Avetta Summit - User Conference in London, England 2024
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5 September, 2024 | London

Discover best practices. Exchange ideas. Network with your Avetta Community.

About the Summit

The Avetta London Summit is an exciting in-person event, cultivating a community with engaging discussions, networking opportunities and invaluable learning experiences. By joining us, you'll tap into helpful resources designed to raise industry standards, propel your career forward, and expand your network in meaningful ways.

The morning portion of this event is for our supplier customers, while the afternoon portion will be geared towards hiring clients. The networking lunch is for all customer attendees.

If you have any questions, please contact AvettaSummits@Avetta.com.

Hear from industry leaders
Get 1:1 support at the Avetta Summit
Collaborate with your peers in the industry
Hear exciting news about the future of our products and services

Why Clients Attend

  • Hear from Health & Safety and Procurement leaders across industries and discover new strategies and tools that can elevate your contractor management approach.
  • Exchange ideas and strategies with peers facing the same challenges.
  • Foster a community that can lead to collaborative opportunities, shared knowledge and support.
  • Receive points from CPD for attending!

If you have any questions, please contact AvettaSummits@Avetta.com.

Why Contractors / Suppliers Attend

  • Network with industry peers, and new and existing clients to build a support network that can drive your business forward.
  • Receive 1:1 in-person support - Avetta’s team will be available to answer specific questions and provide guidance on making the most of Avetta platform and services.
  • Dive into Avetta best practices and learn how to efficiently tackle client requirements.
  • Receive points from CPD for attending!

Event Agenda

Thursday, 5 September

8:30 - 9:00
Contractors/supplierS
Supplier Check-In & Breakfast

Pick up your Summit badge and get your day started by enjoying a light breakfast.

Supplier 1:1 Help Desks (optional)
Our 1:1 help desks offer you the opportunity to ask the Avetta Supplier Support Team any questions about your account. Our team will be on-site to address your questions and challenges effectively. You will be able to log into your account and our team will help you better understand your compliance requirements.

9:00 - 10:15
Contractors/supplierS
Avetta One Best Practices & Training

Session Presenters:
Ana Soares | Senior Manager, Supplier Support, Avetta
Taylor Allis | Chief Product Officer, Avetta

Learn how to adopt streamlined processes that enhance efficiency within the platform, maximising the benefits for your business operations. Explore the newest system enhancements engineered to elevate your operational capabilities and drive growth.

10:30 - 11:15
Contractors/supplierS
Customer Panel Discussion

Panel Moderator:
Eric Olsen | SVP, Supplier Engagement and Operations, Avetta

Customer Panelists:
Charlene Bowman | Director, Strategic Sourcing, BGIS
James Pitcher | Group Head of Sustainability, Bunzl
James Poole | Head of Compliance, Surevent UK Ltd.

Gain valuable insights by attending our customer panel discussion. Hear firsthand experiences, success stories and feedback directly from our esteemed panel.

11:00 - 11:15
Hiring Clients
Client Event Check-In

Stop by the Avetta welcome table to grab your name badge for the Summit.

11:15 - 12:00
Contractors/supplierS
Hiring Clients
Customer Networking Lunch

Our networking lunch provides the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange ideas, and forge valuable professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

12:00 - 13:00
Contractors/supplierS
Supplier 1:1 Help Desks (optional)

Our 1:1 help desks offer you the opportunity to ask the Avetta Supplier Support Team any questions about your account. Our team will be on-site to address your questions and challenges effectively. You will be able to log into your account and our team will help you better understand your compliance requirements.

12:00 - 13:15
Hiring Clients
Welcome - London Summit
Raza Zaidi | Director, EMEA Sales & Client Success, Avetta

Keynote Session: Exploring Emerging Risk Trends & Their Impact on Supply Chain Resilience

Session Presenters:
Taylor Allis | Chief Product Officer, Avetta
Tom Brown | Senior Analyst, Verdantix

Join us for an engaging session on workplace safety. We'll explore how to utilise leading indicator metrics to anticipate and prevent accidents. Learn about navigating the evolving ESG regulatory landscape and harnessing AI to enhance safety protocols, ensuring safer and more efficient work environment for both contractors and workers.

13:30 - 14:00
Hiring Clients
Part 1: Going Beyond Pre-Qualification
How to Exponentially Improve Safety at Your Worksites


Session Moderator:
Mike Ford | Principal, HSE & Sustainability, Avetta

Guest Speaker:
Phillip Pearson | Chief Executive, International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (iiRSM)

Discover the power of risk assessments and job hasard analyses (JHAs) in identifying and mitigating workplace hasards, ensuring a safer working environment for all. Learn how to proactively manage risks by incorporating leading indicators into your safety programs, fostering a culture of prevention rather than reaction. Explore cutting-edge safety tools enhanced by AskAva™, Avetta's AI risk-assistant.

14:00 - 15:15
Hiring Clients
Part 2: Going Beyond Pre-Qualification:
Moving the Needle in Contractor Safety
Roundtable Discussion


Session Moderators:

Mike Ford | Principal, HSE & Sustainability, Avetta
Taylor Allis | Chief Product Officer, Avetta

Engage in an insightful discussion encompassing industry trends, challenges, safety performance analysis, regulatory compliance insights, and successful strategies for bolstering contractor and supplier safety.

15:30 - 16:15
Hiring Clients
The Rise of Sustainable Procurement: Setting the Stage in Your Organisation

Session Presenters:
Sean Garoghan | Procurement Sustainable Supply Chain Manager, Breedon Group plc
Mike Ford | Principal, HSE & Sustainability, Avetta
Emmanuel Ayala | Solution Engineering Manager, Avetta

Gain insights from successful professionals on practical tips for ESG initiatives and establishing key performance indicators for sustainaiblity and DE&I. Explore techniques to ease regulatory reporting burdens and receive practical advice on compliance navigation.

16:15 - 17:00
Hiring Clients
Mastering Change Management Best Practices
Fireside Chat


Session Presenters:
Howard Clark | Account Executive EMEA, Avetta
Raza Zaidi | Director, EMEA Sales & Client Success, Avetta

Guest Speaker:
Charlene Bowman | Director, Strategic Sourcing, BGIS

Explore the framework of comprehensive change management plans, covering essential aspects such as objective setting, stakeholder identification, and activity mapping. Learn how to effectively plan for training and support requirements, ensuring that employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate through the change seamlessly.

17:00 - 17:15
Hiring Clients
Closing Remarks

Raza Zaidi, Director, EMEA Sales & Client Success, Avetta

We will highlight some key takeaways to conclude the event, and we hope you leave with new insights and ideas to drive your success forward.

17:30 - 19:30
Hiring Clients
Hiring Client Networking Event

Please join us immediately following the Avetta Summit at Magenta! Enjoy refreshing drinks and canapes while engaging in conversations amongst your peers.

Venue Information

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The Derby – Studio One: Derbyshire House, St Chad's St, London WC1H 8AG, United Kingdom


Closest Station (5-minute walk):
Kings Cross Station
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