McKinsey Talks
Operations

A webinar for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and procurement leaders focused on how agentic AI is transforming sourcing, negotiations, and spend management. The session will explore where leading organizations are seeing measurable value, how they are moving beyond individual AI initiatives to drive broader transformation, and how roles, skills, and operating models are evolving as AI agents take on more execution. Participants will hear real-world examples and practical insights from McKinsey procurement leaders on building the right foundations, scaling AI responsibly, and accelerating ROI. Taking place virtually on November 19, 2026, the event is designed for procurement leaders looking to move beyond experimentation and deliver lasting business impact.

A webinar for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and procurement leaders focused on translating agentic AI pilots into measurable business impact. The session will explore how leading organizations are applying agentic AI across sourcing, negotiations, and spend management, moving beyond isolated initiatives to unlock value, drive growth, and build competitive advantage. Participants will hear real-world examples and insights from McKinsey procurement leaders, including findings from a global survey of 1,000 executives, on evolving operating models, defining the value proposition, and accelerating AI adoption. Taking place virtually on November 19, 2026, the event is designed for procurement leaders looking to scale agentic AI, strengthen business outcomes, and deliver lasting bottom-line impact.

The Excellence in Construction, Design & Engineering of Battery Factories Forums in Barcelona on December 3-4, 2026 bring together leaders along the battery value chain to connect on the topics that matter in the world of gigafactories and BEVs. From dry-room and cleanroom engineering to power infrastructure, contractor coordination, and commissioning – executives across functions will discuss the toughest questions of today. McKinsey’s session will explore what it takes to ramp-up successfully: from the core challenges in capital delivery like talent gaps or planning complexity to the enablers and winning formula that help leading organizations reach time-to-full-speed. Participants will hear exclusive perspectives from McKinsey’s battery experts and have the opportunity to exchange practical approaches and ideas on the event floor.

A webinar for procurement leaders focused on closing the gap between negotiated and realized value. The session shows how combining spend data with AI that reads contracts reveals where 1–4% of addressable spend can leak, from missed discounts and rebates to incorrect rates and duplicate charges. Participants will hear from McKinsey experts, see Spendscape and Contract AI combined into one application, with every AI finding validated by experts, and learn how a two-week rapid diagnostic can quantify the opportunity. The session is designed for teams who are keen to move from spend visibility to recovered value.

CES brings together leaders at the forefront of technology and innovation, and McKinsey’s Operations Rewired immersive experience explores what the next era of operations could look like. See how AI and agentic technologies can rewire operations end to end, exchange perspectives with peers and McKinsey experts, and consider how to turn these possibilities into meaningful business impact. Designed for operations and business leaders, the showcase takes place in person in Las Vegas during CES.