Accounts Payable 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions

Thursday, 19 February 2026

AP Trends

The era of "just getting invoices approved" is officially over. As we enter 2026, the Accounts Payable (AP) function is being redefined by end-to-end automation and a tightening web of global regulatory complexity.

Why attend? In this research-driven session, we move beyond the hype to show you how AP teams are stepping forward with confidence this year. You will learn how:

The AI-Native Finance Office is here: Why AI has moved beyond "pilot projects" into core finance operations.
E-Invoicing Mandates: A direct look at the new global regulations impacting your 2026 tech stack.
The CFO’s Secret Weapon: How to turn raw AP data into high-accuracy cash flow forecasting.
Strategic Risk & Relationships: Why the modern AP team is now a powerhouse of intelligence, impacting everything from supplier health to strategic risk.

Speakers

Andrew Bartolini

Chief Research Officer
Ardent Partners

Alistair Kent

Global PR Director
SAP Concur

Patricia Vazquez

Solution Advisor
SAP Concur

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