All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Procurement Conference 2026 dives deep into key topics for CPOs and sourcing, procurement, and vendor management leaders across direct, indirect, and IT, around AI, cost optimization, risk management and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Lead the Future of Procurement: Strategize. Optimize. Transform.

In 2026’s volatile climate, procurement must lead transformation amid disruption, AI, shifting priorities, and pressure to do more with less. Leaders must manage risk, optimize costs, and deliver greater value while adapting to new industry baselines and evolving needs. 

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PDT

Ask the Analyst: Practical Approaches to Supplier Risk Management
Cheryl Van Dyke, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In this "Ask the Analyst" session, engage with one of our supplier risk management analysts. Wondering how to get more value from risk management strategies? Looking for ways to be proactive and less reactive? Trying to find the best mitigation strategy? Ask these or other questions on supplier risk management. Hear recommendations from the Gartner analyst and what others across industries are asking. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT

Don’t Let Hidden Costs Derail Your Regionalization Strategy
Suzie Petrusic, VP Analyst, Gartner
Regionalization strategies are used to diversify supply chains for risk and trade impact among other factors, but they often hide costs in supplier transitions, compliance and logistics. This session will focus on what are the hidden costs with regionalization and how can they influence your procurement and sourcing strategy. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM PDT

Looking Ahead: What CPOs Need to Know About the Risk Landscape
Cheryl Van Dyke, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As the pace of change accelerates, Chief Procurement Officers face an increasingly complex and dynamic risk environment. This session will provide a forward-looking view of the evolving risk landscape, highlighting emerging threats and opportunities that will shape procurement strategies in the coming years. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM PDT

World-Class Supplier Performance: Unpacking What Top Companies Do Differently
Miguel Cossio, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Most supplier scorecards fail to deliver real insight — focused on what’s easy to measure rather than what drives excellence. In today’s volatile environment, leaders can’t afford this gap. This session reveals the keys to moving beyond basic scorecards toward a world-class approach that inspires suppliers, strengthens relationships and equips leaders to make smarter and more resilient decisions. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM PDT

The Art and Science of Managing Amazon, Google and Microsoft
Edward Weinstein, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Megavendors can often be unresponsive and difficult to navigate; however, they can also be strategic, innovative and even your business partner. This session covers how to engage them, how to set the stage, what is realistic and how to punch above your weight to achieve your strategic objectives. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

How Geopolitics Should Reshape Your Technology Sourcing Strategy
Yanni Karalis, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Geopolitics is reshaping global tech access. The "Greenland Effect" shows U.S. technology may face policy‑conditioned limits, pressuring U.S. and multinational buyers to build sourcing optionality, diversify vendors and strengthen resilience across regions and architectures. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM PDT

Roundtable: Driving Effective Vendor Performance and Relationship Management
Edward Weinstein, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Managing the performance of vendors and suppliers is a perennial challenge for many organizations. IT Sourcing, Procurement, and Vendor Management (SPVM) leaders can take advantage of this roundtable session to discuss performance management best practices and approaches in order to drive optimal business outcomes from key relationships. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PDT

CPO Circle Ask the Analyst: Navigating Geopolitical Risks Using Effective Scenario Planning
Suzie Petrusic, VP Analyst, Gartner
This is your opportunity to bring questions about scenario planning, supplier risk mitigation and building procurement resilience in a rapidly-changing global environment. Whether you’re facing challenges related to trade disruptions, sanctions or supply chain uncertainty, our analysts will provide practical guidance and insights tailored to your organization’s needs. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM PDT

Ask the Analyst: The Art and Science of Managing Amazon, Google and Microsoft
Joanne Spencer, VP Analyst, Gartner
Megavendors can often be arrogant, unresponsive and difficult, however they can also be strategic, innovative and even your business partner. This session covers how to engage them, how to set the stage, what is realistic and how to punch above your weight to achieve your strategic objectives. ... Show More Show Less

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