It seems like aeons ago that physical events were off the agenda, replaced by virtual conferences and symposiums. Thankfully, 2024 is set to be another year of excellent procurement and supply chain gatherings, packed to the gills with educational seminars and fun (and hopefully, lucrative) networking events. We’ve sought out some of the top conferences and meetups to add to your calendar, many of which have virtual offerings. Read on to discover some of the top procurement and supply chain events for 2024.
World Procurement Congress
When: 14-16 May 2024
Where: Intercontinental Hotel London – The 02, England
With 18 years of successful events under its belt, the World Procurement Congress is a well-established player on the circuit. Over 100 speakers and more than 900 delegates are expected in 2024, with an impressive 15 hours of networking on offer.
Attendees can expect to hear from big names from even bigger brands including leading lights in sustainability, digital, data and more. Last year’s event featured Nobel Prize winner, Kailash Satyarthi, BBC Newsnight Anchor, Emily Maitlis, plus CPOs at Heineken, Marks and Spencer, Mars and Unilever, to name just a few.
Find out more about the World Procurement Congress.
ISM World 2024
When: 29 April – May 1 2024
Where: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, USA
Fancy rubbing shoulders with over 2000 procurement and supply chain professionals in the fabulously glitzy surroundings of Las Vegas? Look no further than ISM World 2024. There’s something for everyone at this event, whether you’re starting your career in procurement and supply chain, hoping to move into management or even becoming a thought leader in your field. The lineup for 2024 is still under wraps but, considering last year welcomed senior representatives from brands such as American Express Travel, Dun and Bradstreet, the Federal Aviation Administration and Michigan State University, we should be in for some diverse speakers – and some exciting networking events.
Groups of five and over qualify for a 10% discount, so why not bring your team?
Find out more about ISM World.
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
When: 10-12 June 2024
Where: International Barcelona Conference Centre, Barcelona, Spain
Gartner has an excellent reputation in the worlds of research, consulting and events and their Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is always worth a visit. Topic highlights for 2024 include innovation, risk management, sustainability and – a favourite of ours – talent and culture. A number of senior figures in Gartner will be speaking alongside some of the most influential people working in procurement and supply chain today. With over 1600 attendees there will be plenty of opportunity to make new connections and catch up with some old friends and acquaintances.
Gartner is promising a series of topical roundtable events, peer-to-peer discussions, educational workshops and even contract negotiation clinics. Plus, it’s in the beautiful city of Barcelona, so what’s not to like?! The organisers are offering a limited number of discounted hotel rooms onsite, so head on over to their webpage ASAP to register interest.
Find out more about Gartner’s Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo.
Procurement Summit 2024
When: 12-13 June 2024
Where: Schuppen 52, Hamburg, Germany
Billed as the top procurement and supply chain event in Germany, Procurement Summit 2024 already has an impressive agenda lined up, including Zalando, MEYER WERFT, Engie and Beyer. Key topics include the usual suspects; sustainability, digital transformation etc, as well as start-up success stories, women in business and cross-industry navigation. Attendees will also have the chance to see presentations from the Procurement Summit Start-up Awards where the future procurement and supply chain talent will be demonstrating the latest innovations and solutions in our sector.
This is an attendee-only event and the ticket includes the opportunity to chat to everyone going to the event and make appointments, via the app. Please note that the majority of the seminars and presentations will be in German.
Find out more about the Procurement Summit 2024.
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE
When: 25-25 September
Where: Business Design Centre, London, England
We’re featuring the London event here, but if your budget or logistics allow there are also Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE events in Singapore, Dubai and New York in March, May and June respectively.
The London event promises 3,800+ attendees (virtual and in-person), over 60 international speakers and eight interactive panel discussions. The second day also includes the awards ceremony, where you can enjoy hundreds of networking opportunities and find out who the top movers and shakers are in procurement and supply chain right now.
Speakers and attendees in 2023 included top-level execs from Pepsico, Visa, Transport for London, NHS Supply Chain, Compass Group and the Radisson Hotel Group so you’ll definitely be treated to inspirational company in the 2024 event.
Find out more about Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE, London.
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Making 2024 a success
As you can see, there are plenty of exciting procurement and supply chain events to fill your calendar in 2024. Do let us know if you are attending or if you know of a great event we should add to our diaries.
Networking at these events is always fun – and can be really effective for taking the next steps in your career, finding the top talent or growing your business. Another great way of discovering the best new recruits for your procurement and supply chain business, or finding your ideal next role is to work with the recruitment team at Bramwith. Throughout the year we connect the top businesses with the best procurement and supply chain talent. Get in touch today to find out how we can help you make 2024 a success.