Data to impact: how AI will help procurement to increase its impact

Jun 2, 2026 — 02:00 pm - 2:40 PM
Growth Stage

Speakers:

Alejandro Basterrechea

Description

This panel discussion will focus on how procurement can use AI to accelerate its impact by using its access to data, what are key use cases and where to start.

Presented by

Alejandro Basterrechea

Zalando

Director

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