Step Into the Future of Procurement with AI: A Profession Shaping Tomorrow’s Businesses

Step Into the Future of Procurement with AI: A Profession Shaping Tomorrow’s Businesses. 

New Collar Series: Discover new career pathways where technical and strategic impact come together, gain AI-driven insights from industry experts, and be part of the next generation of procurement.

Event Details

• 25 September 2025, Thursday
• 10am – 3pm (Registration starts at 9.30am)
• Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability, Level 1 Event Hall 4, 80 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 609607

Event Highlights

Opening Address — The Procurement Profession

By Mr Gerard Seng, Executive Director of BDO Singapore

Keynote Sharing — Introducing the Profession

By Mr Jonathan Cheung, General Manager (Asia), Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

Industry Panel Discussion — Navigating the Evolving Procurement Landscape with AI Innovation

On the Panel:

• Ms Rachael Jane Bah, Head of Procurement Advisory, BDO Singapore
• Mr Kobu Kotaraju, Global Procurement Lead, CBRE Singapore
• Mr Patrick Ho Kwok Sum, Chief Growth Officer, BELLS Institute of Higher Learning

Programme Highlights

09:30 AM – Registration & Networking Coffee
10:00 AM – Opening Address by Gerard Seng, Executive Director, BDO
10:10 AM – Keynote by Jonathan Cheung, General Manager (Asia), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
10:30 AM – Industry Panel Discussion: Navigating the Evolving Procurement Landscape with AI Innovation
11:35 AM – BDO x BELLS Procurement Academy Showcase: Career Pathways in Digital Procurement
12:15 PM – Career Networking with Mentors & Industry Professionals

15:00 PM – End of Event.