This session will dive into how procurement leaders can redefine their strategies by deploying AI agents to go beyond automation and achieve measurable ROI.

It will provide actionable insights on how intelligent AI Agents not only solve today’s
challenges but also lay the foundation for strategic procurement in 2025.

Key Agenda Points:
1. Revolutionizing Procurement Operations with Agentic AI:
 How AI agents are enabling procurement teams to shift focus from transactional tasks to strategic impact.
 Examples of semi-autonomous and autonomous operations delivering quantifiable results.

2. From Data to Decisions: Unlocking Predictive and Prescriptive Insights:
 Leveraging AI to predict market shifts, optimize spend, and manage risks effectively.
 Understanding how Agentic AI enhances decision-making processes to create value.

3. Scaling Procurement Impact with AI-Enabled Ecosystems:
 Strategies for fostering seamless collaboration between AI, suppliers, and internal teams.
 Real-world examples of how AI-powered platform (Merlin Agentic Platform) streamline and optimize supplier interactions.

4. Future-Ready Procurement: What’s Next for AI Agents in 2025?
 Insights into how evolving technology trends like Agentic AI and autonomous negotiation will reshape the procurement landscape.
 Preparing for the next phase: from deploying AI agents to achieving tangible, long-term ROI.