Procurement professionals face evolving challenges in AI integration, ESG mandates, and supply chain resilience heading into 2026. Key conferences provide opportunities for networking, benchmarking, and insights into industry trends.
The 11th Global Procurement Summit takes place February 4–5, 2026, at Le Meridien in New Delhi, India, with 300+ delegates from India's Ministry of Finance, PSUs, World Bank, and experts from USA, EU, Africa, and South Asia. Sessions address "Procurement for the Next Generation," including digital transformation, AI frameworks, data-driven decisions, ethical systems, and geopolitics in emerging markets.
The AIMA-led event covers policy implementation and professionalization, suitable for those interested in cross-border procurement strategies.
World Procurement Congress occurs over three days in May 20-21 in London, drawing 500+ CPOs to discuss CPO Vision, People & Performance, Digitalisation, Resilience, Sustainability, and Partnerships/Innovation. Day 0 forums focus on AI readiness and supply chain risk, with input on sustainability reporting and data strategies.
The event includes awards recognizing procurement achievements.
ProcureCon West runs March 9–11, 2026, in Las Vegas, hosting 300–500 CPOs for workshops on digital transformation, financial performance, and sourcing. Speakers include Anson Best (Director Global Procurement, United Airlines), Ajay Khosla (Senior Director, Procurement Digital Experience, Google), and representatives from Gilead Sciences on AI and supplier resilience.
Sessions cover operational strategies and peer benchmarking.
The World Procurement Excellence Summit is scheduled for 29-30 October in Frankfurt, Germany, attracting 400+ attendees from Siemens, BASF, Bayer, and others. Agenda topics include Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk, Contract Excellence, Digital Procurement/Automation, and Sustainable Procurement. Speakers feature Lilibeth Jose-Mutoc (Director Finance Systems, sennder), Emmanuelle Piketty (Vice President, Signify), Dr. Boris Idler (Festo), Maureen Brunst (Arval BNP Paribas), and Ved Pandit (OHLA Group).
Discussions involve generative AI, predictive analytics, and vendor management.
NIGP Forum spans August 23–26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, with 1,500–2,000 public sector buyers from agencies like NYC and Chicago. Member-driven sessions explore emerging tech, contract management, workforce issues, and agility, alongside an expo with exhibitors such as AWS and Caterpillar. Registration opens February 11, 2026.
The focus remains on compliance and public sourcing practices.
ProcureCon East is set for September 28–30, 2026, at Westin Copley Place in Boston, targeting 400+ North American CPOs and VPs. Topics include digital transformation, supplier relationships, and value creation, with participation from Keysight Technologies.
Attendees engage on enterprise procurement strategies
