GEP Executive Dinner: AI Strategies That Unstick Procurement
Procurement leaders know the pain points: fragmented data, slow approvals, siloed systems and manual workflows that stack up costs and slow progress. AI gives teams a way to automate bottlenecks, surface real-time insight and make faster calls with confidence. The challenge isn't the tech-it's cutting through organisational sludge so value shows up quickly.
This invitation-only dinner in London brings senior leaders together to share what's working, what isn't and how to move faster with fewer obstacles.
Why this matters to executives
AI is moving procurement from reactive support to a strategic role in the business. When approvals are slow and systems don't talk, value creation stalls. Teams that apply AI to core workflows are seeing shorter cycle times, tighter control and better decisions at the point of need.
What AI looks like in practice
- Spend intelligence with machine learning: Spot inefficiencies, forecast demand and reduce maverick spend with data that updates in real time.
- RPA for routine work: Automate invoice matching and PO creation to compress cycle times and cut errors.
- Predictive supplier risk: Use forward-looking signals to flag disruptions early and activate mitigation plans.
The outcome: fewer manual handoffs, faster cycle times and a procurement function that can partner the business on growth, not just process.
Inside the London executive roundtable
On Tuesday 3 March 2026, GEP will host a private executive dinner at the Kimpton Fitzroy on Russell Square, London. Expect a peer-led discussion focused on practical AI deployments that remove friction, accelerate decisions and deliver measurable impact.
Conversation will centre on real implementations-no theory. Leaders will share candid lessons on adoption, data readiness, and the mindset shifts that make change stick.
Key topics
- Practical AI use cases in procurement teams
- Smarter supplier collaboration through data and automation
- Driving adoption and mindset change across procurement functions
- Small changes that unlock measurable performance improvements
Who should attend
Senior procurement and supply chain leaders looking to move faster, reduce friction and turn data into action. The setting is confidential, the discussion is candid and the goal is actionable takeaways you can use immediately.
Event details at a glance
- Event: GEP Executive Procurement Dinner
- Theme: Unsticking Procurement - AI Strategies for Impactful Teams
- Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026
- Time: 7-9pm
- Location: Kimpton Fitzroy, London
Seats are limited to keep the conversation focused and high-value. Register your interest here.
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