The 2026 agenda delivers the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights across seven key topic areas, covering the challenges most critical to CPOs and sourcing, procurement, and vendor management leaders and their teams across direct, indirect, and IT.
Cost Optimization and Value Creation
Advanced analytics, AI and strong supplier partnerships enable procurement to boost organizational resilience and success. Learn how to leverage technology, talent, and partnerships to reduce costs and create value in procurement.
Digital Transformation and AI in Procurement
Adapting to tech shifts and investing in talent drives agility, innovation and value in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Gain practical insights on using AI and data to drive innovation and agility in procurement.
Leadership and Business Alignment
To drive impact, procurement should move beyond traditional metrics and align with business priorities. Discover strategies to align procurement goals with corporate objectives and demonstrate greater impact.
Risk Management and Operation Model Resilience
Procurement leaders must use proactive governance, tech and agility to manage risk. Learn to identify risks, boost supply chain resilience and ensure compliance through data and diversification in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Supplier and Vendor Relationship Management
Supplier collaboration, risk management and tech transparency are top priorities for procurement leaders. Learn how to strengthen supplier partnerships and control risks in today’s evolving landscape.
Strategic, Innovative and Responsible Sourcing
The future of strategic sourcing means adapting to regulations, leveraging technology and prioritizing sustainability. Discover practical ways to drive efficiency, resilience and stakeholder value through responsible sourcing.
Contract Negotiation and Optimization
Procurement professionals can boost negotiation strategies by using market intelligence and collaboration. Learn innovative techniques to enhance your negotiation playbooks for strategic vendors, service providers and suppliers.