Are your current spend management strategies agile enough to survive the next economic shift? Join industry titans as they reveal the high-stakes tactics being used to optimize liquidity and drive sustainable growth in 2026. In this high-impact panel from The US Summit: Sustainability Stage 2026 in Chicago, experts Deepti Khemka (Freehand), James Stricker (Wintrust Financial), Chris Sawchuk (The Hackett Group), and Birchard Allen III (U.S. House of Representatives) dissect the intersection of fiscal policy and corporate efficiency. The discussion dives deep into how organizations are leveraging data-driven procurement to combat inflation, the role of government oversight in financial transparency, and the shift toward "smart" spend management. From automating audit trails to navigating the complexities of public-sector spending, this session provides a comprehensive roadmap for financial leaders looking to turn cost centers into value drivers. Learn how the world's most resilient organizations are balancing immediate cost-cutting with long-term investment in sustainable technologies.