GEP INNOVATE

GEP INNOVATE 2026 - AGENDA

Agenda

Wednesday, October 21

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Turn inspiration into execution with this exclusive half-day training experience for GEP customers. Combining classroom instruction with practical exercises, this in-depth workshop covers setup and administration of GEP Quantum Intelligence and equips participants with the skills and best practices needed to optimize their environments. Usually available only as a premium engagement, this session is included with your GEP INNOVATE 2026 registration, offering a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise before the conference begins. Hosted at GEP’s New York City office, with lunch and transportation provided, it’s the perfect way to start your GEP INNOVATE 2026 experience.

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Join GEP's product leaders for two interactive sessions exploring the latest advances in agentic AI and what they mean for procurement and supply chain organizations. Through live discussions, demonstrations and customer conversations, you'll see how autonomous agents are evolving from assistants to orchestrators and, ultimately, to execution engines that deliver real business outcomes. Learn about the newest capabilities, emerging use cases and the roadmap shaping the future of intelligent operations. Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or already deploying agents at scale, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage directly with the teams building the next generation of GEP Quantum Intelligence.

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Kick off the conference at The View, New York City's only revolving rooftop bar and lounge, perched on the 48th floor of the Marriott Marquis. Enjoy sweeping 360° views and watch the Manhattan skyline ignite in a breathtaking sunset, the perfect setting to raise a glass and connect with fellow attendees.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Conference MC Paul Blake kicks off GEP INNOVATE 2026

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As AI, geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain disruption drive a Great Global Reset, Subhash Makhija examines the challenges and success factors defining the next era of procurement and supply chain.

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AI is automating work, accelerating decisions and improving productivity. But AI alone isn't enough. To succeed, organizations must rethink processes, operating models and how work gets done. Join a leading global company and GEP client, as it shares practical lessons from its transformation journey, including:

  • Where AI is delivering measurable value across procurement and supply chain operations
  • The challenges of applying AI to manage supply disruption and risk
  • Driving adoption as AI takes on more work

GEP customer to be announced shortly.

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A conversation with Eli Manning, Two-Time Super Bowl Champion and NFL Legend

Few athletes have faced greater pressure or bigger moments than Eli Manning. Join the two-time Super Bowl MVP for a conversation on leadership, teamwork and the habits that help individuals and organizations perform at their best.

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Join GEP's product leadership team for an exclusive look at the latest innovations across the GEP Quantum Intelligence platform, including:

  • New agentic AI capabilities and autonomous workflows
  • How organizations are moving beyond automation to intelligent execution
  • The key emerging technologies shaping procurement and supply chain
  • GEP's product roadmap

Whether you're exploring AI or scaling it across the enterprise, this session offers a firsthand look at what's next.

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To drive resilience, innovation and competitive advantage, procurement must build stronger partnerships with suppliers across the global value chain.
A leading global company and long-term GEP client shares practical lessons from its multi-year supply chain transformation, including:

  • Building supplier partnerships that create value for both parties
  • Strengthening resilience across the value chain
  • Using collaboration to accelerate innovation and growth

GEP customer to be announced shortly.

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From global supply disruptions to AI transformation, Alex Gorsky shares lessons from leading Johnson & Johnson through some of the most challenging and consequential years in its history.

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Leading GEP partners share practical insights on the trends, technologies and strategies shaping procurement and supply chain today, from AI and risk to sustainability and digital transformation.

Four sessions will run concurrently and be repeated, providing attendees the flexibility to choose the topics most relevant to their priorities.

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Leading GEP partners share practical insights on the trends, technologies and strategies shaping procurement and supply chain today, from AI and risk to sustainability and digital transformation.

Four sessions will run concurrently and be repeated, providing attendees the flexibility to choose the topics most relevant to their priorities.

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Four powerful rapid-fire conversations with GEP customers offering insights into how leading organizations create value, overcome complexity and shape the future of industry.

Speakers to be announced shortly 

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Join us for an exclusive dinner at Carmine's Times Square. Consistently recognized as one of the best Italian restaurants in New York City by Condé Nast Traveler, Carmine's legendary Southern Italian family feasts bring the warmth, energy, and generosity of New York to the table, because the best conversations happen over a great meal

Friday, October 23, 2026

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Independent data-driven assessment of solution providers and key trends.

Analyst to be announced shortly

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The era of predictable globalization is over. Governments are intervening in markets, trade relationships are being redrawn, and geopolitical competition is reshaping global trade. Join Ambassador Nikki Haley for an essential conversation on the forces redefining global trade and supply chains, including:

  • The future of U.S.-China competition
  • The outlook for trade, tariffs and the new US -Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement
  • Key lessons from recent geopolitical flashpoints
  • What the 2026 elections could mean for trade and industrial policy
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Hear practical lessons from a leading global company on what it takes to successfully deploy an AI-native platform and drive adoption across procurement and supply chain operations.

Customer to be announced shortly

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A leading global company shares how an AI-native platform is helping simplify processes, improve visibility and create a stronger foundation for future innovation.

Customer to be announced shortly

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A conference highlight, the Peer Exchange convenes delegates for candid, customer-led discussions on the topics that matter most. Hosted by GEP customers, these sessions offer an opportunity to share practical experiences, exchange ideas and learn from peers facing similar challenges. Together, participants explore solutions to the most pressing issues facing their organizations.

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A conference highlight, the Peer Exchange convenes delegates for candid, customer-led discussions on the topics that matter most. Hosted by GEP customers, these sessions offer an opportunity to share practical experiences, exchange ideas and learn from peers facing similar challenges. Together, participants explore solutions to the most pressing issues facing their organizations.

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Eli Manning
Eli Manning

Two-Time Super Bowl-Winning

Quarterback and MVP

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Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 2017-2018; Governor of South Carolina, 2011-2017

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Alex Gorsky
Alex Gorsky

Former Chairman and CEO

Johnson & Johnson

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