INNOVATION
ON TOUR
September 9th, 2025 | Toronto
Join us for a day of learning and networking
Collaborating Detroit's CIO community
November 14th, 2024
Get Ready to Embrace Innovation & Elevate Procurement!
Procurement is at a pivotal moment, facing uncertainty and competing objectives. A new approach is needed! Successful leaders are quickly embracing AI and technological innovations to boost efficiency and future-proof their organizations.
Join us on the iValua Procurement Innovation Tour to discover the very latest technologies and see how trailblazers are transforming the function. Connect with industry thought leaders and gain unparalleled insights to keep your organization ahead!
Why Attend?
Learn from the Best
Learn from industry leaders.and gain invaluable insights from industry experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of procurement.
Better Understand New Technology
Discover how innovative and disruptive technologies can revolutionize your team's efficiency today while preparing you for the advancements of tomorrow.
Network with Peers
Connect with over 100 like-minded professionals and expand your local network.
Agenda
12:30 - 1:30
Registration & Lunch
1:30 - 2:00
Free Time to View Hockey Hall of Fame Exhibits
Attendees will have access to walk around the Hockey Hall of Fame
2:00 - 2:30
Welcome & Opening Notes
Ivalua AMER Updates
2:30 - 3:15
Ivalua Innovation Showcase
GenAI, Intake Management, ESG
3:15 - 3:30
Afternoon break
3:30 - 4:00
From Vision to Reality: Mastering Procurement Technology Implementation
Laura Smith VP, Sales North America - Ivalua
Sunny Kharkar Partner - KPMG Canada
Maximiliano Marascia Managing Director - Deloitte Canada
4:00 - 4:30
FCL's Source-to-Pay Transformation Journey
Aaron Dunn Partner - Optis Consulting
Tanya Roach Director of Procurement - Federated Co-operatives Limited
4:30 - 5:00
Strategic Sourcing in Uncertain Times: A Procurement Perspective
Doug Keeley Director of Product Marketing - Ivalua
Steven D'Amato Senior Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Enablement - Rogers Communications
Karen Taylor AVP of Procurement - IG Wealth Management
5:00 - 5:30
Closing Remarks
Nicolas Pollet RVP Sales, US Central and Canada - Ivalua
Wendel Clark Former Toronto Maple Leaf Captain
5:30 - 9:00
Food, Drinks, Activities & Networking
Dinner and drinks will be served in the main concourse where attendees can test their shooting and goalie skills, sit behind a TSN SportsCentre news desk to practice reading from a teleprompter, and commentate in the play-by-play booths. Wendel Clark will also be around to meet and greet guests after his closing remarks!
Who Should Attend
Procurement Leaders
Supply Chain Leaders
Finance & IT Leaders
Venue
The Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto
30 Yonge St,
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8,
Canada