Steven Velte is the Senior Director of Digital Procurement at Honeywell, leading the company's global digital transformation and AI initiatives across sourcing and procurement, supply chain resiliency, and work capital. He focuses on integrating advanced analytics, automation, and agentic AI to drive material productivity and operational excellence. With a background in strategic procurement and technology enablement, Steven is shaping the future of procurement through data-driven innovation and collaboration.
Day 3 – March 11, 2026
9:50 AM Panel: From Lagging to Leading: Speeding Up Digital Upskilling in Procurement
AI and automation are rapidly changing how procurement operates, making digital skills a necessity. In this dynamic panel discussion, learn how procurement leaders elevate the digital readiness of their teams, identify critical skill gaps, and build capabilities that truly stick. Walk away with practical strategies to help your teams thrive in a rapidly digitizing procurement landscape.
Key takeaways:
- Assessing the digital strengths and skills gaps across your procurement team
- Deploying personalized upskilling plans aligned with real business needs
- Promoting on-going learning to keep your team ahead of emerging tools and technologies
- Building a digital confident culture that embraces change and innovation
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Steven.
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