Zycus Horizon SEA 2025 Champions Agentic AI as the Future of Procurement
PORT DICKSON, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Horizon SEA 2025, Zycus' flagship conference in Southeast Asia, concluded with strong momentum, bringing together senior procurement leaders from Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, India, and the broader Middle East and APAC region. Held on April 23–24, 2025 at the Lexis Hibiscus in Port Dickson near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the two-day event spotlighted real-world applications of Agentic AI, advanced intake orchestration, and strategic transformation across Source-to-Pay (S2P).
In his keynote, Zycus Founder & CEO Aatish Dedhia emphasized the seismic shift underway: 'Agentic AI isn't aspirational—it's operational. Procurement is now poised to lead enterprise transformation through intelligent orchestration and deep data integration.'
Backed by analyst insights from IDC's Patrick Reymann, Horizon SEA offered a compelling look at why intake is fast emerging as procurement's next value frontier. Leaders from JG Summit, DRB-HICOM, Aboitiz Power, BDO Bank, Telekom Malaysia, Tata Play, Abdul Latif Jameel and many others brought the narrative to life, sharing how Agentic AI is already reshaping intake, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration. These discussions were further enriched by fireside chats with thought leaders from PASIA, CIPS, Microsoft, IBM, TCS, Trustpair, and others—bringing diverse perspectives on the future of Source-to-Pay.
Attendees engaged with Merlin Agentic Platform and Merlin Intake Agent through live demos, real-world use cases, and working forums like the AI Council and Key User Advisory Forum. The hands-on energy extended beyond conference rooms to curated experiences—beachside receptions, a drone-lit Gala Awards Night, and even the launch of CPONext: SEA Edition, spotlighting Southeast Asia's rising procurement stars.
Thought leadership took center stage with the debut of The Merlin Times, a Hackett-led publication on Agentic AI, and a featured cover story on Zycus in Procurement Magazine. The 'AI Agent Quest' challenged attendees to shape the next wave of intelligent procurement—with the best ideas rewarded on stage.
From strategy to community, technology to storytelling—Horizon SEA 2025 delivered a transformative experience with purpose.
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and attendees for making Horizon 2025 an unparalleled success.
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