John Ferguson

Join John Ferguson as he shares the global outlook for 2025 and beyond, grounded in EIU forecasts and Economist Impact research. The session begins with a macroeconomic view of GDP growth, inflation, and interest rates before turning to geopolitics—covering the war in Ukraine, US-China tensions, and Europe’s response. Learn how global companies are managing this turbulent environment through supply chain and risk strategies, and where AI is offering fresh optimism for the economy.

In an era where AI is rapidly transforming procurement and supply chains face constant volatility, organizations are challenged to harness technological innovation while navigating emerging risks. This presentation explores findings from the Economist Impact procurement study, highlighting how AI and emerging technologies are fundamentally reshaping procurement operating models, supplier discovery, and supply chain management. As companies leverage AI to identify, validate, and engage with suppliers at unprecedented speed and scale, they must also adapt to global shifts by strengthening supplier collaboration—unlocking innovation, driving cost efficiencies, and enabling faster responses to disruption.