Executive Roundtable for Director-Level Delegates and Above, facilitated by RiseNow

This session requires an invitation. Content, and dialogue are explicitly designed for the most senior delegates. If you are a Director or above, working with a buy-side company, please register to join this exclusive cohort.

Registration Check-In

Networking Lunch for General Session Delegates

Join us for a networking lunch and settle in for an inspiring day of thought-provoking sessions. We will begin with important announcements from CEO and President of SIG, Dawn Tiura.

Executive Buy-Side Keynote Presentation - The Importance of Relationship Building in Negotiations, by Kate Burke, Assistant Vice President of Procurement at Mass Mutual Financial Group

In today's interconnected and fast-paced world, effective negotiation skills are more crucial than ever. This session explores the critical role of relationship building in successful negotiations, highlighting how trust, rapport, and effective communication can lead to better outcomes. By contrasting traditional negotiation approaches with modern, relationship-focused strategies, we will uncover the long-term benefits of fostering strong connections with negotiation counterparts. This session will demonstrate how relationship building enhances cooperation, increases information sharing, and reduces conflict. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for building and maintaining relationships, overcoming common challenges, and achieving mutually beneficial agreements. Join us to discover how prioritizing relationships can transform your negotiation outcomes and foster lasting success.

Breakout Roundtable Discussions

Our topic-based roundtable discussions allow for more intimate and focused conversations. Facilitated by industry leaders, you are invited to join up to three roundtable topics, or you may choose to remain within one topic. It's your choice. We will allow the room to circulate every 15 minutes to encourage new insights into each discussion as well as increase your networking power.

Executive Buy-Side Keynote Presentation: Procurement Transformation – The T. Rowe Price Journey, presented by Regina Sanfratello, Vice President, Director, Corporate Strategic Sourcing and James Chaney, Senior Category Manager, Global Distribution Services - Marketing and Advertising

Join us for an insightful presentation covering T Rowe Price's Procurement Journey. We'll discuss: *4 Pillars of the Procurement Organization *Category Management Roles and Responsibilities *Supplier Rationalization

Move and Mingle - Active Networking

This portion of the day is designed to get you out of your seats to stretch your legs and your networking skills! During this time, we invite you to connect with as many new peers as you can!

Executive Buy-Side Keynote Presentation: Transforming a Post-Merger Category Team to Drive Sustained Value, by Mike McKinney, Category Management Senior Director, Cigna

Join Mike McKinney, Category Management Senior Director, as he shares his journey to pivot from a focus on merger synergies to building the right mix of people, process, and tools that lower costs, build operational resiliency, and create other value for The Cigna Group.

Sponsored Keynote Presentation, presented by RiseNow

Closing Remarks + Adjourn

Wine Tasting, brought to you by RiseNow - All are welcome to join!

You are cordially invited to join us for a wine tasting, brought to you by RiseNow, immediately following the closing keynote presentation. Our lineup will feature a “Chardonnay Battle” of California vs. Burgundy, and a selection of “Wines RiseNow Loves”, paired with a fun story about each!