Event Overview
Shaping the Future of Procurement
PSI provides a uniquely vibrant showcase of everything that’s new and next in the procurement profession—bringing together senior practitioners, innovators, and creative thinkers to explore the evolving landscape and tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges.
This year’s event will delve into how procurement teams can stay agile, harness intelligence, and lead with a human-centred mindset to drive meaningful impact. With AI, automation, and analytics opening up new possibilities, PSI 2026 will support professionals in combining digital innovation with the leadership skills needed for lasting transformation.
With five curated content streams and over 20 expert-led sessions, PSI 2026 offers targeted insight into the topics that matter most – whether you’re focused on strategic transformation, technology innovation, compliance, future trends, or capability building. From keynote talks and dynamic panels to interactive roundtables and hands-on workshops, each stream is designed to deliver fresh thinking and practical takeaways tailored to your priorities.
Beyond the sessions, the exhibition area connects you with leading solution providers showcasing tools and platforms to power your next steps. And new for 2026, our 1:1 Meetings give you the opportunity to book focused conversations with exhibitors who align with your specific goals, offering a more personalised and productive experience.
With time built in for networking, collaboration, and exploration, PSI 2026 ensures you leave with not only ideas, but also the connections and confidence to turn them into action.
Programme Focus
Cross-sector insights showing how procurement drives transformation, innovation and strategic value
Live demos and case studies on AI, automation and digital tools reshaping procurement operations
Practical guidance on creating value while managing risk, governance and alignment with business goals
Future-focused trends, analytics and collaboration models to prepare procurement for what’s next
Leadership and talent sessions to build skills, resilience and high-performing procurement teams
Topics include:
- Driving Digital Transformation: Procurement’s evolving role as a driver of transformation
- Leading Change: Culture, leadership, and transformation
- C-Suite Alignment: Elevating procurement’s influence and voice
- Agile Category Management: Evolving strategies for a changing world
- AI in Action: Use cases, risks and governance in procurement
- The Procurement Tech Stack: Integration, automation, and ROI
- Smart Contracting: Automation, visibility, and compliance
- P2P Transformation: Streamlining processes for strategic value
- Sustainable & Responsible Procurement: ESG strategy beyond compliance
- Contracting for Emerging Tech: Legal and ethical considerations
- Cybersecurity & Risk: Managing third-party and digital threats
- Cost Optimisation: New tools and strategies to tackle inflation
- Supply Chain Resilience: Navigating global uncertainty and disruption
- Exploring future trends: Disruptive tech, and what’s on the horizon.
- Net-Zero & Scope 3: Procurement’s role in climate action
- Procurement for Innovation: Partnering with startups and scaleups
- Future Skills: Talent, career pathways, and team development
- Building Change-Ready Teams: Fostering resilience and adaptability
Key event timings:
- 08:45 Registration Opens– Tea, Coffee and Breakfast Bites
- 09:15 Opening Keynote followed by the Supplier Showcase (30-second videos from each supplier highlighting their services)
- 10:30 Breakout Sessions – Technology Seminars, Case Studies and Interactive Workshops
- 11:10 Networking and Tea & Coffee Break
- 11:40 Breakout Sessions– Technology Seminars, Case Studies and Interactive Workshops
- 12:20 Networking and Tea & Coffee Break
- 12:35 Breakout sessions- Technology Seminars, Case Studies and Interactive Workshops
- 13:15 Complimentary Lunch & Networking
- 14:00 Breakout sessions- Technology Seminars, Case Studies and Interactive Workshops
- 14:40 Networking and Tea & Coffee Break
- 15:00 Breakout sessions- Technology Seminars, Case Studies and Interactive Workshops
- 15:55 Closing Keynote
