Unlocking Deep Value – One Goal, Multiple Cities
THE ZYCUS PROCUREMENT AI WORLD TOUR IS COMING TO YOU!
JOIN US IN FRANKFURT
We’re bringing the energy, insights, and innovation of Zycus directly to your region with a series of exclusive, one-day experiences across Europe—and soon, the world.
Each stop on the tour will spotlight the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities in procurement. Expect regionally tailored content, real-world case studies, live demos of Zycus’ latest innovations, and thought-provoking sessions with global leaders.
EVENT DETAILS
JW Marriot Hotel
Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2, 60313 Frankfurt, Germany
Thursday, 3rd July 2025
11:00 – 15:00 CET
AGENDA
11:00 – 11:10
11:15 – 11:30
Thought Leader Keynote
EY Global CPO Survey 2025: What the 2025 CPOs Are Doing Differently
Reinhard Frigger
Partner, EY
11:35 – 11:50
Thought Leader Keynote
Grow without growing – Here we are again
Kai Nowosel
Chief Procurement Officer, The Adecco Group
11:55 – 12:10
Tenneco – Customer Keynote
Tenneco’s Procurement Transformation Journey & Agentic AI Outlook
Bislim Goxhufi
Director of Purchasing, Supplier Quality & Development, Tenneco
12:15 – 12:40
Zycus Presentation & Demo
Meet Merlin: The Future of AI-Driven Procurement is Here
Overview:
- Intake Orchestration: Deliver a guided, GenAI-powered experience that simplifies request intake and ensures policy compliance
- Automated Negotiation Agent: Drive faster, smarter supplier negotiations with autonomous agents that adapt in real time
- Smart Localization for Global Procurement: Seamlessly handle multi-lingual and multi-policy procurement scenarios across regions and business units
12:40 – 12:50
Refreshment Break
12:50 – 13:35
Roundtable Discussion
Beyond Automation: Building a Strategic Procurement Roadmap with AI Agents
Overview:
- Intake Friction: Simplify intake, improve compliance via GenAI (MS Teams).
- Negotiation Velocity: Automate tail spend; boost speed & savings.
- Global vs Local: Balance global scale with local compliance.
- AI Business Case: Justify AI with KPIs & ROI levers.
- Risk Mitigation: Use AI to manage tariffs, supplier risk, compliance.
13:35 – 14:35
Networking Lunch
14:35 – 14:45
Thank You & Closing Remarks
