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EVENT
Procurement LIVE: The London Summit 2026
8 September - 9 September 2026
QEII CENTRE, WESTMINSTER
6
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2
Days
18
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13
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22
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Workshop
Taming Global Complexity: Transforming Procurement into an AI-Driven Strategic Engine at Ricoh with Coupa
Sep 8, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 (BST)
Industry Insights
As traditional print revenues shift toward digital workspace solutions and managed services, procurement plays a central role in driving enterprise margin expansion and operational agility. In this interactive Q&A session, Dave Batty, Head of EMEA Procurement at Ricoh, shares how Ricoh Europe navigated the complexity of 25 operating companies and 18 acquired entities by executing a unified, end-to-end digital Source-to-Pay (S2P) transformation with Coupa. Discover key strategies for securing executive buy-in from global stakeholders, leveraging agentic AI and advanced optimization to tackle complex sourcing events, and transforming procurement into a high-value strategic partner across the enterprise
Workshop
The State of Agentic AI in Procurement
Sep 8, 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 (BST)
Industry Insights
Explore how agentic AI is reshaping procurement, moving from manual processes to autonomous decision-making. This workshop provides practical insights into integrating AI to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and unlock strategic value.
Workshop
Build your Procurement Orchestration Layer: Enabling Agents Across Idea-to-Pay
Sep 8, 2026 | 14:00 - 14:45 (BST)
Industry Insights
What does it take to enable agents across the full procurement lifecycle, without losing control?
In this interactive workshop, guests will design their own procurement orchestration layer to connect intake, systems, and workflows across Idea-to-Pay. Explore where agents can drive execution, where orchestration ensures governance and visibility, and how to create a more guided, compliant experience for business users. Walk away with a practical blueprint to transform fragmented processes into a coordinated, agent-enabled procurement model.
Workshop
The Tail Spend Playbook
Sep 9, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 (BST)
Industry Insights
Tail spend often conceals both risk and opportunity. This workshop provides frameworks to manage low-value spend effectively, enabling cost optimization, supplier collaboration, and operational efficiency.
Workshop
Companion.energy AI Energy Lab
Sep 9, 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 (BST)
Industry Insights
Everyone wants to become 'AI enabled'. Shareholders are expecting 'automation' announcements, Boards are making it a strategic priority, but what does this actually mean and how can it be achieved?
Companion.energy's platform helps answer these questions both with it's own algorithms and through integrations with LLMs. Today the business is bringing practical application of Artificial Intelligence to multiple customers in the Telcom and Manufacturing sectors, driving lower energy costs and strengthening operational resilience.
Join Companion's AI Energy Lab for a practical session on leveraging AI and energy cost data to see how you could:
- Streamline reporting
- Manage risk exposure
- Optimise energy costs
- Take control of your energy estate
During the session attendees will have dedicated access to Companion.energy's platform and an LLM to see how they can use AI to lessen their administrative workload and achieve their objectives.
“For me, it was simple. Having the opportunity to converse with a broad range of functional and industry leaders, was what drew me to the event. I spent nearly 25 years in industry and my greatest joy came from talking to other business leaders to listen and learn. I always loved visiting manufacturers and service providers to “SEE” what they were doing and to learn about their businesses, challenges, and opportunities. This event is filled with energy and such a diverse group of businesses and practitioners. I am also passionate about the intersection of people, process and technology in the procurement and supply chain space, as well as supply chain risk management. Add all of this together, and getting involved was a simple decision.”
