Sessions at DPW New York 2026 You Won’t Want to Miss
Gathering enterprise leaders, AI innovators, startups and supply chain pioneers shaping the future of procurement, DPW New York will take place on 3-4 June at Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The event will bring together the most influential community in digital procurement for two days of bold conversation, cutting-edge technology and high-value connections.
With this year's summit built around a single, urgent idea, RECODE, explore some of the key session below that you won’t want to miss.
Have you secured your pass? Get your ticket at https://nyc.dpw.ai/tickets/
Tuesday 2nd
13:00 EDT | Agentic AI Workflow Studio
Have the chance to take part in a agentic AI studio, where small groups will collaborate to rapidly design and build AI agents.
Those that attend will explore and map process workflows, as well as test and iterate these builds to develop a functioning agent that addresses real challenges.
14:30 EDT | Orchestration Cruise ft. Dr. Elouise Epstein
Take part in a two-hour private cruise where you will have the chance to watch fireside chats with industry experts, including Dr. Elouise Epstein. These industry experts will share real-world insights on innovation and transformation.
There will also be a live DJ, open bar and grazing table for an afternoon of conversation, connection and skyline views.
17:00 EDT | The CPO Reception at the Empire State Building
By invitation only, on the eve of DPW New York, an exclusive reception of procurement leaders will take place at the Empire State Building. At this reception, you will be among the first to hear how fragmented procurement signals come together in conversations with senior leaders.
Wednesday 3rd
Women in Procurement Breakfast
Celebrate the women shaping the future of procurement and supply chain on Day 1 of DPW New York.
The event will create a space dedicated to forging meaningful connections, building community and exploring ways of working together.
The breakfast will feature Lisa Martin, CPO at GSK and Farryn Melton, Former CPO at Bristol Myers SQuibb.
RECODE: Redesigning Work for the Age of AI
With AI forcing companies to rethink how work gets done, this opening keynote for Day 1 will introduce RECODE: a call to redesign operating models, rewire decision-making and reinvent how humans and intelligent systems collaborate.
Presented by Alexia Cambon, Director Office of Applied Research at Microsoft, she will explore the next era of procurement.
Designing the Next-Gen Operating Model
Diving into the blueprint for a modern enterprise, four panellists will explore how forward-thinking teams are redesigning their operating models around speed, accountability and scalable execution in an AI-enabled environment.
Panellists include:
- Sirsij Peshin, Chief Procurement Officer at Pfizer
- Janelle Aydin, Global Chief Procurement Officer at Kraft Heinz
- Kedar Mahadeshwar, CTO at Salesforce
- Shashi Mandapaty, Former CPO at Johnson & Johnson
Have you secured your pass? Get your ticket at https://nyc.dpw.ai/tickets/
Thursday 4th
How Merck Is Managing Supplier Risk and Building True Resilience
In this session, Susanna Webber, SVP & CPO at Merck & Co. will explore how procurement can move from reactive controls to an integrated risk and resilience strategy.
From supplier risk and fraud prevention to orchestration and CLM, Susanna will deep dive into how a leading enterprise like Merck is building secure and connected foundations that enable AI, strengthen compliance and protect long-term value.
Farryn Melton, Former CPO at Bristol Myers Squibb, will be moderating the session.
Global Triad Redefining Procurement: Geopolitics, Economics, and AI
Geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainty and AI are redefining procurement. This session will explore how leading procurement and supply chain teams are strengthening resilience and driving value.
Session speakers include:
- Simon Ellis, Group VP Worldwide Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain Practices at IDC
- Gordon Donovan, Global VP Research for Procurement at SAP
Women Architecting the Future of Finance & Procurement with AI
In the era of AI, a new profile of leaders is emerging. On Day 2 of DPW New York, will gather a panel of pioneering women reshaping their roles from functional leads into true orchestrators of value.
The panellists will also reflect on the transformations within their organisations and across their careers, offering advice for leaders shaping the next era of procurement.
Panellists include:
- Emily Zhang, Head of Procure-to-Pay at Pinterest
- Christy Finizza, Director of Procurement Center of Excellence at Gap
- Amy Fong, Partner Sourcing & VMO
- Amy Fong, at Everest Group
Have you secured your pass? Get your ticket at https://nyc.dpw.ai/tickets/
