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Global Sourcing Summit 2026
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Cordis Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable
Empower Tomorrow's Supply Chain
11 November 2026
Global Sourcing Summit 2026
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Cordis Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable
Empower Tomorrow's Supply Chain
11 November 2026
About Global Sourcing Summit
Global Sourcing Summit is an annual conference hosted by TradeBeyond. With topics that span the intersection of supply chain and technology, leaders will gain new perspectives and insights. Spend your day with us to learn and make meaningful connections that can deliver results for you and your organization!
Global Sourcing Day 2025 Highlights
Meet Our Speakers
We’ve curated an incredible lineup of top supply chain experts and industry thought leaders.
Jean-Daniel Gatignol
Managing Director, Carrefour Global Sourcing
Anson Bailey
Head of Consumer & Retail, KPMG
Christophe Roussel
Big Ideas, Ex-Tesco, Gap, Carrefour
Asker Laubjerg
Chief Operating Officer, Anko Sourcing
Sven Jasper
Chief Digital Officer, Otto International
David Castro
Chief Operating Officer, WE Connor
Lamberto Tarin
Global Product Sourcing Manager, H&M Group
Mark Green
VP Global Sourcing, Carters
Rene Lei
Head of Digital, Carrefour global Sourcing
Britton Russell
Principal, Allpoints Partners
Jeffrey Jiang
Managing Director, Staples
Sarah Saunders
Global Sourcing Director for
General Merchandise & Apparel, Tesco
Paul Walsh
CEO, Newtimes Group
Ravi Lulla
Regional IT Leader, Asia, Kiabi
Markos Demetrious
VP of Product, TradeBeyond
2025 Agenda
The agenda is proposed and subject to change.
Time
Category
Topic
8:00am - 9:15am
Registration
Registration & Networking
9:15am - 9:30am
Featured Presentation
Opening Remark
- Michael Hung, CEO, TradeBeyond
9:30am - 10:00am
Keynote
Driving Innovation and Resilience: Navigating the Age of Intelligent Supply Chains
- Anson Bailey, Head of Consumer & Retail, KPMG
10:00am - 10:45am
Fireside Chats
AI vs. Human Judgment: Who’s Really Running the Supply Chain in 2026?
- Lamberto Tarin, Global Product Sourcing Manager, H&M Group
- Rene Lei, Head of Digital, Carrefour global Sourcing
- Ravi Lulla, Regional IT Leader, Asia, Kiabi
- Britton Russell, Principal, Allpoints Partners
- Lamberto Tarin, Global Product Sourcing Manager, H&M Group
- Rene Lei, Head of Digital, Carrefour global Sourcing
- Ravi Lulla, Regional IT Leader, Asia, Kiabi
- Britton Russell, Principal, Allpoints Partners
10:45am - 11:15am
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
11:15am - 11:45am
Case Study
From Analog to Digital – Building Smarter Supply Chain
- Sven Jasper, Chief Digital Officer, Otto International
11:45am - 12:15pm
Featured Presentation
Navigating EU Sustainability Mandates: Strategies and Approaches for Compliance
- Jean-Daniel Gatignol, Managing Director, Carrefour |
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Fireside Chats
Building a Supply Chain Immune System: Engineering Resilience Against Disruptions
- David Castro, Chief Operating Officer, WE Connor
- Paul Walsh, CEO, Newtimes Group
- Britton Russell, Principal, Allpoints Partners
- Sarah Saunders, Global Sourcing Director for General Merchandise & Apparel, Tesco
2:00pm - 2:20pm
Featured Presentation
Sneak Peek: What's Coming Next at TradeBeyond
- Mark Demetrious, Vice President of Product, TradeBeyond
2:20pm - 3:05pm
Fireside Chats
The Great Supplier Power Shift: Who Really Holds the Cards?
- Asker Laubjerg, Chief Operating Officer, Anko Sourcing
- Mark Green, VP Global Sourcing, Carters
- Christophe Roussel, Big Ideas, Ex-Tesco, Gap, Carrefour
- Jeffrey Jiang, Managing Director, Staples
3:05pm - 5:00pm
Happy Hour
Happy Hour & Networking
Who Should Join Us
Invite only: Retailers, Brands, and Importers
Leadership Roles
C-suite and senior leaders
Merchandising
Category Manager, Merchandise Manager, Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Director
Sourcing and Supplier Management
Sourcing Director, Purchasing Director, Material Director, Supplier Management
Logistics and Distribution
Supply Chain Director, Logistics Director, Shipping Director
Quality Management
Quality Director, Quality Control Manager
Sustainability and Compliance
Compliance Director, Sustainability Director, Legal Compliance
Product Creation and Development
Product Development, Product Designer
Commercial Strategy
Commercial Director, Country Managers, Regional Directors
Venue
Cordis Hotel, Hong Kong
555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Nestled in the heart of Kowloon, Cordis provides both elegance and convenience—perfect for an immersive executive experience.
FAQs
Have questions about Global Sourcing Day? We’ve gathered the most common ones here to help you plan your experience.
Is this a sales event?
No. It’s an invitation-only executive gathering focusing on exchanging insights and ideas, not sales or product pitches.
What do attendees pay for?
Attendees pay only for their own travel and hotel accommodation.
What does TradeBeyond cover?
We cover everything on-site: sessions, lunch, drinks, and snacks.
Is registration guaranteed?
No. Attendance is by application only and not guaranteed for all applicants.
Who should attend?
By invitation only : Retailers, Brands, and Importers.
Titles : C-suite and senior leaders
Roles : Sourcing, Sustainability, Quality, Product Development, Compliance, Production and Supply Chain, Digital.
FAQs
Have questions about Global Sourcing Day? We’ve gathered the most common ones here to help you plan your experience.
Is this a sales event?
No. It’s an invitation-only executive gathering focusing on exchanging insights and ideas, not sales or product pitches.
What do attendees pay for?
Attendees pay only for their own travel and hotel accommodation.
What does TradeBeyond cover?
We cover everything on-site: sessions, lunch, drinks, and snacks.
Is registration guaranteed?
No. Attendance is by application only and not guaranteed for all applicants.
Who should attend?
By invitation only : Retailers, Brands, and Importers.
Titles : C-suite and senior leaders
Roles : Sourcing, Sustainability, Quality, Product Development, Compliance, Production and Supply Chain, Digital.
FAQs
Have questions about Global Sourcing Day? We’ve gathered the most common ones here to help you plan your experience.
Is this a sales event?
No. It’s an invitation-only executive gathering focusing on exchanging insights and ideas, not sales or product pitches.
What do attendees pay for?
Attendees pay only for their own travel and hotel accommodation.
What does TradeBeyond cover?
We cover everything on-site: sessions, lunch, drinks, and snacks.
Is registration guaranteed?
No. Attendance is by application only and not guaranteed for all applicants.
Who should attend?
By invitation only : Retailers, Brands, and Importers.
Titles : C-suite and senior leaders
Roles : Sourcing, Sustainability, Quality, Product Development, Compliance, Production and Supply Chain, Digital.
Turn insight into action and opportunity
Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and supply chain.
Turn insight into action and opportunity
Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and supply chain.
Turn insight into action and opportunity
Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and supply chain.
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