Jim Holbel

The world of procurement is changing fast. How can technology help procurement succeed today, while also preparing for tomorrow? What should IT sourcing do to help procurement to deal with the increasing challenges? What does it take to achieve sustainable cost savings, reduced risk, stakeholder engagement, and revenue growth? Join the keynote session to learn about the exciting developments in procurement technology, and discover the innovations that are shaping the future of procurement.

In addition to the constant demands for cost savings, procurement is facing a multitude of challenges. What does it take to handle increasing procurement complexity, while effectively managing suppliers and risks and meeting the needs of your internal stakeholders? It starts by taking advantage of procurement’s untapped resources. In this luncheon session, experts from IBM will take you through an in-depth discussion of procurement’s role in a disruptive era. They’ll share insights about the cognitive technologies that can help procurement unleash the hidden value of data and analytics. The discussion will also include topics such as advanced risk management and intelligent procurement solutions. It’s an exciting time for procurement, because the future is actually here!