Pratik Patel

Pratik Patel

Director, Sourcing & Supplier Management Mastercard

April 15, 2026

11:10 AM Panel: Standing Out In A Crowded Marketplace: How To Be A Successful Partner In Today's Marketplace?

In an industry where options abound and competition is fierce, suppliers must go beyond the basics to truly stand out. This exclusive, hands-on workshop explores the strategies and mindsets that elevate supplier partners from interchangeable vendors to indispensable allies. We’ll break down what clients value most right now—from digital innovation and brand differentiation to personalized service and measurable impact. Discover how to amplify your unique strengths, cultivate client loyalty, and achieve lasting relevance in an ever-evolving workforce landscape.

Don’t Miss This Amazing Opportunity To Learn How To:

    • Define your unique value proposition and communicate it clearly in every client interaction.
    • Innovate your offerings by adopting technology, specialized services, or agile delivery models that set you apart.
    • Forge deeper client partnerships through proactive collaboration, insight sharing, and consistent results. 

    12:10 PM Workshop: Optimization In Action: Designing Your Customer Program Improvement Blueprint

    Roll up your sleeves for this hands-on, interactive workshop where you’ll build a tailored optimization plan for your contingent workforce program. Guided by leading practitioners, attendees will assess current program maturity, map out quick win areas, and address common pain points such as integration, compliance, onboarding, and data visibility. Through benchmarking exercises and practical case simulations, participants leave with a concrete action plan and proven tactics ready to deploy for rapid results.

      • Use a step-by-step template to assess gaps, opportunities, and compliance risk within your current program
      • Visualize cross functional roles and workflows, and design stronger integration points for improved communication and oversight
      • Walk away with a prioritized, actionable plan including recommended tools, metrics, and review checkpoints tailored to your organization’s unique goals and constraints

      Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Pratik.

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