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About the Event
Overview
The 8th Annual CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit is designed to specifically help the region’s small and diverse suppliers meet with large buyers and prime contractors in Connecticut, and strengthen the local supply chain community and its ability to grow in a post-pandemic market.
The centerpiece of the Supplier Connection Growth Summit is the Business MatchMaker. Suppliers will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one (virtually) with buyers from some of the largest buying organizations in our area. MatchMaker Meetings will take place over one and half days, with each lasting approx. 15 minutes.
Last year, we hosted over 250 one-on-one supplier meetings with buyers from the region’s largest corporations and buying groups. We also provide other useful knowledge sessions to help suppliers better understand the program’s available to help them grow. Additionally, through our twice-a-year Summits & MatchMaker events, we bring together members of leading buying organizations, state government and other support organizations to increase awareness of various programs that are designed to assist small and diverse suppliers.
Join us for our Keynote Session and Kickoff on December 4th from 9am – 11:45am.
Presentations will include to:
Opening Remarks and Welcome
-Gary Breitbart, State Director, CT Supplier Connection
Keynote Presentation
-John Baltosiewich, Executive Director, Materials Management/Supply Chain STAMFORD HEALTH
AI Trends in Procurement and What You Need to Know as a Supplier
- Kurt Anderson, The Hackett Group
Virtual Networking Lounge
The Keynote and Kickoff Session will be followed by the opening of the Virtual Networking Lounge (your home base for the Summit) where you can chat with buyers, prime contractors and other Tier 2 suppliers to make new business connections and expand your sales and marketing efforts.
MatchMaker Sessions – Meet One-on-One with Buyers
Again this year, we are being joined by buyers from some of the region’s leading manufacturers’ procurement groups, including:
The MatchMaker will start at 12:30 pm on December 4th and run through 5pm on December 5th. You will have the opportunity to request meetings with buyers who then accept meetings as space permits on their schedule.
There are no fees to register and attend this event. Once you register to attend the Supplier Connection Growth Summit, you will receive an email package around the 2nd week of November with more information on the MatchMaker and how to request meetings.
Agenda
Agenda for 2024 Annual CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit & MatchMaker
Wednesday December 4th, 2024
Welcome and Introductions
Gary Breitbart
Program Director, CT Supplier Connection
Keynote Presentation: Stamford Health's Evolving Supply Chain
John Baltosiewich
Executive Director, Materials Management/Supply Chain Stamford Health
AI Trends in Procurement and What You Need to Know as a Supplier
Kurt Anderson, The Hackett Group
How Are Diversity Programs Changing and What Do Suppliers Need to Know
Daniel Dorr - VP of Marketing, Supplier.io
SBA Working Capital Line of Credit Pilot – A New Option When You Need to Finance That New Contract
Catherine Marx District Director - Connecticut District Office U.S. Small Business Administration
MatchMaker Process & Networking Lounge Introduction
Steven Semaya Director - CT Supplier Connection
Closing Remarks
Gary Breitbart - Program Director, CT Supplier Connection
Networking Lounge opens
MatchMaking Meetings
Thursday December 5th, 2023
MatchMaking Meetings
Chris Jackson – Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Chris is Deloitte Private’s Technology Leader and has responsibility for Consulting’s Mid-Market and Private Company technology strategy, operating approach and solution alignment for mid-market, high growth and privately held companies. He’s involved with Deloitte’s Cloud efforts across the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector in addition to Consulting’s Cloud ERP efforts within the Deloitte Private marketplace.
Chris has broad international business experience and is also skilled in IT Risk. A frequently requested speaker on global competitiveness, technology strategy, and emerging technologies. Chris was recently named to Ad Weeks 2018 Top 50 Indispensable Media, Marketing and Tech Players.
George Van Antwerp Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
George is a leader in Deloitte’s pharmacy and PBM practice. He has worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years serving health plans, PBMs, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and integrated delivery networks. Georges focus has been growth strategies, clinical programs, consumer engagement strategies, operating model changes, and M&A work. George led Deloitte’s efforts to help our clients address the opioid crisis, and he has been a frequent speaker on health related topics at a number of conferences including sPCMA, PBMI, and AHIP in 2018.
Prior to Deloitte, George worked at Express Scripts, inVentiv Health, and several start-ups including Silverlink Communications.
AI Trends in Procurement and What You Need to Know as a Supplier
Kurt Anderson, The Hackett Gro9up
In this session, The Hackett Group will highlight from their recent research the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Procurement and discuss potential impacts to the supply base. With AI expected to improve Procurement efficiency by up to 40% over the next 5 years, Procurement’s operating model will undergo a radical transformation enabling both tactical and strategic activities through intelligent solutions. From a supplier’s perspective, this will mean greater interaction with autonomous solutions and the need to provide greater transparency to supplier-related information. Join this session to gain insights into what a future AI-enabled Procurement organization will look like and changes need to keep up as a supplier.
Event Sponsor
CT Supplier Connection would like to thank The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology for sponsoring the 8th, Annual CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit!
