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If you work in IT, Software Asset Management, or Procurement, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest business practices, products, and news. That’s why you won’t want to miss these five upcoming events in 2024. Grab your walking shoes (or your pajamas if you’re going virtual – we won’t tell!) and check out these gotta-be-there events.
SaaSMe
April 16-17, 2024 | Virtual
We’re super excited to kick off the fourth installment of Zylo’s flagship event, SaaSMe, in April 2024. You can join the world’s brightest IT, SAM, Finance, and Procurement leaders at this virtual conference. As last year’s Q&A with the Architect of Adobe’s Software Management Program proved, it’s never too late to learn something new!
Together, we’ll explore the evolving practice of software management and how to streamline your tech stacks and get the most from your software licenses. Discuss best practices to ensure all employees stay equipped to utilize available resources.
Sharpen your skills, hear from peers, and learn how to unlock more value to drive responsible growth through smarter SaaS Management.
Who should attend SaaSMe?
If you’re a manager or C-suite level member of an organization representing IT, Procurement, Finance, or SAM, this one’s for you!
Registration Open: Mark your calendar for April 16-17 and register for your free (virtual) seat here.
Coupa Inspire
April 22 -24, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV
Right after we wrap up our virtual event (listed) above, we’re off to Coupa Inspire 2024 in Las Vegas.
What awaits? Scores of thought leaders and decision-makers from the Business Spend Management community will join us to learn, share, and help drive business excellence.
Keynote sessions and events will represent the overall theme of “OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. DELIVERED.” Speakers include Leagh Turner, Coupa President and CEO; Fang Chang,
EVP and Chief Product Officer; and Donna Wilczek, EVP, Strategy & Innovation. They’re joined by top-level execs from some big companies that wrestle with SaaS management on a daily basis.
Who should attend Coupa Inspire?
IT Professionals, Procurement leaders, and anyone intimately involved in the higher levels of SaaS management. Find out more by browsing their event page. We hope to see you there!
Procurement Foundry – FORGE Technology Sourcing 2024
May 13-15, 2024 | Boston, MA
Anyone who loves to be at the forefront of technology, innovation, and efficiency won’t want to miss this one. Save the date and head to Boston on May 13-15 to join thought, budget, IT, and procurement leaders whose passion is saving their organizations hundreds of millions of dollars.
Discussions will include sourcing leaders who drive the technology sourcing strategy for their organizations and tackle the most pressing issues around hardware, software, and SaaS.
The event covers global trends, explores emerging technologies, and helps attendees improve their management, negotiation, evaluation, and contracting skills. Conversations will center around high-level strategy and tactical implementation, giving you the practical takeaways to add value to your organization immediately.
Who Should Attend FORGE Technology Sourcing?
This is a must-see event for CPOs, CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Technology/IT, SVP/VP/Heads of Indirect, IT Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Chief Category Officers.
Find out more and sign up here!
ProcureCon IT Sourcing 2024
June 3-4, 2024 | Boston, MA
The ProcureCon IT Sourcing conference is all about the distinctive challenges that face the IT sourcing community. It’s a peer-led, senior-level procurement event focused on the difficulties of acquiring and managing organizational technology. This event includes interactive workshops, innovative keynote by a range of speakers, and networking breakout sessions to get everyone learning and connecting.
The pre-conference begins the night before on Sunday, June 2, giving everyone a chance to mingle before the nitty-gritty of the event. The next two days are jam-packed with presentations, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. You’ll learn from top procurement specialists on how they improved operations and maximized their budgets.
Who Should Attend ProcureCon IT Sourcing?
Procurement managers and executives up to CPOs will have a lot to learn and offer at this event. This conference has a wide range of content geared toward every leadership level of procurement, so you can help your organization optimize assets and minimize liabilities.
Find out more about the event and save your slot!
Gartner IT Symposium
Oct 21-24, 2024 | Orlando, FL
As “The World’s Most Important Gathering of CIOs and IT Executives™,” the Gartner Symposium is one you won’t want to miss! Join industry CIOs and IT leaders in Orlando, FL, and explore advancing technology, acquire new insights, and learn about developing trends in IT and business.
Last year’s topics covered strategic predictions for 2024, behavioral science as the key to change, mastering strategic thinking, technology trends for 2024, and the growing impacts of AI. Further topics included cybersecurity, accelerating business transformation, customer experience, data analytics, executive leadership, and more.
Who Should Attend the Gartner IT Symposium?
You won’t want to miss this event if you’re a CIO, CISO, IT VP, or anyone seeking to grow into a CIO or CTO role. You’ll gain invaluable insights into many aspects of the forces shaping the future of IT and business, including the impact of generative AI on every industry and job role.
If you want to stay current with the latest technology, insights, and trends affecting your organization, mark your calendars for the Gartner IT Symposium.