Programme Highlights
PSI 2026 explored the next evolution of procurement, where agility, intelligence, and human-centred leadership align to drive real impact. As AI, automation, and analytics expand what’s possible, procurement is cementing its place as an insight-led function at the heart of organisational strategy.
This year’s theme focused on how forward-thinking teams can harness technology while strengthening the human skills – empathy, collaboration and leadership – essential for success.
PSI 2026 helped delegates combine digital innovation with the mindset and capabilities to lead lasting transformation.
2026 headline programme theme
Procurement Unlocked:
Intelligent. Agile. Human.
Leverage smart tech. Upskill your team.
Unlock the future of procurement.
Thought-Provoking Keynotes
and Expert Insight
PSI 2026 opened with Sam Conniff, award-winning entrepreneur, social scientist and author of Be More Pirate and Uncertainty Experts. His NEW book, The Uncertainty Toolkit (Pan Macmillan, 2026), draws on the world’s largest study into how humans respond to uncertainty.
In a procurement landscape shaped by inflation, supply chain disruption and rapid technological change, Sam’s session explored how embracing uncertainty can unlock innovation, build resilience, and empower teams to lead with confidence amid complexity.
Closing the day, Rob Turner, Chief Procurement Officer at Deliveroo, delivered From Transformation to Integration: Procurement at Global Scale. Two years after launching Deliveroo’s cost and digital transformation journey, Rob shared the results achieved, lessons learned, and insights from integrating procurement within the newly combined DoorDash enterprise. Delegates gained practical takeaways on translating transformation into measurable business value, managing post-acquisition integration at global scale, and driving opportunity beyond savings.
Sam Conniff
Rob Turner
Immersive Learning Workshops
As part of the main conference programme, PSI offers a series of interactive workshops designed to help delegates apply new thinking directly to their organisations. In Future-Proofing Procurement: Talent, Skills & AI-Ready Teams, Andrew Daley, Managing Director of Edbury Daley and Founder of AgentIQ Procurement, explored how procurement leaders can build teams ready for the agentic AI era. Drawing on new research and practical frameworks, Andrew guideed participants through identifying digital skills gaps, reshaping roles, and developing the capabilities needed to thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Real-World Case Studies
Gain practical insights from the organisations redefining procurement in action. PSI 2026 showcased real-world case studies from leading companies including Etsy, NHS Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative, Reach PLC, and more – sharing the realities behind their transformation journeys.
At PSI, you can discover how teams are tackling digital disruption, driving innovation, and overcoming common pitfalls along the way. Learn from their successes (and mistakes) to take away proven strategies, fresh ideas, and lessons you can apply immediately within your own procurement function.
Technology Insights & Solution Spotlights
Stay ahead of the curve with updates and innovations from leading solution providers, including Proactis, Kodiak Hub, Fiscal, Knowledge Bus & Barkers Procurement – driving the next wave of procurement transformation. PSI brings together technology partners and innovators showcasing creative tools, platforms and strategies to accelerate your digital journey. From AI-driven analytics to smarter sourcing and supplier collaboration, these sessions offer fresh perspectives and practical ideas to help you modernise processes, unlock efficiencies and build a more agile procurement function.
Introducing our Programme Chair
We’re delighted to be working with Adrienne Cole, Global Procurement Advisor and value procurement expert, who is advising us on the programme’s development.
Adrienne brings extensive experience from Pernod Ricard, British Telecom, Procter & Gamble, Microsoft and Citi, and is renowned for her expertise in procurement transformation, design-to-cost product launches and expanding procurement into new areas of spend.
