The next frontier of AI extends beyond individual enterprises to autonomous networks where intelligent agents transact, negotiate, and coordinate directly with one another. The AI-to-AI Economy: Autonomous Supply Chains and Inter-Enterprise Agents explores how procurement, logistics, contracting, and commercial operations could be transformed when AI systems represent organizations in real-time business interactions. The session will examine the technological, legal, and governance foundations required for trusted machine-to-machine commerce, as well as the opportunities to eliminate friction across value chains. Attendees will gain a forward-looking view of how interconnected AI ecosystems could redefine enterprise collaboration, trade, and operational efficiency.
Key Discussion Points: - AI agents negotiating supplier contracts and service agreements autonomously
- Machine-to-machine commerce and the future of B2B transactions
- Autonomous procurement, sourcing, and inventory optimization
- Digital identity, trust, and verification for enterprise agents
- Smart contracts, automated settlements, and programmable payments
- Cross-company agent collaboration in global supply chains
- Regulatory, liability, and governance considerations for AI-led transactions
- Emerging standards and protocols enabling interoperable agent ecosystems
