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Plan your experience with our detailed agenda of insight-fueled sessions

09:00 – 10:00

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:00 – 10:15

OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

10:15 – 10:30

SPECIAL REMARKS BY THE GUEST OF HONOR

10:30 – 10:45

OPENING KEYNOTE | The AI-Native Procurement Era

“The Rise of AI-Native Procurement: Scaling with Governance and Accountability”

  • Examining how AI-native workflows and agentic AI enable autonomous sourcing, risk prediction, and spend centralization.
  • Tackling pain points in vendor discovery and contract management through unified platforms.
  • Bridging to supply chain integration for enhanced resilience and efficiency.

10:45 – 11:30

PANEL | Predictive Supply Chain Management

“AI, Digital Twins, and Intelligent Forecasting for Disruption Handling”

  • Delving into AI for inventory optimization and resilience.
  • Linking to Procuretech for intelligent sourcing integration.
  • Discussing practical applications for operational efficiency.

11:30 – 11:50

KEYNOTE | Procurement Transformation in Action

“AI-Driven Procurement: From Theory to Real-World Transformation”

  • Moving beyond AI concepts and experiments to scalable, agentic systems for sourcing, contract management, and decision-making.
  • Real-world strategies for spend centralization, vendor discovery optimization, and contract lifecycle automation in mid-sized and large enterprises.
  • Practical integration with supply chain tools for resilience, efficiency gains, and end-to-end operational transformation.

11:30 – 11:50

TECHNICAL PRESENTATION | Secure & Sustainable Supply Chain

“Embedding Cybersecurity and ESG in Supply Chain Workflows”

  • Exploring strategies for secure digital operations and sustainable sourcing.
  • Integrating ESG goals with automated compliance checks.
  • Enabling resilient networks through tech-driven traceability.

12:10 – 12:40

CAFFEINE & CIRCUIT CHAT
(Networking Break, Exhibition & Live Demo Zone)

12:40 – 12:50

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT

12:40 – 12:50

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT

13:00 – 13:30

FIRESIDE CHAT | Strategic Supplier Risk Management

“Practical Strategies for Continuous and Predictive Risk in Procurement”

  • Overcoming barriers to real-time supplier monitoring and multi-tier visibility.
  • Focusing on actionable roadmaps using AI and digital tools for mid-sized and large enterprises.
  • Linking to supply chain efficiencies and total value delivery.

13:30 – 14:15

CASE STUDY PANEL | Supply Chain Orchestration & Visibility

“Digital Control Towers for Total Value and Supplier Diversification”

  • Leveraging digital control towers for multi-tier supply chain visibility and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Integrating procurement and inventory data for enhanced planning accuracy and operational resilience.
  • Demonstrating measurable outcomes in cost optimization, efficiency, and supplier diversification.

14:15 – 15:15

NETWORKING LUNCH

15:15 – 15:45

FIRESIDE CHAT | Implementing Composable Technology

“Practical Strategies for Automated Workflows in Procurement”

  • Overcoming barriers to automation and compliance.
  • Focusing on actionable roadmaps for mid-sized and large enterprises.
  • Linking Procuretech Innovations to supply chain efficiencies.

15:45 – 16:00

CLOSING KEYNOTE | Data-Driven Supply Chain Excellence

“Leveraging Analytics and AI for End-to-End Excellence”

  • Enhancing demand forecasting accuracy to cut stockouts and overstock
  • Unlocking real-time visibility and connected intelligence across the chain
  • Driving strategic optimization for cost savings, agility, and measurable ROI

16:00 – 16:10

CLOSING REMARKS & END OF DAY 1

09:00 – 10:00

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:00 – 10:15

OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

10:15 – 10:30

OPENING KEYNOTE | Building Resilient Supply Chains

“Regionalization and Diversification in a Turbulent World”

  • Covering drivers for nearshoring and multimodal orchestration.
  • Tying into Procuretech for AI-enhanced visibility and planning.
  • Addressing cost optimization and risk management for enterprises.

10:30 – 11:15

PANEL | Intelligent Sourcing Revolution

“Exploring GenAI Applications for Forecasting, Vendor Evaluation, and Automated Compliance”

  • Bridging awareness gaps on enhancing planning and efficiency with GenAI.
  • Integrating supply chain insights for end-to-end resilience amid regional diversification trends.
  • Discussing real-world applications in procurement functions for mid-sized and large enterprises.

11:15 – 12:00

PANEL | The Future of Supply Chain Work

“Human-Machine Collaboration: Bridging Workforce Gaps with AI-Integrated Roles”

  • Focusing on upskilling for addressing shortages and aging leadership.
  • Connecting to Procuretech for freeing teams via automation.
  • Highlighting strategies for total value delivery in 2026 trends.

12:00 – 12:20

TECHNICAL PRESENTATION | Procuretech Foundations

“Composable Tech for Automated Workflows, Approvals, and Compliance”

  • Deep dive into flexible tech stacks for automating processes and reducing errors.
  • Ensuring adherence through integrated tools for spend analytics and contract lifecycle management.
  • Enabling seamless orchestration for total value beyond cost savings.

12:20 – 12:50

CAFFEINE & CIRCUIT CHAT
(Networking Break)

12:50 – 13:00

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT

13:00 – 13:10

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT

13:10 – 13:40

FIRESIDE CHAT | Operationalizing ESG and Cybersecurity

“Overcoming Barriers in Supply Chain Operations”

  • Embedding ESG and cyber controls into supplier contracts and workflows
  • Reducing risks through real-time monitoring and rapid incident response
  • Aligning sustainability and security with operational efficiency and cost goals

13:40 – 14:00

KEYNOTE | Upskilling for the AI-Powered Era

“Human-Machine Collaboration and Ethical Governance”

  • Tackling talent challenges in adopting AI-native tools.
  • Emphasizing workforce upskilling for AI-integrated procurement roles.
  • Providing takeaways for ethical AI use in business functions.

14:00 – 14:30

FIRESIDE CHAT | Sustainable Procurement in Practice

“Practical Implementation for Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains”

  • Integrating ESG criteria into sourcing, RFPs, and supplier performance tracking.
  • Balancing green goals with cost and supply continuity through collaboration.
  • Measuring and scaling impact to build long-term resilient procurement.

14:00 – 14:30

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

16:00 – 17:50

KSA PROCURETECH & SUPPLY CHAIN AWARDS CEREMONY

17:50 – 18:00

CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON & END OF THE SUMMIT