Top Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders to Speak at Chicago Summit

Executives from PepsiCo, Constellation Brands, Regions Bank, and more to address key industry challenges

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:59am

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Leading procurement and supply chain professionals from major global organizations will take the stage at the upcoming Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit in Chicago on April 21-22, 2026. The two-day event will feature talks, workshops, and networking focused on the latest strategies in digital transformation, supplier partnerships, sustainability, and risk management across industries.

Why it matters

As supply chains face ongoing disruptions, the participation of these high-profile executives underscores the growing importance of knowledge-sharing and collaboration in building more resilient and efficient supply chains across sectors. The summit provides a platform for senior leaders to share real-world experiences and solutions to today's most pressing procurement and logistics challenges.

The details

The speaker lineup includes Marcelo Stefani, Chief Procurement Officer at PepsiCo; Jenni Baez, Director of Procurement at Constellation Brands; Allen Schramm, Vice President of Strategic Sourcing at Regions Bank; Katie Sharma, Director of Global Sourcing at Coinbase; Patricia Mendoza, Vice President of Procurement at Reynolds American; Scott Tew, Global Head of Sustainability Strategy & Vice-President at Trane Technologies; and Ashley Hetrick, Principal and Sourcing and Supply Chain Segment Leader at BDO USA. These executives will deliver insights across critical areas such as procurement processes, strategic sourcing, global sourcing strategies, sustainability integration, and supply chain efficiency.

  • The Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit will take place on April 21-22, 2026 in Chicago.
  • The event will feature in-depth talks, practical workshops, and networking opportunities for procurement and supply chain professionals.

The players

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE

A global hybrid event series that brings together senior executives, rising talent, and industry experts to tackle today's supply chain challenges and explore tomorrow's opportunities.

BizClik

A global B2B media and events company producing sector-specific content across technology, sustainability, procurement, fintech, AI, and more.

Marcelo Stefani

Chief Procurement Officer at PepsiCo.

Jenni Baez

Director of Procurement at Constellation Brands.

Allen Schramm

Vice President of Strategic Sourcing at Regions Bank.

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What’s next

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit takes place on April 21-22, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago. Registration is now open for in-person and virtual attendance.

The takeaway

As supply chains face ongoing disruptions, this summit provides a valuable platform for senior procurement and logistics leaders to share insights, collaborate, and explore solutions to the industry's most pressing challenges.