Name
Corporate Best Practices: Exploring AI Adoption in Supplier Inclusion
Date & Time
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Amanda Prochaska Daryle Johnson Mandie DeWine Joia Howe Daryl Watson Adrian Taylor
Description

The session kicks off with a keynote from Amanda Prochaska, Founder and CEO of Wonder Services, titled Beyond the Hype: How to Actually Achieve 90%+ AI Adoption Rates. Amanda shares practical insights on how AI is reshaping supplier data management, supplier discovery, risk assessment, and decision-making processes across modern organizations.

Following the keynote, you will move into an engaging panel discussion, Getting Supplier Data Right in the Age of AI, featuring technology, procurement, and supplier inclusion leaders from the WBEC ORV network who discuss why accurate, reliable supplier data has never been more important. Panelists share best practices for data governance, supplier data management, and leveraging quality data to make AI-powered procurement more effective and equitable.

Whether you are just beginning your AI journey or looking to strengthen your organization's data strategy, this workshop provides valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help you navigate the future of procurement.

Location Name
L010
Full Address
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S, 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
United States