The world’s #1 event for delivery professionals

May 13 - May 14, 2026

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Where the future of services
leadership meets

Join service leaders and practitioners for two days of real-world strategy and execution in the AI-driven, outcomes-first era.

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San Francisco, Bay Area
May 13 - May 14, 2026

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From experimentation to execution

A year ago, AI was about exploration. Enterprises invested aggressively, tested new ideas, and ran pilots to understand what was possible. But for many teams, those efforts stalled before reaching real adoption. Impact was difficult to quantify. And too often, AI remained impressive in theory but disconnected from day-to-day work.

In 2026, that phase is over. The conversation has moved from what AI could do to what it actually delivers.

Why this year marks a turning point

  • AI investments are now judged by measurable business results, not experimentation
  • Adoption inside real workflows has become the primary success metric
  • Speed, reliability, and return on investment matter more than vision decks
Theme

Enter the Outcome Era

AI is here, but where are the outcomes?

AI is here, and it's transformational. But what exactly does that look like in an organizational context?

The next generation of software is all about building the capacity to embed AI across teams, systems, and delivery models, so it translates to clear, measurable outcomes.

Explore the six sub-themes shaping the future of PS.

AI-Powered Delivery Transformation

With AI, scaling software delivery doesn't have to mean increasing headcount. Novel ways of running delivery teams are emerging and will soon be the norm.

Team Evolution &

New Roles

AI not only changes work, but also changes what it means to run a team. New roles and disciplines are emerging and orgs that build this muscle will be the incumbents of tomorrow.

Success Metrics & Measurement

AI allows for greater visibility, and formerly abstract notions of work will now be measurable, tangible and lend themselves to more precise forms of goal setting.

Delivery Model
Innovation

Existing delivery processes are being overhauled as AI rewrites the delivery playbook. Shrinking TTVs, continuous delivery, and new processes will soon be the norm.

Pricing &

Partnerships

AI enables new pricing models that hinge on outcomes instead of usage. Partner strategies are also reorienting themselves around outcome as a deliverable.

Leadership &
Strategy

As software ceases to be an asset, growth levers will move towards other avenues like professional services, change management and outcome-based economics.

Outcomes Over efforts

Voices From Propel25

Leaders Who've Spoken at Propel25

Nick 

Mehta

CEO of Gainsight

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  • Breakfast, lunch, high-tea, and dinner included

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