Day 1
Day one
Procurement Summit 2026 — full agenda pack with timings, tracks, and session formats.
- Opening keynotes & plenary panels
- Workshops & case-led breakouts
Program structure
Six strategic focus areas across two days
The Next Gen Procurement Summit is designed around six strategic focus areas identified through industry research and direct feedback from procurement professionals across the region. Each edition combines strategic discussions, practical workshops, and real-world case studies to ensure maximum relevance and actionable outcomes.
Agenda
Two-day programme outline
Download the detailed agendas for Day One and Day Two — expert panels, workshops, case studies, and structured networking in a practical, experience-led format.
Day 1
Day 2
Day two
Continue deep-dive tracks, peer learning, and curated networking.
- Specialist tracks & roundtables
- Structured networking & close-out
Day by day
From strategy to execution
Day 1
Strategic Perspectives & Industry Priorities
Day one focuses on the challenges, trends, and leadership priorities shaping procurement and supply chain functions across the Middle East. Topics may include:
- Procurement in the AI Era
- Digital Transformation Roadmaps
- Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Stakeholder Alignment & Business Value
- Cost, Quality & Sustainability
Day 2
Practical Applications & Case Studies
Day two moves from strategy to execution, showcasing practical approaches, success stories, and lessons learned from procurement leaders and solution providers. Topics may include:
- AI in Sourcing & Supplier Evaluation
- Supplier Collaboration & ESG
- Procurement Analytics & Decision Intelligence
- Public Sector Procurement Modernisation
- Category Management Excellence
- Real-World Procurement Transformation Journeys
Shaped by industry
Shaped by Industry Priorities
The summit programme is built around the challenges and opportunities identified by procurement professionals across the region, including digital transformation, risk management, AI adoption, Total Cost of Ownership, and sustainable value creation.
By bringing together diverse perspectives from industry, government, academia, and technology providers, the summit creates a practical environment for learning, collaboration, and future-focused procurement leadership.