2026 Procurement Events Guide
21/1/2026
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2026 confirms itself as a pivotal year for strategic procurement, with a rich calendar of events designed to support CPOs, procurement managers, and supply chain leaders in the evolution of the purchasing function.
In a context shaped by geopolitical pressure, digital transformation, and new ESG priorities, attending industry events represents a concrete way to update skills, exchange with peers, and identify innovative solutions.
From congresses focused on innovation and AI in procurement to vertical forums on sustainability, category management, and supply chain, the 2026 event landscape offers structured opportunities for learning and high-value networking.
We have gathered them all in this comprehensive overview of procurement events in 2026, organized chronologically, with useful information to support annual planning.
If we missed any, get in touch with us!
Procurement Events – January 2026
Agentic AI in Procurement
Date & Location: January 27, 2026 – Frankfurt (Germany)
Organizer: CIPS Germany Branch & KonnectHouse
A boutique event designed for procurement and AI professionals, focused on practical use cases, demos, and interactive workshops. The format aims to transform AI from concept to execution through working examples, brainstorming sessions, product demos, and strategic planning.
Learn more and register here.
Procurement Events – February 2026
Procurement & Innovation Congress 2026 (Milan)
Date & Location: February 19–20, 2026 – PwC District, Milan
Organizer: The Procurement
A congress dedicated to innovation with a cross-functional perspective: not only technology, but also dialogue between managers from different business functions to discuss integrated projects involving data, processes, and governance.
Ideal for organizations working on digital transformation, new operating models, and AI adoption within procurement and across the enterprise.
European Forum – “Procurement by Design: Building a resilient, digital-first function”
Date & Location: February 26, 2026 – Silent Green, Berlin (Germany)
Organizer: Procurement Leaders & ORO
A European appointment reserved for a selected community of procurement leaders. The 2026 theme focuses on designing a resilient, digital-first procurement function, with case studies, workshops, and keynotes aimed at defining measurable operational blueprints.
Learn more and register here.
Procurement Events – March 2026
Opportunity Manufacturing & Service (MECSPE Fair)
Date & Location: March 5, 2026 – BolognaFiere (Bologna)
Organizer: ADACI
A strongly market-oriented event featuring meetings between buyers and suppliers, speed meetings, and discussion roundtables. Particularly relevant for professionals managing industrial categories, maintenance services, and manufacturing supply bases, with the goal of expanding and qualifying supplier panels.
Gala WIP Connect — TBC
Date & Time: March 26, 2026 – 5:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Milan (venue TBC)
Organizer: Women In Procurement
An evening networking event designed to encourage informal exchange among professionals in procurement, supply chain, and related functions. A high-value relational moment to strengthen connections, share experiences, and start collaborations in a less structured context than traditional conferences.
Procurement & Innovation Congress 2026 (Rome) — TBC
Date & Location: March 2026 (TBC) – Rome
Organizer: The Procurement
Second stop of the “Procurement & Innovation” format, with the same structure as the Milan edition, set in the capital. Valuable for companies looking to compare digital maturity, adoption of new solutions, and cross-functional collaboration models.
Procurement Events – April 2026
Procurement Forum (8th Edition)
Date & Location: April 8, 2026 – Nhow Hotel, Milan
Organizer: IKN
A B2B event for CPOs, buyers, and decision makers, focusing on AI, leadership, and risk management, as well as networking between community and vendors. Topics include reskilling, innovation, and technology insights.
Medicea Education (Campus + Magister + Academy)
Date & Location: April 16, 2026 – Florence
Organizer: ADACI
A cultural and educational event integrating projects with universities and companies, advanced training sessions, and awards. Particularly interesting for professionals working on procurement skills development, employer branding, and academic collaboration.
Procurement Events – May 2026
PA Laboratory / Round Table
Date & Location: May 8, 2026 – Palazzo Wedekind, Rome
Organizer: ADACI
A round table focused on public-private procurement and supply chain management. The format encourages discussion on processes, regulatory constraints, and collaboration models between institutions and companies.
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ (EMEA)
Organizer: Gartner
Date & Location: May 18–20, 2026 – Barcelona (Spain)
The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ is one of the leading EMEA events for executives and leaders in supply chain, procurement, and operations.
The program combines Gartner research insights, strategic keynotes, and in-depth sessions focused on critical topics such as supply chain resilience, risk management, digital transformation, applied AI, and the integration of procurement and operations.
Find out more and register here
World Procurement Congress 2026 (WPC 26)
Date & Location: May 19–21, 2026 – InterContinental London – The O2 (London, UK)
Organizer: Procurement Leaders & GEP
One of the most well-known global events for CPOs and senior leaders. Positioned as a flagship gathering to discuss the future of procurement across digital transformation, leadership, and global challenges.
Learn more and register here.
Sustainable Procurement Summit (Milan & Rome) — TBC
Date & Location:vMay 2026 (TBC) – Milan & Rome
Organizer: The Procurement
A summit dedicated to sustainability in procurement, focusing on governance, supplier acceleration, ecosystem design, and transparency. The objective is to link ESG programs with performance and risk management.
Forum Compraverde Buygreen
Date & Location: May 2026 – Rome
Organizer: Compraverde Buygreen
Italy’s leading event dedicated to Green Public Procurement (GPP) and sustainable purchasing. It brings together public administrations, companies, and operators to discuss environmental issues, responsible purchasing models, innovation, and sustainability policies.
A key reference point for professionals integrating ESG objectives, regulatory compliance, and environmental impact into procurement processes.
Procurement Events – June 2026
Negotiorum Fucina (14th Edition)
Date & Location: June 12–13, 2026 – Villa Fenaroli (Rezzato, BS)
Organizer: ADACI
An annual event featuring thematic tables, plenary sessions, and peer discussions on strategic topics. Ideal for professionals seeking best practices in governance, function transformation, and supplier management.
Richmond Procurement Director Forum Summer
Date & Location: June 24–26, 2026 – Gubbio (PG)
Organizer: Richmond
An event dedicated to corporate procurement, designed to connect demand and supply. Italian procurement leaders meet solution providers through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Learn more and request information.
Category Best Practices (Milan & Rome) — TBC
Date & Location: June 2026 (TBC) – Milan & Rome
Organizer: The Procurement
A vertical format focused on major spend categories, with plenaries and dedicated tables (Fleet, Professional Services, Facility Management, Travel, Logistics & Transport, Marketing & Communication). Valuable for category managers and indirect procurement teams seeking comparable sourcing models and metrics.
Procurement Events – July 2026
11th Global Procurement Conference
Date & Location: July 7–8, 2026 – Villa Monone, Rome
Organizer: University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
A conference focused on the impact of purchasing decisions in the public domain: what is bought, how, and for whom. The goal is to increase awareness of the global implications of procurement.
Learn more and register here.
Procurement Events – September 2026
The Procurement Awards — TBC
Date & Location: September 2026 (TBC) – Milan
Organizer: The Procurement
An Italian procurement contest with a “1+1” format: one day for finalist project presentations and one award ceremony evening. Ideal for companies wishing to showcase internal projects and strengthen employer branding.
ProcureCon Europe 2026
Date & Location: September 22–24, 2026 – Cologne (Germany)
One of Europe’s leading events for procurement leaders in large international organizations. The summit addresses digital transformation, risk management, supply chain resilience, data-driven procurement, and leadership through executive-level sessions and peer exchange.
Inspire Confidence in Your Supply Chain (Supply Chain Europe 2026)
Date & Location: September 29–30, 2026 – Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Organizer: Reuters Events
A European supply chain event focused on resilience, planning, and end-to-end transformation.
DPW Conference (DPW Amsterdam 2026)
Date & Location: September 30 – October 1, 2026 – Amsterdam
Organizer: DPW
A tech-oriented conference on procurement and supply chain, with a strong international community and focus on innovation, tools, and digital models.
Procurement Events – October 2026
ADACI Excellence Awards 2026
Date & Location: October 1, 2026 – Regina Palace Hotel, Stresa
Organizer: ADACI
Awards dedicated to procurement and supply chain excellence. Valuable for presenting concrete projects and benchmarking evaluation criteria and metrics.
CPO Lounge Community
Date & Location: October 2, 2026 – Regina Palace Hotel, Stresa
Organizer: ADACI
A closed-door meeting among CPOs and top executives, focused on 2026–2027 priorities: governance, talent, AI adoption, risk management, and supplier strategies.
Italian Digital Procurement Summit — TBC
Date & Location: October 2026 (TBC) – Milan
Organizer: The Procurement
An event focused on digital trends and technologies, with live demos, vendor roundtables, and company case sessions.
World Procurement Excellence Summit
Date & Location: October 29–30, 2026 – Frankfurt (Germany)
Organizer: Keynotion
An executive summit on strategic sourcing and procurement transformation with an international positioning.
Procurement Events – November 2026
Richmond Procurement Director Forum Autumn
Date & Location: November 11–13, 2026 – Rimini
Organizer: Richmond
Autumn edition of the Richmond Procurement Director Forum, dedicated to corporate procurement professionals, combining business meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
PA Symposium
Date & Location: November 19, 2026 – Rome
Organizer: ADACI
An event focused on public procurement, governance, integrated models, and digital skills. Particularly relevant for companies working with public administrations.
Supply Chain & Logistics — TBC
Date & Location: November 2026 (TBC) – Milan
Organizer: The Procurement
An event expanding from source-to-pay to source-to-deliver and end-to-end performance, suitable for organizations integrating procurement, planning, and logistics.
Procurement Events 2026 — Dates TBA
Many strategic procurement events are announced well before official dates and venues are confirmed. These established formats and exclusive communities remain highly relevant touchpoints for procurement and supply chain leaders.
Monitoring TBA events allows early planning, agenda reservation, and structured preparation on key topics such as digital procurement, sustainability, spend governance, and supply chain innovation.
The Luxury of Thought
Locations: Trieste, Naples, Florence
Organizer: The Procurement
Exclusive events for a limited number of CPOs, designed to foster deep connection in a regenerating and engaging environment.
Marketing Procurement Intelligence
Location: Italy
Organizer: The Procurement
An initiative connecting creative agencies, media companies, content factories, event agencies, data & analytics providers, and procurement professionals.
The goal is to redesign the relationship between Marketing, Procurement, and the communication ecosystem by bringing accountability, performance, and innovation into spend decisions.
CPO Summit
Date & Location: 2026 (TBC) – Italy
Organizer: Business International
An executive event for Chief Procurement Officers, focused on strategy, leadership, and transformation.
Healthcare Procurement Forum
Location: Italy
Organizer: The Procurement
A new focus on healthcare procurement, exploring how procurement can generate clinical value, operational efficiency, transparency, and co-innovation in a highly complex sector.
The list will continue to be updated in the coming months — stay tuned for the next updates!
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