ProcureCon 2025

September 23 - 25, 2025

Austria Center Vienna

Lukasz Stolarski

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager Viasat

Lukasz is award-winning, dynamic and results-oriented director specializing in global supply chain management, procurement optimization, and strategic planning in high-stakes industries. With a proven track record of delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings through strategic negotiations and operational optimization. Recognized for transforming logistics operations, leveraging real-time data analytics, and successfully leading large-scale international procurement projects. Capitalizing on deep expertise in logistics, defense and commercial procurement, and international relations, providing executive-level guidance to organizations and agencies managing complex global initiatives in collaboration with renown organizations such as NATO and OSCE.

Day 2 | 24th September 2025

2:15 PM Presentation: Use Modelling To Future-Proof Supply Chain Risk Management: How To Develop Dynamic Due Diligence and Governance Frameworks For Resilience

  • How to design dynamic, adaptive frameworks that evolve with shifting market conditions, emerging risks, and disruptions  
  • How to use predictive analytics and models in line with real-time supplier data to stay ahead of supply chain vulnerabilities 
  • How to collaborate more effectively with suppliers to co-create risk mitigation strategies and ensure all parties are aligned on risk management goals 


Day 3 | 25th September 2025

2:40 PM Plenary Oxford Style Debate: "Lowest Cost Should Always Be the Primary Factor in Procurement Decisions."

FOR: 

  • Cost equals competitiveness: Lower prices boost margins and market edge 
  • Bottom-line impact: Savings remain a key performance metric 
  • Stronger leverage: Bigger volumes at lower cost strengthen supplier power 
  • Fast, flexible sourcing: Cost-first frees capital for agility 

 

AGAINST: 

  • Price isn’t value: Cheap now can cost more later 
  • Relationships matter: Collaboration beats penny-pinching 
  • Ethics at risk: Low cost often means low standards 
  • Resilience over savings: Reliable supply trumps cheap deals 


For: Javier Caravantes, Procurement Director, Parques Reunidos 

Against: Lukasz Stolarski, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Viasat 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Lukasz.

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