Why Should Leaders in Procurement Attend DPW Amsterdam?

As DPW Amsterdam prepares to return for its fifth year, it is set for its biggest show to date.

1400 attendees, 90+ speakers, 80+ start-ups, from over 70 countries will come together to build the future of procurement from October 7-9, 2025, at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam.

Confirmed attendees include some of the world's most influential procurement leaders from global companies, including Google, Coca-Cola, Unilever, GSK and Siemens.

To join them, click here.

Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW, says: “Anyone can bring start-ups in and great speakers. What makes DPW special is the focus on building great relationships through curated experiences. Our goal is to be the super-connectors of the industry.”

AI takes centre stage in 2025

The theme of this year's event is Put AI To Work. 

Kicking off this theme will be Kareem Ayoub, VP AI Technical Strategy at Google DeepMind, who will highlight how agentic AI and new business models are reshaping the future of procurement and supply chain. 

The agenda reflects this shift. Sessions will showcase how leading companies are using AI to reinvent core processes – from case studies on predictive analytics to real-world deployments of autonomous digital workers. Together, these examples underline the practical steps organisations can take to capture the value of AI today, not years from now.

Check out the agenda here.

Cut through the AI noise 

With endless tools on the market, the challenge isn’t whether AI has potential; it’s knowing which solutions will actually move the needle.

That’s where DPW Amsterdam comes in:

• Cut through the noise, fast: Guided Expo Hall tours, rapid 3-minute pitches and our start-up awards spotlight real customer stories so you know which tech truly moves the needle.
• Share and Learn: Benchmark with 1,400+ leaders from 70+ countries. Leave with ideas and connections you won’t find anywhere else.
• Put AI To Work, right away: See how leading companies apply AI across S2P and take home playbooks you can use right away.
  

The message is clear: companies that delay risk falling behind. The early adopters are already building a competitive advantage. DPW Amsterdam will help leaders close that gap and equip them with the strategies to thrive in an AI-driven future.

Not your traditional procurement conference

Unlike traditional conferences, DPW Amsterdam experiments with fresh formats that cut through the clutter and bring innovation closer to attendees.

Tech Safaris
Expert-guided tours on the expo floor that take you straight to the most cutting-edge procurement and supply chain solutions. 

Live Start-up Pitches
From AI tools to next-gen supply chain platforms, 60+ start-ups pitch their bold solutions live in the Expo Pitch Arena.

CPO Track
A closed-door programme for around 30 senior executives. Through four sessions and exclusive networking, CPOs exchange insights on critical topics such as Scope 3 emissions and scaling digital transformation.

App-based Matchmaking
Attendees set their interests, get matched with peers and arrange meetings, ensuring that the right conversations happen at the right time.

Women in Procurement Breakfast
The Women in Procurement Breakfast creates space for female leaders to exchange perspectives, share career strategies and strengthen networks. Led by senior procurement executives, the session combines practical advice with peer-to-peer connection in an intimate setting.

And that’s just the beginning. Beyond these formats, DPW’s agenda is packed with side events and informal gatherings – from sports and social activities to creative performances – all designed to bring the community together in ways that go beyond the traditional conference model.

The super-connectors of procurement & supply chain

DPW Amsterdam is built on the mission to bring together the end-to-end ecosystem beyond the procurement silo.

Entrepreneurs and startup founders converge with corporate practitioners and venture capitalists, while academics and young talent provide a fresh perspective on latest innovations and trends.

This unique gathering creates a powerful intersection where diverse expertise and bold ideas unite to drive transformative impact.

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