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Sessions at DPW New York 2026 You Won’t Want to Miss

Procurementmag · · 749 words · By Georgia Collins
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The article provides a schedule and description of sessions for the DPW New York 2026 event, focusing on digital procurement and AI. It highlights various workshops, keynote speeches, and panels featuring industry leaders from companies such as Microsoft, Pfizer, and Merck.

Propaganda risk 30%
Claims checked 17
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

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What happened

Sessions at DPW New York 2026 You Won’t Want to Miss Gathering enterprise leaders, AI innovators, startups and supply chain pioneers shaping the future of procurement, DPW New York will take place on 3-4 June at Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Why it matters

The event will bring together the most influential community in digital procurement for two days of bold conversation, cutting-edge technology and high-value connections.

Common ground

With this year's summit built around a single, urgent idea, RECODE, explore some of the key session below that you won’t want to miss.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

The article provides a schedule and description of sessions for the DPW New York 2026 event, focusing on digital procurement and AI. It highlights various workshops, keynote speeches, and panels featuring industry leaders from companies such as Microsoft, Pfizer, and Merck.

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Propaganda Score
confidence: 95%
Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Panellists include: Emily Zhang, Head of Procure-to-Pay at Pinterest”
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Claim 2: “Farryn Melton, Former CPO at Bristol Myers Squibb, will be moderating the session.”
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Claim 3: “Panellists include: Christy Finizza, Director of Procurement Center of Excellence at Gap”
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Claim 4: “this year's summit built around a single, urgent idea, RECODE”
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Web search results explicitly state that this year's summit is built around the single, urgent idea: RECODE.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 20, 2026 ... The summit will gather enterprise leaders and technology innovators across the source-to-deliver spectrum for two days, focused on how ...
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/dpw-new-york-2026-why-su…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 9, 2024 ... The DPW NYC Summit will redefine the expectations for procurement gatherings, challenging the status quo and facilitating deep, impactful ...
https://dpw.ai/blog/dpw-launches-dpw-nyc-summit
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web search NEUTRAL — May 19, 2026 ... This year's summit is built around a single, urgent idea: RECODE. AI is transforming how organisations buy, collaborate, decide and operate. The ...
https://procurementmag.com/news/why-should-leaders-in-procur…
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Claim 5: “The CPO Reception at the Empire State Building... on the eve of DPW New York, an exclusive reception of procurement leaders will take place at the Empire State Building.”
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Multiple sources, including Beroe, Bizzabo, and general web search results, confirm an exclusive CPO reception at the Empire State Building on the eve of the event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stamford Bridge () is a football stadium in Fulham, in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in West London. It is the home of Premier League club Chelsea. With a capacity of 40,044, it is the twelft…
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Claim 6: “Session speakers include: Simon Ellis, Group VP Worldwide Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain Practices at IDC”
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Claim 7: “Panellists include: Kedar Mahadeshwar, CTO at Salesforce”
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Multiple sources, including LinkedIn and a fireside chat report, confirm Kedar Mahadeshwar is the EVP & CTO at Salesforce.
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web search NEUTRAL — Throughout my career, I have led digital transformations across global enterprises. While… · Experience: Salesforce · Education: The Wharton School ...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kedarmahadeshwar
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 23, 2026 · Lessons from the Top: Fireside Chat with Kedar Mahadeshwar I just wrapped up an inspiring session with Kedar Mahadeshwar, Salesforce EVP & CTO ...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tarek-a-546074170_salesforce-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 2, 2019 · Kedar Mahadeshwar's Post. View profile for Kedar Mahadeshwar · Kedar Mahadeshwar. EVP & Chief Technology Officer at Salesforce, Education ...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kedarmahadeshwar_fibonacci-st…
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Claim 8: “Panellists include: Shashi Mandapaty, Former CPO at Johnson & Johnson”
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Cross-references from both Procurementmag and Supplychaindigital confirm Shashi Mandapaty is the former CPO at Johnson & Johnson.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Shashi Mandapaty, Former CPO at Johnson & Johnson
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/dpw-new-york-2026-why-su…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Shashi Mandapaty, Former CPO at Johnson & Johnson
https://procurementmag.com/news/why-should-leaders-in-procur…
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Claim 9: “Presented by Alexia Cambon, Director Office of Applied Research at Microsoft”
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Multiple cross-references from Procurementmag and Supplychaindigital confirm Alexia Cambon's title as Director, Office of Applied Research at Microsoft.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Alexia Cambon, Director, Office of Applied Research at Microsoft
https://procurementmag.com/news/why-should-leaders-in-procur…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Alexia Cambon, Director, Office of Applied Research at Microsoft
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/dpw-new-york-2026-why-su…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Alexia Cambon, Director Office of Applied Research at Microsoft
https://procurementmag.com/news/leadership-insights-who-is-s…
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Claim 10: “Panellists include: Sirsij Peshin, Chief Procurement Officer at Pfizer”
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Multiple sources, including LinkedIn and Zero100, confirm Sirsij Peshin is the Chief Procurement Officer at Pfizer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chief Procurement Officer and Global Lead, Source to Pay (S2P) at Pfizer Inc. with 30+… · Experience: Pfizer · Location: Livingston · 500+ connections on ...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirsij
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 29, 2025 · 100 Seconds: Sirsij Peshin, Chief Procurement Officer and Global Lead, Source-to-Pay at Pfizer. View organization page for Zero100. Zero100.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zero100inc_100-seconds-sirsij…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sirsij Peshin is the Global Chief Procurement Officer at Pfizer, leading strategic sourcing and procurement operations. They are responsible for managing ...
https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Sirsij-Peshin/1192504589
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Claim 11: “14:30 EDT | Orchestration Cruise ft. Dr. Elouise Epstein”
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Three separate web search results (including LinkedIn and event session lists) confirm Dr. Elouise Epstein is a featured speaker on the Orchestration Cruise.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 20, 2026 · The East River Orchestration Cruise June 2 | Before DPW New York We'll be joined by Pierre Mitchell and Dr. Elouise Epstein 🏳️⚧️ where ...
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · 14:30 EDT | Orchestration Cruise ft. Dr. Elouise Epstein. Take part in a two-hour private cruise where you will have the chance to watch ...
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web search NEUTRAL — May 8, 2026 · We're excited to host the East River Orchestration Cruise during DPW New York alongside Pierre Mitchell and Dr. Elouise Epstein 🏳️⚧️.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shaunsyv_dpwnewyork-activity-…
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Claim 12: “Panellists include: Janelle Aydin, Global Chief Procurement Officer at Kraft Heinz”
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Multiple cross-references from Procurementmag and Supplychaindigital confirm Janelle Aydin is the Global Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer at Kraft Heinz.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Janelle Aydin, Global Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer at Kraft Heinz
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/dpw-new-york-2026-why-su…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Janelle Aydin, Global Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer at Kraft Heinz
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Janelle Aydin, Global Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer at Kraft Heinz
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/dpw-the-leaders-offering…
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Claim 13: “Panellists include: Amy Fong, Partner Sourcing & VMO, at Everest Group”
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Claim 14: “Susanna Webber, SVP & CPO at Merck & Co. will explore how procurement can move from reactive controls to an integrated risk and resilience strategy.”
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Claim 15: “The breakfast will feature Lisa Martin, CPO at GSK and Farryn Melton, Former CPO at Bristol Myers SQuibb.”
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Two separate web search results confirm Lisa Martin and Farryn Melton are featured at the Women in Procurement Breakfast. Note: One source mentions Lisa Martin has recently retired from GSK, but her role as CPO at GSK is the identifying context for the event.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... Women in Procurement Breakfast ... Lisa Martin, CPO at GSK and Farryn Melton, Former CPO at Bristol Myers Squibb will feature at the breakfast.
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web search NEUTRAL — ... Procurement excellence, I have just recently retired from GSK as SVP/CPO. I have opened LKM Advisory LLC and will be provided strategic advisory services ...
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... Women in Procurement Breakfast ... The breakfast will feature Lisa Martin, CPO at GSK and Farryn Melton, Former CPO at Bristol Myers SQuibb.
https://procurementmag.com/news/sessions-at-dpw-new-york-202…
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Claim 16: “DPW New York will take place on 3-4 June at Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.”
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Multiple independent sources, including Supplychaindigital and several web search results, confirm the date (June 3-4, 2026) and location (Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard).
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Claim 17: “Session speakers include: Gordon Donovan, Global VP Research for Procurement at SAP”
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