Direct Procurement Leadership Summit
Grounded in the problems direct procurement teams are navigating now: market volatility, supplier risk and performance, fragmented data, demand uncertainty, AI readiness, and building the operating foundations needed to make new technology deliver real value.
- October 20-21, 2026
- The Newberry Library, Chicago
driving excellence through automation
Volatility. Risk. Cost. The Direct Procurement Playbook for 2027
Bringing together a selected group of 50-60 direct procurement and supply chain leaders for two days of practical discussion on AI, automation and resilience in manufacturing supply chains.
You’ll join peers including Shashi Mandapaty, former CPO at Johnson & Johnson; Adam Paul, Head of Procurement, Analog Devices, Sandeep Dhar, Senior Director, Global Category Management at Johnson & Johnson; Lisa Reisman, CEO of MetalMiner; Bhavik Pathak, Director and Head of Supplier Quality – Americas at Alstom; Ian Silver, Global Head of Group at Samsung SDS America, and more.
The agenda is grounded in the problems direct procurement teams are navigating now: market volatility, supplier risk and performance, fragmented data, demand uncertainty, AI readiness, and building the operating foundations needed to make new technology deliver real value.
Seats are limited to maximize discussion and collaboration.
the konnecthouse experience
KonnectHouse creates premium, specialist procurement events designed for people who want more than a crowded conference hall or a transactional networking experience.
We bring together senior procurement professionals, expert speakers, innovative solution providers and trusted industry partners in carefully curated environments where every conversation has purpose, every session delivers practical value and every relationship has room to grow.
Our events are intentionally niche, highly relevant and built around quality over quantity. That is what makes the KonnectHouse experience different.
Curated. Educational. Relationship-rich. Built for procurement leaders who value meaningful interaction.
Meet the EVENT advisors
Sandeep Dhar
former Sr Director, Center Global Category Management Leader (Supply Chain Procurement), Johnson & Johnson
thank You to our sponsors
Partner with us at “Direct Procurement Summit”, and position your brand at the forefront of a critical conversation. As a sponsor, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with procurement leaders and digital champions, showcase your expertize, and gain visibility through speaking roles, branding opportunities, and networking sessions. Join us to help shape the future of procurement while enhancing your brand’s reputation as a thought leader in this field. Email Sophie.Lumley@konnecthouse.com for info.
