AI has become a business imperative — but are organizations truly realizing its potential in spend management? Coupa’s latest Clarity Report, based on insights from more than 600 finance, procurement, supply chain, and IT leaders, reveals a striking gap between AI ambition and execution. In this webinar, Coupa experts will unpack the key findings from the research, exploring how leading organizations are moving beyond pilots and hype to achieve measurable business impact. You’ll learn where most companies stand on AI strategy, readiness, and integration — and how AI agents and unified platforms are emerging as the next frontier for efficiency and strategic value.

Speakers:

• Jasneel Chaddha, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Coupa Software
• Tricia Miller, SVP, Product Marketing, Coupa
  

Despite the AI momentum, 90% admitted to lacking confidence in measuring AI’s ROI, and 35% cited the absence of proven examples as a key challenge, even as 88% planned to increase their AI investments in the coming year. Explore how AI is driving step-change improvements in daily procurement operations, how leaders can view AI as a catalyst for business value beyond cost savings, and what shifts in operating models are needed to make AI a transformative, end-to-end capability rather than just another tool.

Speakers:

• Paul Blake, Senior Director, Engagement, GEP
• Lindsey Gaon, Senior Product Manager, Financial Services, Brex
• Chris Rand, Head of Research, ProcureCon Insights

Many organizations find themselves in a continual state of crisis management. For many this stems from traditional methods, short term metrics, and a complex ecosystem of functional siloes. Procurement leaders are tasked with managing risk in this dynamic environment, however when teams like HSE, ESG, and Finance operate independently even the best strategies fall short. This webinar explores how to drive a risk transformation by aligning cross-functional stakeholders around unified goals, strategies, processes, and governance frameworks. Learn how to identify misaligned problem statements, build collaborative processes, and empower business partners, including suppliers, to drive sustained performance across short- and long-term horizons.

Speakers:

• Geoff Goodman, Principal, Solution Delivery, Avetta
• Caldwell Hart, Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Management, Avetta
• Chris Rand, Head of Research, ProcureCon Insights

Discover how to build a successful AI-powered procurement function while ensuring enterprise-level data security and governance. This webinar provides actionable guidance for launching AI initiatives that deliver measurable ROI, considerations for a robust data governance framework, and preparing your organization for next-generation procurement innovations.

Speakers:

• Barri Horn (Director of Product Marketing, SAP Finance and Spend Management)
• Amelia Shiu (Senior Vice President of Product Management, SAP Finance and Spend Management)
  

This session brings together two sides of the same conversation: the finance leader trying to make smart decisions amid competing priorities, and the procurement expert who knows how to buy strategically. Emma represents the everyday finance leader: managing budgets, navigating vendor pitches, and trying to separate what’s truly valuable from what’s just another shiny AI feature. Michael brings the buying perspective: cutting through buzzwords to focus on outcomes, pricing models, and contracts that actually protect the business. Together, they’ll bridge the gap between the people evaluating tools and the people buying them, offering practical advice for how finance and procurement can partner to get real value from AI, not just more noise.

Speakers:

• Emma Whelan, Chief Financial Officer, MarginEdge
• Michael Keller, Director of Procurement, Vertice
  

Economist Impact research¹ shows that user experience is the second-highest driver for digitalization in procurement. It’s no wonder – since easy and intuitive procurement processes and tools can significantly increase efficiency and prevent non-compliant spending. Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll explore five fresh ideas to accelerate the power of procurement by assisting teams cut through the chaos. 

Speakers:

• Mark Harris, VP, Head of Product Marketing – Invoice to Pay and External Workforce, SAP
• Robert Saini, Executive Vice President​, Kyyte
  

Join us to explore how this next evolution of AI is being applied in practice. The session will highlight real-world use cases where agentic AI is improving sourcing, contracting, compliance, and payment processing.

Speakers:

• Andrew Tumath,  Director, Solution Design, GEP
• Chris Govers, Sr. Account Executive, GEP
  

This video covers:

• Why traditional TPRM approaches are unsustainable
• How leveraging data-driven insights can streamline third-party risk assessments
• Actionable strategies for shifting to a data-first approach
• How to Achieve Scalability Without Additional Resources

Speakers:

• Michael Dunlap, Head of Content and Growth, ProcureCon
• Ken Lehanka, Product & Innovation Leader, Risk & Supplier Services, EY
• Michael Koontz, President/Sourcing Executive, SimplSourcing
• Matt Bianchi, Manager, Product Solutions, ProcessUnity
  

Learn how procurement organizations can build resilience by embracing change and adapting to evolving risks and market dynamics. This video emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of innovation.

Speakers:

• Michael Dunlap, Portfolio Director, ProcureCon
• Dr. Cindie Burkett PMP, Vice President of Procurement, Specialty Dental Brands
  
• Caldwell Hart CPSM CPSD, Principal, Procurement & Supply Chain Management Professional Services, Risk & Advisory, Avetta
  

Gone are the days when procurement was just about pinching pennies. Thanks to AI, it's now stepping into the spotlight as a key player in shaping business strategy. In this webinar, we'll dive into how AI is shaking things up in the world of procurement. We'll explore how these smart tools are revolutionizing financial decision-making, from predicting spending patterns to foreseeing market trends. Whether you're a procurement pro or just curious about the buzz, you'll learn how AI can turn your procurement team into financial fortune-tellers and strategic superstars. Get ready to discover how to harness AI's power to streamline operations, build stronger supplier relationships, and make your procurement function the talk of the C-suite.

Speakers:

• Frank Musero, Deputy Head of Production, ProcureCon
• Gaurav Tandon, Software Engineering Fellow, BILL
• Jeff Ball, Chief Procurement Officer, MediaNews Group
  

After years of navigating unprecedented challenges, procurement and supply chain leaders now face a defining moment of technological and strategic transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to fundamentally reshape operational models and business strategies. This 55-minute video will analyze the global business outlook and explore six trends that will drive success in 2025.

Speakers:

• Pramod Sethumadhavan, GEP
  

The implementation of AI and analytics may offer a lifeline, but choosing from the vast options of cloud solutions can feel overwhelming for procurement leaders. This 51-minute video provides in-depth exploration of how AI can transform your procurement operations and drive efficiency like never before.

Speakers:

• Xiaogeng “Mike” Deng, Senior Manager, Deloitte
• Barri Horn, Director of Product Marketing for SAP Intelligent Spend AI, SAP
• Jon Longstaff, Head of Cloud Security and Compliance (EMEA), SAP UK
  

Key Takeaways:

• Speed Up Operations: Free up valuable time to focus on tasks that add business value.
• Centralize Agreements: Automate systems to manage all your buy-side agreements efficiently.
• Gain Actionable Data: Understand what's in your contracts to identify and prevent rogue purchases and contract leakage.
• Identify High-Value Vendors: Leverage intelligent AI tools to recognize and strengthen valuable vendor relationships.

Speakers:

• Moderator: Melissa Drew, Founder and Fractional Executive, Simply-Transformed
• Gaston Alvarado, Global Professional Services | LATAM Indirect Sourcing, Lincoln Electric
• Toby Laforest, Director of Product Marketing, Ironclad
  

With Generative AI, procurement professionals can now embrace a proactive and strategic approach, equipped with foresight to proactively identify and manage risks, deadlines, market shifts, and decision frameworks. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into the revolutionary capabilities of Generative AI within the realm of procurement.

Speakers:

• Anupam Tandon, Associate Director, Procurement, Sun Life
• Richard Waugh, Vice President, Corporate Development, Zycus
• Bill Michels, Chief Commercial Officer, LavenirAI