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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Building Next-Gen Centers of Excellence

Stop letting your Center of Excellence underperform. This invite-only workshop brings together senior procurement leaders to solve real CoE challenges, not sit through presentations.

March 3rd
Western Digital HQ San Jose, CA

Our Workshop Facilitators

Kate Denissova

Senior Director, Procurement & P2P Advisory

The Hackett Group

Conrad Smith

Founder & CEO

Graphite

Natasha Gurevich

Founder & CEO

Candor Procurement

Sherrie Schaufele

Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing

Western Digital

Agenda

A Different Approach to Learning

Unlike traditional breakouts where groups discuss hypotheticals, Brain Trust sessions work on real challenges brought by participants. Each participant identifies their most pressing CoE challenge in advance. Groups are matched based on complementary experience and challenges. You’ll leave with peer validated solutions to problems you’re actually facing.

Practical Outcomes

Every participant leaves with tangible resources, not just inspiration. Tailored sessions and Brain Trust groups ensure you end with actionable insights specific to your organization – including Graphite’s 2026 benchmarking data, The Hackett Group’s transformation playbook, documented solutions, a personalized action plan, and a peer network focused on CoE improvements.

Event Details

This in-person workshop is the first of six in Graphite’s 2026 Grand Prix Series, each focused on different aspects of procurement excellence. Breakfast and lunch are included, and every workshop stands alone – attend those most relevant to your current priorities. The Western Digital San Jose campus offers a chance to see procurement innovation in action.