Curated Paths
Procurement
Procurement experts at Inspire learn about innovative AI-powered procurement techniques and sustainable practices, networking with industry veterans, and gaining practical knowledge through customer experiences and specialized workshops.
Future of Finance & Procurement Keynote
Learn how operational excellence accelerates your push for durable growth and profitability. Gain insights from cross-industry benchmarks, customer conversations, and live demonstrations. Explore the leading-edge of AI-powered finance and procurement as you shape the future for your company.
Procurement Excellence
Gain insights from customer experiences in achieving operational excellence through innovative, AI-powered procurement strategies.
Innovative Procurement Strategies
Engage in sessions focused on the latest procurement AI-powered innovations and technology integrations.
Supplier Sustainability
Learn how to incorporate sustainability into supplier selection and management.
Cross-Industry Insights
Gain insights from case studies and discussions across various industries to enhance procurement strategies.
Procurement Strategy Workshops
Specialized workshops and breakout sessions on innovative procurement methodologies, with a focus on real-world applications.
Industry-specific Networking Opportunities
Custom networking events focusing on cross-industry insights, enabling procurement leaders to connect with peers from various sectors.
Highlighted Speakers – Procurement
Travis Hodge
Director, Indirect Procurement & P2P, Novolex
Rekha Pata
VP, Procurement, Synchrony Financial
Kevin Oakes
Chief Procurement Officer, Synchrony Financial
Melissa Berkenpas
Director, Procurement CoE, Casey’s General Stores
Ben Andrews
Source to Pay Global Director, World Vision
Beth Hoffman
P2P Owner, SVB Financial
David Karakas
Director of Procurement, Tessera Therapeutics
Craig Vaughan
Head of Procurement, Absa Group Ltd
Ryan Loock
VP of Global Supply Chain, Mastercard
Karoline Dygas
VP Procurement (CPO), Nordstrom
Dave Carroll
CPO, Enterprise Mobility
Pat Van Oflen
Sr Manager, Procurement, GoPuff
Alison Hayes
Global Director, Procurement, PowerSchool Group
Linda Siegert
Sr. Procurement Director, Sailpoint Technologies
Maria Centeno
Head of Procurement, SoFi
Jacqueline Barrera
Procurement Analyst, SoFi
Zai Mohammed
Head of Global Procurement, Talkdesk
Erin Woody-Kolarek
Procurement Director, Accounts Payable, Amatus Health
Ben Hunt
Director Procurement Process, Systems & Compliance, Ginkgo Bioworks
Brad Keighley
Head of Global Procurement, Lacework
Jay Snyder
VP Procurement, ResProp Mgmt
Jake Shearer
Category Manager – Facilities and Base Operations, MRO and Procure to Pay Strategy, Air Methods
Martin Vermette
Procurement Coe Business Transformation Lead, Bank of Montreal
William Loschiavo
CPO, Blackrock
Tracy Cranz
Senior Manager, Corporate Data & Purchasing Systems, Carnival
Randal Izzard
CPO, Commercial Metals Co.
Linda Theisen
VP Hilton Supply Management, Hilton
Jonathan Scofield
Vice President, Strategy and Business Operations at Hilton Supply Management, Hilton
Neil Aronson
Sr Director, Strategic Sourcing, Uber
Emily Jessup
CPO, Owens & Minor
Highlighted Sessions – Procurement
Sourcing
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- Sourcing, Procurement, and Finance: Partnering for Bottom-Line Impact
- Product Showcase: Contract Lifecycle Management
- Panel Discussion: Achieving Success in Source to Contract
Digital Transformation
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- Beyond Automation: The Strategic Value of Digital Transformation for Fast Growth Businesses
Sustainability ESG
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- Lessons from launching a Supplier Diversity and Sustainability program
Career Development
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- Breaking through Barriers, an authentic conversation
- Advice from CPOs on Planning Your Career
3rd Party Risk
Generative AI within Procurement Panel
Leadership Panel: Profit-Building Strategies for Navigating Market Fluctuations and the AI Frenzy