Date: Thursday 19 October 2023

Time: 9.00 - 17.00 (with a drinks reception to follow).

Venue: Aspire Technology Solutions, Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate, Gateshead NE8 2BJ

GSA & Aspire are proud to present the North East Sourcing Summit, a must-attend event tailored to buyers, suppliers, and advisors. The summit will bring together sourcing and procurement professionals as well as industry experts, to provide a unique platform for sharing insights, learning, and collaborative discussions on the latest trends and challenges that are shaping the industry today.

For over 35 years, the GSA has been the trusted voice of the sourcing industry, championing its future and supporting the professionals within it. Now, we invite you to be part of our summit, where we will explore key themes driving the industry forward. This event offers an invaluable opportunity for buyers, suppliers, and advisors to expand their knowledge, network with industry peers, and stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving landscape.

The North East Sourcing Summit will provide insights into Technology and Impact Sourcing, where innovative approaches driving efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainable growth will be explored.

Align yourself with key topics impacting the industry right now including Sustainability, Environment and The Journey to Net Zero, Digital Transformation, Procurement Reform and many others. Discover proven strategies, lessons learned, and valuable takeaways that can help you leverage technology to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive organisational growth.

Whether it's best practices in sourcing and procurement or the transformative potential of technology and agile sourcing, our summit is a must-attend for professionals passionate about driving better sourcing.

Join us as we bring together expert leaders and practitioners to exchange experiences, learn from one another, and collaborate towards effective strategies and approaches that will drive the future of sourcing.

What You’ll Take Away From the Day:

• Learn best practices that are shaping the future of sourcing

• Discover guidance on navigating the evolving procurement landscape

• Collaborate with expert leaders and practitioners to share and learn