ProcureCon Asia 2026
July 7 - 9, 2026
Equarius Hotel Sentosa, Singapore
Sharon Morris
Group Regional Head, APAC World Commerce and Contracting AssociationSharon Morris is a passionate advocate for driving shared values and positive change in the world. She recognises the advancement of the capabilities of our commercial, procurement, contracting, supply chain, and legal professionals as integral to building a better future for people, prosperity, and the planet. As the Group Regional Head of APAC at World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), Sharon spearheads the association's activities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Her commitment extends to supporting the WorldCC Foundation, where she actively champions sustainable and inclusive contracting practices. With over two decades of executive experience in Australia and internationally, particularly in the non-profit membership space, Sharon has played a pivotal role in advancing global procurement and supply chain expertise while ensuring diversity and inclusion are top of mind. Whether as the Director of Global Programs at Procurious or as General Manager for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, Sharon has consistently aimed to elevate the capabilities and profile of the procurement and supply chain profession across the region. Sharon is dedicated to driving positive change in the world—one contract at a time.
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 – 8 July 2026, Wednesday
9:20 AM Industry Roundtables: Identifying your top 3 procurement pain points
Kick off the summit by connecting with peers from your industry in a focused roundtable discussion. Together, you'll identify the top three procurement challenges currently impacting your sector. Guided by structured prompts and peer sharing, each group will capture practical insights that will help shape conversations throughout the conference.
By the end of the session, we will have identified the top three procurement pain points across industries.
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Roundtable 1: Manufacturing & Industrial Speaker: Maria Cristina De Leon Sta. Maria, Country Procurement Head, Linde Philippines |
Roundtable 2: Retail, eCommerce & Consumer Goods Speaker: Tomas Veit, CEO/CPO, Asahi Global Procurement, Asahi Group |
Roundtable 3: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences Speaker: Maxime Piguet, Regional Head of Procurement, Haleon |
Roundtable 4: Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources Speakers: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water Aseem Joshi, Head of Contracts and Stores, Tata Power |
Roundtable 5: Banking, Financial Services & FinTech Speaker: Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice President & Head of Procurement, City Bank PLC |
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Roundtable 6: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Speaker: Violaine Balland, Head of Procurement, Wilhelmsen Ships Service |
Roundtable 7: Technology, Software & Digital Platforms Speaker: Kaye Sumanga, Head of Procurement, Grab |
Roundtable 8: Telecommunications & Connectivity Speaker: Chris Lee, CPO, M1 Limited |
Roundtable 9: Hospitality, Travel & Aviation Speaker: Zyad Khan, Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts & ESG, Dubai World Trade Center |
Roundtable 10: Cross-Industry Speaker: Michiel Onno Kalverkamp, Chief Customer Officer & Co-Owner, Besso |
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Roundtable 11: Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate Speaker: Gerard Magadia, Vice President & General Manager- Procurement Shared Services (PSS), Yuchengo Group of Companies |
Roundtable 12: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering Speaker: Chaw Khuan Goh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VAT Manufacturing Malaysia
| Roundtable 13: Education, Research & Professional Services Speaker: Dr. Christina SS Ooi, Board Member, Council Member, Adjunct Lecturer, Former CPO, Speaker, Published Author
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Roundtable 14: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises Speaker: Sharon Morris, Group Regional Head APAC, World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) |
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 – 9 July 2026, Thursday
2:25 PM Future-Ready Procurement Talent Lab Roundtables: How to develop future-ready procurement talent at scale
Join this interactive session to explore strategies for building and retaining a future-ready procurement workforce. Participants will choose 1 roundtable to discuss multi-generational team management, upskilling, and aligning talent development with evolving procurement needs. You will share experiences, uncover practical solutions, and walk away with actionable ideas to develop procurement talent at scale.
Roundtable 1: Upskilling Across Generations – What are the strategies to engage and develop procurement teams of all ages
Speaker: Kris Galicinao, Head of Procurement, GoTyme Bank
Roundtable 2: Developing Next-Gen Leaders – How to groom high-potential procurement talent for future leadership
Speaker: Tommy Pinontoan, Head of Procurement, Super Bank Indonesia
Roundtable 3: Bridging Skill Gaps – What are the practical approaches to close competency gaps in procurement teams
Speaker: Gerard Magadia, Vice President & General Manager- Procurement Shared Services (PSS), Yuchengo Group of Companies
Roundtable 4: Learning at Scale – How to create scalable L&D programs across multi-generational teams
Speaker: Sharon Morris, Group Regional Head APAC, World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC)
Roundtable 5: Cultural and Regional Nuances – How to tailor talent strategies for diverse Asia Pacific procurement teams
Speaker: Thibault Scheller, VP, Head of Procurement, ASEAN, DHL
Roundtable 6: Fostering Strategic Mindsets – How to move from transactional roles to value-adding procurement leadership
Speaker: Alice Kwek, Director, Global Procurement & Operations Support (Pre-Opening), Pan Pacific Hotels Group
4:15 PM Industry Roundtables: From Challenges to Solutions
Building on the insights gathered during the Day 1 morning roundtables, industry groups reconvene to compare what has changed, what has been validated, and what solutions are emerging. Guided by a structured framework, participants will:
- Reassess the top 3 challenges identified on Day 1
- Benchmark their peers' progress and approaches
- Co-design practical next steps, tools, or strategies to bring back to their organisations
Roundtable 1: Manufacturing & Industrial Speaker: Maria Cristina De Leon-Sta. Maria, Country Procurement Head, Linde Philippines
| Roundtable 2: Retail, eCommerce & Consumer Goods Speaker: Kathy Zhao, Global Category Director, Procurement, Asahi Global Procurement, Asahi Group
| Roundtable 3: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences Speaker: Maxime Piguet, Regional Category Lead, Haleon
| Roundtable 4: Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources Speakers: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water Aseem Joshi, Head of Contracts and Stores, Tata Power
| Roundtable 5: Banking, Financial Services & FinTech Speaker: Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice President & Head of Procurement, City Bank PLC
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Roundtable 6: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Speaker: Geraldine Gan, Head of Procurement, Baker Hughes
| Roundtable 7: Technology, Software & Digital Platforms Speaker: Kaye Sumanga, Head of Procurement, Grab
| Roundtable 8: Telecommunications & Connectivity Speaker: Chris Lee, CPO, M1 Limited
| Roundtable 9: Hospitality, Travel & Aviation Speaker: Zyad Khan, Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts & ESG, Dubai World Trade Center
| Roundtable 10: Cross-Industry Speaker: Michiel Onno Kalverkamp, Chief Customer Officer & Co-Owner, Besso
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Roundtable 11: Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate Speaker: Gerard Magadia, Vice President & General Manager- Procurement Shared Services (PSS), Yuchengo Group of Companies | Roundtable 12: Automotive & Mobility Speaker: Chaw Khuan Goh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VAT Manufacturing Malaysia | Roundtable 13: Education, Research & Professional Services Speaker: Dr. Christina SS Ooi, Board Member, Council Member, Adjunct Lecturer, Former CPO, Speaker, Published Author | Roundtable 14: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises Speaker: Sharon Morris, Group Regional Head APAC, World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) |
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Sharon.
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