Presents
20th Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards 2026
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Engineering Value · Embedding Intelligence · Enabling Autonomy

Tuesday, 27th October 2026
Taj MG Road, Bengaluru

Architecting Resilient & Autonomous Procurement Ecosystems

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About the Summit

Navigating Procurement in an Era of Geopolitical Conflicts & Disruptions

Procurement is standing at a defining inflection point. In an era shaped by geopolitical volatility, supply market disruptions, tariff turbulence, ESG mandates, digital acceleration, and margin pressure — the mandate for procurement has fundamentally evolved.

Cost optimization alone is no longer enough. Today's enterprise expects procurement to engineer value, embed intelligence into every decision, and build resilient ecosystems that can withstand uncertainty while accelerating growth.

This edition goes beyond digital adoption and automation narratives. It focuses on execution — building procurement models that are structurally resilient, data-driven, risk-aware, and increasingly autonomous.

As organizations move toward intelligent workflows, decision automation, and ecosystem integration, the critical question emerges: Is procurement ready for autonomy? And more importantly — are leaders ready to drive it?

Because the future of procurement will not be reactive. It will be architected.

Summit Venue
Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
October 27, 2026
What You'll Gain

Key Themes & Focus Areas

How to transition procurement from a cost-control function to a strategic enterprise value driver.

Practical frameworks to build autonomous procurement workflows beyond basic automation.

Ways to embed AI responsibly while managing governance, cyber and algorithmic risks.

How to design sourcing strategies and contracts that withstand volatility and supply shocks.

Turning procurement analytics into real-time business decisions and measurable financial impact.

Building deep-tier supplier visibility across Tier 2 and Tier 3 networks.

Leveraging India's evolving role in global supply chain realignment.

Moving from total cost focus to total value management across categories.

Making ESG and decarbonization commercially viable, not just compliant.

Structuring agile procurement operating models with CoEs, pods and digital-first teams.

Strengthening supplier collaboration to drive measurable innovation and shared value.

Preparing for the CPO 2030 mandate with leadership capabilities fit for an AI-augmented world.

Featured Speakers

Audience Profile

Who Should Attend?

This summit is designed for senior decision-makers shaping the future of procurement in India's leading organizations.

CXO, Presidents, VPs, Directors, Heads, GM's of

Procurement
Sourcing
Purchase
Supply Chain
Source to Pay
Finance
Recognize Excellence

Procurement Excellence Awards 2026

Celebrate trailblazing achievements in Procurement & Supply Chain Innovation across three categories.

Category 01

Leadership

CPO of the Year 2026
Procurement Leader of the Year 2025
Future Procurement Leader Award
Procurement Innovation Champion
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
Ethical Procurement Leader
Women Leader in Procurement
Innovator in Procurement
Nominate
Category 02

Team

Procurement Team of the Year 2026
Supplier Collaboration & Innovation Award
Sustainable Procurement Team
Digital Transformation Team
Best Procurement Project Award
Nominate
Category 03

Organizational

Excellence in Procurement 2026
Best Procurement Transformation Award
Supply Chain Initiative Award
Sustainability in Procurement Award
Procurement Technology Innovation Award
Global Procurement Excellence
Resilient Supply Chain Award
Procurement Digital Transformation Award
Procurement Ethics and Compliance Award
Excellence in Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
Nominate
Pricing

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₹10,000

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Awards Nomination Fees

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Awards Nomination Fees

₹20,000

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Why Attend

Benefits of Attending

Learn Latest Trends

Deep insights into procurement function which will be the key to greater success in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Digital Transformation

Understand how digital transformation is changing the way of doing business in this new AI-augmented normal.

Map Emerging Strategies

Strategies that will help procurement professionals reach the next level of performance and impact.

Impact Value Drivers

Explore Peer Practices

Benchmark against top organizations for smooth business functioning and operational excellence.

Network with Leaders

Meet and connect with senior industry leaders and top solution providers shaping procurement's future.

Awards & Recognition

Gain industry-wide recognition and boost your brand presence through prestigious procurement awards.

Partnership Opportunities

Why Partner With Us?

Position your brand at the forefront of India's most influential procurement platform and connect directly with 300+ senior decision-makers.

Thought Leadership

Showcase thought leadership and define what your brand stands for in the evolving procurement ecosystem.

New Partnerships

Reconnect with existing clients and create strategic new partnerships through maximum brand exposure.

Decision Makers

Reach CPOs and CXOs through our carefully curated audience of top senior procurement leaders.

Build Relationships

Engage and build lasting relationships with prospects before, during, and long after the event.

Speaking Slots

Take the spotlight and present your innovations to an engaged room of 300+ procurement decision-makers.

Brand ROI

Generate high-value qualified leads, strengthen market presence, and deliver measurable return on investment.

From Past Delegates

What Leaders Say

Hear directly from industry executives and procurement decision-makers who attended our previous editions.

★★★★★

"Procurement Excellence Summit was a great learning experience. The richness of procurement topics and the breadth of expertise covered by panel members was exceptional."

AS
Ajay Sikka Carrier HVAC
★★★★★

"Such platforms bring thought leaders and partners to one place and promote interactions that otherwise are formal. Thanks for frequently giving such opportunities."

SP
Saurabh Palsania Shree Cement Ltd.
★★★★★

"A wonderful opportunity for procurement leaders to engage, share and learn about challenges and best practices in End to End procurement."

SJ
Sachin Juneja Apollo Tyres
★★★★★

"First of all congratulations to successfully conducting such mega event. The entire arrangement, the kind and quality of gathering, the quality of the speakers including venue was highly professional and full of information and the purpose the summit was meant to be."

AN
A N Agrawal HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited
★★★★★

"Procurement Excellence Summit was a great learning experience. The richness of procurement topics and the breadth of expertise covered by panel members was exceptional."

AS
Ajay Sikka Carrier HVAC
★★★★★

"Such platforms bring thought leaders and partners to one place and promote interactions that otherwise are formal. Thanks for frequently giving such opportunities."

SP
Saurabh Palsania Shree Cement Ltd.
★★★★★

"A wonderful opportunity for procurement leaders to engage, share and learn about challenges and best practices in End to End procurement."

SJ
Sachin Juneja Apollo Tyres
★★★★★

"First of all congratulations to successfully conducting such mega event. The entire arrangement, the kind and quality of gathering, the quality of the speakers including venue was highly professional and full of information and the purpose the summit was meant to be."

AN
A N Agrawal HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited

Glimpse of Past Events

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