The Reshape 2026 agenda is live

Procurement now sits at the center of business strategy, shaped by AI, agentic technology, and an economic climate that rewards agility. Amazon Business Reshape 2026 helps leaders turn those forces into a competitive advantage.

Over two days in Nashville, TN on October 27th and 28th, you'll find nine main stage sessions, more than 35 breakouts built for procurement leaders at every stage of the journey. You'll hear from globally recognized economist Dr. Philippa "Pippa" Malmgren alongside research leaders from Gartner®, IDC, Everest Group, The Hackett Group®, S&P Global, and Omdia, plus dozens of practitioners sharing real-world results.

The full agenda is live now. Register by September 15^th to take advantage of early bird pricing.

What's on the main stage?

The main stage will bring together big-picture strategy, product direction, and expert analysis to show you where procurement is headed and what it takes to lead from the front.

Here's what to expect:

• Opening keynote: A forward-looking vision for Smart Business Buying and what it means for your organization
• Innovation spotlight: Learn how Amazon Business is using AI tools and agents to simplify procurement today
• Analyst industry perspective: Independent research on the trends and technologies defining procurement leadership
• Executive transformation panel: Procurement leaders share how they moved from intent to impact, turning their functions into strategic drivers
• AWS and Amazon Business: Hear how AWS and Amazon Business are working together to deliver more integrated insights for customers
• Macro-economic outlook: Dr. Pippa Malmgren on the forces shaping procurement through 2027, covering geopolitical risk, data transparency, and global market shifts
• Supply chain intelligence: How AI-driven logistics and anticipatory supply chains build speed and resilience
• AI-powered analytics: How intelligence at your fingertips changes the quality and speed of procurement decisions

Every general session gives you insights you can act on the moment you're back at your desk.

Sessions that fill fast

Some breakouts draw a crowd. Based on past attendee interest and last year's most popular topics, these are the sessions to put on your radar first.

• Agentic B2B procurement: Explore how agentic procurement can help simplify decision-making and enhance collaboration
• Agent talk: Gain insights into how procurement professionals are using AI and how technology can help teams improve operational efficiency
• Crafting purchase controls: The evolution of guided buying, now with smart approvals and AI-powered controls that helps keep spending compliant with your policies without slowing buyers down
• From simulation to PO: A concrete use case tracing the full journey from AI-driven discovery to purchase order
• AI in action: A peer-led panel on how organizations deploy AI in procurement right now
• Smarter procurement through AI-driven analytics: Where analytics and AI join to enable faster, data-driven decisions
• How PE firms scale procurement across 100+ portfolio companies: Executive-level benchmarking for portfolio-wide value creation
• Reclaiming control of indirect procurement: How organizations brought indirect spend in-house to gain visibility and control.

These sessions combine strategic depth with practical guidance, giving you high-level direction and tactics you can bring back to your team.

Agenda themes

The Reshape 2026 agenda spans the ideas and challenges most relevant to procurement leaders today. Browse the full agenda to explore specific sessions and find the topics most relevant to your goals.

• AI, agents, and automation: The technologies redefining how procurement works, from agentic accounts payable to AI buying tools
• Strategy, value, and the future of procurement: Analyst-led perspectives on where your function is headed and how to lead the way
• Scaling and transformation: Practical approaches to building procurement operations that grow with your organization
• Controls, compliance, and integration: Help keep buying compliant with your buying policies and connected to your existing systems
• Supply chain and resilience: Build a supply base and operational model that holds up under pressure
• Getting started and hands-on learning: Workshops and guided sessions to sharpen skills and accelerate adoption
• People and leadership: Develop the talent and culture your procurement function needs to thrive

Reshape 2026 by the numbers

• 2 days of learning, networking, and connection
• 9 general sessions on the main stage
• 35+ breakouts spanning every major theme
• 6 session formats: keynote, panel, fireside chat, theater demo, roundtable, and workshop
• 30+ organizations contributing insights and perspectives
• Research partners: IDC, Everest Group, The Hackett Group^®, S&P Global, and Omdia

Find the sessions most relevant to your role

No two attendees share the same priorities. Use these starting points to identify the sessions and tracks most relevant to you.

Executives and procurement leaders

Start with the main stage, prioritize the high-demand breakouts, and look for analyst-led sessions that offer deeper insight into where procurement is headed. You'll leave with a clearer view of the landscape and how to position your team as a strategic driver.

Administrators

Focus on the purchase controls, compliance tools, and hands-on learning sessions. You'll walk away with practical tactics for managing users, policies, and approvals more efficiently.

IT and integration teams

Head to the controls, compliance tools, and integration track. Amazon Business connects to 300+ third-party systems, including APIs and e-procurement tools, so you'll find sessions built to help you streamline and scale.

New to Amazon Business

Prioritize the getting started and hands-on learning track. These sessions give you a solid foundation and a clear path to unlocking value quickly across your organization.

More than sessions

The Amazon Business Reshape 2026 experience extends beyond the agenda. Third Eye Blind will take the stage for our featured evening entertainment.

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