WEBINAR – 2026 Procurement Predictions: From AI Hype to Operating Reality, presented by Zip
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2026 is already shaping up to be another transformative year in the procurement industry. Drawing on predictions from analysts, thought leaders, and practitioners in the Zip community, this webinar unpacks the most important trends for 2026.
We’ll dive into the 5 key themes that will define the year ahead:
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Workforce evolution & AI agents as digital labor
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Orchestration as the new operating system
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The ROI reckoning of AI
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Creating competitive advantage beyond cost savings
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Navigating the messy middle of AI adoption
You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what’s to come, as well as actionable next steps for your own 2026 procurement transformation.
Speakers:
Joe Fox – Head of Strategy, ZIP
As Head of Strategy, Joe brings over 25 years of Procurement & Finance Industry experience delivering innovation and strategic direction for product, go-to-market and operational strategy. Joe works closely innovating with Customers and Partners to maximize Intake and Orchestration value. Prior to his role at Zip, Joe served as SVP, Product Strategy – 15 yrs SAP Ariba in US and Europe. He also held positions of Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Product Officer and CEO with other P2P SaaS software companies. He delivered innovation globally for Fortune 500 companies as Product Strategy Executive – Accenture Procurement & Finance BPO and a Senior Management Consultant – EY. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science Computer Science from Rockhurst University, Kansas City. He if from the Bay Area and Charlotte, NC.
Danielle McQuiston is a seasoned procurement leader with a breadth of experience in all procurement categories, transformation initiatives, integrations and customer service. She spent nearly 20 years at Sanofi in Procurement Leadership before expanding her impact by joining Candex in 2019 as their Chief Customer Officer. At Candex she worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, driving simplification and compliance, as well as improving Category and Buying Channel Strategies. She recently joined Zip as part of their Enterprise Transformation Office where she will help Zip’s customers as they further their transformation journeys, leveraging intake, orchestration and AI.
Kristin Ellis, Director of Corporate Procurement at Instacart
Kristin Ellis is a seasoned procurement leader and Director of Corporate Procurement at Instacart, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a career spanning leading brands including Instacart, Gap Inc., Restoration Hardware, and Williams-Sonoma, she brings deep expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. Known for aligning procurement with business growth and operational excellence, Kristin is recognized for her strategic mindset, collaborative leadership style, and ability to drive innovative, data-informed solutions that deliver measurable organizational impact.
