IT Procurement Summit at Target HQ

July 15, 2026
Target Headquarters | Minneapolis, MN

IT procurement for large enterprises has never been more challenging than it is today. Spend is increasing, along with the number of suppliers and transactions to manage. Most importantly, the business criticality of the IT spend category is skyrocketing, putting IT procurement professionals at the center of an investment portfolio that touches every corner of the business. High-performing IT buying teams – like our host for this Summit, Target – are advancing IT procurement as a strategic discipline.

IT Procurement Summit Agenda

This Summit brings together 50+ IT procurement professionals for a day of peer discussion, inspirational learning, and meaningful connection as we forge new professional ties.

8:00 AM | Check-In & Networking Breakfast

Enjoy coffee and breakfast while connecting and networking with your peers.

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8:30 AM | Welcome

NPI provides a brief welcome, outlining what to expect from the day’s sessions and introducing the featured speakers.

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8:40 AM | Keynote: What’s Really Driving IT Procurement Strategy in 2026

Kick off the day with Jon Winsett, CEO of NPI, as he shares frontline insights into today’s IT procurement landscape. This session will explore the key forces shaping strategy in 2026, the challenges procurement leaders are navigating, and the practical approaches needed to stay competitive in an increasingly complex supplier marketplace.

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9:10 AM | A Fireside Chat with Target’s IT Leadership

Hear directly from Target’s procurement executives on the bold strategies powering their success in a rapidly evolving sourcing landscape.

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10:05 AM | Getting a Handle on AI: Cost, Control, and Accountability

This session explores how AI is reshaping supplier pricing models, deal structures, and negotiation dynamics across cloud, SaaS, and generative AI platforms. Learn how leading enterprises are using benchmarking, smarter sourcing strategies, and commercial flexibility to regain leverage and ensure value from AI investments.

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10:50 AM | Peer Connect

Break into roundtables for candid conversations on IT procurement issues, trends, strategies and tactics. In this interactive peer-to-peer discussion participants share their experiences and learn what works well for others.

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11:20 AM | How Target Is Evolving IT Sourcing for Better Outcomes

An inside view of how Target’s IT sourcing team is driving smarter decisions and stronger outcomes across a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Hear how they’re tackling challenges, refining their operating model, and building a more strategic procurement function.

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11:50 AM | Public Cloud Sourcing Workshop

As spending on the public cloud increases, so does the risk of overspending and suboptimal contract negotiations. This session explores the dynamics and challenges of public cloud sourcing and contracting, and what IT buying teams can do to overcome them.

12:20 PM | Lunch

Enjoy lunch while connecting and networking with your peers.

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1:05 PM | Best Buy on Becoming a Customer of Choice in IT Procurement

A candid look at how IT sourcing leaders at Best Buy are strengthening supplier relationships, navigating complex vendor dynamics, and building customer-of-choice behaviors that create long-term leverage. Expect practical lessons, hard-earned insights, and real-world approaches for improving supplier engagement, negotiation outcomes, and procurement performance.

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1:35 PM | Closing Remarks

We’ll conclude at 1:45 PM so you can get back to your day, inspired with new ideas, opportunities, and networking connections to build upon.

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