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 PM Registration & Lunch & Networking |
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1:30 - 1:45 PM Welcome & Opening NotesLaura Smith: Vice President of Sales, North America - Ivalua
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1:45 - 2:30 PM Innovation Showcase Jarrod McAdoo: Product Marketing Director - IvaluaMatt Sundo: Solution Consultant - Ivalua |
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2:30 - 3:00 PM Reimagining Procurement Through Innovation: A Customer Journey Emily Roth: Program Manager, Digital Transformation -- Texas Instruments Philip Ideson: Managing Director -- Art of Procurement & PureTech100 |
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3:00- 3:45 PM Networking Break |
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3:45 - 4:30 PM The Future of Procurement: Customer Perspectives & Predictions for 2030 Rex Roedger: VP Supply Chain - General Atomics Srinath Iyengar: Director, IT Solutions Management, Global Supply Chain - Applied Materials Stephanie Cenal: Manager, IT Solutions Management, Global Supply Chain - Applied Materials Chelsey Graham: Manager, Solution Consulting -- Ivalua |
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4:30 - 5:00 PM Turning AI Insights into Action Across Procurement Salim Khoja: Managing Director -- Deloitte Sahiba Nagpaul: Solution Consulting -- Ivalua
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5:00 - 5:45 PM Guest Speaker: Daryl "Moose" Johnston - Three-time World Champion and Dallas Football Legend and Fox Sports Analyst Laura Smith: Vice President of Sales, North America - Ivalua |
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5:45 - 6:00 PM Closing Remarks Laura Smith: Vice President of Sales, North America - Ivalua |
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6:00 - 8:00 PM Reunion Tower Reception: Dinner, Drinks & Networking |
Speakers
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

Daryl "Moose" Johnston
Daryl “Moose” Johnston, a former Dallas Cowboys fullback and three-time Super Bowl champion, who is now a FOX Sports broadcaster who translates winning sports principles into leadership and business insights.

Guy Mauro
Senior Operations & eProcurement Manager
Arizona Department of Administration

Amber Whitney
Senior Cooperative Procurement Manager
Arizona Department of Administration

Philip Ideson
Founder & Managing Director
Art of Procurement


Srinath Iyengar
Director, IT Solutions Management, Global Supply Chain
Applied Materials
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Stephanie Cenal
Manager, IT Solutions Management, Global Supply Chain
Applied Materials
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Rex Roedger
Vice President Supply Chain
General Atomics
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Salim Khoja
Managing Director
Deloitte
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Emily Roth
Program Manager, Digital Transformation
Texas Instruments
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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

