Brian Chiang is Global Head of Technology Sourcing at Block, where he helps shape how the company partners with technology suppliers across cloud, software, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. With nearly two decades of procurement leadership experience, including senior roles at FICO and T-Mobile, Brian focuses on building sourcing strategies that balance commercial impact, supplier innovation, and operational scalability. His current interests include AI-enabled procurement, category strategy, and the future of technology sourcing.
Tuesday March 9, 2027
2:50 PM Panel In The Round: More Expensive Than You Thought: Managing The Real Costs Of SaaS, Cloud, And AI
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.
Key takeaways:
- 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
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Brian.
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