sustainability challenges for organizations, due to the indirect nature of these emissions across the value chain.
This presentation explores the key obstacles companies face such as data transparency, supplier engagement, and competitiveness. Through practical examples, we discuss how businesses like Ørsted are building collaborative ecosystems, leveraging technology, and driving measurable progress toward their Scope 3 goals.
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Join the waiting list for this event, email: Martin@industry-iot.com