Over 1,500 attendees attended the record-breaking CIPS MENA conference in Saudi Arabia

Over 1,500 attendees attended the record-breaking CIPS MENA conference in Saudi Arabia

CIPS Saudi Arabia Procurement & Supply Chain Conference and Awards 2023 welcomed delegates from around the world for the biggest conference in the organisation’s 90-year history.

Dubai, UAE: More than 1,500 industry professionals joined CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, at the CIPS Saudi Arabia Procurement & Supply Chain Conference and Awards 2023 recently. Key procurement trends and supply chain initiatives, as well as innovative practices of the future, were discussed under this year’s theme of ‘procurement excellence’.

“In a year where procurement professionals have seen no signs of the volatility and inflation of previous years abating, it’s more important than ever to network with peers and review current trends and best practices to stay resilient and face the toughest challenges,” said Sam Achampong, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa.

“The record-breaking number of attendees at this event underscores the strategic importance of our profession across myriad sectors. In an increasingly globalised economy, businesses demand the skills and knowledge to navigate international procurement and supply chain management. The expertise encompassed by our organisation has never been more crucial to the modern business environment. We continue to see rising prices and supply constraints and these