Join this dynamic 40-minute panel discussion, "The Future of Procurement Technology," sponsored by Xometry, and moderated by Tom Chapman, Editor in Chief of Procurement Magazine. The session opens with a statement from Ole Marx, Regional Director of Sales EMEA at Xometry. He is joined by an expert panel featuring: Daniyar Zhantilessov, Global Head of Procurement at Exness; Marcin Grzeslo, Sourcing PMO Director at Kingfisher plc; Matt Everett, Chief Procurement Officer at Regeneron; and Nina Kanin, Head of Healthcare at Amazon Business. The discussion begins with the undeniable acceleration of AI, exploring whether its profound impact on procurement has been surprising and what further potential it holds beyond what we are currently seeing. The panelists move on to the complex challenge of technology investment, advising on how to assess the vast array of available options and pick the right tool for the job. Beyond AI, they discuss other technologies playing a key role in the future of the function. Crucially, they address the human element: what are the biggest challenges in adopting new technology, and how can procurement leaders ensure their teams are ready and able to use these emerging tools effectively? The session concludes by looking ahead, with each panellist sharing which area of technology excites them most for the coming years.