Join Ardent Partners and Esker on January 29th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Accounts Payable 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions.
In 2025, we talked about AI. In 2026, we’re living in it.
The days of “just getting invoices approved” are officially over. As we look toward 2026, the Accounts Payable function is undergoing its most significant transformation yet, evolving into a strategic powerhouse of intelligence and operations that impact cash, strategic risk, and supplier relationships.
On January 29th, join Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer at Ardent Partners, as well as Esker’s John Purcell, senior value engineer, for an exciting and exclusive deep dive into Ardent’s new BIG Trends and Predictions for AP 2026 report. We’ve analyzed the shifting global invoicing mandates, the evolution of ‘Agentic AI,’ and the new expectations of the CFO to bring you a roadmap for the year ahead.
Attendees of the webcast will learn:
* The Death of the Pilot Phase: Why 2026 marks the end of “testing” AI and the rise of the AI-native finance office.
* The Compliance Tsunami: What new global e-invoicing mandates mean for your 2026 tech stack.
* From Reactive to Predictive: How AP data is becoming the CFO’s secret weapon for cash flow forecasting.
* The Human Element: How the role of the AP professional is being redefined in an automated world.
Webinar Details
What: Accounts Payable 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions
When: Thursday, January 29th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Where: Register Here
Speakers: Andrew Bartolini, Founder and Chief Research Officer for Ardent Partners, and John Purcell, Senior Value Engineer for Esker
Hit the ground running in 2026 and be among the first to see the data driving our 2026 predictions.
