It is the precursor to the live Agentic AI Procurement Masterclass, which Zycus will host this July with ISM (Americas), CIPS (EMEA) and PASA (Australia/APAC), grounded in research from The Hackett Group.
As vendors race to advertise ever-larger libraries of AI agents, most procurement teams still cannot separate genuine agentic capability from marketing claims, or move pilots into governed, enterprise-scale use. Both programs tackle that gap with education first – not a product pitch.
Part 1 – Watch Now: The On-Demand Field Guide (Complimentary)
The Field Guide is a seven-module, self-paced video series, watchable on its core path in about 35-40 minutes. It moves from the vocabulary of AI to the architecture decisions that determine whether AI delivers value in procurement – covering how orchestrated agentic workflows differ from isolated point agents, why autonomy needs governance, and the concept of Agent Debt: the compounding cost of deploying agents without structure. A practical example runs throughout, such as turning a vague intake request into a sourcing-ready event, then into a governed supplier negotiation. Interactive knowledge checks and downloadable worksheets let leaders apply it to their own workflows. No cost, no barrier to entry.
Part 2 – Register Now: The Live Masterclass (Complimentary, This July)
The live Masterclass takes leaders from understanding to application across three sessions, run region by region alongside each region’s authoritative procurement body and local experts:
- Session 1 – What agentic AI really is, and what it does in procurement (Chris Sawchuk, Principle Analyst, The Hackett Group)
- Session 2 – How point agents differ from agentic AI (Chris Sawchuk, Principle Analyst, The Hackett Group)
- Session 3 – Why DIY and studio-based solutions create Agent Debt (Omid Ghamami, Procurement Educator and Thought Leader)
Hosted with ISM (Americas), CIPS (EMEA) and PASA (Australia/APAC). Americas attendees can earn 2 CEH credits accredited by ISM, Australia/APAC attendees can earn 1 CPD credits accredited by PASA – and benchmark their own AI maturity against global peers.
Agentic AI will not reward organisations that adopt it blindly. It rewards those who understand it deeply enough to govern it. We built the Field Guide to raise the floor of understanding across the profession, so every procurement leader walks in informed.
– Aatish Dedhia, Founder and CEO, Zycus
Our community wants clarity on what agentic AI means for procurement. Working with experts, like Zycus, provides a research-grounded, education-first perspective that adds value.
– Melanie Larimer, VP, Member Experience & Learning, Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
How to Take Part
- Watch the Field Guide now – complimentary and on-demand. Build your foundation today: Zycus Agentic AI Field Guide For Procurement.
- Register for the live Masterclass – complimentary, this July. Choose your region, reserve a seat, and earn accreditation credits while benchmarking your AI maturity. Seats per regional session are limited: Zycus Agentic AI Procurement Masterclass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Agentic AI Field Guide for Procurement?
A free, on-demand video series from Zycus that gives procurement professionals a vendor-neutral education in agentic AI, including interactive knowledge checks and downloadable worksheets. It is the precursor to the live Masterclass.
Who is hosting the Masterclass, and when?
Zycus hosts the live Masterclass this July, region by region, with ISM (Americas), CIPS (EMEA) and PASA (Australia/APAC), and research from The Hackett Group. Dates are confirmed regionally.
How much does it cost, and is there accreditation?
Both programs are free. Registration is required only for the live sessions. Americas attendees can earn 2 CEH credits accredited by ISM; Australia/APAC attendees can earn 1 CPD credits accredited by PASA.
What does “Intake-to-Outcomes” mean?
Intake-to-Outcomes (I2O) is the category framing Zycus uses to redefine procurement beyond Source-to-Pay (S2P): a unified platform combining AI-guided intake, an agentic execution layer, and an integrated S2P core to deliver measurable outcomes, not just transactions.