Where IT Sourcing Innovators Connect & Inspire
ProcureCon IT Sourcing 2025
June 02 - 03, 2025
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
Find Your People at ProcureCon
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a true community. Register by February 28th to secure a $350 discount.
Craft Your Success Story At The Top IT Sourcing Conference
For 25 years, ProcureCon has been the trusted partner for procurement leaders, and ProcureCon IT Sourcing brings that expertise to the complex world of IT procurement. Designed for professionals navigating digital transformation, vendor management, and emerging technologies, this event provides actionable strategies to optimize IT sourcing and exceed your goals.
With insights from industry innovators, interactive peer discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, ProcureCon IT Sourcing equips you with the tools and connections to drive success in your organization.
Word on the Street
Actionable Takeaways
"I really loved being able to connect with fellow procurement leaders, get new perspectives, and new ideas. I feel like I'm going home with a host of tips and tricks and a list of action items."
Ellie Re
Sr Analyst
DoorDash
Community-Driven
"What makes ProcureCon stand out is that the community aspect is very present. Great sharing with other peers. It's a very intimate community-based event. I connected with the right people to continue discussions."
Moundir Khenfous Principal Manager
Indirect Product Technology, Global Procurement
CAE
Networking That Works
"The sessions I most enjoyed were AI-focused. It’s amazing how many people you meet, and many of these connections you stay in touch with afterwards. The networking really works."
Mark Dooling
Director, Vendor Management
Manulife Investment Management
Focused Content
"This is my first time attending ProcureCon, and I like the size of it. I appreciate that it's focused on IT sourcing, which makes the topics more relevant. A lot of people here are facing similar challenges, so networking is worthwhile."
Vidya Ramachandra
Global Category Manager IT, Technology and Data Security
NVent
Future Focused
"Sparked new ideas that will likely become next year’s goals for me."
Rahul Vijay
Head of Tech Sourcing
Uber
Collaborative
"The best part of ProcureCon events is the collaborative sessions that constantly take place. Amazing networking for all levels of professionals that you don’t get at other events. Two thumbs up – count me in for the next one!"
Byron C. Stopfer
Strategic Sourcing Director
CBS Corporation
Meet Your 2025 Powerhouse Speaker Lineup
Clayton Thomas
Sr Manager Category Management & Systems Procurement
HF Sinclair Corporation
Ed Petrush
Senior Director, Global Procurement
Dynatrace
Andreas Jones
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Fulton Bank
Melissa Drew
Global Transformation Program Lead
PPG
Zach Baker
Sr. Sourcing Manager, Professional Services
Danone
Lavanya Ravi
Director, Procurement and Sourcing
Forter
Leonardo Meza
Director
Desjardins
PK Vara
Senior Manager, KDP Tech Procurement
Keurig Dr. Pepper
Brian Griffith
IT Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
Ace Hardware
Yan Yan Zhang
Principal, Vendor Management
American Airlines
Agenda at a Glance
Day 1, June 2 nd
Adopting To Today’s Challenges To Drive Success
- Keynote Panel: How Can IT Procurement Adapt To Trends And Technology Of 2025? What To Consider In A Landscape Of Change
- Interactive Presentation: Strategically Using VARS To Your Advantage: Finding A Model That Works For You
- Out of Box Speaker/Leadership Keynote: Cybersecurity: What Every IT Procurement Leader Must Know To Thrive In 2025 And Beyond
- Keyonte Presentation: How To Effectively Deal With ’SaaS-Holes’ In 2025: Preemptively Planning For Your Upcoming Software Negotiations
- Tech Negotiators Workshops
Day 2, June 3rd
Empowering Change Within Your Organization
- Workshop: Risk vs Reward: Leading Practices To Assess The AI Capabilities Of Your Suppliers
- Keynote Panel: Empowering Change: Women At The Forefront Of IT Procurement Leadership
- Interactive Roundtables: Procurement First Aid – Addressing Key IT Procurement Pain Points
- Panel: Collaboration Between Vendor Management Organizations (VMO) And Procurement
- Boardroom: Deal Evaluation Shark Tank
Returning Favorite: Tech Negotiators Workshops
This is a great opportunity for procurement practitioners to understand some of the trends, nuances, and challenges in store for upcoming negotiations with key technology providers.
Build A Winning IT Procurement Strategy
The Most Trusted Procurement Community
FFor 25 years, we’ve been elevating the procurement profession through our ProcureCon conference series. ProcureCon is specifically designed to put your experience first; we’re not analysts or a membership association, so your educational and conference experience is our top priority. ProcureCon works with industry leaders to bring innovative leaders together in an impactful way.
The Largest Peer-Led IT Sourcing Networking Event
You’ll get the most insights directly from IT procurement innovators – those in the trenches, doing the work, and making real changes right now without bias or an agenda. Since ProcureCon is not an obligation or membership-based, you know you’re meeting with and learning from fellow motivated practitioners. Our interactive and small group sessions make it easier to build real bonds, so you will leave with new friends and lifelines to trade ideas for years to come.
Practical Takeaways You Can Use Immediately
You’ll go home armed with tools and strategies to implement new ideas - the kind of innovation that can take years of planning otherwise. The ProcureCon team dedicates 12 weeks of research to ensure our speakers are sharing actionable strategies, tactics, and insights. You’ll leave our conference with an inspired call to action to address your toughest challenges from your stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership.
Bringing Together The Best In IT Procurement
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By The Numbers
200+
IT Procurement Professionals
joining us in Boston
40+
Thought-Leading Speakers
showcasing Pioneering Procurement Projects
10
Networking Breaks
meals, and receptions
20
Hours of Invaluable Networking
Across 2 Interactive Days
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