Unimarket’s biennial conference, Unimarket NOW 2026, in San Antonio aims to showcase its latest product roadmap, highlight AI advancements, and foster deeper collaboration among procurement and finance leaders in the higher education sector.
Unimarket is preparing to host its biennial customer conference, Unimarket NOW 2026, from April 20 to 22 at the Hotel Contessa on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. According to the company announcement, this event represent...
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s its most expansive gathering yet, with a newly extended three-day format aimed at providing attendees with deeper insights, greater hands-on learning opportunities, and enhanced networking possibilities. The conference is designed to bring together procurement, finance, and supplier leaders, predominantly from higher education institutions, to discuss advancements and share best practices in source-to-pay (S2P) and spend management technologies.
The company said in a statement that Unimarket NOW 2026 will offer a first look at its product roadmap, highlighting the evolving role of artificial intelligence in shaping procurement processes, supplier engagement, and spend optimisation. The agenda includes breakout sessions and panels led by finance and procurement leaders from higher education, guided workshops on maximising the use of Unimarket’s source-to-pay suite, and opportunities for attendees to provide direct feedback to the product development team. Networking with suppliers and peer collaboration will also be significant features of the event.
Unimarket, a provider of integrated procurement, payment, and contract management technology, positions itself as a specialist in helping organisations across higher education, healthcare, and government sectors modernise their operations and improve financial outcomes. The company claims its platform enhances clarity and control over spend while supporting improved efficiency for procurement teams, finance staff, and suppliers.
Industry observers note the increasing importance of procurement technology amid rising pressure on educational institutions to manage costs and ensure transparency. Unimarket was recently named an official Workday Innovation Partner, recognising its integration capabilities with Workday’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, widely used by higher education institutions. This partnership reflects Unimarket’s focus on supporting institutions’ needs for streamlined, compliant procurement processes that deliver measurable operational improvements.
Further, Unimarket has expanded its offerings with initiatives such as its fully managed accounts payable service, launched in the United States, which the company says enhances payment cycle efficiency and financial returns for customers across various sectors.
However, while Unimarket highlights robust growth and technological innovation, the broader sector continues to face challenges with user adoption and integration complexities in evolving S2P environments. Some procurement leaders caution that the effectiveness of AI and automation in procurement depends heavily on institutional readiness and the adaptability of legacy systems.
Unimarket NOW 2026 is scheduled to coincide with San Antonio’s annual Fiesta celebrations, an element that may provide attendees with additional cultural and networking opportunities. Early registration is already open, with the event welcoming Unimarket customers and registered suppliers.
This conference reflects ongoing trends in procurement technology to leverage AI and expand collaborative platforms, amid sustained calls for higher education institutions to optimise spend strategically while maintaining compliance and operational agility.
Source: Noah Wire Services
