September 16, 2026

17:00-22:00

Samigo, Zurich

Elevate Zurich 2026

Name: Elevate Zurich 2026
Start: 17:00-22:00
Location: Samigo, Zurich

An evening on Lake Zurich exploring what best-of-breed procurement looks like in the age of agentic AI.

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Join us for an evening dedicated to one of procurement's biggest open questions: what does the future best-of-breed procurement landscape look like when AI agents are doing the work?

Connect with 100+ senior procurement practitioners on the shores of Lake Zurich for open discussions and networking, where the most forward-thinking minds in procurement come together to shape what's next.

You'll hear from procurement leaders and tech innovators already navigating this shift and how they're driving real results.

Expect an evening where the conversations are as good as the views. Request your spot today.

Meet our speakers

Our speakers

Andrea Sordi

SVP Global Indirect Procurement, dsm-firmenich

Diana Herold

Procurement Strategy and Transformation Director, Bayer

Pierre Laprée

Chief Product Officer, SpendHQ

Patrik Berglund

CEO & Co-Founder, Xeneta

Alexander Pilsl

VP Procurement Strategy, The Adecco Group

Alina Heimgartner

Chief Customer Officer, Archlet

Lukas Wawrla

Co-Founder, Archlet

Tim Grunow

Co-Founder, Archlet

Agenda

17:00-18:00

Welcome and arrival

Arrive at Samigo Amusement and enjoy a welcome drink and time to connect with fellow procurement leaders.

18:00-18:10

Welcome speech

with Lukas Wawrla, Archlet.

18:10-18:25

Designing a best-of-breed procurement landscape with dsm-firmenich

Andrea Sordi (dsm-firmenich) walks through how dsm-firmenich has built their procurement technology landscape and where Archlet fits, why he moved sourcing off a legacy suite, and how he thinks about suites versus specialized tools going forward. A candid look at the architecture behind a modern procurement stack.

18:25-18:55

What would you let AI decide? with SpendHQ and The Adecco Group

Alexander Pilsl (The Adecco Group) and Pierre Laprée (SpendHQ) talk through the questions procurement is now facing: which decisions AI can be trusted to make, why connected best-of-breed can beat forced consolidation, and how to prove AI's impact in business outcomes, not just efficiency.

18:55-19:10

Navigating volatility with Xeneta

Patrik Berglund (Xeneta) gives a read on where supply chain disruption stands today and what it means for teams navigating constant volatility, including how real-time market intelligence and modern sourcing help teams make faster, better-informed decisions when the ground keeps shifting.

19:10-19:30

The human side of AI transformation with Bayer

Diana Herold (Bayer) shifts the focus from tools to the people, judgment and leadership that decide whether AI actually delivers, through the lens of procurement and Bayer's own transformation.

19:30-22:00

Networking

Enjoy time to connect with stunning views overlooking Lake Zurich. Food and drinks will be provided.

Samigo is a vibrant show-restaurant and entertainment venue located directly on the shores of Lake Zurich, bringing the essence of Elevate+ to life and kicking off the two-day event in style with stunning views overlooking the Lake.