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Written by Florian Masseube
In summary
- A complete agenda of purchasing events 2026: trade shows, conferences, webinars, in-person and online
- Events covering all key issues: CSR, AI, digitalization, indirect purchasing, mobility
- Formats suitable for all profiles: large international congresses, sector events, clubs and communities
- Direct links to the registration pages for each event
Find the Agenda of Purchasing Events 2026
In 2026, you clearly won't have time to be bored if you work in purchasing. Between the rise of CSR andthe increasing obligation to assess your suppliers on CSR criteria, AI making its way into all processes and ever-increasing pressure on costs and resilience, the calendar of purchasing events looks particularly busy.
In this article, I offer you an overview of the main events to add to your calendar right now:physical events in France, “weeks of” dedicated to responsible purchasing, but alsomajor online or hybrid events accessible from all over Europe. The goal: to help you build your monitoring and networking plan for 2026, without having to chase after information throughout the year.
Purchasing events: first half of 2026
January 2026
CNA on stage | The 6 Purchasing Trends 2026
📅 January 14, 2026 – 📍 Paris
Presentation of the annual study on the evolution of the function over the years, while highlighting the objectives and priorities that will shape BtoB exchanges in 2026.
👉 Link : https://www.cna-asso.fr/event/view?id=1055
February 2026
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE – virtual summits accessible from Europe
📅 February 3–4, 2026 – 📍 100% virtual/hybrid
The seriesProcurement & Supply Chain LIVE(BizClik / Procurement Magazine) organizes several events each year, including:
- The Middle East Summit – February 3–4, 2026 – Virtual Conference ;
- other summits (Net Zero, US, etc.) with an online component and video replays.
👉 Link : https://live.supplychaindigital.com/get-your-tickets/
March 2026
HA! Days – Responsible Purchasing 2026
📅 March 10–11, 2026 – 📍 Deauville, Hôtel Barrière / beachfront
Two days fully dedicated to responsible purchasing: CSR, scope 3, environmental and social impact, impact innovation. The event brings together purchasing decision-makers and sustainability experts around workshops, debates, and one-to-one meetings.
👉 Lien : https://www.republikgroup-achats.fr/ha-responsables
Ivalua NOW 2026 – “Shaping New Horizons”
📅 March 11–12, 2026 – 📍 Paris, Carrousel du Louvre
A major international conference dedicated to the digitalization of purchasing and supply chain, with a strong focus on generative AI and risk management. Over two days, CPOs, CIOs, and procurement experts share experiences, product roadmaps, and best practices around the Ivalua platform.
👉 Lien : https://emea.ivaluanow.com/en
Work Environment and Purchasing Show (SETA) 2026
📅 March 24–26, 2026 – 📍 Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles, Hall 1
SETA is the reference trade show for non-production purchasing and the work environment, organized in conjunction with Workspace Paris. More than 20,000 visitors and over a hundred brands are expected to gather around FM solutions, QVT, layout, and employee services.
👉 Link : https://www.salon-environnement-de-travail-achats.fr
May 2026
World Procurement Congress 2026 – London, with digital access options
📅 May 20–21, 2026 – 📍 London + online participation possible
Organized by Procurement Leaders, theWorld Procurement Congressis one of the most influential procurement congresses in the world. The 2026 edition is scheduled forMay 20–21, 2026at the InterContinental London – The O2, with over 1,000 participants expected and CPOs from major international groups on stage.
👉 Link : https://events.procurementleaders.com/world-procurement-congress/
HA! Days – Purchasing Com, Event & Marketing 2026
📅 May 27–28, 2026 – 📍 Chantilly
This event brings together purchasing and marketing/communication departments around the purchasing of communication, events, and marketing services. The goal: to secure services, optimize budgets, and streamline the relationship between marketing and purchasing through workshops, feedback sessions, and business meetings.
👉 Link : https://www.republikgroup-achats.fr/ha-achats-com-market-event
June 2026
The Week of Socially and Environmentally Responsible Purchasing (SASER)
📅 June 8–12, 2026 – 📍 Throughout France (mix of in-person/online)
The Week of Socially and Environmentally Responsible Purchasing (SASER) isTHEA large national week dedicated to responsible purchasing, led by ESS France. For five days, local authorities, large companies, SMEs, ESS organizations, and buyer networks organize conferences, webinars, field visits, and open houses across France.
👉 Link : https://www.ess-france.org/la-semaine-des-achats-socialement-et-ecologiquement-responsables
HA! Days – Digitalization of Purchasing 2026
📅 June 10–11, 2026 – 📍 Deauville
Two days focused on e-purchasing solutions, S2P, dematerialization, SaaS platforms, and AI applied to the procure-to-pay cycle. Purchasing departments come to benchmark tools, share their feedback, and meet key publishers and integrators in the market.
👉 Lien : https://www.republikgroup-achats.fr/ha-days
HA! Days – Purchasing of Intellectual Services 2026
📅 June 10–11, 2026 – 📍 Deauville
Twin event of the HA! Days specifically dedicated to the purchasing of intellectual services (consulting, IT, engineering, freelance, etc.). It addresses issues of sourcing, contracting, performance management, and risk management in these very sensitive categories.
Lien : https://www.republikgroup-achats.fr/ha-days-prestations-intellectuelles
Purchasing Trophies 2026 – 19th edition
📅 June 22, 2026 – 📍 Paris, Théâtre Mogador
The Purchasing Trophies are the number one event in the profession, with over 1,000 professionals gathered each year at the Théâtre Mogador. The ceremony rewards the most innovative purchasing projects (CSR, innovation, digital transformation, supplier relations…) after a Grand Oral before a jury of experts.
👉 Link : https://www.republikgroup-achats.fr/trophees-des-achats
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September 2026
DPW Amsterdam 2026 – the “flagship” of digital procurement (hybrid, Europe)
📅 September 29 – October 1, 2026 – 📍 Amsterdam + virtual pass
Digital Procurement World (DPW) has become themajor global event for digital procurement, with a very tech-focused positioning (AI, start-ups, automation, data). In 2026, the event moves toRAI Amsterdamand runs fromSeptember 29 to October 1, 2026.
👉 Link : https://conference.dpw.ai/
October 2026
HA! Days – Indirect & Wild Procurement 2026
📅 October 7–8, 2026 – 📍 Deauville
These two days are dedicated to indirect and “wild” procurement, which often concentrates a strong potential for hidden savings. Topics include tail spend, BPO, general services, energy, IT, tooling… with a mix of conferences, workshops, and one-to-one meetings between decision-makers and innovative providers.
👉 Lien : https://www.republikgroup-achats.fr/ha-indirects-et-sauvages
HA! Days – Mobility & Travel 2026
📅 October 7–8, 2026 – 📍 Deauville
Held in parallel, this HA! Days brings together travel, fleet, and mobility buyers around energy transition, TCO, and employee experience. It is a privileged space for rethinking travel policies, sustainable mobility, and spending management tools.
👉 Link : https://www.republikgroup-achats.fr/ha-travel-mobility-days
Procurement events: to follow throughout the year
All year long
Series of webinars “Green Public Procurement” (European Commission / EU GPP)
📅 Throughout 2026 – 📍 100% online
The European Commission, via theGreen Public Procurement (GPP) Helpdesk, regularly organizes free webinars (60–90 minutes) on topics such as:
- public procurement and plastic reduction,
- green procurement in drinking water, construction, mobility, etc.
👉 Link : https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/green-public-procurement_en
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Because purchasing departments are increasingly in demand: CSR, inflation, geopolitical tensions, new regulations... By planning your events in advance, you optimize your time, your travel/training budget, and ensure you are present at the truly strategic meetings for your organization.
We can distinguish several complementary formats:
- Thelarge purchasing fairsto meet suppliers, start-ups, and solution providers
- Thecongresses & conferencesto gain strategic insight (regulation, risks, geopolitics, CSR)
- Thespecialized events(responsible purchasing, purchasing categories, specific sectors)
- Thewebinars and online events, very practical for maintaining continuous monitoring at a lower cost
- Thepurchasing communities and clubs, more confidential but valuable for peer feedback
Start by aligning your event choices with:
- Yourstrategic priorities for 2026(CSR, digitalization, cost reduction, reshoring, innovation, etc.)
- Theskills to strengthenin the team (negotiation, data management, responsible purchasing, supplier management…)
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Yourtravel/training budget
Next, identify a few “must-haves” (2 to 4 major events) and complement with lighter formats: webinars, clubs, local events.
A few useful reflexes:
- Prepare alist of priority booths/exhibitors and conferencesin advance
- Plan suppliermeetings on-site rather than waiting for random encountersSet
- 2 or 3 concrete objectives(identify AI solutions, benchmark CSR practices, find 3 new potential suppliers, etc.)Plan a
- concise reportto be shared with internal stakeholders (Management, Finance, CSR, departments) partagé avec les parties prenantes internes (Direction, Finance, RSE, métiers)
The 2026 purchasing events reflect a strong trend: CSR is becoming a central criterion in purchasing decisions. Structuring the evaluation of suppliers based on ESG criteria allows for compliance with the duty of vigilance and the CSRD, integrating objective criteria into tenders, and managing risks in the value chain.Discover how to evaluate your CSR suppliers →