SaaS, cloud, and AI tools are changing how technology is bought, priced, and consumed. Usage-based pricing, tokens, add-ons, and evolving contract models can hide the true cost of a technology investment. Through this panel discussion, hear how procurement leaders are getting ahead of these costs, protecting their leverage, and building smarter commercial strategies that preserve flexibility throughout the technology lifecycle.

• Uncovering the hidden and switching costs behind SaaS, cloud, and AI pricing models  
• Understanding what to look for in contracts before usage and costs start to climb 
• Building alternatives and exit plans that preserve negotiation leverage with large tech providers 
• Building strategies to manage changing prices, usage, and long-term spend