Hospitality Purchasing Association

Procurement is rapidly evolving — and AI is no longer just about automation. The industry is now moving towards Agentic AI — intelligent systems capable of making decisions, driving insights, predicting risks, and supporting strategic procurement actions in real time.

Proud to have members of the Hospitality Purchasing Association (HoPA) attend and support the 4th Annual ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit 2026 at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur as an official Supporting Partner alongside industry leaders and procurement professionals across the region.

The summit brought together CPOs, procurement directors, supply chain innovators, and technology experts to discuss the future of procurement transformation — from AI-powered procurement intelligence and ESG integration to resilience, cost optimisation, and digital transformation.

Beyond the insightful sessions, the event created meaningful opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange with professionals and organisations across ASEAN.

As the procurement landscape continues to evolve, HoPA remains committed to supporting innovation, strategic partnerships, continuous learning, and future-ready procurement leadership within the hospitality and business community.

🌟 Honored & Grestful 🌟

We are proud to share the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ong as *Honorary President* of HoPA, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the association.

Congratulations also to Prof. Dr. Hanley Chew and Mr. SS Rajaa on their appointments as *Honorary Senior Advisors*. Their experience and guidance will play a key role in strengthening HoPA’s continued growth and impact.

With the new leadership team in place, HoPA remains committed to upholding its core values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence—driving progress in hospitality procurement for the benefit of our members and the wider community.

Procurement is no longer operational— it has become one of the most powerful strategic functions driving resilience, innovation, and business growth.

From navigating global supply volatility to enabling digital transformation, procurement is shaping the future of enterprise performance. The 4th Annual ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit 2026 unites CPOs, procurement directors, and supply chain innovators for two days of high-impact discussions, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies.

As part of the summit, Participants will gain access to an exclusive 1-Day Masterclass — a fully immersive, hands-on experience designed for AI-enabled and ESG-driven procurement teams.

Delivered by CIPS-certified trainers, the masterclass covers:

• Advanced negotiation strategies
• Risk & resilience management
• AI-powered procurement intelligence
• Cost optimisation with ESG integration

Event Details
Summit: 12–13 May 2026
Masterclass: 14 May 2026
📍 Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

✅ Fully HRDF Claimable

🎟️ Members enjoy 10% discount — use code: APISM10

If procurement transformation is on your agenda, this is where strategy turns into action.

Request the agenda & secure your seat now:

https://www.procureasean.com/request

With great honour, President HoPA joined Prof. Dr. Hanley Chew, Adjunct Professor at Taylor’s University, for the official launch of the Professional Hotels Certification Programmes in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Hotels.