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AI-Driven Procurement Strategies: Chicago Executive Roundtable

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What to expect

Senior procurement leaders are gathering in Chicago for an executive roundtable focused on AI-driven procurement transformation. Hosted by Pactum on May 28th, 2026, this intimate, peer-led session brings together forward-thinking procurement professionals to share real-world experiences with AI agents and explore how autonomous systems are reshaping commercial negotiations and the broader procurement lifecycle.

What Makes This Different

This isn't a vendor pitch or formal presentation—it's a candid, interactive discussion among peers who are actively deploying or exploring AI in procurement. The roundtable format encourages honest exchanges about what's working, what isn't, and the practical challenges of implementing AI-driven procurement strategies in 2026.

Key Discussion Topics

Savings at Scale: Discover how leading procurement teams are using AI agents to capture commercial value that traditional manual processes consistently miss. Learn from real examples of organizations automating supplier negotiations and achieving measurable cost reductions across thousands of agreements.

The Human Side of AI Agents: Beyond the technology itself, successful AI adoption requires careful change management. Discuss strategies for building stakeholder buy-in, managing internal resistance, and establishing trust in AI-driven commercial decisions. Share experiences navigating organizational dynamics when introducing autonomous negotiation systems.

The Future of Procurement AI: Explore how AI is moving upstream in the procurement lifecycle—from requisition through to negotiation. Understand emerging use cases where AI agents are taking on more strategic roles and what this means for procurement team structures and skill requirements.

Who Should Attend

This roundtable is designed for senior procurement leaders (CPOs, VPs of Procurement, Directors) who are actively exploring or deploying AI solutions and want to learn from peers facing similar transformation challenges. The intimate setting ensures meaningful dialogue and actionable takeaways.

Your Hosts

The discussion will be facilitated by Pactum's William Gu (Senior Solutions Consultant) and Heidi Perry (Sales Director), who bring deep expertise in AI-powered procurement transformation and have worked with leading organizations implementing autonomous negotiation agents.

The event takes place at The Smith River North in downtown Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, offering an i

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