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?

Learn from the Best
Gain valuable insights from industry experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of procurement.

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.

Network with Peers
Connect with over 100 like-minded professionals and expand your local network.
Agenda
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9:00 - 9:30 Registration & Welcome Breakfast to be served |
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9:30 - 9:45 Executive Introduction |
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9:45 - 10:15 Vision & Roadmap Deep Dive: What have we done and what are we planning in 2026 |
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10:15 - 10:30 Coffee Break |
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10:30 - 11:00 Solution Focus: Demo & Discussion |
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11:00 - 11:45 Open Discussion: Creative Uses of Ivalua |
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11:45 - 12:20 Customer Showcase |
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12:20 -12:30 Closing Remarks & Feedback |
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12:30 - 1:30 Registration & Lunch |
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1:30 - 2:00 Welcome & Opening Notes
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2:00 - 2:35 Customer Showcase |
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2:35 - 3:15 Partner Panel Discussion |
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3:15 - 3:30 Afternoon break |
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3:30 - 4:15 Ivalua Innovation Showcase |
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4:15 - 5:00 Customer Fireside Chat |
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5:00 - 5:20 Procurement's Agentic Revolution |
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5:20 - 5:55 Q&A |
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5:55 - 6:00 Closing Remarks Laura Smith Vice President of Sales, North America - Ivalua |
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6:00 - 8:00 Reunion Tower Reception: Dinner, Drinks & Networking |
Speakers

Colonel Merryl Tengesdal (ret.)
Known for being the first and only Black woman to fly the U-2 spy plane (used for specialized
high-altitude reconnaissance missions), Merryl Tengesdal embodies bold achievement and visionary leadership.
Guest Speaker

Shannon Martin
Financial Systems Owner
Colorado Judicial


Carl Schwab
Vice President of Procurement and
Vendor Management
Navy Federal Credit Union


Amanda Christian
Senior Vice President of Contracts
and Subcontracts
CACI International


Tony Jordan
Deputy Bureau Manage of eVA
Commonwealth of Virginia


Shane Caudill
Bureau Manager of eVA
Commonwealth of Virginia


Raj Bajaj
Strategy Senior Manager, Supply Chain
and Procurement
Accenture


Sougata Banerjee
Managing Director
KPMG


Anil Kambi
Ivalua Practice Lead
Deloitte


Mark Orlando
Director
CGI
Who Should Attend

Procurement Leaders

Supply Chain Leaders

Finance & IT Leaders
Venue
Union Station & Reunion Tower
400 S. Houston Street, Dallas Texas
300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, Texas

