Embrace Innovation to Shape Procurement’s Future!

We face a very different future, with AI transforming how we work and geopolitics shifting the global economy. Procurement remains critical to organizational success, but must adapt to succeed. Successful leaders are taking the initiative, embracing new technologies to boost efficiency and future-proof their organizations.

Be part of the movement shaping procurement’s future!

Join us as we take Procurement Innovation on Tour to discover the latest technologies and see how trailblazers are reshaping the function. Connect with local visionaries and practitioners and gain unparalleled insights to keep your organization ahead.

Agenda

12:30 - 1:30

Registration & Networking Lunch

1:30 - 1:45

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Laura Smith VP, Sales North America at Ivalua

1:45 - 2:00

AI Session

Accelerating your Agentic AI Transformation

Vishal Patel SVP Product & Customer Marketing at Ivalua

2:00 - 2:30

Customer Panel Discussion

Mastering Supplier Dynamics: Navigating Data, Risk, Performance, and Collaboration

Over the last decade, supplier management has evolved from a background task for procurement to a boardroom priority for leadership. The "transactional" execution has been replaced with a strategic balancing act between critical areas: Clean Data, Proactive Risk Mitigation, Performance Management, and Strategic Collaboration.

Chelsey Graham Manager, Solution Consulting at Ivalua

Doug Kortfelt Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer, Corporate Real Estate at Convergint

Jerry Grable Sr Director - Supply Chain Technology, Data, and Risk at BAE Systems

Pamela Guru Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems & Processes at Cummins

2:30 - 2:50

Ivalua

Ivalua Innovation Showcase

Doug Keeley Director of Product Marketing at Ivalua

Jeff Nolen Senior Solutions Consultant

2:50 - 3:55

Networking Break

3:55 - 4:20

Ivalua

The Future of AI in Procurement

Vishal Patel SVP Product & Customer Marketing at Ivalua

Paul Zammit Senior Product Marketing Manager at Ivalua

4:20 - 4:50

Customer Journey Spotlight

Accelerating Value: Real‑World Procurement Transformation Journey

Speed to value—not just speed to go‑live—is the new benchmark for procurement transformation. In this session, nVent and Optis will share their firsthand journeys deploying modern procurement technology and unlocking rapid business impact. You'll also hear perspectives from Optis, an Ivaua implementation partner on how to achieve success. Attendees will learn how these organizations built strong foundations through cross-functional alignment, clear governance, and proactive change management to ensure an efficient rollout and early adoption.

Laura Smith VP, Sales North America at Ivalua

Travis Hodge Director of Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement at nVent

Amin Moh Director at Optis Consulting

4:50 - 5:15

Partner Spotlight

AI Success "Beyond the Horizon: How Agentic AI is Shaping Procurement's Next Chapter"

As procurement enters a new era, Agentic AI emerges not just as a tool, but as a generational leap redefining the function's potential. This session explores the shift to a new hybrid human-agent operating model, where AI-first strategies solve the "capacity gap" by mastering operational complexity at scale. In this session, we discuss the essentials of making this shift happen: from unifying the data foundation to deploying governed, human-AI workflows that automate at enterprise scale. Join us to move beyond the hype and discover how to transition your organization into an AI-first powerhouse, empowering teams to focus on the strategic relationships that steer the business.

Ari Stone Global SVP - Value Engineering, Solution Consulting & Services at Ivalua

Salim Khoja Managing Director at Deloitte

5:15 - 5:50

Special Guest Speaker & Closing Remarks

Hear first-hand about Matt Forte’s experiences and practical lessons you can apply to your daily life and career, with dedicated time for you to ask him questions directly.

Matt Forte Former Chicago Bear Running Back

Ari Stone Global SVP - Value Engineering, Solution Consulting & Services at Ivalua

5:50 - 8:00

Evening Reception

Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and casual networking in a one-of-a-kind interactive venue. Explore sports history, dive into fun exhibits, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed, unforgettable atmosphere.

9:00 - 9:30