Sphera Supply Chain Risk Report 2026
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Risk is becoming more complex. Data is fragmented. Regulatory pressure is rising. Leaders who turn data and technology into cohesive, decision-ready insight will outperform, and outpace, the market.
Leading the Way is an invitation-only executive forum for senior leaders across Operations, EHS, Process Safety, Sustainability, and Supply Chain who are ready to make that shift.
In this closed-door session, you will:
Join us in the world’s most exciting global locations and leave with a clear roadmap for operationalizing your intelligence.
All in one day.
All at an executive level.
All focused on impact.
Limited to 30 executives
This event brought together senior executives for strategic dialogue and peer exchange on the future of risk, safety, and sustainability, with a shared focus on navigating regulatory pressure, fragmented data, and increasing operational complexity
Keynote from Paul Marushka (CEO & President) and Naved Siddique (Chief Product Officer) outlined Sphera’s AI-driven vision—highlighting the shift from siloed systems to integrated, decision-ready intelligence
Sessions explored how to:
The day concluded with a networking reception, reinforcing the collaborative, forward-looking spirit of the event and its focus on advancing innovation across risk, safety, and sustainability.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka
CEO & President
Sphera
Paul Marushka is Sphera’s founding CEO, recognized for driving innovation in software and analytics. He’s a past EY Entrepreneur of the Year, holds a J.D. and MBA, and has led teams at Marsh ClearSight, FICO, and CCC. In his free time, he enjoys travel and racing ATVs.
Naved Siddique
Chief Product Officer
Sphera
Naved Siddique is Sphera’s chief product officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy, market solutions and revenue growth to his role as CPO. He’s developed and launched innovative products, driven strategic initiatives and built high-performing teams throughout his career.
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP of Value Engineering
Sphera
Steffen Schulze Selting brings a unique practitioner’s lens to his role as VP of Value Engineering at Sphera. With a decade-long career spanning procurement and supply chain management, he understands that true value is defined by more than just a purchase—it is realized through adoption, resilience, and sustained success.
June 4, 2026
Melia Amsterdam
Eduard van Beinumstraat 40
Amsterdam
9:30AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
10:00AM Executive Opening & AI Roadmap
11:00AM Framing the Value of EHS & Sustainability Investments
11:30AM Lunch
12:30 PM Peer Roundtables & Breakout Sessions
2:30 PM Optional Networking Drinks
10:00 -11:00
Executive Opening & AI Roadmap
Hear from Sphera’s Paul Marushka (CEO & President) and Justin Naik (GVP, Product Management) on how AI is shaping the nextgeneration of risk, safety, and sustainability management. Learn how leading organizations are breaking down silos acrossfunctions to gain a clearer, connected view of their business, enabling faster, more aligned decision-making.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka, CEO and President
Justin Naik, GVP Product Management
11:00-11:30
Framing the Value of EHS & Sustainability Investments
How to build a strong business case and secure executive buy-in for EHS and sustainability investments powered by AI-driveninsights and connected data.
Speaker:
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP, Value Engineering
11:30-12:30
Networking Lunch
12:30-14:30
Peer Roundtables and Breakout Sessions
Choose the conversation most relevant to you:
Sustainability: responding to regulatory requirements while turning compliance into a strategic advantage. A peer exchange on using AI toenhance data and reporting, drive value beyond compliance, and adapt to evolving regulatory demands.
Safety: turning fragmented data into enterprise-wide visibility and consistent execution.
A peer exchange on using AI and connected data to improve risk visibility, prevent incidents, and drive consistent safety performance.
Supply Chain: how to align supplier risk with operational performance, resilience, and regulatory requirements.
14:30
Executive Networking
Build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges and continue strategic conversations in an exclusive setting.
Paul Marushka
CEO & President
Sphera
Paul Marushka is Sphera’s founding CEO, recognized for driving innovation in software and analytics. He’s a past EY Entrepreneur of the Year, holds a J.D. and MBA, and has led teams at Marsh ClearSight, FICO, and CCC. In his free time, he enjoys travel and racing ATVs.
Justin Naik
GVP Product Management
Sphera
Justin Naik, GVP EHS&S Product Justin Naik is GVP of EHS&S at Sphera and brings over 25 yearsof experience designing, building and delivering impactful products. He focuses on maximizingclient business value and driving strong product return on investment.
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP, Value Engineering
Sphera
Steffen Schulze Selting brings a unique practitioner’s lens to his role as VP of Value Engineering at Sphera. With a decade-long career spanning procurement and supply chain management, he understands that true value is defined by more than just a purchase—it is realized through adoption, resilience, and sustained success.
Limited to 30 executives
Coming Soon in September!
Paul Marushka, CEO & President | Sphera
Gain practical insight from peers sharing real-world, cross-product adoption stories, including challenges faced, value realized, and what’s next.
Experience a live, cross-functional integration scenario that shows how risk, sustainability, and operational data connect to drive smarter executive decisions.
Choose the conversation most relevant to you:
Identify and quantify measurable business impact from our technology and align on tangible next steps tailored to your organization.
Build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges and continue strategic conversations in an exclusive setting.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka
CEO & President
Sphera
Paul Marushka is Sphera’s founding CEO, recognized for driving innovation in software and analytics. He’s a past EY Entrepreneur of the Year, holds a J.D. and MBA, and has led teams at Marsh ClearSight, FICO, and CCC. In his free time, he enjoys travel and racing ATVs.
Limited to 30 executives