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Melanie Alexander
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- IT Contract Negotiation
- Procurement Technology Roadmap and Execution
- Strategic Sourcing
- Data Strategy and Analytics
Speaker Bio
Melanie Alexander joined Gartner in 2016 and is a VP Analyst on the Software and Cloud Negotiations team in the Procurement Group. Ms. Alexander advises organizations on software licensing, pricing and contract negotiation strategies to achieve sustainable, best-in-class deals with major business application software, AI/GenAI, RPA and automation vendors. She advises on contracting safeguards and transparency with AI vendors.
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Sessions
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM PDT
Capability‑Driven AI Sourcing: Ensuring Readiness, Governance and Safe Adoption
Melanie Alexander,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This session introduces a capability‑driven approach to sourcing AI services safely and at scale. IT SPVM leaders will learn how to align AI ambition with organizational readiness, control scope and consumption risk. Evaluating suppliers across five capability dimensions and translating gaps into sourcing and contracting decisions that reduce risk, strengthen governance and protect long‑term value.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM PDT
Ask the Analyst: Using Data & Analytics for Smarter Decision Making
Melanie Alexander,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Join us for an interactive session where procurement leaders will discover how to harness the power of data and analytics to drive smarter decision-making.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM PDT
Hold Your Vendors Contractually Accountable for Responsible AI
Melanie Alexander,
VP Analyst, Gartner
The risk and impact of ethical and compliance exposure from uncontrolled bias and lack of transparency in AI and GenAI software is growing. This session discusses how IT SPVM leaders can ensure vendors are contractually bound to deliver responsible and interpretable AI.
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