# DPW Amsterdam Hosts AI Procurement Conference

DPW Amsterdam 2026, scheduled for September 30 to October 1, 2026, at RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands, convenes over 2,500 procurement leaders and 150+ sponsors to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on procurement practices. The conference features keynote presentations and sessions led by senior executives from leading global companies such as Genpact, Siemens, Primark, Heineken, and Zip, providing government contractors and procurement professionals with strategic insights into emerging AI technologies and their application in supply chain and procurement operations.

- **Why this matters:** The event highlights AI as a critical driver of innovation and efficiency in procurement, offering government agencies and contractors actionable knowledge to enhance decision-making and operational agility.
- Procurement professionals can leverage insights from industry leaders to integrate AI tools that improve sourcing, risk management, and supplier collaboration.
- Government contractors should consider networking opportunities at DPW Amsterdam to align offerings with evolving AI-driven procurement trends.
- Organizations involved in procurement technology development may find partnership and market expansion prospects through engagement with conference participants and sponsors.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Vendors
- Genpact (Featured company with keynote speaker)
- Siemens (Featured company with keynote speaker)
- Primark (Featured company with keynote speaker and case study)
- Heineken (Featured company with keynote speaker)
- Zip (Featured company with research and keynote speakers)

### Key Quotes
> AI has changed the conversation. There's no shortage of technology, information or ideas. The challenge is making the right decisions quickly and turning them into progress.
> — Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, DPW

### Sources
- [DPW Amsterdam 2026: The Sessions to Attend | Procurement Magazine](https://procurementmag.com/news/dpw-amsterdam-2026-the-sessions-to-attend) - Procurement Magazine