Harold Nwariaku | ProcureCon MRO

Harold Nwariaku

Head of CIPS Americas CIPS

Monday, October 5, 2026

2:30 PM Workshop: Not If, But When: Building Playbooks For Extreme Weather, Trade Shifts, And Other Wildcards

You can't predict every crisis, but you can prepare for it. This session highlights methods for building resilient MRO & Facilities playbooks that guide response to weather disasters, supply interruptions, and geopolitical shifts, so teams stay agile under pressure.

  • Define the essential components of effective contingency and response plans
  • Balance preparedness planning with ongoing operational priorities
  • Translate real-world lessons into guidance on when to standardize responses versus remain flexible 

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

12:10 PM Panel: Responding to Tariff Shocks: How MRO & Facilities Leaders Demand Pricing Transparency And Reset Supplier Expectations

Tariff volatility has reshaped cost structures across the supply chain. This panel explores how MRO & Facilities leaders are responding with greater pricing transparency, renegotiated contracts, and supplier accountability. Learn how to protect budgets, control costs, and keep partnerships strong amid global market uncertainty. Attendees will then

    • Gain strategies for protecting budgets amid ongoing global uncertainty
    • Identify effective approaches to renegotiating contracts in response to tariff changes
    • Hear real-world examples of how leaders are balancing cost control with supplier collaboration 

    Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Harold.

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