Regional IT Procurement Summit
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Uber | Sunnyvale, CA
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, Uber – are advancing IT procurement as a strategic discipline.
IT Procurement Summit Agenda
This Summit brings together 75 IT procurement professionals for a day of peer discussion, inspirational learning, and meaningful connection as we forge new professional ties.
9:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM
Welcome/Keynote
10:20 AM
A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH UBER’S SOURCING LEADERSHIP: INNOVATING PROCUREMENT AT SCALE
Hear directly from Uber’s procurement executives on the bold strategies and AI-driven approaches powering their success in a rapidly evolving sourcing landscape.
11:10 AM
PEER ROUNDTABLE
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.
11:50 AM
THE STATE OF SAAS TOXIC SPEND IN 2025: MANAGING RISK IN A COMPLEX ECOSYSTEM
We will uncover the latest trends and data, revealing how the average organization loses millions annually to inefficiency. You'll learn how the decentralization of software purchasing, the rise of "shadow IT," and the rapid adoption of AI-powered tools have complicated the landscape, making traditional management methods obsolete.
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:10 PM
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.
1:50 PM
BALANCING COST AND VALUE IN TECH SOURCING
Fortune 500 enterprises face growing pressure to cut costs while fueling innovation—sourcing leaders must strike the right balance. This session explores considerations for measuring vendor value, smarter negotiation tactics, and practical ways to align cost savings with long-term business impact.
2:30 PM
3:10 PM
SOURCING INNOVATION: BUYING FROM STARTUPS & EMERGING TECH PROVIDERS
This interactive town hall explores how enterprises are evaluating startups and emerging tech providers, from due diligence to negotiating contractual safeguards. Join the discussion to hear best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for balancing innovation with risk management.
Closing Remarks
We’ll conclude promptly at 3:30PM so you can get back to your day, inspired with new ideas, opportunities, and networking connections to build upon.
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About NPI
NPI is the premier provider of data, services and tools to help large enterprises identify and eliminate overspending on IT purchases. NPI delivers transaction-level price benchmark analysis, license and service optimization analysis, and vendor-specific negotiation intel that enables IT buying teams to drive material savings and measurable ROI. NPI analyzes billions of dollars in spend each year for clients spanning all industries that invest heavily in IT. NPI also offers software license audit and telecom carrier agreement optimization services. For more information, visit www.npifinancial.com and follow on LinkedIn.
