Join us this year at the 29th annual IT Procurement Summit in Atlanta, GA this autumn. It is the extraordinary event of the year for IT Procurement Professionals and others that are part of the contracting process.
Connect with global IT procurement professionals and learn from the industry’s leading minds. Our conference offers a packed agenda designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in IT procurement, including:
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or expand your professional network, our annual conference is the essential event for IT procurement professionals.
Are you responsible for negotiating vendor contracts or managing supplier relationships for your organization? The 29th Annual IT Procurement Summit is a must-attend event for IT procurement professionals, offering unparalleled collaboration opportunities and exclusive insights into the latest industry trends.
Panel Discussions
Gain effective tactics to leverage supplier and vendor relationships.
Presentations
Learn to negotiate cross-border agreements with local and international vendors.
Networking
Develop stronger vendor and supply chain management programs.
Virtual Opportunity
Get front-row access to 16+ expert-led sessions wherever you are, with or without travel.
Join us to gain new insights and strategies to overcome challenges in IT procurement. The ITPS is essential for anyone looking to improve efficiency and productivity in their department. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your career as a successful IT procurement professional.
AI adoption is accelerating faster than most governance programs can keep pace. This session explores the critical role IT Procurement plays in establishing accountability, managing risk, and ensuring AI investments align with organizational objectives.
AI is becoming a powerful tool for research, analysis, and negotiation preparation—but human judgment remains essential. Learn how to combine procurement expertise with AI capabilities to achieve stronger negotiation outcomes.
Managing thousands of sourcing events across a global enterprise requires more than process—it requires intelligence, automation, and discipline. Hear how Ford is leveraging AI and automation to streamline sourcing activities, improve decision-making, and scale procurement operations.
Today’s technology vendors are armed with sophisticated sales strategies, pricing models, and negotiation tactics designed to maximize revenue. Learn how to recognize these ploys and respond with confidence and leverage.
The future belongs to procurement professionals who can translate data into business value and confidently navigate emerging technologies. Learn how to evolve from tactical execution to strategic influence.
Procurement teams are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Discover how leading organizations are using AI, automation, and analytics to improve visibility, accelerate decision-making, and deliver greater business value.
Many project failures can be traced back to vague requirements, unclear responsibilities, and poorly written Statements of Work. Learn how to create SOWs that align expectations, reduce disputes, and improve project outcomes.
Agentic AI is rapidly moving beyond simple chat interfaces and into autonomous decision-making, workflow execution, and business operations. Explore real-world examples of how organizations are deploying AI agents and what procurement professionals need to know before acquiring them.
Prepare for the next evolution of AI-enabled business
The best procurement outcomes occur when stakeholders are aligned early and often. Learn how procurement can create stronger partnerships with Legal, Finance, IT, and business leaders to accelerate decisions and improve results.
Even the best procurement process delivers little value if nobody follows it. Join this interactive discussion focused on gaining stakeholder buy-in, improving adoption, and positioning procurement as an enabler rather than an obstacle.
Traditional software licensing models are rapidly giving way to usage-based pricing, AI consumption charges, and unpredictable cost structures. Learn how to evaluate emerging technology contracts and avoid surprises that inflate total cost of ownership.
Contracts don’t create outcomes—vendor performance does. Learn how leading organizations develop meaningful KPIs, monitor results, and create accountability mechanisms that drive continuous improvement.
Contracts don’t create outcomes—vendor performance does. Learn how leading organizations develop meaningful KPIs, monitor results, and create accountability mechanisms that drive continuous improvement.
The rise of AI tools has created a new generation of shadow technology risks. Learn how procurement, IT, and security teams can work together to bring visibility, governance, and control to rapidly expanding AI ecosystems.
Economic uncertainty, vendor consolidation, cybersecurity events, and technology shifts continue to test contract durability. This session focuses on building resilience into agreements before disruption occurs.
Complexity slows procurement, increases risk, and frustrates stakeholders. Discover practical approaches for streamlining contracting processes while improving supplier relationship management effectiveness.
Many organizations leave significant savings on the table during renewals because stakeholders engage too late or processes break down. Learn how cross-functional collaboration and process discipline can improve outcomes and reduce costs.
AI contracts are introducing new legal, financial, and operational risks that traditional contract language was never designed to address. This session takes a practical deep dive into indemnification, limitations of liability, and other critical provisions that can significantly impact risk allocation when acquiring AI-enabled solutions.
Spot the traps software vendors use to inflate renewals—and learn how to challenge assumptions, cut hidden costs, and protect your budget.
Unpack what AI can—and can’t—do in sourcing. Walk away with questions to ask vendors and steps to build comfort using AI in your workflow.
Columbia Association
Director of Purchasing
SC Johnson
IT Procurement Manager
Rutgers University
Sourcing, Supplier Manager
Owens & Minor
UpperEdge, LLC
Leadership Team
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Senior Director, Technology Procurement
Blue Cross Blue Sield of Kansas
Manager, Vendor Management
Expel
Procurement Senior Director
First Advantage
Director of Procurement
Ford Motor Company
ITBO, Labor Based Sourcing Supervisor
Sanmar
Manager, IT Vendor Relations
Judicial Council of California
IT Adm Manager
Chick-fil-A Corporate Headquarters
Principal Team Lead
Every session at ITPS 2026 will be live-streamed—giving you front-row access.
Includes full access to live-streamed content across both days
84 5th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
Breakfast and Lunch included both days. Several Hotels in the area. Email us for a complete list of accommodations in the immediate area by emailing support@caucus.com.
Stephanie has built her career around solving problems, driving results, and keeping complex initiatives moving forward. She specializes in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and public sector procurement, with experience leading national cooperative solicitations and IT and cybersecurity-focused contracts. Known for balancing compliance with innovation, Stephanie helps organizations negotiate stronger agreements, improve procurement processes, expand supplier diversity, and build effective supplier relationships — all with sharp attention to detail and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
Amy Clark is an IT procurement leader specializing in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, supplier governance, and digital transformation. She has led procurement strategies for complex IT and enterprise modernization initiatives, including ERP and broader digital transformation programs, and is known for bringing a practical, business-focused approach to risk, value creation, and supplier strategy. Amy also serves as an AI SME within procurement, helping teams apply emerging technologies in ways that improve efficiency, consistency, and decision-making.
Rajesh Kumawat is the VP and Chief Procurement Officer at Owens & Minor, where he leads the strategic transformation of a world-class procurement function. With prior leadership roles at Kimberly-Clark and Cargill, he brings deep expertise in global spend management, digital procurement transformation, and building high-performing teams that deliver real business results.
Dave Schwartz is a seasoned technology and sourcing leader with more than 30 years of experience driving strategic initiatives for global organizations including Ford, Logica, and Xerox. A trusted partner to procurement teams, he is known for identifying inefficiencies and delivering innovative, high-value solutions that streamline complex sourcing processes. As a proven change agent, Dave has led large-scale transformation programs, implemented cost-effective enterprise solutions, and championed data-driven continuous improvement. His work has helped organizations develop scalable sourcing processes, strengthen workforce planning, and achieve sustainable operational excellence.
Brian has been in procurement for over twenty years in both the private and public sectors. He is currently the manager of IT Administration at the Judicial Council of California (JCC), overseeing IT Budgets, Contracts, Administrative Support and Human Resources. Prior to his current role, Brian oversaw the JCC Non-Facilities Contracts unit. In addition to his years of IT procurement, Brian has sourced materials for hundreds of retail store construction projects; developed and implemented procurement plans for startups; and negotiated a multi-million-dollar invoice and claim management system agreement for the one of the largest workers compensation carriers in the U.S.
