Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management Track

Become Catalysts for Business-Led IT Sourcing

Sourcing, procurement and vendor management leaders must become catalysts for business-led IT sourcing while supporting diversity and sustainability. This track will help sourcing, procurement and vendor management leaders reinvent their role by focusing on business outcomes through digitally enabled processes & tools and provide value by leveraging data to make better decisions

Opportunities to interact with infrastructure, operations & cloud experts

  • What's Included
  • Recommended Sessions
  • The Gartner Difference
At the conference you will have access to:
  • One 30-minute one-on-one session* with a Gartner expert of your choice. Get targeted, personalized guidance to help you plan proactively and invest wisely.
  • 70+ sessions dedicated to the most key topics including talent management, cloud, AI, cost & value and more
  • Networking receptions to connect with your infrastructure and operations peers
  • 50+ solution providers at the forefront of technology.
  • Small, interactive sessions moderated by Gartner experts including workshops and  roundtables.*

*Preregistration is required. These sessions are available to end users only; space is limited.
Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management Spotlight Track

While we are busy building the 2025 agenda, take a look back at the spotlight track in 2024:

  • Contract Negotiation Clinic: How to Negotiate With Microsoft
    Yoann Bianic, Director Analyst, Gartner
  • Workshop: 4 Powerful Steps to Combat Price Hikes on Software and SaaS Deals
    JoAnn Rosenberger, Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
  • The Art and Science of Managing the Digital Giants: Amazon, Microsoft and ServiceNow
    Joanne Spencer, VP, Advisory, Gartner
  • Contract Negotiation Clinic: Gartner's Top 10 Tips, Tactics and Tricks to Enhance Your Negotiation Playbook
    JoAnn Rosenberger, Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
  • Contract Negotiation Clinic: AWS, Azure and Google
    Yoann Bianic, Director Analyst, Gartner
  • Negotiation Cheat Sheet: 10 Powerful Tips & Techniques to Optimize Your Vendor Deals
    JoAnn Rosenberger, Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
  • Workshop: Follow Gartner's 9-Step Playbook to Mitigate Cost Risk During Software Vendor Audits
    JoAnn Rosenberger, Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
  • Contract Negotiation Clinic: Oracle
    Victoria Rowan, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
  • Manage What Matters: A Practical Guide to IT Vendor Performance Management
    Joanne Spencer, VP, Advisory, Gartner
Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management Leaders at Gartner IOCS

Gartner brings Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management leaders the actionable, objective insights, expert guidance and tools needed to achieve their mission-critical priorities. At Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference, tackle your key initiatives and learn how to thrive in today’s world.

Gain Access to:

  • Objective, research-backed sessions led by Gartner experts
  • Personalized interaction with seasoned experts
  • Actionable insights and best practices on your most pressing challenges
  • Informal and formal networking opportunities with your peer