ISM World Annual Conference 2025

The ISM World Annual Conference is the premier event for supply management professionals, organized by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the world's largest supply management association. The conference brings together 3,000+ procurement, supply chain, and sourcing professionals to explore strategies for navigating global supply chain challenges. The event features keynote addresses from supply chain thought leaders, 50+ educational sessions, workshops, and a solution expo with vendors showcasing procurement technology, supplier management platforms, and analytics tools. ISM is renowned for its Manufacturing and Services PMI indices, and the conference provides exclusive economic outlook sessions that inform procurement strategies. The event covers strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, sustainable procurement, and digital transformation of supply chain operations. The event program encompasses Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, Supply Chain Risk and Resilience, AI and Automation in Procurement, Sustainable and Responsible Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, providing comprehensive coverage of the most critical developments shaping the industry today. Designed for Chief Procurement Officers and VP of Supply Chain, Strategic sourcing managers and category managers, Supply chain risk and resilience professionals and other industry stakeholders, the conference delivers a carefully curated mix of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and structured networking opportunities. Attendees consistently highlight the quality of peer connections made at the event, with many reporting significant business outcomes including new partnerships, client relationships, and strategic insights that directly impact their organizational strategies.