Ivalua NOW EMEA 2025 brought together the brightest minds in procurement and supply chain management to innovate and elevate the future of the industry. Visionaries from across the globe—procurement experts, supply chain leaders, and industry pioneers—gathered to exchange their plans and visions to foster bold strategies that redefine what’s possible. Together, we embraced innovation as the foundation for elevating processes, partnerships, and progress.
At the iconic Louvre in Paris, attendees were offered an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders representing some of the most prestigious and globally recognized brands. It wasn’t just a venue—it was a stage where ideas flourished and connections thrived.
Networking became the backbone of Ivalua NOW EMEA 2025, creating an environment that teemed with opportunities for professionals to forge meaningful partnerships, share groundbreaking solutions, and explore innovative trends shaping industries today.
Among the key discussions was the game-changing potential of emerging technologies, particularly Generative and Agentic AI. These innovations were not framed as distant possibilities but as tools already transforming the workplace. AI stood out as a prime example, demonstrating its capability to make everyday tasks more efficient, smarter, and faster, thereby redefining modern business operations. Broader strategic themes such as sustainability, risk management, and the growing need for agility in supply chains were also key topics of exploration.
Through exciting sessions and meaningful conversations, Ivalua NOW 2025 showed just how fast technology is reshaping the future and making success more achievable than ever.
Below, we recap the incredible 2-day event with photos and links. Replays coming soon!
Partner and Customer Days
Officially time to Innovate to Elevate! Partner and Customer Day began with a memorable group photo—a perfect snapshot of the dedication and collaboration that fuels our shared success. Our partners and customers aren’t just part of the process; they’re at the heart of everything we do. Together, we’re not just solving problems—we’re innovating, building impactful solutions, and shaping possibilities that truly matter.
Over these two days, our implementation and tech partners showcased the strength of our collaboration and highlighted their expertise through their booths, as well as through captivating silent demos.
Premium: Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini, KPMG, PwC
Classic: Malt, EcoVadis, TransferMate Global Payments, Aprovall (by e-Attestations), Optis Consulting, CKS Consulting, Fluxym, valantic, WNS Procurement, Cyrias, TSM, parasus, Sourcing Champions, IntegrityNext, Axys Consultants, Prewave, OJC Conseil, BearingPoint, Altares – Dun and Bradstreet, Unite
Virtual: Kronos Group, Provigis, Amazon Business, Stretchgruppen SE (Stretch), Fincons Group, Bengs, jupitos, Trustpair, KValue, MHP – A Porsche Company
After getting acquainted with one another, followed by a series of customer speed meetings, we showcased 12 breakout sessions led by our solution and product experts. Each session was designed to not only share deep solution expertise but also spark meaningful discussions. Attendees had the chance to explore trending challenges, exchange fresh ideas, and engage in thoughtful conversations with peers and experts alike.
To ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all attendees, the sessions were conducted in both English and French, making it a truly dynamic and welcoming experience. It was a day filled with learning, synergy, and inspiration for everyone involved!
A few of the 2025 breakout session topics:
- Elevate Procurement With Generative AI
- From Chaos to Clarity: A Conversational Procurement Experience with Intake Management
- Unlock The Source-to-Contract Savings Engine
- Supplier Data Excellence: The Key to Efficient Procurement and Risk Management
- Spend Compliance: Simplify the Buying Experience
- Maximizing Value from your External Workforce Spend
Day 2! Keynotes, Innovation Showcase, Closing Party
The room was buzzing and at capacity with over 1000 attendees! Our CMO, Alex Saric first took the stage after a lively introduction from our own Ivalua band. He remarked that at Ivalua, we take great pride in the stability and strength of our company. Each year, we consistently reinvest in our solutions and services to ensure we deliver exceptional value to our customers and stay ahead of industry developments.
Alex emphasized that while our cutting-edge technology plays a crucial role in our success, it’s our people who truly set us apart. The genuine, personal connections we foster with our customers are at the heart of what makes Ivalua a trusted and thriving partner.
We also addressed one notable update this year! David Khuat-Duy, Ivalua’s founder and former CEO, is our Chief AI Officer, while Franck Lheureux, formerly Chief Revenue Officer, stepped into the role of CEO. The leadership change highlights Ivalua’s commitment to innovate by accelerating AI advancements within its platform, a central theme of this year’s event.
During the CEO keynote, Franck Lheureux reflected on Ivalua’s momentum heading into 2025 with continued revenue growth and our global employee headcount surpassing 1000. He also emphasized there has never been a better time to be in procurement, noting the criticality of procurement to an organization’s success and its direct impact to the world. In step with Ivalua’s 25th anniversary, Franck also unveiled our latest V10 platform update designed to pave the way for even more autonomous agent-based functionalities in future iterations.
David Khuat-Duy, our new Chief AI Officer, proudly introduced Ivalua’s ambitious vision for integrating advanced AI across its platform. Our cutting-edge AI capabilities will continue to empower organizations to streamline workflows, extract meaningful insights, and seamlessly adapt to dynamic business landscapes. Guided by a spirit of innovation, Ivalua is committed to delivering these developments while preserving the high level of configurability that has consistently set our solutions apart.
Ivalua’s Trends, Vision, and Innovation Showcase
Our Chief Product Officer, Pascal Bensoussan, captured the audience’s attention during the Ivalua Innovation, Trends & Vision session. He shared insightful perspectives on the future of procurement and showcased the latest advancements in Ivalua’s offerings.
The excitement continued with the Ivalua Platform: Innovation Showcase, hosted by Pascal alongside Vishal Patel, SVP of Product and Customer Marketing, and Ari Stone, SVP of Value Engineering, Solution Consulting, and Services. Together, they highlighted how Ivalua continues to invest in its platform to deliver value and innovation to its customers.
To bring these ideas to life, our experts led an engaging Dragons’ Den/Shark Tank-style challenge. Competing teams presented creative and cutting-edge procurement solutions, making innovation both exciting and tangible. At Ivalua, we believe it’s this blend of advanced technology, customer-focused investment, and meaningful human connection that drives our success.
Breakout Sessions
In addition to our thought-provoking Customer-led conversations and visionary tech-focused sessions, we also welcomed a new panel this year–Women and Procurement! Our panel of extraordinary women leaders in procurement just delivered an inspiring session on breaking barriers and driving meaningful change in the industry. From tackling challenges head-on to leading transformational initiatives, their insightful perspectives have left us empowered to push the boundaries of what’s possible in procurement and supply chain.
Coming Soon: Breakout Session Replays and More Blog Content
Preparing for AI Agent Powered Procurement – Pascal Bensoussan, John HILL, Pierre-François Kaltenbach, Vishal Patel & Jan van Hueth
How Procurement will leverage sustainability and carbon pricing to create value for the business? – Oliver Hurrey, Chris Low, Jarrod McAdoo & Ard Verboon
Success, Setbacks, and Surprises: Customer Journeys in Procurement Digitization – Alexandre DEVELAY, Tomas Döry, Arnaud Malardé, Abduelkadir Tekin & Delia Vossen
From Vision to Reality: Mastering Procurement Technology Implementation – Thierry Blomet, Jos Joos, Matteo Perondi, Reto Rietmann & Ari Stone
Women & Procurement – Trailblazers in Procurement: Breaking Barriers and Leading Change – Katie Berlekamp, Mara Milanesi, Valentina E., lucie Navarre & Carolin Schäfer
Rethinking supply chain strategies in uncertain times – Francesco Bandolin, Jesper Hougaard Kristensen, Miguel Jelliss, Doug Keeley & Julien Leclercq
We also held a special session titled “Artificial intelligence, crises, sustainability. What will be the new skills and jobs in the Procurement function?” with
Dr. Natacha TREHAN Émeline Gasiglia, Rédha Messaoui, and Xavier Cassignol. The panel discussed key topics surrounding the evolution of Procurement and its transformation that creates exciting opportunities to redefine its role in organizations.
Customer Keynotes
Alex Saric hosted our fantastic Customer Keynotes featuring Lorenzo Brunello – Prada Group ,”Elevating Supplier Management for a Changing World” and Florence Baiget – Veolia with “Accelerating Value creation through Supplier Collaboration”.
Lorenzo highlighted how Prada’s suppliers have the potential to be either a defining competitive advantage or a critical risk. He underscored the importance of close collaboration and end-to-end visibility across the supply chain as pivotal factors for success. During his keynote, Lorenzo shared how Prada has redefined supplier management to deliver consistently on regulatory compliance, quality, cost efficiency, and ESG excellence.
Florence emphasized how successful leaders draw innovation from all sources, including their supplier networks. She underscored that while effective collaboration with suppliers offers immense opportunities, achieving it often requires overcoming significant challenges. During her keynote, she showcased how Veolia has placed supplier collaboration at the core of its strategy. This approach has empowered the company to deliver greater value—not only to shareholders and customers but also to employees, society, and the environment.
Thank you for sharing your challenges, insights, and strategies! Your contributions are invaluable and help drive meaningful discussions.
Customer & Partner Awards
We ended the day’s sessions on a high note with our annual award ceremony, celebrating the outstanding contributions of our Customers.
Technology Innovation and Excellence Award: Orange
Procurement Community Team Spirit: Best Advocate: Hiscox
Procurement Trailblazer – Making a Difference: Antolin
Best New Deployment: Asmodee
Ivalua Milestone Legacy: Longest-Standing and First Customer: Groupe BPCE
…..and our Partners!
GLOBAL Partner of the Year Award: Accenture
EMEA Partner of the Year Award: KPMG
Northern Europe Value Award: TSM
Southern Europe Value Award: PwC
France Value Award: Cyrias
Public Sector Value Award: CKS
Customer Success Value Award: OJC
Procurement Transformation Value Award: Capgemini
Closing Party!
Ivalua NOW would not be complete without a fantastic closing soirée! This year, guests gathered at the Opéra Garnier for wine tastings, ballet and modern dancing, and a live opera performance.
The evening was the perfect finale for an event designed to inspire and energize!
Until Next Year!
At its core, Ivalua continues to commit to what defines its success—not just elevating and innovating our technology, but creating meaningful connections with its customers. The personal connection from Ivalua is what makes us a huge success. It’s this blend of technological advancement and human focus that continues to set Ivalua apart as a leader in the procurement and supply chain world.
Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors, customers, partners, and our Ivalua Team!
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