3rd March 2026
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Central London
The Leading Technology Showcase & High-Level Conference for Procurement Professionals with Expert Insights and Curated Content
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Procurement Strategies & Innovation (PSI) is back for 2026, and back with force! Building on the success of PSI 2025, plus a legacy that spans over two decades, PSI has consistently provided a free to attend platform for learning, sharing knowledge, and exploring the transformative innovations shaping procurement and supply chain processes in the modern era. Since its inception, more than 10,000 procurement professionals have attended this unique platform for learning and sharing knowledge about the myriad developments that have transformed procurement and supply chain processes in the 21st Century.
2026 Conference Theme announced:
Procurement Unlocked: Agile. Intelligent. Human.
Leverage smart tech. Upskill your team. Unlock the future of procurement.
PSI 2026 will explore the next evolution of procurement – where agility, intelligence and human-centred leadership align to drive meaningful impact. With AI, automation and advanced analytics accelerating possibilities, procurement is now cementing its role as a proactive, insight-led function at the heart of organisational strategy.
This year’s theme focuses on how forward-thinking teams can harness technology while strengthening the human skills – empathy, collaboration, leadership, that remain critical to success. PSI 2026 will help delegates unlock what’s next, combining digital innovation with the mindset and capabilities to lead lasting transformation.
2025 Speakers Included
Lewis Barnard
Head Of Business Development
Market Dojo Ltd
Jonathan Boustead
Global Procurement Expert
Martin Smith
Managing Director
Talent Drive
Matt Smart
Delivery Director
Barkers Procurement
Pauline Glikman
CEO and Co-founder
Payflows
Nicola Harrington
Vice President Procurement UK & I
DHL Group
Adrienne Cole
Global Procurement Advisor
Excellence in Procurement
Carly Thomas
Head of Sustainability
Sky
Feras Abdul-Samad
Head of Supplier Management Strategic, B2B Partnerships
Deliveroo
Rumi Waite
Head of Hospitality, UK & Europe
Amazon Business
Nicole Mapleson
Vendor Manager for People & Culture
Philip Morris International
Ben Harvey
Senior Product Manager
Market Dojo
Sam Bastone
Business Development Manager
Proactis
Richard McIntosh
Partner
H & Z Management Consulting
Andrew Share
Group Solutions Engineering Director
Coface UK
Deborah Jones
UK Public Sector Sales Director
Proactis
Melissa Young
Head of Performance and Execution
Rolls-Royce
Andrew Latham
Partner
Capsticks LLP
Pia Larsen
Chief Procurement Officer
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Mary Mundy
Partner
Capsticks LLP
Nico Bac
Founder
Digital Procurement Now
Veronika Strausova
Partner
Baringa
Paras Sood
Executive Partner
Deliveroo & Thinq
Kavita Cooper
CEO
Novo-K Limited & BuyingStation
Steve Middleton
UK Growth Director
Kodiak Hub
Charlotte Carter
Global Director, Solution Engineering
Proactis
Stephen Carter
Product Marketing Director
Ivalua
Andrew Daley
Managing Director, Digital Procurement & Supply Chain
Edbury Daley
Rachel Repper
Digital Transformation and Procurement & Supply Chain expert (Programme Chair)
PSI 2026 will take place on Tuesday, 3rd March, again at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. This vibrant gathering will bring together senior practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators to unite the profession and address the critical challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.
The event’s curated and interactive format includes:
- Expert-Led Seminars: Gain insights from industry trailblazers on strategic approaches and innovative solutions. Sessions will explore the latest technologies, real-life experiences from procurement professionals, and the essential soft skills needed to drive and sustain lasting transformation.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers in dedicated networking areas to share ideas, experiences, and build valuable partnerships.
- Practical Workshops: Take part in hands-on sessions focused on applying cutting-edge tools and methodologies to real-world challenges.
- 1-2-1 Meetings with Solution Providers: Tell us your interests or current challenges, and we’ll match you with solution providers for tailored, one-to-one meetings showcasing relevant technologies.
Topics include:
- Digital Transformation: Exploring how technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and advanced data analytics are redefining procurement practices.
- Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance): Strategies for achieving sustainable procurement goals and aligning with global regulatory frameworks.
- Resilience and Risk Management: Preparing for supply chain disruptions in an era of economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.
- Leadership and Strategy: Empowering procurement leaders to drive organisational change and foster innovation.
In recent years the event has evolved from eWorld Procurement & Supply into Procurement Strategies & Innovation (PSI), a single annual forum designed to deliver even more value and new ideas to the increasingly sophisticated procurement profession and meet the needs of today’s rapidly evolving procurement landscape. Click here to read more on the history of PSI.
