AI WORLD TOUR 2026 | Amsterdam Edition

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Agentic AI in Procurement:
From Insight to Action

Join procurement leaders for an evening of expert perspectives, live demonstrations, and peer discussion on how AI is reshaping the function.

Co-hosted by Zycus And EY

John Woodcock

Vice President, EMEA, Zycus

Raoul Groening

Lecturer in Procurement, Kalaidos University

Caroline Lacocque

Regional Vice President, EMEA, Zycus

Varun Kukreja

Associate Director, Solutions Engineering, Zycus

Amstel Hotel, Amsterdam

28th May 2026 | 16:00 - 20:00 PM CEST

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Seats are limited – RSVP required

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.
28th May 2026 · Amstel Hotel, Amsterdam
Event Agenda Timeline
16:00 – 16:30
Registration & Welcome Drinks
Arrive, check in, and enjoy a welcome drink as you connect with fellow attendees.
16:30 – 16:45
Thought Leader Keynote: Global Survey
Insights from a procurement thought leader, highlighting key trends and strategic priorities across the Benelux region.
16:45 – 17:00
Zycus Keynote: Agentic AI in Procurement
Discover how Agentic AI is transforming procurement with autonomous decision-making, intelligent negotiation, and end-to-end process automation.
17:00 – 17:15
Solution Spotlight: Meet Merlin AI
Discover how Agentic AI is transforming procurement with autonomous decision-making, intelligent negotiation, and end-to-end process automation.
17:15 – 17:25
Refreshment Break
A hands-on look at Merlin AI — Zycus's intelligent procurement platform powering autonomous workflows and smarter sourcing decisions.
17:25 – 18:00
Roundtable Workshop
Interactive, peer-led discussions on the biggest challenges and opportunities in procurement.
18:00 – 20:00
Networking Dinner & Drinks
An evening of fine dining, drinks, and meaningful connections at the Amstel Hotel.

Meet your Speakers

Industry leaders shaping the future of AI in procurement

John Woodcock

Vice President, EMEA

Zycus

Raoul Groening

Lecturer in Procurement

Kalaidos University

Caroline Lacocque

Regional Vice President, EMEA

Zycus

Varun Kukreja

Associate Director, Solutions Engineering

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
Bolt Coupons
Cocktails & Bites
Amstel Hotel, Amsterdam
Hackett Report
Expert Insights
Limited seats · Invite-only

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Peer-led discussions

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Dinner & cocktails

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