Lavanya Ravi

Lavanya Ravi

Director, Procurement and Sourcing Forter

Monday March 8, 2027

2:50 PM Let’s Dish: Practitioner Led Candid Conversations (1 Round Of 35-Minute Discussions)

It's time to get into the real issues shaping procurement today. Join peer-led discussions focused on what's actually happening in the field right now. Exchange perspectives with experienced leaders, share what's working (and what isn't), and explore common challenges in a collaborative setting. These sessions are designed to spark candid dialogue, surface practical ideas, and drive learning through shared experience. 
    1. A Blessing In Disguise: Turning Stressful Situations Into Strategic Opportunities  Jodi Hugdahl, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Fulton Bank 
    2. Bigger Isn't Always Better: Unlocking The Advantages Of Leading Procurement In A Smaller Organization Miles Baxter, Senior Director, Procurement Services, Broadcast Music 
    3. It's Never Going to Be 100%: Building Workable Data With AI For Sustainable Success Eric Dulin, Managing Director of Sourcing, Data & Technology, FedEx 
    4. Are We Losing The Human Touch?: Protecting The Human Side Of Procurement In An AI World  James Chang, VP of Procurement, Pluralsight 
    5. We Have To Do Something Different: Proving Procurement's Worth In The Modern Era Tiffanie Vo-Jones, Procurement Expert 
    6. The Meter's Running: Monitoring AI Usage To Ensure The Costs Don't Get Out Of Hand Lavanya Ravi, Director/Head of Global Procurement, Forter 
    7. Procurement Process Simon Says: Deciding Which Purchasing Processes Should Be Standardized Across An Organization Mike Gordon, Head of North America Procurement, EMD Serono 
    8. No, It's Mine!: Aligning Ownership And Accountability Across Procurement, Product, Legal And ESG  Lisa Miller, Senior Procurement Manager, Manscaped 
    9. Today's Sourcing A-Team: Building A Tech Forward Procurement Team 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Lavanya.

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