About Archlet Elevate Zurich

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On Monday, September 29, Archlet kicked off Elevate Zurich with a packed evening of thought leadership, practical insights, and lively discussions on the future of procurement.

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Hosted at ETH Zurich, the event brought together 123 participants from 85 companies, representing more than 1,800 years of combined procurement experience.

Spotlight on our Zurich speakers

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The evening opened with Cyril Wasem, Chief Procurement Officer at The Vita Group, who shared the CPO perspective on how procurement leaders can harness data and AI to move from an administrative function to a true strategic lever. His keynote highlighted how procurement can deliver lower costs, greater resilience, and stronger supplier collaboration.

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Next, Daniel Johansson, Global Head Procurement Strategy & Excellence at CSL, explored how data and AI are transforming sourcing and category management. His keynote showcased practical examples of turning intelligence into measurable business value across spend analytics, risk management, and supplier relationships.

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Pierre Laprée, Chief Product Officer at SpendHQ, then took the stage with a forward-looking keynote on Artificial Intelligence for Accelerated Impact. He demonstrated how AI-powered insights and agent-based solutions can deliver tangible ROI, efficiency gains, and better decision-making for procurement teams worldwide.

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Closing the keynote portion, Lukas Wawrla, Co-Founder of Archlet, presented Beyond the Hype: How Data & AI Actually Add Value for Digital Sourcing. Lukas highlighted Archlet’s AI-driven approach to simplifying sourcing workflows, from RFP creation to negotiation prep, while making advanced capabilities accessible and intuitive for procurement professionals.

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The evening then transitioned into a panel Q&A, where the speakers engaged directly with the audience on adoption challenges, the role of suppliers, and the next wave of digital procurement transformation.

Networking at the iconic ETH Zürich

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After the insightful keynotes and panel, participants continued the conversation over dinner and drinks, with a breathtaking view overlooking Zurich. The evening embodied what Elevate is all about: bringing procurement leaders together to learn, challenge, and shape the future of sourcing.

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What’s next

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Elevate is more than an event series. It is a community driving the conversation on how AI and data are reshaping procurement. With more events ahead in Europe and the U.S., each gathering offers new insights, perspectives, and opportunities to connect.

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Explore our upcoming events here and be part of the conversation shaping procurement’s future.