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  • Coupa Honors 2026 Partner Award Winners at Inspire Conference, Emphasizing AI and Procurement Innovation

    Coupa Honors 2026 Partner Award Winners at Inspire Conference, Emphasizing AI and Procurement Innovation

    Coupa has announced the winners of its 2026 Partner Awards during the Coupa Inspire Partner Summit in Las Vegas, celebrating the ecosystem driving next-generation procurement, automation, and AI-powered business transformation. The awards recognize partners that have delivered measurable value, accelerated digital innovation, and helped enterprises modernize operations at scale using the Coupa platform.

    “We are thrilled to recognize our 2026 award winners for their unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Greg Harbor, Chief Partner Officer at Coupa. “Our partners are the backbone of the Coupa community, helping our mutual customers drive margin growth and future-proof their operations. Together, we are achieving ambitious goals and shaping the future of spend management.”

    Global Partner of the Year

    The awards placed strong emphasis on AI-enabled transformation, operational resilience, and data-driven decision-making — areas increasingly critical as enterprises scale automation and improve visibility across global supply chains. Accenture received Coupa’s highest distinction: Global Partner of the Year, recognized for exceptional impact across customer success, innovation, global delivery, and strategic collaboration. According to Coupa, Accenture earned the award for its strong global performance, customer outcomes, and ability to align Coupa’s autonomous spend management capabilities with complex enterprise transformation initiatives.

    Sales Partners of the Year

    These partners expanded the Coupa community by helping organizations solve unique regional and market-specific spend challenges:

    • North America: Cross Country Consulting
    • EMEA: KPMG EMEA
    • APJ: KPMG Japan
    • Latin America: Accenture

    Customer Success Partners of the Year

    Recognized for driving adoption and ensuring customers exceed their business goals:

    • North America: KPMG USA
    • Latin America: Paramētā
    • EMEA: Supply Chain Partner
    • APJ: FourPL

    Specialized Partner Winners

    • Supply Chain Partner of the Year: Miebach Consulting
    • Independent Delivery Partner of the Year: Acquis Consulting Group
    • Coupa App Marketplace Partner of the Year: Rossum
    • Coupa Pay Digital Payments Partner of the Year: Viewpost
    • Coupa Pay Virtual Card Partner of the Year: Mastercard
    • Coupa Advantage Partner of the Year: Lowe’s
    • AI Partner of the Year: PwC
    • Innovation Partner of the Year: DataMap

    Channel and Emerging Partners

    Honoring partners rapidly scaling their Coupa practices and bringing autonomous spend management to new markets:

    • Reseller of the Year – North America: RSM
    • Reseller of the Year – International: Procurion GmbH
    • New Breakout Partner – Americas: Clearsulting
    • New Breakout Partner – International: Cogniviti Labs

    Coupa Inspire 2026 continues to spotlight the pivotal role of partners in driving AI-driven procurement transformation and operational excellence across industries.

  • AI and Tech Innovation Take Center Stage at the 2026 Global Awards

    AI and Tech Innovation Take Center Stage at the 2026 Global Awards

    The 2026 Global Awards are set to celebrate the brightest minds in sustainability, procurement, and supply chain, with a strong emphasis on AI-led innovation and digital solutions. The event will take place on September 8 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, following Day 1 of The London Summit.

    This black-tie gala unites three major ceremonies: The Global Sustainability Awards, The Global Procurement Awards, and The Global Supply Chain Awards. It recognizes organizations and individuals driving responsible, efficient, and forward-thinking operations.

    Key AI and Tech Categories

    The Global Sustainability Awards – Tech & AI Award
    This award honors initiatives that leverage digital innovation, emerging technologies, and AI to accelerate sustainability. Judges evaluate how effectively technology addresses specific environmental or social challenges, with measurable outcomes like resource efficiency or emissions reduction.

    The Global Procurement Awards – AI in Procurement Award
    Celebrating organizations using AI to transform procurement, this category looks for smarter decision-making through AI integration. Entries are assessed on improvements in efficiency, forecasting, supplier management, cost optimization, and risk reduction.

    The Global Procurement Awards – Procurement Technology Award
    Recognizing innovative digital solutions that enhance procurement performance, this award emphasizes technology that improves visibility, automates processes, and drives business value.

    The Global Supply Chain Awards – Digital Supply Chain Award
    This category showcases digital innovation for smarter, more agile supply chains. It highlights the use of data, automation, and advanced technologies to boost visibility, connectivity, and resilience.

    Entries close June 29, 2026. Judging takes place in July, with the shortlist announced that same month. For more details, visit the official awards page.