David Johnson

Senior Director of Global Sourcing - Software Category Transformation News Corp

DAY 1: Monday, June 2, 2025

8:40 AM Keynote Panel: How Can IT Procurement Adapt To Trends And Technology of 2025? What To Consider In A Landscape of Change

Between the change in administration and the ever-changing IT and business landscape it’s never been a more challenging and exciting time to be in the IT Procurement profession. We’ll be kicking the day off with a high-energy panel that discusses the business and technology trends that are impacting the IT Procurement profession and detail out where leading procurement teams must act in order to stay relevant. Key areas of discussion will include:

Current State of AI – is it generating AI or are we experiencing AI Burnout?
Key regulatory impacts to date from the new administration
What risks should IT procurement leaders be concerned about in 2025?
Where should IT procurement teams focus their resources and headcount to make the most impact?

2:25 PM Workshop #5 Mastering AWS Negotiations

DAY 2: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

2:20 PM Boardroom: Deal Evaluation Shark Tank

Have a big deal coming up in 2025? It’s time to put up or shut up during our 2nd annual ProcureCon Shark Tank. Our Shark Tank will be able to review 5 upcoming IT deals. If you’re interested in submitting your deal please contact the event producer, Michael Dunlap at Michael.Dunlap@wbresearch.com

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining David.

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