McKinsey at DPW

September 30 - October 1, 2026 | Amsterdam

Join us at DPW in Amsterdam to explore the ideas, innovations, and transformations redefining procurement. Connect with McKinsey experts to discuss emerging trends, exchange perspectives with peers, and discover practical approaches to capturing value from AI, digital technologies, and next-generation operating models.

Please browse our scheduled sessions below and reach out if you would like to schedule conversations with our experts on-site.

Featured sessions

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 11:20-11:40 CET

Procurement’s Next Frontier: Orchestrating Enterprise Value with AI

Mainstage keynote

For decades, procurement has been measured by cost and efficiency. Today, the stakes are far higher. As more than 70% of enterprise value resides outside company walls, competitive advantage increasingly depends on how organizations shape, orchestrate, and collaborate across their external ecosystems. McKinsey shares how leading organizations are unlocking the full power of procurement, using AI and agentic technologies to transform the function from a sourcing engine into a strategic control tower for resilience, growth, innovation, and value creation.

Speaker: Theano Liakopoulou, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 15:00-15:45 CET

Reimagining Procurement

Exclusive book signing

Discover how procurement can become a powerful driver of growth, innovation, and resilience in an increasingly complex world. In Reimagining Procurement, McKinsey authors Mauro Erriquez, Theano Liakopoulou, and Marc Sommerer explore the entrepreneurial strategies, technologies, and leadership mindsets shaping the future of the function. Join us at DPW to meet co-author Theano Liakopoulou and receive a signed copy of the book (available on a first-come, first-served basis).

Location: Group Meetups Lounge

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 11:15–12:15 CET

AI Agents in Action: Real Bottom-Line Impact on Tail-End Spend

CPO Forum

Through a real-world case study, this session explores how four AI agents transformed tail-end spend management over a six-month period. Participants will gain insights into the business impact achieved, key lessons from deployment, and practical considerations for scaling AI agents across the procurement function. (Note: This session is exclusively available to CPOs participating in DPW’s CPO Forum)

Host: Jan Wüllenweber, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Philip Schäfer, Partner, McKinsey & Company