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The 2026 Procurement Predictions: From AI Hype to Operating Reality
2026 will be a pivotal year for procurement as AI moves from experimentation to operating reality. In this webinar, leaders from Zip and Instacart unpack the most important procurement predictions shaping the year ahead—separating hype from what’s actually driving impact. Drawing on insights from analysts, practitioners, and the Zip community, the session explores how AI agents, orchestration platforms, workforce evolution, and growing ROI pressure are fundamentally reshaping procurement operating models. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what to prioritize in 2026 and practical next steps to turn prediction into measurable business outcomes.
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2026 Procurement Predictions: Inside The Trends That Will Define & Dominate The Year Ahead
Discover the procurement trends set to define 2026. Join Zip leaders and industry experts for insights on agentic AI, orchestration platforms, workforce evolution, and AI ROI.
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The AI-Ready Procurement Operating Model: How leaders are redesigning for 2026
This event focuses on how procurement organizations must evolve their operating models to be ready for AI in 2025–2026. The session explains that AI—especially agentic and generative AI—is now transforming procurement far beyond traditional automation. Instead of just making processes faster, AI is changing how work gets done, which roles are needed, and how procurement teams are structured.