Putting AI to Work: ORO Labs at DPW New York 2025

At this year’s DPW New York conference, the prevailing theme was clear: it’s time to move beyond AI hype and start putting artificial intelligence to work in procurement. 

The event brought together industry leaders and innovators to showcase how AI is transforming procurement from a theoretical concept into a practical engine driving business value. ORO was proud to support this vision, demonstrating how our latest innovations and real-world use cases are enabling organizations to realize the full potential of AI in procurement workflows. 

From AI Promise to AI in Practice

The DPW New York agenda was built around the imperative of operationalizing AI in procurement, helping teams to automate, orchestrate, and accelerate processes with intelligent and adaptive technology. Rather than focusing on abstract possibilities, the gathering emphasized actionable strategies, live demonstrations, and proven results.

Live AI Agent Building with Bayer

One of the most compelling moments of the event was our main stage keynote featuring Ryan Whitmore from Bayer, who was joined by ORO Labs’ co-founders Sudhir Bhojwani and Lalitha Rajagopalan. During the session, the trio delivered a live demonstration of the ORO Procurement Orchestration Platform’s new agentic AI capabilities. Attendees watched as an enterprise-grade AI agent was built and deployed in real-time, showcasing how procurement teams can now create and tailor agents for their unique workflows, without writing a single line of code.

Key Takeaways from the keynote Included:

• No-Code AI Agent Builder: ORO’s platform empowers users to design and launch AI agents with a simple drag-and-drop interface, making automation accessible to business users, not just developers.
• Autonomous Workflows: The demonstration illustrated how AI agents can independently manage complex procurement tasks, reducing manual work and accelerating decision cycles.
• Enterprise-Grade Security and Control: The platform ensures that all agentic actions are auditable and compliant, providing transparency and trust for procurement leaders.

Real Talk on Technology Deployments

Beyond the main event, ORO Labs hosted an evening side event with partners Archlet and Sievo, which brought together leaders for a candid session on technology deployments. Featuring guest speakers like Dr. Elouise Epstein from Kearney, Renee Cerasuolo from Hormel Foods, Travis Johnson from Chain IQ, Walter Charles from CSL, and Tamer Doyuran from Pepsi, the riotous discussion delivered unfiltered insight into the realities of tech deployments in procurement.

Insights from the “Making AI Real” Podcast

In the “Making AI Real” podcast session, ORO Labs’ leadership shared lessons learned on moving agentic projects from pilot phases to full-scale enterprise adoption, focusing on the organizational and cultural shifts required to scale successfully:

• From Pilots to Production: Transitioning from small-scale pilots to enterprise-wide adoption demands change management, stakeholder engagement, and a clear roadmap.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: ORO’s no-code AI agent builder enables teams to iterate and adapt agents as business needs evolve, supporting sustained momentum.
• Ecosystem Collaboration: Engaging cross-functional teams and external partners is critical to driving adoption and maximizing the impact of AI investments.

ORO Labs’ New Agentic AI Capabilities: Delivering on the Theme

In direct alignment with the event’s focus, ORO Labs built on the recent launch of new agentic AI capabilities, designed to empower procurement teams to put AI to work immediately.

• No-Code AI Agent Builder: Rapidly design and deploy custom agents for any procurement workflow
• Pre-Built Agents for High-Impact Use Cases: Ready-to-use agents support risk, compliance, intake management, and more, supporting the entire source-to-pay process
• Secure Data Access and Full Auditability: Ensures that AI-driven decisions are trustworthy, transparent, and compliant with enterprise requirements
• Human-AI Collaboration: AI agents and human experts work together seamlessly, with agents autonomously escalating complex decisions when needed

Turning Vision into Action

DPW New York 2025 made it clear: the future of procurement belongs to those who can operationalize AI, not just talk about it. ORO Labs is delivering on this promise, providing the tools and real-world solutions that procurement teams need to automate, orchestrate, and accelerate their work. Whether it’s building custom AI agents live on stage, facilitating candid peer discussions surrounding tech transformation, or guiding organizations from pilot to scale, ORO Labs is committed to helping procurement teams put AI to work – securely, efficiently, and at scale.