Sedex Conference 2016: Simplifying supply chain sustainability

Exclusive 50% discount for Blue & Green Tomorrow subscribers. Sedex Conference 2016: Simplifying supply chain sustainability 2 – 3 March 2016 | Barbican, London, UK.

The Sedex Conference 2016 will bring together around 1000 leaders in responsible sourcing to look further into how to best identify connections and simplify approaches to global supply chain sustainability. Hear from organisations at all levels of the supply chain, government and the third sector and take away tangible actions to improve your business.

As a partner of Blue & Green Tomorrow, Sedex is pleased to offer a 50% discount on tickets. You can book your tickets here by clicking on ‘New Registration’ and accessing the discount with ID code BGT50-Sedex16.

Book your ticket now to secure your place at the world’s largest responsible sourcing conference in 2016: www.etouches.com/Sedex2016

Should you have any questions on the Sedex Conference, please contact the Sedex marketing team.

Keeping it simple

Sedex is a not for profit membership organisation dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains. As the largest collaborative platform for sharing ethical supply chain data, Sedex offers an innovative, simple and effective supply chain management solution, helping you to reduce risk, protect your company reputation and improve supply chain practices.

The Sedex Conference 2016 will bring together over 1000 leaders in responsible sourcing for two days of discussion, insight, networking and practical advice – all with the aim of simplifying supply chain sustainability.

What to expect

The Sedex Conference 2016 will offer inspiration, insight and practical advice to delegates from all aspects of business and society, in the form of:

Plenary sessions– hear from leaders in the field with high-level and cross-sector overviews of key topics.

Masterclasses – learn from subject experts and companies which have simply but successfully addressed an issue. Offering deep insights and practical advice, these sessions will focus on implementing and sharing best practice among peers, with extensive time for comments from the audience.

Spotlight talks– be inspired and uplifted with our short and to-the-point spotlight talks.

Networking – extensive networking opportunities allow you make new contacts and deepen existing relationships. You can even use our networking tool to arrange meetings and connect in advance of the Conference.

Workshops – find out more about Sedex and our new collaborative platform, Sedex Advance.

Expert speakers include:

Aisha Aswani, Ethical Trading Manager, The Co-operative
Angelica Berg, Director Responsible Sourcing, Tetra Pak Group
Dexter Galvin, Head of Supply Chain, CDP
Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director, International Trade Centre
Alistair Hirst, SVP Global Supply Chain, Kellogg Company
Kevin Hyland OBE, UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
Thomas Kolster, Founder, Goodvertising
Piers Knuckey, Environment & Supply Chain Risk Manager, WPP
David Lawrence, Chairman, AIM-PROGRESS
John Morrison, Executive Director, Institute of Human Rights and Business
Nathalie Ritchie,Senior Manager Sustainabilty, Mondelez International
Laura Steele, Responsible Business Manager – Environment and Supply Chain, Sky
James Swenson, Head of Operations and Delivery, Thomson Reuters
Mary Teakle, Head of Ethical Trade, The Body Shop
Donna Westerman, VP Responsible Sourcing, Mars
Peter Erik Ywema, General Manager, SAI Platform
And many more, still to be announced…

Find more information about the speakers here.

Book your place at the Sedex VIP Networking Dinner, 2nd March 2016

Join procurement and sustainability leaders from around the world at the Sedex VIP networking dinner event in the extraordinary setting of the Barbican’s tropical plant conservatory: a secret garden oasis within the City of London. Enjoy a superb three course meal accompanied by excellent wine and network with industry leaders and peers at this exclusive event. Find out more about the Sedex VIP Networking Dinner here