Date

October 21–22

Location

San Francisco, CA

Agents
of change

Two days. 500+ procurement and finance leaders. A bold new vision for the future of the industry.

Challenge convention. Shape what comes next.

Join the celebration

This year’s theme is Agents of change. We’re bringing together the procurement and finance leaders reshaping how businesses spend, operate, and grow through AI, orchestration, and bold execution.

Owning change to create impact

Engage with experts on macro trends, AI, and evolving business priorities to stay ahead and shape the future of procurement and finance.

Learn how leading companies are using Zip to modernize procurement, streamline intake, and deliver real results across the business.

Earn Zip certifications, explore advanced features, and sharpen your skills through hands-on sessions and technical training.

Luminary speaker

Andre Agassi
Tennis legend, philanthropist

Andre Agassi is one of the most iconic athletes of our time—an 8-time Grand Slam winner who transformed tennis with his grit, talent, and reinvention. Off the court, he’s a force for community impact through the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education.

Agenda

Standard rate for individuals
$999
$999
Standard rate for groups (3+)
$999
25% off

Featured speakers

Explore a few of the influential voices who are taking the stage this year. Full speaker lineup dropping soon.

Michael Simpson
CPO
T-Mobile
Ann Fleishell
Vice President, Procurement
OpenAI
Mithun Sharma
CPO
Block
Tigran Avakian
Head of Procurement
Gap
Ignacio Cabrera
CPO
Cloudflare
Michelle Vita
VP, Procurement & Sourcing
Datadog
Edina Cavalli
VP, Procurement
CIBC
Adam Dix
Head of Finance Operations
Anthropic
Laurie Hill
VP Procurement Innovation
Prudential
Sean Park
Sean Park
VP Procurement Transformation
Arm
Kim Mcglinn
Head of Strategic Sourcing
LinkedIn
Kris Aksteter
Dir. Procurement & Sourcing
Dollar Tree
Arif Faruki
Head of Procurement
Chime
Katie Streu
Head of Procurement
Anthropic
Kristin Ellis
Director of Procurement
Instacart
Kat Devlin
Head of P2P Ops & T&E
OpenAI
Mark Zafra
CPO
LiveRamp
DJ Beckett
Digital Procurement Lead
Invesco
Melissa Chin
Head of Procurement
Notion
Angela Chim
Head of Procurement
Redis
Gabrille Toof
Director, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Circle
Robert Kolek
AD, Procurement
Structure Therapeutics
Jessica Krug
Global Head of Procurement
Sprinklr
Cindy Yan
Former VP, Source to Pay
Coinbase
Meteb Alfayez
Director of Procurement & Sourcing
Cribl
Taylor Garrard
Sr. Manager, Sourcing and Procurement
Oscar
Joe Dominguez
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Chime
Dr. Elouise Epstein
Procurement Futurist
Kearney
Philip Ideson
Founder
Art of Procurement
Joël Collin-Demers
Consulting Principal
Pure Procurement
Amanda Prochaska
Founder
Wonder Services
Chris Sawchuk
Chris Sawchuk
Global Procurement Advisory
The Hackett Group
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The venue

From the bold creativity of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to the vibrant energy of the W Hotel, this year’s Zip Forward takes center stage in the heart of San Francisco.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is Zip Forward taking place?

Zip Forward is taking place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) and W San Francisco Hotel from October 21-22, 2025.

What's included with a Zip Forward pass?

Your pass includes full access to:

  • Zip Forward keynote, general sessions, and workshops
  • Breakfast, lunch, happy hour
  • Coffee, water, snacks throughout the event
  • Welcome party, featuring drinks and light bites

Dietary restrictions? Please let us know when you register and we’ll be happy to provide accommodations

Is there a group rate available?

Yes, there is a 20% discount for groups registering three or more guests.

Where should I fly into and is there a hotel room block?

We recommend flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland Airport (OAK).

Book your Hotel accommodations through Zip Forward's room block at the W San Francisco to secure a special rate.

What is the dress code for Zip Forward?

Business casual attire is recommended at Zip Forward. Bring a light jacket or sweater for the air conditioned rooms at YBCA and W Hotel.

Is the event venue accessible?

Yes, both the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) and the W Hotel are fully accessible with ADA-compliant entrances, elevators, seating, and restrooms.

If you have any accessibility-related questions or requests, please reach out to us at zipforwardinfo@ziphq.com.

Get in touch

Interested in speaking or sponsoring?
Contact us at zipforwardinfo@ziphq.com