What: Gartner Procurement Conference 2026

When: September 15-16, 2026

Where: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA

Members of the media can register for the conference by contacting [email protected] or [email protected].

Details: As AI transforms procurement into a strategic driver for the business, chief procurement officers (CPOs) face mounting pressure to anticipate disruption, drive value through innovation, and lead with data-driven strategies. The inaugural Gartner Procurement Conference offers procurement leaders the latest guidance and actionable insights to navigate market volatility, optimize spend, and mitigate risk. These leaders will network with 700+ peers and learn about new technologies at the Exhibitor Showcase.

Audience and Topics: The conference will feature 20+ Gartner analysts and 70+ insights-driven sessions. The audience will consist of CPOs and sourcing, procurement, and vendor management leaders across direct, indirect, and IT. The conference agenda features six comprehensive tracks on topics including AI, leadership design, risk management & resilience, and IT sourcing & vendor management. Sessions include:

• Preparing CPOs for AI’s Influence on Tomorrow’s Talent Landscape
• AI in Procurement: Balancing Hype, Reality and Strategic Value
• Don’t Let Hidden Costs Derail Your Regionalization Strategy
• Unlocking Procurement’s Full Potential: Optimizing Data & Analytics for Strategic Success

Keynote Speaker:

• Gartner Opening Keynote: “Empowering Procurement to Lead in the Autonomous Era” with Lindsay Azim, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner

Exhibitor Showcase: The Exhibitor Showcase at the conference will bring together leading procurement, sourcing, vendor and supplier management solution providers. A listing of current exhibitors is available on the Exhibitor Directory.

Venue and Travel Details: Visit the Gartner Procurement Conference website for complete venue and travel details.

Registration: Full-time journalists from editorial publications are eligible for a press pass. Please contact Justin Lavelle or Barbara Ruane for additional details and registration requests: [email protected] or [email protected].

Social Media: Join the discussion on social media using the hashtag #GartnerProcurement.

For complete conference details, please visit the Gartner Procurement Conference website.

 

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