Zycus Horizon: Spotlighting Procurement’s Agentic AI Shift
In March 2026, procurement leaders from across Europe and the UK will convene in Vienna for Zycus Horizon EU & UK 2026, Zycus’ premier procurement conference exploring how Agentic AI is reshaping the procurement landscape.
Taking place from 10-12 March 2026 at the InterContinental Vienna, the conference brings together CPOs, senior procurement executives, analysts and practitioners to examine how procurement leadership is evolving as organisations move beyond experimentation and toward accountable, outcomes-driven use of Agentic AI.
Why Horizon, and why now
The operating environment for procurement has changed significantly over the past few years. AI has moved decisively into the operational core of procurement organisations. Decisions once shaped largely by process and precedent are now informed by intelligent systems, with direct implications for risk exposure, compliance and business outcomes. As a result, the CPO agenda has shifted. The focus is no longer on whether AI should be adopted, but on how it can be governed, scaled and applied responsibly at enterprise level.
Recent research from The Hackett Group, in collaboration with Zycus, highlights the growing role of AI agents in procurement transformation. The study found that 64% of procurement executives believe AI agents will drive the greatest transformational impact on procurement teams over the next five years, reinforcing the shift toward more intelligent, outcome-oriented procurement operating models.
This industry transition provides the backdrop for Zycus Horizon EU & UK 2026, which brings together forward-looking procurement strategy, real-world enterprise perspectives, analyst guidance and peer-led discussion to examine how procurement leadership is evolving as organisations move from traditional Source-to-Pay models toward an Intake-to-Outcomes approach, enabled by Agentic AI.
A premier procurement conference for modern CPO
As procurement’s remit expands from operational efficiency to enterprise-wide value creation, Horizon EU & UK 2026 addresses the strategic questions CPOs are facing in 2026 and beyond.
The agenda focuses on helping procurement leaders:
- Translate business intent into measurable outcomes
- Leverage Agentic AI to move from automation to intelligent orchestration
- Reposition procurement as a proactive, outcome-driven function
With a deliberately curated group of senior leaders, the event prioritises depth of conversation and meaningful exchange over scale.
More than 150 CPOs and senior procurement executives from Europe and the UK will engage with enterprise practitioners and leading analysts to explore how procurement is shifting from operational execution to outcome-driven leadership.
Enterprise perspectives and industry validation
Horizon EU & UK 2026 features leaders from organisations such as Bolt, Nippon Gases, Bank of Cyprus, Tenneco, Tiger Consumer Brands, Tate & Lyle & more, alongside leading industry analysts from Gartner, Forrester and IDC.
This dialogue reflects on broader industry recognition of Zycus’ approach to Agentic AI-powered procurement, including Zycus’s recognition as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay Suites, highlighting the importance of scalable, governed AI in enterprise environments.
From Source-to-Pay to Intake-to-Outcomes, with Agentic AI
A central theme of Horizon EU & UK 2026 is the shift from Source-to-Pay to Intake-to-Outcomes (I2O), a model that reframes procurement around business impact rather than process completion.
As enterprises navigate economic uncertainty, regulatory pressure and increasingly complex supply ecosystems, procurement leaders are expected to deliver faster decisions, improved risk visibility and tangible outcomes. Agentic AI plays a critical role in enabling this shift, supporting procurement teams with context-aware insights, recommendations and actions across the procurement lifecycle.
Horizon aims to move this conversation beyond theory, offering practical perspectives on how organisations are already applying I2O principles in live, production environments.
Horizon EU & UK 2026: what to expect
Across three days, attendees will engage in a mix of keynote sessions, enterprise case studies, analyst insights and structured networking. The program is designed to encourage open dialogue, peer learning and practical takeaways.
Key highlights include:
- Enterprise-led transformation stories from CPOs and global organisations, sharing what changed, what delivered results and what they would approach differently
- Analyst insights cutting through market noise to highlight the trends shaping procurement leadership and technology adoption
- Live demonstrations of Agentic AI, showing how intelligent agents are influencing procurement decision-making, execution and day-to-day operations
- Peer networking with 150+ procurement leaders and 20+ speakers, alongside curated experiences that reflect Vienna’s imperial charm
Beyond the conference sessions, Horizon places strong emphasis on experience. From interactive ice-breaking activities to a Gala Awards Night, the event is structured to foster connection in a relaxed yet purposeful setting.
Vienna as a setting for strategic reflection
Hosted in Vienna, Horizon EU & UK 2026 offers an environment aligned with the event’s intent: composed, considered and forward-looking.
Vienna’s blend of historic elegance and modern innovation provides space for leaders to step away from day-to-day execution and focus on longer-term procurement strategy, capability building and leadership in an AI-driven era.
Looking ahead
Zycus Horizon EU & UK 2026 marks a pivotal moment for the procurement community across Europe and the UK.
As procurement enters an era defined by intelligence, outcomes and accountability, Horizon offers a timely forum for leaders to align perspectives, exchange practical insight and help shape what comes next.
