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ISM World 2026

April 26-28, 2026 | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conference Center | Denver, CO

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Agenda-At-A-Glance

Join us in Denver for three days of learning, networking, and celebration with the global supply management community. Here’s a quick look at what’s planned: 

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Kickoff Day 

Start the conference by getting connected and energized. 

Time (EDT)

Event Description
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Registration Open 

Check in and get ready for the days ahead.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Welcome Networking Break
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Workshops

Choose from targeted, skill-building sessions. 
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Networking Sessions

Connect with fellow attendees at a selection of facilitated events from first time attendees to industry, topic and region-focused sessions.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Innovation Park Welcome Party 

Celebrate the start of ISM World with music, refreshments, and networking. 

 

Monday, April 27, 2026

Learning, Innovation & Celebration 

A full day of sessions, insights, and evening celebrations. 

Time (EDT)

Event Description
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration Open

Check in and get ready for the day ahead.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast Service 
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Opening General Session 

Kick off the day with inspiration from supply management leaders. 
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Morning Refreshments & Networking
11:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Breakouts & Experiences 

  • Breakout Sessions 
  • Networking Lounge Sessions 
  • Insights Stage Presentations 
  • ExecIn (invitation-only) 
1:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Luncheon Service 

  • Insights Stage sessions
  • Tech Demos
  • Exhibits
3:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Breakouts & Experiences 

  • Breakout Sessions 
  • Networking Lounge Sessions 
  • Insights Stage Presentations 
  • International Student Case Competition
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

Innovation Park Cocktail & Networking Hour 

Explore Innovation Park while making valuable connections. 
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

ISM Awards Reception & Gala (Registration Required) 

Celebrate the achievements of supply management’s best and brightest. 

 

 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Closing with Impact

Wrap up ISM World 2026 with fresh insights and a final celebration. 

Time (EDT)

Event Description
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast Service
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Breakouts & Experiences

  • Breakout Sessions 
  • Networking Lounge Sessions 
  • Tech Demos 
  • Insights Stage Presentations 
  • ExecIn (invitation only)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Luncheon Service

  • Insights Stage sessions
  • Tech Demos
  • Exhibits
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Breakouts & Experiences

  • Breakout Sessions 
  • Networking Lounge Sessions 
  • Tech Demos 
  • Insights Stage Presentations 
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Closing General Session 

Leave with inspiration and strategies to take back to your organization. 
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Closing Party 

End ISM World on a high note with one last night of music, networking, and fun.

 

 

Full agenda with session details and speakers will be released in December. 

 

 


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