At CPO Outlook 2025, Coupa will host a Theme Discussion on how AI is transforming spend management. Jacob Dahl, Customer Value Director and Practice Lead, Enterprise EMEA, will lead the session “Autonomous Procurement: Harnessing AI for Strategic Spend Management.”
Why this matters
AI is rapidly reshaping procurement. From automating routine tasks to providing predictive insights, autonomous procurement promises to free up teams for strategic work. But realizing this vision requires more than technology — it demands new skills, governance, and a willingness to rethink how procurement delivers value. Coupa’s roundtable explores how organizations can prepare for this shift.
What will be discussed
- What are the key benefits and challenges of implementing autonomous procurement systems?
- How does AI influence decision-making in spend management?
- What steps are necessary to prepare procurement teams for AI integration?
About the speaker
Jacob Dahl, Customer Value Director and Practice Lead, Enterprise EMEA, Coupa
Jacob partners with leading organizations to unlock measurable business outcomes through Coupa’s AI-powered spend management platform. With a background in driving digital transformation across industries, he helps procurement teams translate technology into strategic advantage.
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About Coupa
Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins. Coupa is the margin multiplier company.
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Knowledge loop: from Xperience to Outlook
At the EBG | Xperience workshops in Stockholm, which Coupa joined, procurement leaders discussed the growing workload and the struggle to balance compliance, ESG, and digital tools. Many asked whether AI could help manage the pressure or simply add complexity. Coupa’s roundtable continues this dialogue, focusing on the opportunities and realities of autonomous procurement.
📥 Download the full Post-Xperience Report here: EBG | Xperience 2025 Post-Survey Report
About CPO Outlook 2025
CPO Outlook 2025 is the Nordic meeting place for procurement leaders who want to move beyond theory and share what actually works.
On October 15–16 in Stockholm, you will take part in 40+ interactive roundtables, practical workshops, and keynotes from companies like Coupa, Ivalua, Prewave, Electrolux, Scania, SSAB, Equinor, Handelsbanken, Konecranes, Orion Pharma, Hempel, and NCC. You will also meet expert organisations such as EcoVadis, ServiceNow, and Accenture.
Unlike traditional conferences, CPO Outlook is built for depth, not overload. Each session is designed for peer exchange, runs twice to ensure multiple perspectives, and seats are strictly limited.
📍 Stockholm, Hotel Birger Jarl
🗓️ October 15–16, 2025
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