In today’s complex global landscape, supply chains are facing increasing disruption. Enhance your knowledge, gain practical insights, and network with peers committed to advancing transparency and compliance in supply chains.
Sphera’s 2nd Annual Supply Chain Transparency Virtual Summit
2025 Supply Chain Blueprint: Agility, Adaptability, Resilience
Macroeconomic flux, geopolitical instability, and shifting market dynamics are forcing procurement and supply chain leaders to rethink their strategies. Discover strategies to mitigate risk, strengthen resilience, and enhance transparency in your supply chain. Through thought-provoking keynotes and in-depth sessions on critical topics like Artificial Intelligence, Human Intelligence and Supplier Intelligence, N-tier mapping and Sustainable Procurement this event provides procurement and supply chain leaders with the insights and tools needed to navigate the complexities of 2025.
Summit welcome statement
From regulatory shifts to geopolitical turbulence, supply chain leaders must rethink their strategies to stay ahead. This keynote will set the stage for the day’s discussions, highlighting key challenges and opportunities in achieving a more resilient and transparent supply chain.
Paul Marushka
President and CEO | Sphera
Paul Marushka, Sphera’s CEO and president, will unveil Sphera’s pioneering approach for integrating supply chain risk management and sustainability. Discover how our unique combination of software, data and consulting delivers a comprehensive, actionable and auditable solution through the SpheraCloud platform. Aggregate critical data — product, suppliers, health & safety, compliance and emissions — to gain a 360-degree view and drive sustainable success.
Uncovering the risks in your upstream supply chain
Understanding the risks hiding within your upstream supply chain is crucial for preventing disruptions. This session explores how companies can uncover hidden vulnerabilities, assess supplier dependencies, and build a proactive risk management framework. Experts will share real-world case studies and methodologies for mitigating exposure before disruptions occur.
Speakers
Heiko Schwarz
Global Supply Chain Risk Advisor | Sphera
Roland Seckler
VP, Global Supply Chain Operations | Ypsomed AG
Artificial intelligence, human intelligence and supplier intelligence: A new way forward for supply chain mapping
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Intelligence (HI), and Supplier Intelligence (SI) are revolutionizing supply chain management. This session explores how these three pillars can work together to drive smarter decision-making, optimize operations, and reduce risk. Learn how leading organizations are integrating AI with human expertise and supplier-driven insights to enhance visibility and efficiency.
Speakers
Scott Lehmann
VP of Product Management, ORM & SCT | Sphera
Gunjan Khera
VP of Platform Engineering & Analytics | Sphera
Vast, dense, and dynamic: N-Tier mapping in 2025
The complexity of modern supply chains demands N-tier mapping, a deep dive into every layer of your supply network. This session explores how companies can map vast and dynamic supplier ecosystems, ensuring full visibility across all tiers. The session will also include a product showcase, demonstrating cutting-edge solutions that enable multi-tier transparency.
Speaker
Artem Melikian
Sr. Manager, Product Management | Sphera
A new era for Sustainable Procurement
Scope 3 emissions, encompassing indirect emissions from both upstream and downstream activities in the supply chain, often constitute a significant portion of an organization’s total greenhouse gas emissions. However, their complexity and the difficulty in measurement have historically made them challenging to address. Learn how Sphera’s Supplier PCF Calculator is transforming customer’s journey in Scope 3 compliance.
Speakers
Jamie Barsimantov
Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy | Sphera
Alejandro Paramo
Sr. Manager, Product Management | Sphera
