Conferences

Programme:

08.30 Registration and refreshments 09.30 Welcome & Introduction Nick will open the briefing and outline the themes of the day.   Nick Everitt Head of Market Intelligence IGD 09.35 An Introduction to Ocado Ocado is a unique business and a remarkable growth story. As the company's CEO, Tim will provide a background to the business, the model and the story so far, and will also unveil Ocado’s latest sales and growth targets.     Tim Steiner Chief Executive Officer Ocado 10.10 Online Ahead for Growth Online sales continue to soar as the major operators build their capabilities and offers. Gavin will look at the key developments taking place and the forecasts ahead. He will also consider how consumers are increasingly embracing the online model.   Gavin Rothwell Senior Business Analyst IGD 10.35 Refreshment Break 11.10 The Waitrose Connection As Waitrose Commercial Director, Richard will provide an overview of how the two companies work together. How does Richard’s team work with suppliers and what does this mean for Ocado?     Richard Hodgson Commercial Director Waitrose 11.40 The Ocado Customer Jon will demonstrate Ocado’s in-depth understanding of its customers and their shopping behaviour, and will show how this understanding enables the business to continue to drive innovation and to tailor the customer experience.     Jon Rudoe Head of Retail Ocado 12.05 Trading Relationships & Supplier Opportunities Kevin will discuss the trading experience and the fantastic opportunities for suppliers to utilise the unique nature of Ocado’s business model to target customers and grow sales.     Kevin Hancock Trading Manager, Food Ocado 12.30 Networking Lunch An opportunity to network with the Ocado Trading team who will join delegates at lunch.   13.45 The Supplier View Innocent has effectively ‘grown up’ with Ocado and is therefore well placed to describe how it has benefited from this relationship. What has worked well, what lessons have been learned, and what advice can it give to other delegates?     Dan Sparshatt Grocery Commercial Controller Innocent 14.05 The Supply Chain Perspective Ocado operates one of the most technologically advanced supply chains in UK grocery. In this session, Richard will unveil Ocado’s new ordering system – designed to improve the freshness of product delivered to customers and to improve the overall shopping experience – and will discuss the implications for suppliers.     Richard Ruddy Head of Supply Chain Ocado 14.30 Keynote Presentation & Interview: Future Plans Tim will close the day with his perspectives on the future, setting out his vision for the online channel and the Ocado of tomorrow. Tim will then discuss his views on the company’s future direction with Nick and will also take questions from the audience.     Tim Steiner Chief Executive Officer Ocado 15.15 Conference Close, Drinks Reception and Stadium Tours Delegates will be able to network with the Ocado team and other attendees, as well as attending a Stadium Tour of the Emirates Stadium.

 

 Please note: this conference is only available to current or potential food and grocery suppliers to Waitrose / Ocado.

Added Value: A Suppliers’ Guide to Working with Ocado   Delegates will also receive a summary of the Ocado business, with information on key business developments and a guide to working with the team.

 

Venue details

Emirates Football Stadium Arsenal Football Club Highbury House 75 Drayton Park London N5 1BU UK Click here for a venue map

Cancellation Fees: Cancellations and name changes to be confirmed in writing   Less than 28 days notice - 10% cancellation fee Less than 14 days notice - 50% cancellation fee Less than 7 days notice - no refund/transfers