About this Event
The objective of the 2026 EA Supply Chain Conference is to bring together our delivery partners, suppliers, and industry experts to strengthen our collective capability to build a future‑ready, agile, and digitally enabled supply chain. Aligned to the theme “Future Ready and Agile Supply Chains: Powered by Data & Tech”, the conference aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies, enhance digital resilience, and embed best practice across contract management, risk, sustainability, and collaboration.
Agenda
🕑: 09:45 AM - 04:00 PM
EA Supply Chain Conference Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Arrivals, registration and refreshments
🕑: 09:45 AM - 09:55 AM
Introduction to the Conference - Chris Wilson, EA Deputy Director
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:05 AM
Behavioural Safety/HSW moment - Aaron Davis - Flannery Plant
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:30 AM
The transformative role of AI-powered GIAA engines - Dr Lauren Petrie - GIAA
Info: Enhancing audit and assurance processes across government
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Systems Thinking – Mark Enzer - Mott MacDonald
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Coffee break
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM
The interaction between data and sustainability - Rachel Skinner - WSP
🕑: 11:40 AM - 11:55 AM
A forward look - 10 year horizon - John Russon - EA
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:05 PM
Strategic Remark - Cath Bremner - EA
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
Project and Programme Delivery Directors Remark
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Question Time
Info: John Russon, Mark Enzer, Dr Lauren Petrie, Cath Bremner and Fergus Harradence will answer as many of your questions as possible.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch break
Info: Lunch will be served in the foyer area. Please advise [email protected] of any specific dietary requirements. There will be clear dietary information displayed in the lunch area.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Strategic Knowledge Sharing Sessions
Info: Knowledge sharing sessions will be held in separate rooms on a lower floor.
Delegates will be split into groups and allocated two of the sessions below
Session 1 – Conflict Avoidance Pledge
Session 2 – Data and Technology for Risk Assessment, Contract Management, (Asset Management), SHEW & Resilience in Infrastructure
Session 3 – Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience across the Supply Chain
Session 4 – Fintech in Infrastructure – Digital Platforms & Procurement – Saible payment solution
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing address - Chris Wilson
Info: Please make your way back to the main conference room for the closing address.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
