Step into the spotlight for the first-ever ProcureCon Trailblazer Showdown! Companies that are less than 5 years old will have 5 minutes to showcase a recent procurement innovation project spanning AI and tech to sustainability, processes, or anything that's pushing the boundaries. A panel of judges will hear all the presentations and crown the project that made the biggest impact

• Companies must be operating for less than 5 years 

• Company Founder/CEO must give presentation 
• Each company has 5 minutes to present (Max of 1 PowerPoint slide) 
• Must present one client-oriented innovation project; focus on the problem, solution, and impact/results 
• Client co-presenter strongly recommended
• No company pitches, keep it project-specific Participants must send an outline of their presentation two weeks before the event for review 

Becoming a procurement executive isn't just a promotion it's a mindset shift. But it's also not the right destination for everyone. In this interactive panel, seasoned leaders will break down what actually changes when you make it to the top and how to start building those skills long before the title change. 

• Audience polling on who aspires to become a CPO/senior leader 
• Reviewing the skills needed to be a senior executive  
• Preparing to own various procurement aspects of procurement strategy 
• Exploring common mistakes made when first entering the role  
• Aligning with other senior leaders for future success