Procurement organizations have claimed a seat at the table (i.e., discussing at eye’s level with and be a respected business partner of other functions) for 25 years +. However, while more than 80% of senior executives agree that procurement insights are essential for implementing the organization’s strategy and vision, only a small fraction of said executives agree that their organization effectively applies procurement insights. Which bears the question: what needs to change? What do procurement organizations need to focus on in their transformation journey, and how will technology help shape that picture?

In this compact masterclass, we show how modern procurement organisations not only proactively manage risks with AI and digital tools, but also finally put an end to data silos. Experience practical insights, concrete application examples and find out how you can make your procurement processes resilient, transparent and future-proof - on an end-to-end digital platform.

Effortlessly navigate EUDR compliance with comprehensive support—leveraging streamlined data management, cutting-edge technology to mitigate deforestation and disruption risks, and expert guidance every step of the way. Transform regulatory challenges into opportunities for efficiency, resilience, and long-term sustainability with an AI-driven solution

• Concrete potential of AI in procurement and what current use cases are there?
• How can AI be successfully implemented in existing procurement processes?
• How can this work alongside the challenges of day-to-day business?

No more time-consuming, unstructured requisitions! AI-based intake-to-order automation revolutionizes your purchasing processes: It intelligently analyzes every free-text request, classifies it according to your purchasing guidelines, and automatically forwards it to the right buyer. This masterclass will show you how to automate operational processes and position your purchasing teams for strategic procurement tasks – for sustainably optimized procurement processes and a measurable competitive advantage.

1. Understanding AI technology: The basics of intelligent text analysis and what procurement teams need to know for successful automation
2. Operational overload due to free text: Why manual inquiry processing overloads buyers and which AI solution marks the turning point
3. Experience automation firsthand: Practical demonstration of how AI transforms chaotic text input into structured, purchase-ready orders

In this presentation, we will introduce our Source-to-Pay platform, highlighting the new developments and features that set it apart through its specialization and adaptability. We will show how our solution digitizes and automates the entire procurement cycle, integrating artificial intelligence to enable advanced supplier risk and relationship management.

We also address a key milestone in our strategic product development: the operational agent based on an integrated LLM model. This agent has the potential to significantly increase efficiency in operational business.

Live-Demo of the world’s most advanced AI agents, currently used by over 500,000 users in MDAX, Fortune 500, and enterprise companies. Awarded by the German federal government,the BME, and ranked among the Top 7 in ProcureTech 100.

A smooth and successful eProcurement implementation or SRM replacement cannot be taken for granted. There are success factors that you should definitely bear in mind. And you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time, benefit from our experience from many successful customer projects, which saves time, money and nerves. Don't just replace old systems, seize the opportunity for change and the digitalised optimisation of your processes. Let yourself be inspired by the diverse potentials, some of which only become apparent during the project. Valentina Huhn, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe and Andree Siever, Metroplan will guide you through an exciting practical example. You can look forward to a presentation with interesting insights.

Join this session to understand how Siemens partnered with ctrl+s to fast-track their GHG reduction program. You will learn how an efficient business process, combined with a best-in-class supplier engagement platform, led to a systematic reduction of Siemens's Scope 3 emissions.  

A presentation considering the pivotal role that procurement plays in ensuring compliance with sustainability-related legislation like CSRD and CSDDD. This informative presentation will highlight the key role that procurement plays in identifying value chain impact, risk, and opportunities as well as sharing practical insights for effective compliance.

• How AI can increase efficiency and minimise errors in the procurement process.
• - How intelligent classification and seamless data transfer can reduce daily workload and increase productivity.
•  Practical examples and proven methods for automation in the P2P process.
   

This presentation highlights proven AI use cases in procurement that demonstrably generate value. It discusses the challenges of a heterogeneous vendor landscape and presents a structured approach for successful implementation. Through concrete examples, we illustrate how organizations can effectively deploy AI to optimize processes, reduce costs, and achieve strategic advantages. The goal is to provide practical insights that pave the way for successful AI adoption in procurement.

Many people talk about digitalisation in procurement - we talk about real transformation.
In this 15-minute masterclass, Kerstin Hahn, Senior Business Developer LoB Procurement & Logistics at HENRICHSEN4s, shows why real change in procurement can only succeed if you think holistically about the interaction between people, processes and systems.

She uses the example of a modern smart procurement approach to make this clear:

The starting point is not the technology, but the user. An intuitive user experience determines acceptance.
Standard beats customised solutions. Real efficiency is created when the process and solution dovetail perfectly.
From purchaser to business partner. Purchasing is becoming a strategic lever - and that starts today.

Kerstin Hahn provides clarity, inspiration and concrete impulses for procurement managers who not only want to accompany the change, but actively shape it.

Companies that use temporary workers bear considerable legal and financial risks - particularly with regard to secondary liability. The requirements for robust compliance management are high: random sample-based documentation is not enough to identify liability-relevant breaches or irregularities at an early stage.

The daily maintenance of complete, audit-proof compliance and creditworthiness documentation for all personnel service providers used is time-consuming and ties up IT and personnel capacities. 
What's more, subsidiary liability cases - for example due to non-payment of contributions to the employers' liability insurance association and social insurance as well as wage taxes - occur not only during, but often years after the end of a collaboration and can lead to losses in the six-figure range.

In his masterclass, Christian Marchsreiter uses specific practical examples to show:

• which legal and organizational pitfalls exist when working with temporary employment agencies
• how effective, automated compliance management can be implemented in practice
• and on which three levels hirers can specifically protect themselves against subsidiary liability risks and financial losses.

The session is aimed at specialists and managers in companies that regularly use external workers via personnel service providers - particularly from the areas of purchasing, legal, HR and compliance.

AI agents are on everyone’s lips: over 500,000 users around the world already work side by side with our agents today. These agents autonomously handle purchasing, organize chaotic free-text queries, read terms and conditions, and manage order routines. Join our masterclass to learn in which use cases AI agents deliver genuine added value and how the companies that have already deployed agents today successfully rolled them out and brought their teams along.