Saudi Procurement Conference urges digital and AI integration

The Saudi Procurement Conference 2026 has concluded following two days of specialized discussions involving 42 speakers across six working sessions. The conference issued eight primary recommendations aimed at accelerating digital transformation and expanding the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics within procurement processes.

Key objectives include increasing spending efficiency, improving decision-making quality, and enhancing institutional competitiveness. The recommendations also emphasized developing governance, managing risks, supporting local content, and investing in the training of national talent and professional leadership.

Conference President Abdulrahman Al-Dalaan noted that the discussions highlighted the growing role of procurement in supporting economic growth and institutional resilience, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The organizing committee plans to hold the seventh edition of the conference on October 7, 2027.