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Autonomous & AI-Driven Procurement 2026 -Redefining Procurement Performance in the Era of Agentic AI 2026
17th-18th November 2026 in Sydney
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Delegate Registration & Coffee

Welcome by Summit Chair

• Where procurement stands in the AI maturity curve
• From Gen AI tools to autonomous workflows
• Key drivers accelerating adoption in 2027
• What “autonomous procurement” really means

• Measuring real ROI vs expectations
• Cost savings and efficiency gains
• Lessons from successful deployments
• Overcoming internal resistance

• What agentic AI means in practice
• Use cases: sourcing, negotiations, supplier interaction
• Human-in-the-loop vs full automation
• Risks and control mechanisms

10:50 Morning Coffee & Networking

• Leadership mindset and transformation journey
• Managing change across teams
• Balancing innovation with operational stability
• Building AI capability internally

• Data quality challenges and solutions
• Integrating AI with ERP and procurement platforms
• Build vs buy decisions
• Scaling across regions and categories

12:40 Networking Lunch

• AI-driven spend analytics and insights
• Supplier discovery and evaluation
• Demand forecasting improvements
• Category strategy optimisation

• How roles are changing with AI
• Skills required for the future workforce
• Human + AI collaboration models
• From transactional to strategic procurement

14:40 AFTERNOON TEA

• Common reasons AI initiatives stall
• Vendor vs internal capability gaps
• Change management missteps
• Practical advice for avoiding failure

• Identifying top barriers to adoption
• Sharing peer challenges and solutions
• Prioritising quick wins vs long-term initiatives
• Building internal alignment

Conference Day 1 Wrap Up

1 Hour networking Drinks

Delegate Registration & Coffee

Welcome by Summit Chair

• Moving beyond proof-of-concept
• Embedding AI into daily workflows
• Governance for scaling AI
• Measuring long-term value

• Managing AI risks and bias
• Data privacy and regulatory considerations
• Building responsible AI frameworks
• Governance models for enterprises

• AI-enabled sourcing strategies
• Identifying hidden savings opportunities
• Negotiation support using AI
• Real-world case studies

10:50 Morning Coffee & Networking

• New roles emerging in procurement
• Upskilling and reskilling strategies
• Collaboration with data and AI teams
• Talent retention challenges

• Evaluating vendor ecosystems
• Custom vs off-the-shelf solutions
• Managing implementation risks
• Future-proofing your tech stack

12:30 Networking Lunch

• AI-driven contract lifecycle management
• Risk detection and compliance automation
• Collaboration between legal and procurement
• Improving speed and accuracy

• Real-time supplier risk monitoring
• ESG tracking and reporting with AI
• Ethical sourcing insights
• Aligning sustainability with business goals

14:40 Afternoon Tea

• What full autonomy could look like
• Timeline: hype vs achievable milestones
• Strategic implications for organisations
• Key takeaways and action steps

• Defining your organisation’s AI maturity path
• Setting realistic timelines
• Aligning stakeholders
• Building a phased implementation plan

Closing Remarks from the chair

Registration Packages
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VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - NORMAL REGISTRATION:
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