Keynote Address

The Next Frontier: Perspectives on Reinventing Supply Chains with Data & AI

As supply chains and procurement become increasingly digital, IT has emerged as a critical architect of transformation. This session brings the IT perspective to the forefront, exploring how enterprise technology strategy, data foundations, and AI capabilities are enabling smarter, more resilient, and more transparent supply chains.

• Edina Cavalli, Vice President, Procurement, CIBC
• Aviva Dworkind, Vice President, IT Strategy & Management, LCBO
• Danny Ho, Director of Innovation, LCBO
• Moderator: Andrea Ruotolo, President, Canada, Global Council for Responsible AI

Executive Panel

Top-of-Mind Priorities for 2026: What Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Officers Are Solving Next

As technology, regulation, and risk continue to evolve at unprecedented speed, supply chain and procurement executives are being forced to rethink strategy, capability, and operating models. This executive panel brings together senior leaders to discuss the priorities shaping 2026 and beyond.

• Nandkumar Kulkarni, Vice President Supply Chain, Mondelez International
• Chris Bianco, Chief Supply Chain Officer, BC Hydro
• Bill Siomos, NISCL-CSCL / MCIPS, Vice President Procurement Services, OMERS
• Sean Fisher, Vice President, Supply Chain, Pet Valu
• Moderator: Panos Kelmais, Vice President, Value Advisory, SAP

Scaling AI Transformation: Moving from Vision to Value

Many organizations recognize the promise of AI, yet struggle to translate pilots, proofs of concept, and “smart” ideas into sustained results. This session discusses moving beyond experimentation to embed AI where work actually happens, turning insight into action and delivering measurable outcomes in efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and cost.

• Elizabeth Baker, Partner, Deloitte Canada
• Sarthak Pany, Partner, Deloitte Canada

Cybersecurity & Risk in the Age of Hyperconnected Supply Chains

As supply chains become more digital, interconnected, and data-driven, they also become more vulnerable. Cyber threats are now among the top operational risks facing procurement and supply chain leaders, amplified by third-party dependencies, increased data sharing, and the rapid adoption of AI and cloud technologies.

• Umang Handa, Partner, Cybersecurity, Ernst & Young LLP