May 7, 2026
9:30am - 5:00pm
The Pyramid Club, Philadelphia
Elevate+ USA 2026
Designing the AI-native procurement organization
Join us for Elevate+ USA, a curated, full-day executive forum bringing together procurement leaders for a day of insights, discussion, and networking. Building on the success of our flagship Elevate+ in Switzerland, this US edition explores how leaders are designing the AI-native procurement organization.
Through expert keynotes, panel discussions, customer stories, and interactive workshops, you’ll hear how AI reshapes operating models, decision-making, and technology evolution.
The event will conclude with an opportunity to connect with fellow procurement leaders over food and drinks.
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Agenda
9:30am - 10:00am
Welcome and registration
Arrive at Pyramid Club for registration and breakfast
10:00am - 10:45am
Morning sessions with Archlet
Hear from Archlet's founders as we share our journey, impact, and product vision. Then, explore client impact stories led by Archlet's VP Customer Success, Alina Heimgartner
10:45am - 11:00am
Coffee break
Enjoy a short break before our next session
11:00am - 11:40am
Client perspective
Hear customer stories and real-world lessons from Comcast and Chain IQ as they share how they deployed Archlet and their journey so far
11:40am - 12:00pm
Expert sessions
Hear from industry leaders including Victor Scarante (The Hershey Company), Mireia Brancos (Sligo AI) and more as we explore the future of procurement and sourcing in the age of agentic AI
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Networking lunch
Enjoy lunch and time to connect with fellow guests
1:15pm - 1:45pm
Afternoon expert keynote
with Shashi Mandapaty Former Chief Procurement Officer at Johnson & Johnson
1:45pm - 3:45pm
Hands-on breakout workshops
Breakout sessions to apply frameworks, compare approaches, and leave with practical takeaways
3:45pm - 4:00pm
Closing thoughts
with Lukas Wawrla, Archlet
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Networking and happy hour
Enjoy time to connect with fellow procurement leaders over flying food and drinks
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