Institute for Supply Management Annual Conference (ISM World 2025)

The Institute for Supply Management Annual Conference (ISM World 2025) presents the premier event for procurement and supply chain professionals.

Topics

• Navigating change in supply chain management
• Measuring and improving the performance of your sustainable procurement program
• Practical approaches to leverage LLM and AI agents
• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve improved outcomes
• What to do now about international trade compliance in the news headlines edition
• Fueling supplier diversity success through DMWBE certification
• Supply management learnings specific to the life sciences industry
• Combating counterfeit parts in the aerospace and defense sectors
• Determining if your benchmarks are effective and relevant
• Exploring the benefits of value engineering
• Understanding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on negotiation
• Onshoring initiatives, exemplified by Bath & Body Works` domestic production shift
• Developing talent development programs for supply chain professionals
• The state of the procurement profession: key insights and takeaways
• Ethical and moral decision-making in procurement practices
• Preparing for CARB`s mandate and its impact on fleet procurement planning
• Examining the interconnected nature of risks in the operating environment
• Understanding the CPO key priorities study
• Three things every procurement professional should know about fleet and mobility
• Addressing the question: is your company allergic to savings?
• Understanding the benefits of aligning supplier diversity with corporate sustainability goals
• Navigating a new normal for supply chain resilience in the face of various challenges
• Determining if your organization is a data dynasty or a data disaster
• Driving success in procurement and supply chain through digital adoption platforms

Who should Attend

• Executives and senior leaders seeking strategic insights and networking opportunities
• Managers and directors looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in specific areas
• Individual contributors aiming to expand their expertise and advance their careers
• First-time attendees seeking an introduction to the conference and networking opportunities
• Members of the Women`s Supply Management Community looking to connect with peers
• Those interested in geopolitical impacts on critical supply chains
• Professionals interested in supply chain sustainability and resilience
• Attendees seeking examples of interconnected risks in the operating environment
• Individuals interested in how data is used for managing interconnected supply chain risks
• VIP pass holders
• Ticketed attendees for specific events like the ISM Awards Gala
• Those interested in the ISM International Student Case Competition