At CPO Outlook 2025, GEP will host a Theme Discussion on what’s really working with AI in procurement. Antonio Verde, Senior Manager, will lead the session “Is AI in Procurement Fact or Fiction? Get the Real Story.”
Why this matters
AI dominates the procurement conversation — but separating fact from fiction is critical. Procurement leaders need to know what delivers measurable ROI today, what’s hype, and how to chart a realistic path forward. GEP’s roundtable will cut through the noise by sharing proven use cases across industries, helping delegates understand how AI can be implemented across the source-to-pay lifecycle.
What will be discussed
Delegates can choose the roundtable that best fits their maturity level:
Roundtable 1 (Discovery): Is AI a Game-Changer or Just Hype?
Perfect for those who are curious but cautious. If your organization has yet to start its AI journey, this session will provide the foundational knowledge and confidence to move forward.
Roundtable 2 (Adopter): You’ve Started with AI, What’s Next?
Designed for those who are already convinced of AI’s power. If you have active use-cases, this session will focus on advanced strategies, overcoming roadblocks, and scaling your success.
About the speaker
Antonio Verde, Senior Manager, GEP
Antonio advises leading organizations on how to unlock business value through procurement transformation, with a particular focus on digitalization and AI adoption. At GEP, he has helped clients across industries — from automotive and consumer goods to financial services — implement practical AI use cases that deliver measurable impact.
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About GEP
GEP delivers AI-powered procurement and supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value.
Fresh thinking, innovative products, unrivaled domain expertise, smart, passionate people — this is how GEP SOFTWARETM, GEP STRATEGYTM and GEP MANAGED SERVICESTM together deliver procurement and supply chain solutions of unprecedented scale, power and effectiveness.
Headquartered in Clark, New Jersey, GEP has offices and operations centers across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. To learn more, visit gep.com
Knowledge loop: from Xperience to Outlook
At the EBG | Xperience workshops in 2025, peers shared both excitement and scepticism about AI’s role in procurement. Some saw AI as a way to reduce workload, while others feared added complexity. GEP’s roundtable continues that conversation with a clear-eyed view on what AI can and cannot do — offering delegates a chance to benchmark their progress against real-world use cases.
📥 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, delegates will take part in 40+ interactive roundtables, practical workshops, and keynotes featuring companies like Electrolux, Scania, SSAB, Equinor, Handelsbanken, Orion Pharma, Hempel, and Konecranes.
Expert organisations including GEP, EcoVadis, Ivalua, Coupa, Prewave, JAGGAER, SAP, ServiceNow, Zycus, Accenture, SPARETECH, Kodiak Hub and Sievo will contribute their perspectives on AI, sustainability, resilience, and supplier collaboration.
📍 Stockholm, Hotel Birger Jarl
🗓️ October 15–16, 2025
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EBG | Xperience 2026
EBG | Xperience 2025 workshops were fully booked and rated 5.5 out of 6 by participants. In 2026, the series continues across the Nordics, offering hands-on peer-to-peer benchmarking in smaller groups.
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