AI WORLD TOUR 2026 | Turkey Edition

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Procurement’s Agentic Shift:
The AI Tour for Leaders Building
Unified, Intelligent, Outcome-Led S2P

Join procurement leaders for an evening of expert perspectives, live AI demonstrations, peer discussions, and an interactive Turkish culinary workshop where you'll cook, connect, and collaborate.

Co-hosted by Zycus And EY

Raoul Groening

Thought Leader,
Kalaidos University

Casper Høholt

Casper Høholt

Regional Director,
Zycus

Caroline Lacocque

Regional Vice President, EMEA Zycus

Arda Karacelebi

Partner, Supply Chain & Operations Consulting Leader, EY

USLA Kanyon, Istanbul

24th September 2026 | 16:30 TRT onwards

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The Evening Where AI In Procurement Comes To Life

The data is the foundation. The evening is where it becomes a conversation with peers who run procurement at scale.
24th September 2026 · USLA Kanyon, Istanbul
Event Agenda Timeline
16:30 – 16:45
Arrival and Welcome
Guests arrive, settle in, and connect over refreshments.
16:45 – 16:55
Welcome & Introduction
A brief introduction to the Procurement AI World Tour and the evening's experience.
16:55 – 17:10
Opening Perspective
Why Agentic AI is moving from procurement experimentation to enterprise-wide Source-to-Pay execution.
17:10 – 17:40
Thought Leadership Session
How procurement leaders can embrace Agentic AI while ensuring governance, trust, and measurable business outcomes.
17:40 – 18:05
Customer Story / Industry Perspective
Real-world examples of how leading organizations are preparing their procurement teams for the next wave of AI.
18:05 – 18:30
Live Merlin Demonstration
Experience how Agentic AI transforms the source-to-Pay journey through intelligent procurement agents.
18:30 – 19:15
Executive Roundtable
Peer discussions on AI adoption, supplier collaboration, governance, and competitive advantage.
19:15 onwards
Cook, Connect & Network
Roll up your sleeves for an interactive Turkish culinary workshop, prepare authentic local dishes alongside fellow procurement leaders, and continue the conversations over the meal you've created together.

Meet Your Speakers

Industry leaders shaping the future of AI in procurement

Raoul Groening

Thought Leader

Kalaidos University

Casper Høholt

Casper Høholt

Regional Director

Zycus

Arda Karacelebi

Partner, Supply Chain & Operations Consulting Leader

EY

Caroline Lacocque

Regional Vice President, EMEA

Zycus

Know Before You Arrive

Where Does Your Organization Actually Stand?

Most procurement leaders know AI is moving fast. Few know exactly where their organization sits on the maturity curve. Take our 5-minute Agentic AI Readiness Assessment, built on the Hackett Index framework, and walk into the room already knowing your score.

Take the Free Self-Assessment
Agentic AI Readiness Check
5 minutes · Free · Hackett Index Framework
1
Answer questions mapped to the Hackett framework
2
Get your maturity score across key AI dimensions
3
Walk in knowing your position in the room

How You'll Know Where You Stand

The Adoption Index

The first real benchmark of Agentic AI maturity in procurement.

Your Diagnostic

A clear, objective view of where your organisation stands today.

Your Position vs. Peers

Understand how you compare to other procurement leaders.

Your Path Forward

A focused view of what it takes to become Agentic-first.

⭐ A Great Evening — On Us
Cocktails & Bites
USLA Kanyon, Istanbul
Hackett Report
Expert Insights
Limited seats · Invite-only

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Learn

AI procurement insights

Share

Peer-led discussions

Network

Connect with industry leaders

Unwind

Dinner & cocktails

Cook

Hands-on culinary experience with peers

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