AIMA and CIPS share a common commitment to strengthening professional standards, management capability and leadership excellence in procurement and supply.

AIMA, as an apex management body in India, has an extensive institutional network covering Government, public-sector enterprises, private industry, academic institutions and management professionals. Through its Procurement Vertical, AIMA has been engaged in procurement education, executive development, policy dialogue and capacity-building initiatives for professionals at different levels.

CIPS is a globally recognised professional body for procurement and supply. It contributes international professional standards, qualifications, research, good practices and a global community of procurement and supply professionals.

The association between AIMA and CIPS seeks to combine AIMA’s institutional reach and management-development experience with CIPS’ global professional expertise and leadership network. The proposed CPO Conclave is being jointly initiated as part of this association.

The Conclave will provide a dedicated platform for senior leaders to examine the organisational and leadership dimensions of procurement. It will complement broader procurement conferences by concentrating specifically on the role, influence, accountability and development of the Chief Procurement Officer and the senior procurement leadership team.

Through this initiative, AIMA and CIPS aim to build a continuing leadership community that can contribute to the advancement of the procurement profession in India.

The CPO Conclave aims to:

• Strengthen the role of procurement leaders in enterprise-level strategy and decision-making.
• Examine procurement’s contribution to organisational growth, financial performance and competitiveness.
• Promote effective collaboration between procurement and other leadership functions.
• Identify the competencies and leadership capabilities required of present and future CPOs.
• Facilitate peer learning and experience sharing among senior public- and private- sector leaders.

The CPO Conclave is designed for:

• Chief Procurement, Executive, Operating, Financial and Supply Chain Officers
• Managing Directors, Executive Directors and Functional Directors
• Heads of Procurement, Commercial, Contract Management and Business Functions
• Senior officials from Government, public procurement bodies and public-sector enterprises
• Project and Programme Directors
• Senior representatives of multilateral and development institutions
• Industry leaders, strategic suppliers and senior procurement professionals

Fireside Chat 1: The CPO at the Leadership Table: From Functional Head to Enterprise Leader
Fireside Chat 2: Beyond Savings: Redefining Procurement’s Contribution to Enterprise Value
Fireside Chat 3: Breaking Organisational Silos: Creating Shared Ownership of Procurement Outcomes
Fireside Chat 4: Preparing the Next Generation of Procurement Leaders

• Strategic insights to elevate procurement’s influence at the leadership table
• Practical approaches to deliver and demonstrate enterprise value beyond savings
• Frameworks for stronger governance, accountability and cross-functional alignment
• Perspectives on building future-ready procurement talent and leadership pipelines
• High-value peer engagement and networking with senior decision-makers
• Actionable ideas for immediate application within their organisations

The registration fee for participation in the CPO Conclave is:
INR 5,000 plus applicable GST per participant
The registration fee will include participation in all sessions, networking opportunities and refreshments during the Conclave.
Participation will be subject to confirmation and availability of seats.

AIMA and CIPS invite selected organisations to associate with the CPO Conclave as partners.

Partnership opportunities may include:

• Principal Partner
• Platinum Partner
• Diamond Partner
• Gold Partner
• Silver / Knowledge Partner
• Bronze/PSU/Corporate
• Associate / Start up Partner