Welcome & opening address — "Why India, why now: the business case for AI+PSCM"
Main StageArjun Mehta · Conference Chair, AIPSCM
Opening keynote
Procurement & Supply Chain Management AI Conference
ATTACK MODE
From Navigation → to Acceleration
Dates13–14 FEB 2027
LocationNew Delhi, IN
Format2-Day · In-Person
Delegates1,000+ Expected
WP-00Highlight reel
The room, in motion.
Two days of procurement and supply chain leaders in one hall. Skip the intro or let it play through — it lands here.
WP-01The theme
Two days. One trajectory.
PSCMAI CON runs on a single throughline: map the terrain on Day 1, then put it into motion on Day 2. Every session, speaker and track is tagged to one leg of the course.
Day 1 · 13 FEB
Navigate
Chart the terrain: tariffs, AI-native tooling, supplier risk and where the next eighteen months are headed.
• Strategy• Risk Mapping• Intelligence
Day 2 · 14 FEB
Accelerate
Put it into motion: deals get signed, agents get deployed, and cost-to-value cases get built in front of the room.
• Execution• Deployment• Deal-Making
1,000+Delegates
10Speakers
6Focus tracks
2Days, no filler
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WP-02AI trajectory planner
Chart your two-day course.
Tell the planner who you are and what you're solving for. It reads the full session list and hands back a personal route through both days.
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WP-03Flight manifest
The full agenda.
34 sessions, 2 days, 5 tracks. Filter by day and focus — every row is live from the programme.
5 tracks
Keynote panel — "The new volatility: tariffs, rare earths and the geopolitics of sourcing"
Main StageRohan Deshpande · SVP Global Supply Chain, Apex Motors · Karan Bhatia · CSCO, Titan Logistics
2 panelists
Beyond the PO: procuring outcomes, not line items
The Deal DeskRajesh Iyer · CPO (Retired), Meridian Retail Group
Breakout round 1
From visibility to autonomy: the control tower becomes an orchestration engine
The Control TowerMeera Subramaniam · CSCO, Vertex Industries
Breakout round 1
Open space marketplace
The Open Floor
No preset agenda — bring a pain point
Why 59% of leaders don't trust their AI agents (and what closes the gap)
The Machine RoomNikhil Bansal · CTO, ProcureSense AI · Sanjana Rao · Principal Analyst, Everest Supply Insights
Breakout round 1
Executing China+1 without breaking cost targets: sourcing diversification in practice
The Deal DeskRohan Deshpande · SVP Global Supply Chain, Apex Motors
Breakout round 2
India's logistics unlock: PM Gati Shakti, the National Logistics Policy and the race to top-25 LPI
The Control TowerAnand Krishnan · Joint Secretary (Logistics), PM Gati Shakti · Divya Rao · CEO, Swift Freight Logistics
Breakout round 2
Roundtable — GCC leaders' table: build vs. buy for AI tooling in captive centers
The Open Floor
Breakout round 2
Your data isn't AI-ready: a practitioner's guide to fixing it first
The Machine RoomWilliam D'Souza · VP Supply Chain Data & Analytics, Continental Foods
Breakout round 2
Building the 2027 procurement supertalent: skills, not software
The Deal DeskElena Fischer · VP Global Procurement & ESG, NorthStar Search
Breakout round 3
Crisis playbook: the first 48 hours of a supply chain disruption
The Control TowerRohan Deshpande · SVP Global Supply Chain, Apex Motors · Karan Bhatia · CSCO, Titan Logistics
Breakout round 3
Roundtable — mid-market and SME sourcing without an enterprise AI budget
The Open Floor
Breakout round 3
Securing the extended enterprise: third-party and supply chain cyber risk
The Machine RoomFarah Sheikh · CISO, Orbit Manufacturing
Breakout round 3
Keynote panel — "India as the world's supply chain command center: GCCs, the semiconductor mission and the China+1 opportunity"
Main StageVikram Chandrasekaran · Managing Director, TechGlobal India GCC · Aditi Verma · India Representative, ISM
2 panelists
Fireside — "Leading supply chains through disruption"
Main StageRahul Malhotra · Founder & CEO, CircuitChain Systems
Fireside
AIPSCM Awards Ceremony
Main StageHosted by the AIPSCM Awards Committee
Recognizing the year's standout procurement and supply chain leadership
WP-04Field leaders
Who's on stage.
Confirmed and invited speakers — a first look at the roster, with more announced closer to February.
AM
Arjun MehtaConference Chair, AIPSCM
Main StageRD
Rohan DeshpandeSVP Global Supply Chain, Apex Motors
Main StageKB
Karan BhatiaChief Supply Chain Officer, Titan Logistics
The Control TowerRI
Rajesh IyerCPO (Retired), Meridian Retail Group
The Deal DeskEF
Elena FischerVP Global Procurement & ESG, NorthStar Search
The Deal DeskMS
Meera SubramaniamChief Supply Chain Officer, Vertex Industries
The Control TowerAK
Anand KrishnanJoint Secretary (Logistics), PM Gati ShaktiGovernment of India
The Control TowerNB
Nikhil BansalCTO, ProcureSense AI
The Machine RoomWP-05Coordinates
Six tracks. One map.
Every session, speaker and AI-planner recommendation is tagged to one of these six focus areas.
AI & Automation
Agentic sourcing, autonomous procurement, and the copilots doing the busywork.
Risk & Resilience
Geopolitics, tariffs, dual-sourcing and the control towers keeping networks upright.
Cost & Value Engineering
Beyond cost-cutting — spend intelligence, category strategy, and negotiated value.
Sustainable Sourcing
Scope 3 reporting and supplier decarbonization that survives an audit.
Digital Transformation
ERP modernization, data unification, and rebuilding the stack without stopping the business.
Supplier Ecosystem
Vendor risk, diversified sourcing, and collaborative networks built for speed.
WP-06Access tiers
Pick your pass.
Three tiers, one course. Early Bird pricing runs through 30 November 2026.
Nav PassIndividual • Early Bird
₹24,999₹34,999
+ GST • ends 30 Nov 2026- •Full 2-day access to all keynotes, panels & workshops
- •Solutions expo floor + lunch, both days
- •Networking reception & closing cocktail
- •Digital badge and event app access
Most booked
Accel PassIndividual • Standard
₹39,999
+ GST • after Early Bird- •Everything in Nav Pass
- •AI-matched 1:1 meeting scheduling
- •Reserved front-section seating
- •Digital session recordings for 90 days
Apex PassCorporate • 4 Seats
₹1,29,999
+ GST • ~₹32,500 / seat- •Everything in Accel Pass, for your team of 4
- •VIP lounge access, both days
- •Small-group speaker meet & greet
- •Dedicated concierge for your delegation
Pricing is indicative for the 2027 edition and may change before sales open. See the FAQ below for more.
WP-07Coordinates
Landing in New Delhi.
The venue is being finalized. Shortlisted sites sit inside Delhi NCR's convention belt — confirmed location posts here first.
CityNew Delhi, India
VenueTo be announced — shortlist drawn from Delhi NCR's major convention centres. Confirmed venue posts here first.
Getting thereNearest airport is Indira Gandhi International (DEL), roughly 30–45 minutes from shortlisted venues.
HotelsPartner hotel rates announced alongside the confirmed venue.
Visa letterInternational delegates can request an invitation letter after registering.
28.6139° N · 77.2090° E
WP-08Allied partners
Built with partners.
2027 partner slots are open. Three tiers, limited seats in each.
Title Partner — 1 slot
Strategic Partners — 3 slots
Innovation Partners — 6 slots
Media partners
Partnership decks and 2027 packages are being finalized alongside the venue.
WP-09Standard answers
Frequently asked.
The short version of everything above — for a personalized two-day route, use the AI planner up top.
13–14 February 2027, in New Delhi, India. The venue is being finalized and will be announced on this page.
CPOs and procurement leaders, supply chain and category managers, sourcing teams, solution providers, and investors focused on the space.
The Apex pass covers a team of four at a reduced per-seat rate. For larger delegations, use the partner enquiry link below.
Accel and Apex passes include 90-day digital access to session recordings after the event. Nav passes cover live attendance only.
Yes — an invitation letter is available on request once you've registered.
Use the AI planner up top for anything itinerary-related, or check the tickets, venue and partners sections above for specifics.
WP-10 · Final approach