Procurement of Tomorrow, the second edition, is your afterwork event for the latest developments in purchasing in the region!
The focus is on the crucial question: What strategic and digital skills will tomorrow's buyers need? Together with the BME Berlin-Brandenburg Region immerse yourself in the world of innovative procurement strategies, tech innovations and, above all, skills development.
The new buyer event in the region awaits you at our FACTUREE premises in the Osram-Höfe in Berlin's Wedding district. Don't miss the chance to expand your network and get up to date.
Participation is free of charge. Secure your place quickly before it's too late!
Date and time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
18:00 - 22:00 MEZ
Admission from 12pm.
Location
Facturee - The online finisher
Oudenarder Street 16
13347 Berlin
To the event
On November 11, 2025 from 6:00 pm FACTUREE and the BME Region Berlin-Brandenburg open the doors for the second edition of "Procurement of Tomorrow" - the networking event for modern buyers who are already thinking about tomorrow today.
It starts at 6:30 pm with an inspiring Keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Robert DustPresident and Professor of International Technology Transfer Management at bbw University of Applied Sciences Berlin. He shows what role the future buyer will play. In particular, the difference between the operational and the strategic will be highlighted.
Afterwards we look forward to the lecture by Denis PedeHead of Procurement at EWM GmbH. Denis brings a medium-sized company perspective to the expected restructuring. What skillset does a buyer need to have in large, medium-sized and small companies?
Afterwards we invite you to the interactive Talk & Tackle session with Richard SchentkeIn small groups, we will discuss key issues relating to strategic and digital skills for buyers - in a practical, open and solution-oriented manner. Together, you will take a critical look at current trends, skills in procurement and the sensible use of AI - with plain language instead of buzzwords.
Afterwards: Pure networking. Get to know other purchasing managers from Berlin & Brandenburg, exchange ideas - and take away inspiration that you can apply directly to your day-to-day work.
Our speakers
Moritz König
(CEO of FACTUREE)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Dust
(President & Professor for International Technology Transfer Management at the bbw University of Applied Sciences Berlin)
Denis Pede
(Head of Procurement at EWM GmbH)
Richard Schentke
(Head of HR)
The organizers
FACTUREE revolutionizes the procurement of drawing parts digitally via a network of over 2,000 manufacturing partners. For CNC machining, sheet metal, 3D printing and more, FACTUREE offers free capacities, short delivery times, competitive prices and the highest quality from prototypes to series production. Personal, solution-oriented support included.
The BME (Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e. V.) is the leading network for procurement, supply chain management and logistics in German-speaking countries. With over 9,000 members from industry, trade, the public sector and services, the BME offers knowledge transfer, further training, political representation of interests and practical impetus for the transformation of procurement.
Questions about the event
Who is the Procurement of Tomorrow event for?
This networking event is aimed at all buyers in Berlin and Brandenburg who are interested in current trends and the future of procurement and would like to exchange ideas with industry experts and colleagues.
Is there a charge for participating in the event?
No, participation in "Procurement of Tomorrow" is free of charge for you.
Is there a limited number of participants?
As places are limited, we recommend that you register as soon as possible to ensure your participation. Only registered persons can take part in the event.
Where does the event take place?
The event Procurement of Tomorrow takes place in the Osram courtyards in the Oudenarder Street 16 (13347 Berlin) will take place.
Here are some ways of getting to FACTUREE by public transport:
Arrival by subway:
- U6: Drive to the station Seestraße. From there you can either walk a short distance or change to streetcar lines M13 or 50 (direction Virchow-Klinikum or Guyotstraße) and travel one stop to "Osram-Höfe". Alternatively, you can also take bus lines 106 or 120, which also stop at Seestraße and go in the direction of Oudenarder Straße.
- U9: Drive to the station Nauener Platz. From there you can walk (a little longer than from Seestraße) or change to bus 247 (direction Leopoldplatz) or 327 (direction Pankow Kirche) and get off near Oudenarder Straße. From there it is only a few minutes' walk.
- U8: Drive to the station Osloer Street. From here you have a connection to the streetcar lines M13 (direction Wedding, S Beusselstr.) or 50 (direction Virchow-Klinikum), which will take you directly to the stop "Osram-Höfe".
Arrival by streetcar (streetcar):
- M13: The M13 streetcar line stops directly at the stop "Osram Courtyards".
- 50: Streetcar line 50 also stops directly at the stop "Osram Courtyards".
Arrival by bus:
- Bus routes 106 and 120: These lines stop at the Seestraße/Amrumer Straße or Seestraße. From there it is a short walk or one stop with the streetcar lines M13 or 50 to "Osram-Höfe".
- Bus routes 247 and 327: These lines stop near the Nauener Platz. From there it is a short walk to Oudenarder Straße.
- Moovit also mentions the Bus route 126 as a possibility in the area.
Website of the event
