Port Dickson: Zycus concluded its flagship Southeast Asia conference, Horizon SEA 2025, on a high note, drawing procurement leaders from Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, India, and the broader Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East regions. Held in April at the Lexis Hibiscus resort in Port Dickson near Kuala Lumpur, the two-day event spotlighted real-world applications of Agentic artificial intelligence (AI), advanced intake orchestration, and strategic transformation across Source-to-Pay (S2P).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event was bolstered by strategic insights from IDC analyst Patrick Reymann, who highlighted the growing importance of intake as procurement’s next value frontier. Leaders from major regional organisations such as JG Summit, DRB-HICOM, Aboitiz Power, BDO Bank, Telekom Malaysia, Tata Play, and Abdul Latif Jameel 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, and Trustpair, among others, bringing diverse perspectives on the future of S2P. Interactive sessions included live demonstrations of Zycus’ Merlin Agentic Platform and Merlin Intake Agent, along with working forums such as the AI Council and Key User Advisory Forum.

These were complemented by engaging experiences like beachside receptions, a drone-lit Gala Awards Night, and the launch of CPONext: SEA Edition, a platform celebrating emerging procurement leaders in the region. The debut of The Merlin Times, a Hackett-led publication focused on Agentic AI, and Zycus’ feature in Procurement Magazine further underscored the event’s emphasis on thought leadership.

From visionary strategy and cutting-edge tech to immersive community-building, Horizon SEA 2025 proved to be a landmark event for the procurement industry, reinforcing Zycus’ commitment to innovation and regional leadership.