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Register for Cabbage World 2027   ![Cabbage World attendees in conversation](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/Cabbage_WORLD_26-55.jpg)   ![Cabbage World attendees connecting](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/Cabbage_WORLD_26-136.jpg) PARTNER WITH US at CABBAGE WORLD 2027 ## Put your brand inside the conversation Connect with procurement, finance, and technology leaders through meaningful conversations, curated experiences, and high-impact engagement at Cabbage World 2027. Explore sponsorship opportunities THE CABBAGE WORLD EXPERIENCE ## Check out previous Cabbage World events See what it’s like when the Cabbage World community comes together. 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What is Cabbage World? + Cabbage World is where procurement, finance, and technology come together. For three days, leaders, peers, experts, and former supplier-side negotiators exchange ideas, compare what’s working, and have the conversations shaping how organizations buy, negotiate, invest, and grow. When and where is Cabbage World 2027? + Cabbage World 2027 will take place April 14–16, 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina, at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel. For venue details and where to stay, visit the [venue page](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/venue). How much does it cost to attend CabbageWorld for qualified practitioners? + There is no registration fee to attend Cabbage World. Thanks to our partners and sponsors, your three-day event experience is covered. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodations. Who should attend? + Whether you’re a team of one, part of a growing mid-market organization, or leading a global enterprise, Cabbage World is built for you. Procurement, finance, technology, and business leaders come together to compare how different teams work, share the challenges they’re solving, and get access to perspectives they might not find inside their own organizations. We review each registration to thoughtfully curate the room—bringing together the right mix of roles, experience, and perspectives for three valuable days together. How do I register? + Use any Register button on this page to complete the Cabbage World 2027 registration form. If multiple people from your organization are attending, please submit a separate registration form for each attendee. When will the agenda and speakers be announced? + More details are coming soon. We’ll continue updating this page as the agenda, speakers, and experiences are announced. ![](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/Cabbage_WORLD_26-130.jpg)   [← Cabbage World 2027](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027) Register Why attend [Bring the team](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/why-to-attend) [Mid-market](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/mid-market) Venue Sponsors ATTEND AS A TEAM # Bring the people who can act. One procurement leader, one CFO, and one CTO. Go with different questions. Come back with a shared plan to test what you learned. Register your team Get the approval note ONE TEAM, THREE LENSES ## Different jobs. Shared outcome. Give each person a lens before the event, then compare what holds up when you get home. ### Procurement leader Where are we leaving value on the table? Bring your toughest supplier and spend questions. Pressure-test your negotiation approach against what peers are doing, and spot the categories worth revisiting first. Bring back A shortlist of renewals and categories to renegotiate. ### CFO Where is spend working against us? See how finance teams connect spend data to forecasting and budget decisions. Identify the savings levers and controls that would hold up against your own numbers. Bring back A savings and controls case you can model. ### CTO What should our stack actually cost? Follow how teams rationalize software, govern AI and cloud spend, and manage renewals. Turn what you see into one change your team can evaluate. Bring back One stack decision to test. Register your team Need sign-off first? Get the approval note FORWARD THIS ## Need the green light? Start with the decision you want to make together. This note is ready to copy or open as an email draft. Edit it to fit your team before sending. Open email draft Copy note The email opens in your own mail app. Nothing is sent automatically. Manager approval / DraftEditable before sending Hi team, I’d like to propose attending Cabbage World 2027, April 14–16 in Charlotte, NC. Green Cabbage is hosting its annual event, bringing together procurement, finance, and technology leaders from mid-market and enterprise organizations to see how other companies are handling negotiations, spend, technology, and AI. I think it could be valuable for us to attend as a team—to learn from the sessions, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and bring back ideas we can actually use. What we could bring back: **Procurement:** Pressure-test our negotiation approach and identify renewals or categories worth renegotiating. **Finance:** See how peers connect spend data to forecasting and find savings or control opportunities we could model. **Technology:** See how other teams manage software, cloud, and AI spend and identify an approach worth testing. We can compare notes afterward and decide what makes sense to put into action. Event details and registration: https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027 APRIL 14–16, 2027 · CHARLOTTE, NC ## Bring the team to Charlotte Save your team's spots and be the first to hear when the agenda and speakers are announced. Register your team ![](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/The%20Ballantyne%2c%20A%20Luxury%20Collection%20Hotel.jpg)   [← Cabbage World 2027](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027) Register Why attend [Bring the team](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/why-to-attend) [Mid-market](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/mid-market) Venue Sponsors THE VENUE # Join us at The Ballantyne April 14–16, 2027 The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel Charlotte, North Carolina Register for Cabbage World 2027 Plan your trip PLAN YOUR TRIP ## Getting there The Ballantyne sits in Charlotte’s Ballantyne neighborhood, about 25 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, so it’s an easy trip whether you’re flying in or driving. [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ballantyne+A+Luxury+Collection+Hotel+10000+Ballantyne+Commons+Pkwy+Charlotte+NC+28277) ### The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277 [Reserve your room](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1793388165476&key=GRP&app=resvlink) ### Airport About 25 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) ### Parking On-site parking and valet available at the hotel ### Dates April 14–16, 2027 STAY ON SITE ## Book your stay Most attendees stay at The Ballantyne, so your room is steps from every session and the conversations keep going after the agenda ends. Book early to stay on site. [Reserve your room](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1793388165476&key=GRP&app=resvlink) ![](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/Cabbage_WORLD_26-140.jpg)   [← Cabbage World 2027](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027) Register Why attend [Bring the team](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/why-to-attend) [Mid-market](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/mid-market) Venue Sponsors CABBAGE WORLD 2026 · AGENDA # A look back at Cabbage World 2026 Register for Cabbage World 2027 Browse the sessions 15 SESSIONS ## Keynotes and breakout sessions All 15 Keynotes 7 Breakout sessions 8 Keynote ### Oracle AI: Resetting Budgets, Changing Support, and Addressing New Expectations SpeakerAdam Scott, Group VP A high-level look at how procurement teams are being asked to move faster, work smarter, and make more confident decisions as cost pressure and AI adoption continue to reshape the landscape. Breakout session ### Driving Procurement Maturity at Scale: The Path from Cost Savings to Strategic Value SpeakerAaron Dunn, Partner, and Amin Moh, Director, Optis Consulting This session focused on how teams are approaching AI in real workflows, where adoption is creating value, and what procurement leaders need to evaluate before new tools become long-term commitments. Breakout session ### Why Procurement Is Losing Leverage and What It Takes to Get It Back (Panel Discussion) SpeakerKristi Pustka Baker, Founder & Principal, FiveConnex A practical breakdown of Microsoft agreement structures, what changes between EA and CSP models, and where teams can find leverage before renewal timelines force fast decisions. Breakout session ### Stop Overpaying for Your Network SpeakerBilly Stowe, Co-Founder and CRO, Lava Technologies An overview of how similar companies can receive very different pricing and terms, and why visibility into actual negotiated agreements changes the conversation before a contract is signed. Keynote ### The Future of Procurement: From Cost Center to Strategic Powerhouse SpeakerAra Arslanian, SVP, Omnia Partners This session explored how teams can reduce friction in the contracting process while still protecting pricing, flexibility, and key commercial terms that often get overlooked under time pressure. Breakout session ### Stop Managing Cloud Commitments on Instinct SpeakerAnkur Srivastava, CEO & Founder, Flywl A conversation around the questions finance leaders are asking before supplier commitments are approved, including pricing fairness, contract risk, savings opportunity, and long-term cost exposure. Keynote ### Negotiating AI Terms: Protecting Value & Risk in the Age of Intelligence Contracts SpeakerAndrew Ozlowski, Chief Strategy Officer, and Wesley Schnell, Chief Legal Officer This session explores how to negotiate AI contracts effectively, safeguarding value and managing risk in the age of intelligent agreements. Breakout session ### Speaking the CFO’s Language SpeakerDawn Tiura, CEO & President, SIG|ORG This presentation highlighted pricing patterns, contracting approaches, and common blind spots across technology agreements, especially when teams are comparing options under tight timelines. Keynote ### Cash Is King: Why Liquidity Still Rules the World SpeakerBert Omer, Director of Procurement Strategy, and Louie Fazio, Managing Director, KPMG Cash & Working Capital Advisory A look at four categories where pricing models, contract structure, and supplier terms are shifting quickly, making it harder for teams to know what good really looks like. Keynote ### The AI Didn’t Fail. That’s the Problem. SpeakerRobert Laughter, VP of Product, Strategy & GTM, Cloudsaver This session explored how teams can approach renewals with stronger context, better timing, and more confidence by understanding how comparable agreements are being structured in the market. Breakout session ### Driving Category Value Through AI and Automation SpeakerAbhi Goel, Director, AlixPartners A breakdown of how AI pricing is evolving across suppliers and what teams should evaluate before committing to long-term agreements. Breakout session ### The New Playbook for IT Cost Reduction: 3rd-Party Maintenance and Professional Services SpeakerMark Havens, Director of Enterprise Accounts, Evernex Learn where leverage is typically embedded in agreements and how small clauses can significantly impact cost and flexibility over time. Keynote ### Procurement in 2026: Turning AI Ambition into Enterprise Value SpeakerChris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group A practical look at what teams should validate in supplier agreements to avoid overpaying and committing to unnecessary risk. Breakout session ### Shock-Resilient Procurement in Volatile Markets: Onboarding, Intelligence, and AI as Competitive Weapons SpeakerTyler Vigen, Managing Director & Partner, BCG Explore how organizations uncover savings opportunities during renewals and avoid locking into unfavorable long-term terms. Keynote ### Disruption by Design: What the Data Tells Deal-Makers SpeakerVikram Patnaik, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company McKinsey explores how emerging trends and data-driven insights are reshaping deals and driving strategic decisions in today’s dynamic market. APRIL 14–16, 2027 · CHARLOTTE, NC ## Be part of the 2027 conversation Join procurement, finance, and technology leaders at The Ballantyne for three days of sessions, peer conversations, and practical ideas. Register for Cabbage World 2027 [← Cabbage World 2027](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027) Register Why attend [Bring the team](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/why-to-attend) [Mid-market](https://info.green-cabbage.com/cabbage-world-2027/mid-market) Venue Sponsors EXTEND YOUR EXPERTISE # Big insights for mid-market teams How are other organizations structuring their teams? Where are they investing? What are they automating? What results are they getting? Compare approaches with peers and leave with a clearer sense of where to focus your time, energy, and attention. Register for Cabbage World 2027 See what’s in it for you GET AHEAD OF THE CURVE ## Learn from the teams setting the pace. Cabbage World brings together leaders at different stages of growth to share what they’re seeing, testing, and changing. Access market intelligence, category expertise, and negotiation strategies across the categories your team manages—and take away what makes sense for your team, resources, and business. YOUR TIME, WELL SPENT ## Six reasons to join us at Cabbage World. ![Attendees at Cabbage World 2026](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/image_high.jpg) ![Attendees shaking hands at Cabbage World 2026](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/Cabbage_WORLD_26-29.jpg) ![Conversations at Cabbage World 2026](https://info.green-cabbage.com/hubfs/Cabbage_WORLD_26-85.jpg) ### One person, many hats Mid-market teams often cover procurement, supplier management, finance, and more. One ticket gives you access to conversations across all of them. ### Learn from organizations of every size It’s hard to know what you could be doing differently when you only see your own day-to-day. Compare approaches with teams across industries and company sizes and see what’s changing across procurement. ### Negotiate like you have a bigger team Your suppliers have teams, data, and years of negotiation experience behind them. At Cabbage World, you do too. Spend three days with the experts, intelligence, and supplier-side perspective to work through your biggest negotiations and build your strategy together. ### Get closer to real market intelligence While you’re at Cabbage World, put the data to work. Spend time with our experts exploring contracts, negotiations, pricing, and commercial terms through real market intelligence—and leave with a strategy built around where you stand, where savings exist, and where to focus. ### Extend your team’s expertise Learn directly from category experts, former supplier-side negotiators, and experienced procurement leaders—expert perspective without the consulting fees. In 2026, speakers included leaders from McKinsey, BCG, KPMG, The Hackett Group, and AlixPartners. ### Connect across the procurement community The right people. Three days. Plenty to talk about. Meet procurement leaders, experts, and peers you can learn from, compare notes with, and turn to long after Cabbage World ends. Register for Cabbage World 2027 FROM CABBAGE WORLD 2026 > Had an amazing few days at Cabbage World diving into AI in Procurement. Ready to implement these learnings back at PagerDuty to make our procurement processes more efficient and elevate the business experience. **Allison Stern**Senior Procurement Manager, PagerDuty A SEAT AT THE SAME TABLE ## Your organization may be mid-market. Your challenges aren’t. You’re negotiating with many of the same suppliers, facing the same market shifts, and being asked to deliver meaningful results. At Cabbage World, you’ll have a seat at the same table — and leave with a short list of changes you can make next quarter, not a multi-year plan. Register for Cabbage World 2027   × CABBAGE WORLD 2027 ## Coming soon. More details are on the way. Got it   × CABBAGE WORLD 2027 ## Explore sponsorship opportunities Tell us a little about your organization and your interest in partnering with Cabbage World 2027.     × APRIL 14–16, 2027 • CHARLOTTE, NC ## Register for Cabbage World 2027 Save your spot and be the first to receive event updates.   You are now registered. Keep an eye on your inbox for Cabbage World 2027 updates. Register another person