GEP Executive Dinner: Unlocking Smarter Procurement with AI
AI has become a vital tool for procurement leaders looking to 'unstick' their operations.
There are countless stories of teams seeing their processes bogged down by fragmented data, lengthy approvals and siloed systems, leading to slow value creation and inflated costs.
Using AI, teams have been given the platform to automate manual bottlenecks, delivering real-time insights and enabling proactive decisions.
From spend analytics to risk mitigation: AI's procurement arsenal
Through the use of AI, procurement can harness tools such as machine learning for spend analytics, pinpointing inefficiencies and forecasting demand to cut maverick spending.
Robotic process automation (RPA) handles repetitive tasks like invoice matching and PO generation, slashing cycle times whilst minimising errors.
Predictive tools assess supplier risks via vast datasets, flagging disruptions early for agile mitigation.
London roundtable: Where strategy meets reality
On Tuesday 3 March 2026, GEP will host an exclusive executive procurement dinner in London, bringing senior leaders together to discuss how AI-driven procurement strategies are helping teams remove friction, accelerate decision-making and deliver greater business impact.
To register your interest, click here.
Unsticking procurement: How AI is driving real change
Many procurement functions remain constrained by organisational "sludge": slow approval cycles, disconnected systems, manual workflows and legacy thinking that limits agility.
This private executive roundtable focuses on how AI-enabled procurement tools are helping leaders to:
- Streamline sourcing, buying and supplier management workflows
- Reduce manual effort and decision bottlenecks
- Use data and automation to improve speed, insight and compliance
- Shift procurement from operational support to strategic partner
The discussion will centre on real-world experience, not theory, with honest insights into what is delivering value today and where challenges remain.
Executive procurement roundtable dinner: What to expect
Designed for senior procurement and supply chain leaders, the evening will offer a confidential, peer-led environment for open discussion.
Topics will include:
- Practical AI use cases in procurement teams
- Smarter supplier collaboration through data and automation
- Driving adoption and mindset change across procurement functions
- Small changes that unlock measurable performance improvements
Venue: Kimpton Fitzroy, London
Set on Russell Square, Kimpton Fitzroy is known for its distinctive blend of contemporary design and classic British heritage. Its private dining experience provides the ideal backdrop for senior-level discussion in central London.
Event details at a glance
Event: GEP Executive Procurement Dinner
Theme: Unsticking Procurement - AI Strategies for Impactful Teams
Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Kimpton Fitzroy, London
Places are limited to maintain a high-quality discussion among peers.
Reserve your seat at the table and join procurement leaders redefining how AI can simplify complexity, improve performance and deliver strategic value.
