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, Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, Claritev  

6) The Meter's Running: Monitoring AI Usage To Ensure The Costs Don't Get Out Of Hand 

Lavanya Ravi, Industry Expert

7) Procurement Process Simon Says: Deciding Which Purchasing Processes Should Be Standardized Across An Organization 

Mike Gordon, Head of North America Procurement, EMD Group

8) No, It's Mine!: Aligning Ownership And Accountability Across Procurement, Product, Legal And ESG 

Lisa Miller, Industry Expert 

Pooja Bansal, Global Supply Manager, Technology, Lyft 

 

9) Today's Sourcing A-Team: Building A Tech Forward Procurement Team

This is your chance to step into the room and hear directly from procurement leaders in a open forum. Expect candid conversations on how decisions really get made, what makes suppliers stand out, and what turns a good relationship into a trusted partnership. Come ready with questions and leave with a clearer sense of how to connect, engage, and stay relevant throughout the buying journey.