Date: 21 May 2026
Venue: Leonardo Royal Frankfurt, Germany
panel discussion sessions
AI-Powered Procurement
From Pilots to Enterprise Scale
Date: 15 September 2026
Introduction:
Artificial Intelligence is transforming procurement, but the journey from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption is far from straightforward. Join senior procurement leaders, transformation experts, and industry innovators for a two-part virtual panel series exploring how organizations are deploying, scaling, and governing AI across procurement functions.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Delivering Value with AI: From Use Cases to Enterprise Adoption
Explore where AI is delivering measurable value today and hear practical lessons from organizations that have successfully implemented AI initiatives across procurement.
Date: 15 September 2026 12:00 BST / 13:00 CEST
Key Topics
- AI use cases driving business outcomes
- Spend analysis and sourcing optimization
- Supplier intelligence and risk management
- Lessons learned from implementation
- Scaling AI adoption across the enterprise
Overview of Panel Discussion
As procurement teams move beyond experimentation, AI is beginning to deliver measurable value across sourcing, supplier management, spend visibility, and decision-making. This discussion brings together procurement leaders who are actively deploying AI to share practical insights, implementation experiences, and lessons learned.
Discussion Topics
Where Is AI Delivering Measurable Value Today?
- Spend analysis and visibility
- Strategic sourcing optimization
- Supplier intelligence
- Contract analytics
- Procurement automation
Lessons Learned From AI Implementation
- Building the business case
- Data readiness
- Change management
- Adoption challenges
- Scaling beyond pilots
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction
- Moderated Panel Discussion
- Audience Q&A
- Closing Remarks
Duration: 60 Minutes
Governing AI Today, Preparing for Autonomous Procurement Tomorrow
Learn how procurement leaders are addressing governance, compliance, and adoption challenges while preparing for the future of autonomous procurement.
Date: 15 September 2026 14:00 BST/ 15:00 CEST
Key Topics
- AI governance and compliance
- Risk management and responsible AI
- Driving organizational adoption
- Human-AI collaboration
- The future of autonomous procurement
Overview of Panel Discussion
As AI adoption accelerates, procurement leaders must balance innovation with governance, compliance, and risk management. This session explores how organizations are building responsible AI frameworks while preparing for the next generation of autonomous procurement.
Discussion Topics
Governance, Compliance & Adoption Challenges
- AI governance frameworks
- Compliance considerations
- Data privacy and security
- Building trust in AI
- Organizational adoption
What's Next for Autonomous Procurement?
- Autonomous sourcing
- Human-AI collaboration
- Emerging procurement technologies
- Future operating models
- Skills for the AI era
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction
- Moderated Panel Discussion
- Audience Q&A
- Closing Remarks
Panelists
Esra Artut
Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Leader
Andy Rayment
Head of Procurement Operational Excellence Sonova Group
Who Should Attend
This summit is designed for decision-makers, influencers, and practitioners who want to push procurement’s boundaries:
- Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs)
- Procurement Directors
- Heads of Procurement
- Procurement Transformation Leaders
- Procurement Excellence Leaders
- Strategic Sourcing Leaders
Speakers, Panelists, and Moderators
Christine Reith
Senior Director Supplier Life Cycle Management & Procurement Excellence Innomotics GmbH
Maria Kiriushkina
International Procurement Leader
Rasa Roufi
Co Founder Mithra AI
Dario Kulic
Executive Advisor Operating Model Architect, Human-Centered Efficiency
Hanna Maria Pradera
Global Procurement Director Binders at Trinseo
Michael Schnerring
Procurement Advisor & Interim Manager
Prashant Karadage
Director – Aftermarket Procurement Transformation, Cummins Inc.
Kai Nowosel
CPO and Global Head of Real Estate The Adecco Group
Devi Kencki
Chairman Sourcing the Nederlands & KLM Strategic Source Advisor
Gopal Chaudhary
Global Director, Procurement, ZF Group
Alexandra Martinez
Senior Procurement Manager Strategy & Processes, RWE
THIBAUT WEBER
Global Procurement Director, GoodYear
Andreas Schulz
CPO Helvetia, Switzerland
Martin Schulze
CEO , BlueBox Systems
Sascha Ceylan
Head of Sustainability, Risk & Compliance | Procurement , Evonik
Leonardo Lucatorto
Finance Expert at Spendesk
Stefan Dierks
Sustainability Expert
Hanno Höhn
Chief Performance Officer of the MANN+HUMMEL Group and Managing Director of MANN+HUMMEL German
Anatoly Kibakin
STADA Arzneimittel AG Procurement Technology Expert
Mathias Wengeler
Chief Business Officer 1GLOBAL
Sponsorship Opportunities
Connect with senior procurement decision-makers evaluating AI, automation, and digital procurement solutions.
Past Sponsors
The Venue
Leonardo Royal Frankfurt
Address: Mailänder Str. 1, 60598 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Testimonials
Dear Procuretech Leaders Summit team, This event was awesome. A BIG THANK YOU to Pia Kleiber for the professional moderation of the panel, to Henk Talpaert, Kai Dittberner and Vibhor Miglani for the good exchange on stage, about Procurement's ESG Journey and, and to the whole TechSommet team for the good organization!
Sales Manager at SupplyOn (Silver Sponsor)
"This event exceeded all expectations. The organization was impeccable, the participants brought incredible energy and insight, and every session delivered genuine value. I walked away inspired and enriched. I'm already looking forward to contributing to the next one!"
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur, Prokurist I CPO
"The Right People, The Right Experience"
"I left this event feeling genuinely energized and inspired. The organization was seamless, and what really stood out was the quality of attendees – thoughtful, engaged professionals who made every conversation worthwhile. A truly well-curated experience."
CPO at Tata Steel Europe
"Meaningful Connections, Diverse Perspectives"
"The format of this event was brilliant – it created genuine opportunities to connect and engage in substantive conversations. I had the privilege of speaking with procurement leaders from incredibly diverse sectors, each bringing unique insights and perspectives. Being part of the panel discussion with such a fantastic group of professionals was an added highlight. This is networking done right."
Head of Selas Procurement at Linde Engineering
"Great Connections, Real Opportunities"
"This was a well-executed event that delivered exactly what matters most – meaningful interactions. I had excellent conversations with prospects that have real potential, and the overall experience was highly valuable. I'm definitely looking forward to more events like this."
