Maria Heyes

Maria Heyes

Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing Western Digital

Day 1 – March 9, 2026

3:10 PM Workshop: AI in Travel Management: Essential Knowledge for the Modern Procurement Professional

The travel landscape changes rapidly and it’s up to procurement leaders to keep up. This session will explore how AI is reshaping travel category management. Walk away with practical strategies for integrating AI into travel programs to drive measurable results

Key takeaways:

    • Understanding core principles of applying AI in travel management
    • Exploring current applications and implementations strategies transforming travel procurement
    • Setting up meaningful ROI and performance metrics for AI applications
    • Reviewing emerging AI trends and how to prepare your teams for future adoption 

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

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