As we tentatively brush off the shackles of the pandemic it’s time for procurement and supply chain professionals to start preparing for in-person events again. Naturally, this won’t be possible for everyone but we are willing to bet that all the events listed below will be making sure those who prefer or need a virtual option will be well catered for.
Whether you attend in person or across the ether, it is vital that the procurement and supply chain community continue to build alliances and learn from one another. Networking and sharing knowledge and ideas are what makes our sector so vibrant and forward-thinking, after all.
So, without further ado let’s look at some of the top procurement and supply chain events for 2022.
Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum 2021
11–12 July 2022, Hertfordshire, UK
The Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum 202 aims to connect supply chain and operations executives in person and virtually over the course of two days. Here they can share valuable insights on supply chain risk, circular economy, customer centricity and much more. Planning is currently underway and Gartner will be sharing details soon on their website and social media.
Last year’s forum included keynote speeches and fireside chats from senior procurement and supply chain figures at Cisco, Lenovo, Schneider Electric and Nike. The topics covered were wide-ranging and included sustainability, digital transformation, risk, the circular economy and many more.
2021 also offered the opportunity to engage directly with C-level supply chain leaders and operation executives on the big trends and issues facing our community, society, and planet. These one-to-one meetings are likely to feature in 2022’s event so make sure you sign up quickly to secure a place.
Procurement and Supply Chain Live
27-28 April 2022, Tobacco Dock, London
Touted as the leading procurement and supply chain conference, this two-day event will be held both in-person in a great East London location, with content streamed live.
Procurement and Supply Chain Live is one of the best events for networking with a fully catered central space to form new business relationships and catch up with established contacts. The conference program is pretty impressive too with speakers from Uber, The Boston Consulting Group, EcoVadis and many more leading lights in our sector.
Seminar topics include supply chain risk and resilience, digital procurement and transformation, supply chain sustainability and supplier and contract management.
Total Supply Chain Summit
May 23-24, Radisson, Heathrow
Another great event that has gone hybrid, the Total Supply Chain Summit is a must-go for supply chain and procurement professionals who want to make new connections, expand their business and get the lowdown on the latest trends in our sector.
The event guarantees an audience of pre-qualified buyers, and the option to view attendee profiles and set up 25 minute meetings beforehand.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition,
October 13 2022, SEC Glasgow
This one-day event is a great opportunity for manufacturers, supply chain professionals to discuss the most challenging issues facing the industry. It’s also a great forum for identifying opportunities and building alliances. The event will include stakeholders from the food and drink, energy, renewables, electronics, aerospace, biopharma, Medtech, healthcare, construction, textiles, procurement and precision engineering sectors.
Expect enlightening discussions around the following topics; Industry 4.0, 3D printing, digital manufacturing, robotics and automation, industrial blockchain, sustainability, maintenance and asset management.
The Supply Chain and Logistics Expo
25-26 May, Citywest Hotel, Dublin, ROI
This established event across the Irish Sea promises two days of insights across a wide variety of industry challenges including implementing digital technologies, addressing skills gaps, increasing employee engagement, managing risk and volatility in an ever-changing global economy and how to harness the power of disruptive technologies such as big data, IoT and robotics.
Speakers include representatives from the Irish Importers Association, Alba Consulting and Shippeo.
These are just a few of the events and forums that are happening this year. There are likely to be many more announced as the year progresses so make sure you check on social media for the latest updates.
We are always interested in hearing about procurement and supply chain events, so if there are any we have missed please get in touch. We hope you enjoy any events you attend either in person or virtually. Let us know how you get on!
