--- title: Procurement Innovation on Tour | Chicago description: Join industry leaders at the Procurement Innovation Tour in Chicago to explore AI advancements and network with your local peers transforming procurement practices. Register now! image: https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/Thumb-PIoT-2026-1200x630-Chicago.png --- ![Ivalua | Procurement Innovation On Tour ](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/piot%20+%20ivalua.webp?width=720&height=101&name=piot%20+%20ivalua.webp "Ivalua | Procurement Innovation On Tour ") **Chicago, IL** | May 19, 2026 Chicago Sports Museum Registration Closed # **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. ## Why Attend? ![64-icon-white](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icons/64-icon-white.svg "64-icon-white") ### Learn from the Best Gain valuable insights from industry experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of procurement. ![64-icon-white](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon-head-gear-white.svg "64-icon-white") ### Better Understand New Technology Discover how innovative and disruptive technologies can revolutionize your team's efficiency today while preparing you for the advancements of tomorrow. ![64-icon-white](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/22-icon-white.svg "64-icon-white") ### Network with Peers Connect with over 100 like-minded professionals and expand your local network.   Registration Closed ## Agenda Procurement Innovation on Tour (afternoon) Customer User Group Meeting (morning) 12:30 - 1:30 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon-Networking.png) ### Registration & Networking Lunch 1:30 - 1:45 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icons/22-icon.svg) ### Welcome & Opening Remarks Laura Smith VP, Sales North America at Ivalua 1:45 - 2:10 Ivalua ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/lightbulb%20icon.png) ### The Next Gen of Agentic AI in Procurement Vishal Patel SVP Product & Customer Marketing at Ivalua Paul Zammit Senior Product Marketing Manager at Ivalua 2:10 - 2:40 Customer Panel Discussion ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icons/66-icon.svg) ### 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 2:40 - 3:15 Ivalua ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/lightbulb%20icon.png) ### Ivalua Solution Tour Doug Keeley Director of Product Marketing at Ivalua Jeff Nolen Senior Solutions Consultant 3:15 - 4:15 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon-Networking.png) ### Networking Break 4:15 - 4:50 Customer Journey Spotlight ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icons/66-icon.svg) ### 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 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icons/66-icon.svg) ### 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 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/People%20icon-1.png) ### 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 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon-Cocktail.png) ### 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 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/coffee%20cup.svg) ### Registration & Breakfast 9:30 - 9:50 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icons/22-icon.svg) ### Welcome & Introductions Laure Maisonrouge Sr Director, Customer Success AMER 9:50 - 10:20 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon-networking%20(1).png) ### Roundtable #1 - Peer Exchange: Insights from the Ivalua Community Vishal Patel SVP, Product & Customer Marketing 10:20 - 10:50 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon%20smart%20brain.png) ### Innovation Spotlight: IVA Studio Paul Zammit Sr Industry Product Marketing Manager 10:50 - 11:10 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/coffee%20cup.svg) ### Break 11:10 - 11:40 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon%20smart%20brain.png) ### Roadmap Highlights Vishal Patel SVP, Product & Customer Marketing Doug Keeley Product Marketing Director 11:40 - 12:10 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon-networking%20(1).png) ### Roundtable #2 - Exploring Ivalua Solutions Vishal Patel SVP, Product & Customer Marketing 12:10 - 12:30 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icons/22-icon.svg) ### Closing Remarks & Feedback Laure Maisonrouge Sr Director, Customer Success AMER 12:30 - 1:30 ![}](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/icon-Networking.png) ### Networking Lunch ## Speakers ![Matt Forte](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Matt%20Forte.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Matt%20Forte.png "Matt Forte") Matt Forte Former Chicago Bears Running Back   ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Pamela Guru](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Pamela%20Guru.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Pamela%20Guru.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Pamela Guru") Pamela Guru Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems & Processes Cummins ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jerry Grable](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jerry%20Grable.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jerry%20Grable.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jerry Grable") Jerry Grable Sr Director - Supply Chain Technology, Data, and Risk BAE Systems ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Doug Korfelt](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Doug%20Korfelt.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Doug%20Korfelt.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Doug Korfelt") Doug Kortfelt Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer, Corporate Real Estate Convergint ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Travis Hodge](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Travis%20Hodge.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Travis%20Hodge.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Travis Hodge") Travis Hodge Director of Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement nVent ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Amin](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Amin.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Amin.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Amin") Amin Moh Director Optis Consulting ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Salim Khoja](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Salim%20Khoja.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Salim%20Khoja.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Salim Khoja") Salim Khoja Managing Director Deloitte ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Laura Smith](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Laura%20Smith.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Laura%20Smith.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Laura Smith") Laura Smith VP, Sales - North America Ivalua ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Ari Stone](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Ari%20Stone.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Ari%20Stone.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Ari Stone") Ari Stone SVP, Solution Consulting, Services and Value Engineering Ivalua ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Chelsea Graham](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Chelsea%20Graham.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Chelsea%20Graham.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Chelsea Graham") Chelsey Graham Manager, Solution Consulting Ivalua ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Vishal](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Vishal.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Vishal.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Vishal") Vishal Patel SVP, Product & Customer Marketing Ivalua ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-DKE](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-DKE.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-DKE.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-DKE") Doug Keeley Product Marketing Director Ivalua ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Paul Zammit](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Paul%20Zammit.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Paul%20Zammit.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Paul Zammit") Paul Zammit Sr Industry Product Marketing Manager Ivalua ![headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jeff Nolen](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jeff%20Nolen.png?width=500&height=500&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jeff%20Nolen.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-Chicago-Jeff Nolen") Jeff Nolen Sr Solution Consultant Ivalua ## Who Should Attend ![](https://www.ivalua.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/procurement-leader.webp) ### Procurement Leaders ![](https://www.ivalua.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/supply-chain-leader.webp) ### Supply Chain Leaders ![](https://www.ivalua.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/finance-and-IT-leader.webp) ### Finance & IT Leaders ## Our Sponsors ### GOLD ![PWC_colour](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/PWC_colour.png "PWC_colour") ![Capgemini-2](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/Capgemini-2.png "Capgemini-2") ![jupitos](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/jupitos.png "jupitos") ![ecovadis-3](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/ecovadis-3.png "ecovadis-3") ### SILVER ![PWC_colour](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/PWC_colour.png "PWC_colour") ![Capgemini-2](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/Capgemini-2.png "Capgemini-2") ![jupitos](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/jupitos.png "jupitos") ![ecovadis-3](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/ecovadis-3.png "ecovadis-3") ### BRONZE ![PWC_colour](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/PWC_colour.png "PWC_colour") ![Capgemini-2](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/Capgemini-2.png "Capgemini-2") ![jupitos](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/jupitos.png "jupitos") ![ecovadis-3](https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/ecovadis-3.png "ecovadis-3") ## Last Year's Edition In 2025, the Ivalua Procurement Innovation on Tour event series brought together 600+ procurement and supply chain professionals across stunning venues worldwide. With 20+ customers sharing their success stories and 25 trusted partners alongside us, the Tour showcased procurement innovation at its best, gathering local communities to shape the future of our industry. ![01a](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/01a.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=01a.jpg) ![01b](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/01b.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=01b.jpg) ![02-3](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/02-3.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=02-3.jpg) ![03a](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/03a.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=03a.jpg) ![04-3](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/04-3.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=04-3.jpg) ** ** ![05-2](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/05-2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=05-2.jpg) ![06](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/06.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=06.jpg) ![07](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/07.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=07.jpg) ![08](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/08.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=08.jpg) ![10](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/10.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=10.jpg) ![11](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/11.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=11.jpg) ![12](https://439025.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/439025/hubfs/12.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=12.jpg) ## Venue ### Chicago Sports Museum 835 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 [ Open in Google Maps ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NX39j4QAYXqTpNHK9) ## Contact If you have any questions regarding the event, please reach out to: ![headshot-PIoT-2026-NYC-DLP](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damon/headshot-PIoT-2026-NYC-DLP.png?width=250&height=250&name=headshot-PIoT-2026-NYC-DLP.png "headshot-PIoT-2026-NYC-DLP") Damon Lippert [dlp@ivalua.com](mailto:dlp@ivalua.com) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=39012&fmt=gif)