This year, ProcureCon is breaking the mold by partnering with Proof of Concept to launch the AI Collaboration Lab—an interactive, first-of-its-kind innovation experience where attendees move beyond passive listening to actively co-create an AI-enabled solution to a real contingent workforce challenge. The community will crowdsource the problem during the opening session, contribute insights and ideas throughout the event, and work with the Lab team as they build and refine a prototype in real time, culminating in a live reveal during the conference finale. This collaboration reflects a shared mission to turn AI from abstract theory into practical, actionable tools that drive procurement transformation.

• Experience AI-in-action through a live prototype built from attendee input.
• Participate directly in shaping a solution to a real workforce challenge.
• See how AI can move procurement from ideas to execution, fast. 

As organizations demand greater agility and efficiency, traditional staff augmentation alone may no longer deliver optimal results. This interactive panel explores alternate sourcing models such as outcome based engagements, managed services, direct sourcing, and crowdsourcing that can deliver superior business value, reduce costs, boost output, and drive higher internal client satisfaction. Attendees will learn how leading procurement teams are reimagining their contingent workforce strategies, implementing newer models, and navigating the challenges of change for sustainable workforce success.

Takeaways

• Learn frameworks and criteria to identify which roles or projects are best suited for alternatives to staff augmentation, including outcome based and managed service models.
•  Discover best practices for collaborating with internal clients to ensure alternate sourcing approaches meet business needs and elevate satisfaction.
• Take home practical steps and metrics for evaluating value, cost savings, and output improvements when piloting or scaling new sourcing models.