Zycus Horizon 2025: Delivering Deep Value to Procurement
As Zycus gears up for its premier Horizon conference, the company is challenging organisations to rethink how procurement operates in an era driven by intelligent automation.
Now in its 21st year, Horizon has become the definitive gathering place for procurement leaders seeking insight into industry innovation and future trends.
Revolutionising value creation in procurement
Central to Zycus' vision is the ground-breaking Deep Value framework, a fundamental reimagining of how organisations approach procurement strategy.
This transformation is driven by two key innovations: predictive intelligence, which uses AI to forecast market trends and optimise sourcing decisions and smart intake systems powered by conversational AI, which streamline the way teams interact with procurement platforms..
The Deep Value concept anchors this year's signature event, Horizon 2025 – US Edition, scheduled for 22–24 September 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California.
What to Expect from Horizon 2025
Over three days, Zycus' flagship Horizon event will offer impactful experiences for procurement professionals at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton venue.
The US Edition upholds the event's legacy by offering an immersive, thoughtfully designed experience that sparks meaningful conversations, showcases breakthrough technologies and delivers practical strategies that drive measurable business impact.
Attendees will enjoy a comprehensive range of experiences, from witnessing how agentic AI can revolutionise procurement to hearing insights from leading analysts.
The event provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry colleagues and collaborate with C-suite leaders. Zycus believes Horizon will deliver the most impactful days in procurement for all participants.
Global convergence of procurement excellence
The conference will bring together attendees from more than 150 global companies, including industry analysts, procurement experts and practitioners.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about key procurement issues and innovations from industry experts, renowned analysts and global procurement practitioners.
Attendees can benchmark their performance and processes with industry peers to gauge their organisation's process maturity, whilst increasing awareness of the ever-evolving technology landscape for procurement and understanding the digital era's impact on procurement strategy.
The event will also feature customer success stories from Delta, Tate & Lyle and AAMC.
"Horizon is more than just a conference. It is an experience," says Aatish Dedhia, Founder and CEO of Zycus.
"From Agentic AI showcases to real customer stories, we deliver both deep value and inspiration."
Speaker Line-up
The three-day programme features an impressive roster of industry thought leaders, including:
- Kaitlynn Sommers, Senior Director-Procurement Technology Research at Gartner
- Jaswinder Saini, Head of Supply Chain Management - VP at Tata Play
- Baptiste Collot, CEO at Trustpair
- Khairul Azman, Group Chief Procurement Officer at DRB HiCom Berhad
- Patrick Reymann, Research Director at IDC
- 200+ Delegates from leading organisations worldwide
- 150+ Companies represented across industries
- 25+ Expert Speakers sharing cutting-edge insights
- 20+ Strategic Sessions covering critical procurement topics
Three-Day Agenda Overview
22 September kicks off with registration, followed by an ice-breaking activity and welcome reception to set the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration.
23 September features a packed schedule as Zycus opens Horizon with opening remarks and comprehensive mainstage sessions running throughout the day. Networking opportunities are woven throughout, culminating in an elegant gala awards ceremony and dinner.
24 September concludes the event with final mainstage sessions and networking opportunities before the official closing, ensuring participants leave with actionable insights and valuable new connections.
Horizon 2025 promises to be the most significant gathering in procurement this year, where the future of the industry takes shape through the lens of artificial intelligence and deep value creation.
