The 2026 Procurement Outlook: Agentic AI Predictions & Insights

Procurement is undergoing one of its most transformative shifts in decades — and 2026 is set to redefine how organizations operate, innovate, and scale through agentic AI.

In this forward-looking session, industry leaders from Zip, Apex Fintech Solutions, and Pure Procurement break down the trends shaping the year ahead. Together, they’ll explore the emerging capabilities of agentic procurement, the operating models that are evolving, and the strategic opportunities leaders should prepare for now.

Whether you’re modernizing processes, rethinking your tech stack, or planning for long-term resilience, this session will give you the frameworks and foresight needed to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• The biggest agentic AI trends for 2026 and how they will reshape procurement workflows, governance, and decision-making
• Practical predictions on what organizations must prioritize in the next 12 months
• How agentic procurement orchestration is evolving—and the new capabilities unlocking meaningful ROI
• Actionable strategies for driving speed, compliance, and efficiency with AI
• What future-ready procurement organizations will look like—and how to start building yours today