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Webinar
December 9, 2025 | 1:00 pm EST

This year brought uncertainty—but leaders didn’t wait around. They adapted. They doubled down on value. And now they’re planning for what’s next. 

Join Supplier.io’s CEO Neeraj Shah and guest expert Kurt Albertson from The Hackett Group for an in-depth look at the data behind today’s supplier diversity programs—what’s working, what’s changing, and what leaders are doing to prepare for 2026. 

Based on insights from over 200 procurement and supplier diversity professionals, this is the definitive pulse check for anyone building or evolving a responsible sourcing strategy.  

2025 challenged assumptions. This webinar will challenge your strategy.
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Expert Speakers

Neeraj Shah, Founder, Supplier.io
Neeraj Shah

Founder and CEO

Neeraj Shah is a passionate entrepreneur and business leader with a long history of driving innovative solutions in supplier diversity. He is the founder of Supplier.io and is committed to helping companies achieve measurable value and results through procurement initiatives.

Neeraj Shah, Founder, Supplier.io
Neeraj Shah

Founder and CEO

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Kurt Albertson

Procurement Advisory – Principal and North American Practice Lead @ The Hackett Group

Kurt Albertson

Procurement Advisory – Principal and North American Practice Lead @ The Hackett Group

Daniel Dorr, VP of Marketing, Supplier.io
Daniel Dorr

VP of Marketing

Daniel Dorr has spent the last 20+ years leading marketing teams, launching new businesses, and developing winning campaigns. At Supplier.io, Daniel is responsible for connecting with Supplier Diversity leaders globally and helping them create and mature successful supplier diversity programs with Supplier.io’s industry-leading data, software, and services.

Daniel Dorr, VP of Marketing, Supplier.io
Daniel Dorr

VP of Marketing

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In this webinar, you’ll learn:

What changed in 2025

See the real actions companies took this year—not the headlines, but the hard data.

How your program stacks up

Benchmark against peers with the latest trends in program structure, investment, and leadership engagement.

Data that delivers

Learn how top teams are evolving their reporting strategies to drive decisions, not just dashboards.

Best practices for executive support

See what’s working to get—and keep—leadership buy-in.

Priorities for 2026

Get ahead with the top focus areas on leaders’ agendas for the year ahead. 

Who should watch this webinar?
  • Sourcing and procurement teams looking to build and manage a supplier diversity or small supplier engagement program 
  • Procurement leaders focused on reducing risk, boosting agility, or expanding globally 
  • Anyone under pressure to deliver better data, faster workflows, and bigger results 
Why watch this webinar?

In a year defined by disruption, supplier diversity programs have emerged stronger, more strategic, and more essential than ever. Join Supplier.io CEO Neeraj Shah and The Hackett Group’s Kurt Albertson as they unpack the findings from over 200 procurement leaders and share what’s really happening behind the headlines. You’ll learn how top organizations are doubling down on data, securing executive support, and rethinking program value to prepare for 2026. Whether you’re evolving an established program or just getting started, this is your chance to benchmark your strategy, discover actionable insights, and ensure your supplier diversity efforts are ready for what’s next.

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