GEP Executive Dinner to Spotlight the Future of AI
Artificial intelligence has become an essential tool for procurement and supply chain leaders seeking to improve their operations.
Many teams find their processes hampered by fragmented data, lengthy approvals and siloed systems, leading to slow value creation and inflated costs.
With AI, teams gain a platform to automate manual bottlenecks, unlock real-time insights and enable proactive decision-making.
Yet many procurement functions remain constrained by organisational “sludge”: slow approval cycles, disconnected systems, manual workflows and legacy mindsets that limit agility. Overcoming these obstacles with AI is fast becoming a key priority for strategic leaders.
Harnessing AI to improve procurement processes
With AI, procurement can deploy machine learning for spend analytics, pinpointing inefficiencies and forecasting demand to curb maverick spend.
Robotic process automation (RPA) handles repetitive tasks like invoice matching and PO creation, compressing cycle times whilst minimising errors.
Predictive tools analyse vast data sets to assess supplier risk, flagging potential disruptions early for agile mitigation.
Collectively, these AI-powered capabilities enable procurement to shift from a reactive stance to a more proactive, strategic one.
GEP hosts exclusive London procurement roundtable
To explore these themes in a peer-led setting, GEP will host an invitation-only executive procurement dinner in London.
On Tuesday 3 March 2026, senior leaders will convene to discuss how AI-driven procurement strategies are helping teams remove friction, accelerate decision-making and deliver greater business impact.
This private executive roundtable will focus on how AI-enabled procurement tools are helping leaders streamline sourcing, buying and supplier management workflows.
The discussion will centre on real-world experience – not theory – with candid insights into what’s delivering value today and where challenges remain.
To register your interest, click here.
From operational support to strategic partner
Designed for senior procurement and supply chain leaders, the evening will provide a confidential setting for open discussion.
The goal is to explore how data and automation can improve speed, insight and compliance – elevating procurement from operational support to strategic partner.
Key topics for the evening will include:
- 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
The event will be held at Kimpton Fitzroy on Russell Square, a venue that blends contemporary design with classic British heritage – an ideal backdrop for senior-level discussion. The dinner will run from 7pm to 9pm.
Places are limited to preserve a high-quality peer conversation. Reserve your seat to join procurement leaders who are redefining how AI can simplify complexity, improve performance and deliver strategic value.
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
