Global Sourcing Day 2025
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12 November 2025
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Cordis Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable
Empower Tomorrow's Supply Chain
About Global Sourcing Day
Global Sourcing Day 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
Anson Bailey
Head of Consumer & Retail, KPMG
Christophe Roussel
Big Ideas, Ex-Tesco, Gap, Carrefour
Asker Laubjerg
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
Britton Russell
Principal, Allpoints Partners
Jeffrey Jiang
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
Fireside Chats
AI vs. Human Judgment: Who’s Really Running the Supply Chain in 2026?
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Case Study
From Analog to Digital – Building Smarter Supply Chain
- Sven Jasper, Chief Digital Officer, Otto International
Featured Presentation
Navigating EU Sustainability Mandates: Strategies and Approaches for Compliance
- Jean-Daniel Gatignol, Managing Director, Carrefour |
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
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
Featured Presentation
Sneak Peek: What's Coming Next at TradeBeyond
- Mark Demetrious, Vice President of Product, TradeBeyond
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
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
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