AI Forum

Master the way your company buys AI

A structured program that builds real AI procurement expertise: decoding supplier pricing, negotiating AI contract language, and recalculating the risk and impact of AI spend for the CFO.

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4 program components
12 live sessions, Aug through Oct
4+ category experts
The program

4 components, one curriculum

Every component below is included with enrollment. Scroll each row to preview what's inside.

01

AI Literacy Sessions

One AI buying concept per session, in plain business language.

30 min live Every other week Starts Aug 12
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Aug 12 11AM ET | 4PM UK

AI Foundation: What it is, the AI spectrum, and the business case

30 min live Register →
Aug 26 11AM ET | 4PM UK

AI Market Landscape: Suppliers, needs, and use cases

30 min live Register →
Sep 9 11AM ET | 4PM UK

AI ROI: The business case driving AI sales

30 min live Register →
Sep 23 11AM ET | 4PM UK

AI at the Stakeholder Level: Business function review

30 min live Register →
Oct 7 11AM ET | 4PM UK

What You Need to Hear About AI: Legal, risk, and governance

30 min live Register →
Oct 21 11AM ET | 4PM UK

The Near Future: What to expect in the next 12-18 months

30 min live Register →
02

Expert Webinars

Deep dives on AI pricing, contract terms, and negotiation strategy.

1 hour live Every other week Starts Aug 19
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Aug 19 11AM ET | 4PM UK

AI Baseline: Let's get beyond the buzzwords

1 hour live Register →
Sep 2 11AM ET | 4PM UK

Hype Cycle: What is AI actually delivering in procurement today?

1 hour live Register →
Sep 16 11AM ET | 4PM UK

Preparation: The AI readiness gap

1 hour live Register →
Sep 30 11AM ET | 4PM UK

Leadership: Why procurement needs to own AI

1 hour live Register →
Oct 14 11AM ET | 4PM UK

Budget & Forecast: 'Tis the season. How to budget for AI in 2027

1 hour live Register →
Oct 28 11AM ET | 3PM UK

Landscape: Emerging players and new arrivals in AI procurement

1 hour live Register →
03

Cheat sheets

One-page references you keep open while you negotiate.

Downloadable PDF Released after each literacy session
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Downloadable PDF

A new one-page cheat sheet is yours to download after every literacy session, so each concept leaves with you

6 releases, Aug through Oct Download Cheat Sheet
04

Newsletter

The AI buying brief that keeps your expertise current between sessions.

Email briefing Weekly
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Your instructors

Led by 4 category experts

Every session is taught by experts who negotiate AI and technology agreements inside real engagements.

Michael Cadieux

Michael Cadieux

Category Expert

20+ years running indirect sourcing at Fortune 500 scale. Knows where agency fees hide margin and how rebates get buried in media agreements.
Wesley Schnell

Wesley Schnell

Category Expert

Lead counsel on 1,000+ deals up to $200M+. Certified AI governance professional: the person for AI supplier contracts your legal team didn't fully understand.
Jake Lawyer

Jake Lawyer

Category Expert

6+ years of procurement experience, now focused on AI. Has helped clients capture $150M+ in technology contract savings.
Jason Busch

Jason Busch

Category Expert

Spend Matters founder and a recognized voice in procurement for 25+ years. Now focused on AI in procurement as Co-Founder and Strategy Lead at Gain.
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions procurement, finance, and IT leaders ask most before joining the program.

How much time does this take?
About 3 hours of live sessions per month: 30-minute literacy sessions and 1-hour expert webinars, alternating weekly from Aug 12 through Oct 28. Everything else is optional and on your schedule.
Who is the program for?
Procurement, finance, and IT leaders who evaluate, negotiate, or approve AI spend and investment.
Do I need a technical background?
No. This is a buying program, not a building program. Every concept is taught in plain business language.
How do I join the sessions?
After enrollment you receive calendar invites for every upcoming session, plus a link to the cheatsheet library and newsletter archive.
Do I need to attend every session?
No. Each session stands on its own, so join only the topics that matter to you. The full series gives you the most complete picture, and if you choose to join the whole series and miss one, the recording and cheatsheet help you catch up.
What does it cost?
Enrollment is no-cost as part of GC Academy.
Enrollment

Enroll once. Become the AI procurement expert in the room.

Enroll now and get immediate access to the cheatsheet library and newsletter archive while your first session cohort is scheduled.

  • 12 live sessions, one every week from Aug 12 - 11AM ET | 4PM UK
  • Cheatsheets and a weekly newsletter
  • Expert-led curriculum through October

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