In 2026, the gap between "knowing" AI and "using" AI is where enterprise margin is lost.

Our latest research reveals a startling paradox: 60% of procurement leaders who have not yet adopted AI claim they already "fully understand" the technology. Yet, this confidence is not translating into readiness. These same organizations remain the most exposed to structural volatility and decision latency.

Join Keelvar experts Jack Dillane and Toby Burton alongside Cap Legal, for a transparent look at the 2026 CPO Report. We are moving past the AI hype to discuss the hard realities of implementation: data quality gaps, internal expertise hurdles, and the "top-down" mandates required to move from manual firefighting to automated resilience.

Key Discussion Points:

- The Overconfidence Trap: Why perceived AI knowledge is procurement’s greatest risk in 2026.

- Solving the Data Gap: How to build a foundation for AI that actually absorbs market shocks.

- C-Suite Alignment: How the CPO and CFO can co-author an AI roadmap that guarantees ROI.

- Structural vs. Episodic: Why AI is the only tool capable of managing 2026’s permanent volatility.