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Arkestro to Convene Industry Leaders for Optimal '26 Conference in Houston

Executives from Chevron, Nissan, and JLL will gather in Houston from October 13-15, 2026, for Arkestro’s annual Optimal '26 conference. The event focuses on the shift toward predictive procurement, moving beyond experimental AI to address operational volatility and enterprise-wide supply chain agility.

Arkestro to Convene Industry Leaders for Optimal '26 Conference in Houston
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The conference aims to bridge the gap between procurement strategy and C-suite objectives. Sessions will feature practical case studies, including CenterPoint Energy’s organizational evolution and Chevron’s ongoing project to scale predictive procurement across its global infrastructure. These discussions are designed to demonstrate how AI-driven insights influence margins and supplier engagement in an increasingly complex market.

Beyond general programming, the event includes a specialized Supplier Summit. This invite-only track allows participants to collaborate directly with Arkestro’s product team to refine supplier enablement tools. According to Arkestro CEO Rob DeSantis, the focus remains on the transition from reactive procurement to a proactive, results-driven function, highlighting that predictive approaches have moved from theoretical models to essential enterprise tools.

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