Helping IT Sourcing
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29th Annual
IT Procurement Summit 2026

October 14–15
Atlanta, GA

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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.

Benefits of Attendance

Develop relationships with your peers

Build professional confidence

Get best practices

Improve your negotiation techniques

Gain leverage with your suppliers

Learn strategic global principles

Reduce your risk

Learn how to streamline processes

Sharpen your skills

Join us this October at the premier IT Procurement Conference!

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:

  • Key insights on cybersecurity, data governance, and AI applications.
  • Advanced strategies for managing SaaS agreements and cloud services.
  • Hands-on sessions on negotiation, vendor performance, and contract management.

What to Expect:

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn what questions to ask AI vendors, mastering SLA enforcement Strategies, elevating cloud excellence, and more.
  • Interactive Breakouts: Engage in focused discussions on optimizing supplier relationships and succeeding in complex negotiations.
  • Networking Opportunities: Participate in luncheon roundtables and industry breakouts to share experiences and strategies with peers.

Special Features:

  • AI, Automation & Analytics in Procurement
  •  Vendor Performance and KPI Mastery
  • Collaborative Procurement:Teaming Legal, Finance and IT

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or expand your professional network, our annual conference is the essential event for IT procurement professionals.

Join us to gain invaluable insights and advance your career in IT procurement.
Register now and be a part of shaping the future of IT procurement.

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.

Key Benefits

  • Develop meaningful industry relationships with peers and vendors.
  • Follow industry best practices to enhance your negotiation tactics.
  • Negotiate successfully with suppliers through strategic interventions.
  • Improve efficiencies in IT procurement, vendor management, and contract management.
  • Reduce organizational risks and streamline processes.
  • Build supply chain efficiencies through strategic sourcing and mediation.
  • Identify best practices for cloud migration, data privacy, and data security.

Unique Opportunities

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.

ITPS Agenda 2026

ITPS Topics From 2025

Welcome to ITPS

Set the tone for two days of insights, peer connections, and practical strategies that will sharpen your procurement edge.
  • Understand this year’s key themes
  • Learn how to make the most of the agenda
  • Connect early with peers and speakers

Surviving the SaaS Hole

Spot the traps software vendors use to inflate renewals—and learn how to challenge assumptions, cut hidden costs, and protect your budget.

  • Common vendor tactics to watch for
  • Questions to uncover hidden costs
  • A checklist to sharpen SaaS negotiations

AInxiety! Getting Comfy with AI

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.

  • AI fundamentals for procurement
  • Key questions to ask AI vendors
  • Simple actions to build your confidence

Time is Money! … Or Is It?

Rethink how timing affects deals. Learn when time gives you leverage, and how to avoid pricing models and delay tactics that cost you more.
  • How to leverage time in negotiations
  • Fixed-fee vs. time-and-materials breakdown
  • Tactics to counter vendor delays

Beyond SLAs

SLAs are just the start. Learn how to drive real performance, enforce follow-through, and hold vendors accountable in high-stakes environments.
  • Real-world SLA enforcement strategies
  • How to link performance to outcomes
  • Peer-tested incentive structures

Real Talk on AI

Hear what’s actually working with AI in procurement—what to avoid, what’s next, and how to stay ahead without falling for the hype.
  • Case studies of AI in sourcing
  • Pitfalls to avoid with AI adoption
  • Trends reshaping vendor management

Contract Redline Lab

Sharpen your eye for risk. Learn how to spot red flags, fix flawed terms, and redline with confidence in any IT contract.
  • Language that raises risk
  • Clauses to push back on—and why
  • Hands-on redlining practice

Beyond the Scorecard

Get practical strategies to strengthen vendor relationships, address underperformance early, and scale management across your portfolio.
  • Communication and alignment tactics
  • Addressing performance issues early
  • Adapting to different vendor types

Dirty Data, Costly Decisions

See how poor data leads to bad deals. Learn how to clean and classify procurement data to unlock savings, insight, and control.
  • How bad data hurts renewals and compliance
  • Steps to clean and classify data
  • How data discipline drives better deals

Holding the Line: Broadcom Case Study

Go behind the scenes of a high-stakes negotiation. Learn how to hold firm under pressure—and what to expect from tough tech vendors.
  • What works when leverage is limited
  • Internal alignment during tense deals
  • Real lessons from the negotiating table

Renewal Negotiations

Flip the script on renewals. Learn how to regain leverage, reintroduce competition, and turn vendor assumptions into negotiating wins.
  • How to prepare like it’s a new deal
  • Timing and messaging strategies
  • Peer-tested renewal tactics

From Transactional to Strategic

See how IT procurement is evolving—and how to elevate your role, influence business strategy, and lead change in your organization.
  • Key shifts shaping the profession
  • How to build credibility and influence
  • Aligning with broader business goals

Leading Through Change

Learn how to guide procurement teams through resistance and uncertainty—and lead transformation with clarity and confidence.
  • Tools to build stakeholder alignment
  • Techniques to overcome inertia
  • Tips to lead with purpose and presence

Making the Most of the Moment

Close out your ITPS experience by turning insights into action. Set your next move, and stay connected to the CAUCUS community.
  • Key insights from the event
  • Personal action planning
  • Ideas for staying connected post-event

2026 IT Procurement Summit Faculty

Stephanie Akerley

Stephanie Akerley

Columbia Association

Director of Purchasing

Yolanda Williams

Any Clark

SC Johnson

IT Procurement Manager

David Johnson

Rutgers University

Sourcing, Supplier Manager

Adam Mansfield

Adam Mansfield

UpperEdge, LLC

Leadership Team

Yolanda Mathews

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Senior Director, Technology Procurement

Nathan McAleese

Nathan McAleese

Blue Cross Blue Sield of Kansas

Manager, Vendor Management

Fey Saephan

Expel 

Procurement Senior Director

Joani Scott

Joani Scott

First Advantage

Director of Procurement

Dave Schwartz

Dave Schwartz

Ford Motor Company

ITBO, Labor Based Sourcing Supervisor

David Tischler

David Tischler

Sanmar

Manager, IT Vendor Relations

Brian Walsh

Judicial Council of California

IT Adm Manager

Sonya Zinn

Sonya Zinn

Chick-fil-A Corporate Headquarters

Principal Team Lead

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Benefits of Attendance

  • Learn to develop meaningful industry relationships with peers and vendors
  • Follow industry best practices and improve negotiation tactics
  • Negotiate successfully with suppliers through strategic interventions
  • Develop excellent efficiencies in IT procurement, vendor management, contract management and more
  • Learn to reduce any risks to your organization and streamline processes
  • Build supply chain efficiencies through strategic sourcing and mediatingIdentify best practices for migrating to the cloud, data privacy, data security and much more

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Benefits of Attendance

  • Learn to develop meaningful industry relationships with peers and vendors
  • Follow industry best practices and improve negotiation tactics
  • Negotiate successfully with suppliers through strategic interventions
  • Develop excellent efficiencies in IT procurement, vendor management, contract management and more
  • Learn to reduce any risks to your organization and streamline processes
  • Build supply chain efficiencies through strategic sourcing and mediatingIdentify best practices for migrating to the cloud, data privacy, data security and much more

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Can't Join Us in Atlanta October 15–16,2026? Stream ITPS Live!

Every session at ITPS 2026 will be live-streamed—giving you front-row access.

Includes full access to live-streamed content across both days

  • Real-time insights from industry leaders
  • No travel or hotel costs
  • Perfect for remote teams or individual professionals

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Location

THE GEORGIA TECH GLOBAL LEARNING CENTER

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.

What People Say

ITPS provides an amazing opportunity to network and discuss current topics with procurement professionals from every industry. Both the speakers and attendees provide insight and expertise related to scenarios that we are all facing while offering best in class examples of how to navigate through them. I highly recommend this conference!
Teri Abbo
Oakland University
Year over year, this is a world class conference with an excellent faculty of speakers delivering very timely topics. With the ever-changing world of IT, there is always something new at each conference event. The breakout sessions each tailor themselves nicely for novice IT Procurement Professionals up to the experienced level. I have found the networking amongst peers to be invaluable. This is a one-of-a-kind niche event, packed full of useful information, all delivered by peers in a short couple days.
Mike Gonce
Eastman Chemical
ITPS offers a unique opportunity to not only attend presentations and workshops on topics vitally important to our role in IT Procurement, but also a chance to network with our peers. That network has proved to be invaluable for advice, sharing experiences, etc. Being a member of Caucus also gives me access to learn from and share with my peers throughout the year, extending the ITPS experience.
Cynthia Meyer
SPX

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Stephanie Akerley

Director of Purchasing
Columbia Association

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

Amy Clark

IT Procurement Manager
SC Johnson

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.

Brian Walsh

IT Adm Manager
Judicial Council of California

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.