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Accounts Payable 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions
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What you'll learn?
In 2025, we talked about AI. In 2026, we’re living in it.
The days of "just getting invoices approved" are officially over. As we look toward 2026, the Accounts Payable function is undergoing its most significant transformation yet, evolving into a strategic powerhouse of intelligence and operations that impact cash, strategic risk, and supplier relationships.
On January 29th, join Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer at Ardent Partners, as well as Esker’s John Purcell, senior value engineer, for an exciting and exclusive deep dive into Ardent’s new BIG Trends and Predictions for AP 2026 report. We’ve analyzed the shifting global invoicing mandates, the evolution of 'Agentic AI,' and the new expectations of the CFO to bring you a roadmap for the year ahead.
Attendees of the webcast will learn:
- The Death of the Pilot Phase: Why 2026 marks the end of "testing" AI and the rise of the AI-native finance office.
- The Compliance Tsunami: What new global e-invoicing mandates mean for your 2026 tech stack.
- From Reactive to Predictive: How AP data is becoming the CFO’s secret weapon for cash flow forecasting.
- The Human Element: How the role of the AP professional is being redefined in an automated world.
Hit the ground running in 2026 and be among the first to see the data driving our 2026 predictions.
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About Esker
Esker, the leading AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO, offers Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions built to optimize working capital and cashflow, enhance decision-making, and drive smarter growth strategies. Offering 40+ years of industry knowledge, Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Leveraging People, Process & Technology
Tuesday, Sept. 19 | 12 p.m. CT | 60 Minutes
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About the hosts
John Purcell
Senior Value Engineer, Esker
Source to Pay strategic solution manager with a focus on process improvement, automation & system implementation.
Andrew Bartolini
Founder & Chief Research Officer, Ardent Partners
Ardent Partners actively covers the supply management solutions marketplace and produces research to help business decision-makers understand the technology landscape and identify the best-fit solution(s) for their specific needs
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Presenting Partners
Ardent Partners actively covers the supply management solutions marketplace and produces research to help business decision-makers understand the technology landscape and identify the best-fit solution(s) for their specific needs
Jason Anderson
As a Business Development Manager at Esker for 10+ years, Jason Anderson is dedicated to helping customers gain greater return on their ERP investment through document process automation.
Adrian Posteraro
Adrian Posteraro is the former Director of Global Customer Support & Satisfaction at MEDRAD Inc. — a two-time winner of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Jason Anderson
As a Business Development Manager at Esker for 10+ years, Jason Anderson is dedicated to helping customers gain greater return on their ERP investment through document process automation.
Is this a free webinar?
Yes. Anyone who wishes to attend this webinar can do so absolutely free of charge.
What if I register but can’t make it?
No worries. Since a recording will be emailed to all attendees after the presentation concludes, we encourage people to register even if they can’t attend live.
Will it be recorded?
Yes. Not only will this webinar be recorded for your convenience, the presentation will also be emailed to attendees once it is finished.
Can I ask questions?
Of course! There will be a Q& session featured at the end of the webinar, but attendees are welcome to submit questions at any time during the presentation.
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