Date and time
Thu. 19 June 2025
18:00 - 22:00 MEZ
Location
Facturee - The online finisher
Oudenarder Street 16
13347 Berlin
Experience the premiere of "Procurement of Tomorrow" - the first Events of their kind for buyers from Berlin and Brandenburgthat focus on forward-looking Purchasing trends and the transformative use of AI in purchasing concentrate.
To the event
From 18:00, we will be opening the doors of FACTUREE in the Osram courtyards for an evening full of Insights into modern purchasing.
At 18:30 the Keynote speech by Jan-Henner Theißen. Find out how innovation becomes a success factor in times of crisis and how AI for purchasing gives additional value levers and impact - a must for every future-oriented buyerswhich shows the current Trends in purchasing understand and use!
Following the keynote speech, our Talk & Tackle session the opportunity to exchange ideas in small groups. Discuss together how Innovations and AI in purchasing the Purchasing especially in times of crisis: What are the current challenges? What are the biggest pain points in the Purchasing - and at which points can Artificial intelligence in purchasing offer real solutions? Gain new perspectives and share experiences in order to gather initial impulses for the subsequent discussion.
Later in the evening, you can look forward to an exciting panel discussion with top-class industry experts. You can look forward to Bettina Fischer (founder and CEO of Hivebuy, formerly Zalando and Lidl), Alejandro Basterrechea (Director Indirect Procurement at Zalando), Jan-Henner Theißen (Interim Manager Procurement), Christopher Walzel (AI expert and co-founder of FACTUREE) and Fabian Heinrich (Co-Founder and CEO of Mercanis). Our experts will shed light on the latest Trends in purchasing, classify current developments and share their assessments of the greatest challenges - and how this can be achieved through the targeted use of AI in purchasing and innovative strategies.
Afterwards you will have ample opportunity to Networking with others Purchasers and buyers from various industries in the region Berlin and Brandenburg. Make valuable contacts, exchange experiences about current developments and Purchasing trends and the use of AI in purchasing and expand your professional network.
The best thing about it? Participation in "Procurement of Tomorrow" is free of charge - the new Event for buyers in Berlin and Brandenburg on the topics AI and trends in purchasing.
The future of the Purchasing starts here - be part of it!
This event is jointly presented by FACTUREE and MERCANIS and is aimed at all Buyerswho are interested in the latest developments, Trends in purchasing and the practical use of AI in purchasing and to expand their knowledge in this field.want to expand.
Our speakers on trends and AI in procurement
Alejandro Basterrechea (Director Indirect Procurement at Zalando)
Bettina Fischer (Founder & CEO of Hivebuy, formerly Zalando/Lidl)
Jan-Henner Theißen (Interim Manager Procurement at targetP)
Fabian Heinrich (Co-Founder & CEO of Mercanis)
Christopher Walzel (CPO & CO-Founder of Facturee)
The organizers - short profile
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.
Mercanis Agentic-AI Procurement Suite combines direct and indirect procurement, supplier management (SRM) and contract management in one intelligent cloud-based platform. Thanks to the seamlessly integrated Mercu AI automates repetitive tasks, optimizes complex workflows and provides a data-based decision-making basis for strategic purchasing management.
Questions about the event
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.
No, participation in "Procurement of Tomorrow" is free of charge for you.
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.
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.
Shaping the future of purchasing!
Be at the June 19, 2025 with Procurement of Tomorrow in Berlin. Discover AI innovations, network with experts and buyers and gain new perspectives for your success. Secure your ticket now and shape the procurement of tomorrow!
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