22 – 24 September 2026 | Congress-centrum Koelnmesse Ost, Cologne, Germany
ProcureCon Europe, the leading event for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and senior procurement executives, is coming to Cologne, bringing together more than 650 of Europe’s most influential procurement leaders for three days of strategic discussion, peer-to-peer learning, and industry collaboration.
With more than 400 procurement buyers from global organisations such as DHL, Roche, Asahi, Unilever, Nike, and many more, ProcureCon Europe has established itself as the premier forum for procurement professionals looking to benchmark performance, exchange practical insights, and redefine procurement’s role as a driver of enterprise-wide value.
At a time when procurement leaders are being asked to deliver far more than cost savings, the event will explore how the function can navigate unprecedented levels of disruption while accelerating business growth, resilience and transformation.
Senior leaders will gain practical strategies and real-world case studies focused on the issues shaping the future of procurement, including:
- Adopting agility to navigate a fast-changing business environment
- Using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline procurement workflows and improve operational efficiency
- Adopting a “value architect” mindset to support enterprise-wide transformation
- Responding to cost inflation and geopolitical uncertainty while strengthening supplier resilience
- Positioning procurement as a strategic business partner through effective stakeholder management
As procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic impact amid economic uncertainty, operational complexity, and rapid technological change, this year’s theme, ‘Harnessing Agile Procurement Practices to Drive Business Value,’ reflects the priorities shaping the function today.
The theme is built around two pillars central to modern procurement:
- Agility –“Agility” focuses on procurement’s ability to adapt quickly – from navigating complex stakeholder demands to redesigning workflows and operating models; to doing more with leaner teams and managing supplier relationships in a volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.
- Business Value – “Business Value” highlights procurement’s role in securing cost savings and positioning the function as a strategic contributor to enterprise priorities such as risk mitigation, harnessing AI and data, supplier co-innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
The 2026 programme features more than 20 hours of content delivered through keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, interactive workshops, peer-led roundtables, CPO boardroom sessions, and live technology demonstrations.
Attendees will hear directly from some of the most respected procurement leaders in Europe as they share practical lessons, transformation journeys, and proven approaches to overcoming today’s most pressing challenges.
A major focus of this year’s event will be the application of AI across procurement. From AI-powered sourcing and procurement orchestration to autonomous agents, supplier intelligence, and workforce optimisation, attendees will gain first-hand insight into how leading organisations are successfully deploying emerging technologies to improve performance and create measurable business outcomes.
Beyond the conference programme, ProcureCon Europe offers unparalleled networking opportunities, connecting procurement leaders with peers facing similar challenges, innovative technology providers, and industry thought leaders.
Through facilitated networking sessions, interactive discussions, and informal meetings, attendees will build valuable relationships that extend well beyond the event itself.
ProcureCon Europe 2026 provides senior procurement professionals with a unique opportunity to benchmark against leading organisations, discover innovative solutions, exchange ideas with peers, and return to their organisations with actionable strategies to strengthen procurement’s contribution to business success.
As procurement continues its evolution from cost controller to strategic value creator, ProcureCon Europe remains the essential meeting place for leaders committed to shaping the future of the function.
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