WHAT TO EXPECT
THE PROCUREMENT OPERATING MODEL IS CHANGING. AI AND AGENTS ARE RESHAPING HOW TEAMS WORK — AND WHO DOES THE WORK.
An invite-only roundtable for 20 senior procurement executives exploring what this shift to AI and agentic workflows means for their people, processes and operating models. No panels, no pitches. Just structured conversation.
As more teams move from experimentation to implementation, the conversation shifts. Success is no longer defined by what an agent can do in a controlled environment, but by how it performs when embedded in real workflows, supporting real users, and delivering consistent outcomes at scale. Questions around deployment, adoption, governance, reliability, ownership, and measurement suddenly become much more important.
This round table brings together procurement leaders who are navigating that journey from different starting points. Some are deploying agentic systems across multiple workflows, while others are preparing for their first production rollout. The goal is not to compare maturity levels, but to share practical lessons, challenges, and approaches that help you and your team move from pilot success to operational success.
To cap off the event, all participants are cordially invited to join us at Oktoberfest for complimentary beer and food as well as for more insightful chats.
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AGENDA | 22 September 2026:
2.00pm-2.30pm: Welcome and Introduction
2.30pm-3.30pm: Discussion
3.30pm-3.45pm: Coffee Break
3.45pm-5pm: Discussion
5pm-Open End: Oktoberfest
22.09.2026
Tuesday
2.00 pm - 8.30 pm
CET
Munich
H&Z Management Consulting
Max-Joseph-Str. 6
THE DISCUSSION
We’re focusing on the questions that don’t have easy answers yet. These are the recurring friction points surfacing in private conversations with leaders who are actively building, not just buying.
THE FORMAT
We’re bringing together 20 people who are actually dealing with this transformation right now, not theorizing about it.
LET’S TALK AI SHIFT IN PROCUREMENT!
OUR PARTNERS
BuyersxBuilders is a global series of curated, in-person gatherings where senior procurement leaders meet the founders shaping enterprise technology. No selling. Just honest conversations.
HOSTS
WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU!
Mark Perera
Co-Founder | Buyers x Builders
Founded Procurement Leaders in 2004, building it into a global executive community. Author of Procurement with Purpose. Chairman of DPW. Now helping leaders navigate what AI means for the function.
Matt Ziskie
Co-Founder | Buyers x Builders
Former CPO at Airbnb, Box and Genentech — responsible for $2B+ in purchases. GP at Bungalow Capital. Now backing early-stage software and helping procurement leaders separate signal from noise.
Klaus Katzer
Partner
As a Partner at H&Z with over 30 years of experience in industry and consulting, Klaus supports companies in strategically advancing their service business – from digital business models to efficient and sustainable solutions that strengthen performance and competitiveness.
Michael Schuh
Managing Director
With nearly two decades in procurement transformation, Michael drives the digital agenda of aneon and H&Z.digital. His expertise spans JAGGAER, Ivalua and Coupa, complemented by SAP integration, AI enabled procurement and the design of resilient, future ready operating models.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I able to participate virtually?
Unfortunately, virtual participation isn’t available for live events.
What to do, if I can no longer attend the event?
You can easily modify your registration by reaching out to events@hz.group.
Is parking available at the venue?
Yes, parking is available. You can reserve a parking spot in advance by sending an email to events@hz.group.
