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May Conference Agenda

Below is the full agenda for the May ISM World Main Conference taking place May 18-20, 2021. Also, remember, one registration also gets you entrance to our mini-con events:
 
  • Innovation Mini Con (March 10, 2021): View Program
  • Talent Mini Con (April 21, 2021): View Program
  • Future Mini Con (June 9, 2021) : Details coming soon!

 

Day One (May 18, 2021)

May 18, 2021
11:00AM-6:00PM ET

Solutions & Insights Central

Connect with suppliers, learn about new solutions and thought provoking content.

May 18, 2021
12:00-1:00PM ET

Opening General Session

Kick off the ISM World Annual Conference with our opening general session. All attendees will be welcomed and informed about their upcoming experience prior to the main event, our keynote, Indra Nooyi. Join us as she shares her story about leadership, change and be inspired by her journey and advice.

Speaker: Indra Nooyi

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May 18, 2021
1:00-1:30PM ET

How Source-to-Pay Powers Strategic Procurement

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Ahmad Jiwani

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May 18, 2021
1:30-3:00PM ET

Spring Semiannual Economic Forecast – Report On Business®

Speaker: Timothy R. Fiore, Anthony S. Nieves Nancy LeMaster,

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May 18, 2021
1:30-2:00PM ET

It’s All About Diversity! How Procurement Will Drive the Future of Corporate Responsibility

Speaker: Tiffany Hickerson, Shelley Stewart

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May 18, 2021
1:30-2:30PM ET

Has Digital Transformation Worked?

Speaker: Paul Blake, Paul Lee

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May 18, 2021
1:30-2:30PM ET

Workforce of the Future (is Here Now)

Panelists: Cheryl D'Cruz-Young, Melissa Swift, Ron North, Seth Steinberg, Donna Donato

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May 18, 2021
1:30-2:00PM ET

Harnessing Supply Chain Resilience with Supplier Collaboration

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Sundar Kamak, Doug Keeley

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May 18, 2021
2:30-3:00PM ET

The Black Swan is Dead: The Case for Operational Resilience

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Jennifer Bisceglie, Johnathan Eaton

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May 18, 2021
2:00-2:30PM ET

From Pest to Partner: Transform Your Relationships and Create Value Inside and Outside Your Company

Speaker: Victoria Meyer

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May 18, 2021
2:00-2:30PM ET

New Regulatory Reality in the U.S.

Sponsored by:

Speakers: Travis Miller, Ben Gross

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May 18, 2021
3:00-3:30PM ET

Data Driven: Bringing New Data Sources and Algorithms to Bare on Transportation Procurement

Speaker: Laura Allegue,
David Correll

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May 18, 2021
3:00-4:00PM ET

How to Become a Change Agent in the Age of Digital Transformation

Speaker: Sarah Nelson

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May 18, 2021
3:00-3:30PM ET

Building a High-Performing Procurement Organization

Sponsored by:

Speaker:Kimberly Dimicco, Lindsey Kirchberg

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May 18, 2021
3:00-4:00PM ET

How to Structure Procurement to be Future Proof

Speaker: Yaw Joo Lee

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May 18, 2021
3:00-3:30PM ET

Risk-Based Thinking and Decision Making

Speaker: Jane Tierney

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May 18, 2021
3:30-4:00PM ET

Robotic Process Automation: From Assisted to Intelligent Automation

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Amenallah Reghimi, Shrikant Deo

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May 18, 2021
3:30-4:00PM ET

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains - a Human Perspective

Speaker: Sarah Morse

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May 18, 2021
3:30-4:00PM ET

Flipping the Paradigm: Five Tips to Take Back Control of Your Software Deals

Speaker: Natalie Gavrilovic,
Sheryl Tockerman,

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May 18, 2021
4:00-4:30PM ET

The Importance of Supplier Data Quality

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Stephany Lapierre ,
Nathan Richter

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May 18, 2021
4:30-5:00PM ET

From Pest to Partner: Transform Your Relationships and Create Value Inside and Outside your Company for Emerging Professionals

Speaker: Victoria Meyer

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May 18, 2021
5:00-5:30PM ET

Beyond OCR: Moving from Data Extraction to Intelligent Document Processing

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Amen Reghimi, Reggie Twigg

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May 18, 2021
4:30-5:00PM ET

Well, THAT Didn’t Work Out: 3 Surefire Ways to Tank Digital Transformation Initiatives

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Mert Kacmaz, Alpar Kamber

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May 18, 2021
4:30-5:00PM ET

The Future of Contracting Post Pandemic: Legal Tools to Mitigate Risk

Speaker: Jonathan Todd

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May 18, 2021
4:30-5:30PM ET

Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: A Business Imperative

Speaker: Shami Anand

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May 18, 2021
4:30-5:30PM ET

Artificial Intelligence in Supplier Selection and Management

Speaker: David Jacoby, Francois Charvet

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May 18, 2021
5:00-5:30PM ET

Risk Management Beyond COVID: An Essential Element for Procurement

Speaker: Bill DeMartino, Keith Tice

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May 18, 2021
5:00-5:30PM ET

New Supply Area (or Position) Start-Up

Speaker: Keith Clay

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Day Two (May 19, 2021)

May 19, 2021
11:00AM-6:00PM ET

Solutions & Insights Central

Connect with suppliers, learn about new solutions and thought provoking content.

May 19, 2021
12:00-12:30PM ET

Tearing Down the Supply Chain Risk Silos

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Vinay Kapoor, Kelly White

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May 19, 2021
12:00-1:00PM ET

Negotiate: Be H.E.A.R.D. Ask and You'll Get IT!

Speaker: Mary Redmond

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May 19, 2021
12:00-12:30PM ET

Why You Need Talent Acquisition Involved with (if Not Owning) Your Temporary/Contingent Workforce Program

Speaker: Allen Chilson, Jim Wehner

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May 19, 2021
12:00-1:00PM ET

Driving Impactful Supplier Diversity Programs

Speaker: Kevin Frechette, Neeraj Shah, Gilberto Solis

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May 19, 2021
12:00-1:00PM ET

Leveraging Collaboration to Assure Continuity of Supply

Speaker: Darin Mathews,
Stephen Gordon,
Norma Hall,
David Gragan,
Tammy Rimes

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May 19, 2021
1:00-1:30PM ET

Augmented Analytics: Improving Decision Making in Procurement

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Amen Reghimi, Ben Lower

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May 19, 2021
12:30-1:00PM ET

Invisible Illnesses in the Workplace

Speaker: Leah Williams

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May 19, 2021
12:30-1:00PM ET

Predicting Supply Chain Failure with Financial Health

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Eric Evans

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May 19, 2021
1:30-2:00PM ET

Using Connected Vehicles to Get the Most Out of Your Operations

Speaker: Arun Rajagopalan, Chris Inman

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May 19, 2021
1:30-2:00PM ET

The New Trade Requirements

Sponsored by:

Speakers: Travis Miller

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May 19, 2021
1:30-2:30PM ET

Perception Is Reality: Refining Procurement's Identity for Maximum Impact

Speaker: Rich Newman, Jennifer Ulrich

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May 19, 2021
1:30-2:30PM ET

Diversity and Inclusion in Supply Management: A Case Study and Sharing of Best Practices from a Cross-Section of Different Industries

Speaker: Jami Bliss, David Reese, Courtney Wagner, Samuel Setiawan, Houston Young

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May 19, 2021
1:30-2:00PM ET

Addressing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains: A Global Perspective

Speaker: Stephen Morse,
Rasika Mohan

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May 19, 2021
2:00-2:30PM ET

A High School Student’s Perspective: Turning the Covid-19 Pandemic into a Positive Learning Opportunity

Speaker: Hannah Bai

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May 19, 2021
2:00-2:30PM ET

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains - a Human Perspective

Speaker: Sarah Morse

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May 19, 2021
2:00-2:30PM ET

How LendingTree Drives Innovation with Strategic Sourcing

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Michael Leiken, Mike Kinsella

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May 19, 2021
4:30-5:00PM ET

Agile Lean Supply Chain: Embracing Principles While Digitizing Data to Improve Supply Performance

Speaker: William Crane

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May 19, 2021
2:45-4:00PM ET

General Sessions: Top-Tier Leaders

Join a session that kicks off with the presentation and celebration of this year's Shipman Gold Medal Award winner followed by a panel of prior Shipman winners discussing leadership in crisis and the State of the Profession. Interact and ask questions of the profession's top leaders.

May 19, 2021
4:30-5:00PM ET

Building a Foundation for Effective Data Intelligence

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Paul Blake

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May 19, 2021
4:30-5:00PM ET

Designing an Internship Program to Address Talent Management and Workload Challenges

Speaker: Honey Zimmerman, Tim Bainter, Natalie Landgraf

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May 19, 2021
4:30-5:30PM ET

Digital Transformation: A China Prospective

Speaker: Tony Wai, Jenny Chen, Frank Ma, Roman Wang

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May 19, 2021
4:30-6:00PM ET

What Will Leadership be Like in 2025?

Speaker: Mandy Flint and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn

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May 19, 2021
5:00-5:30PM ET

How AI Can Assist Humans to Drive Efficient Sourcing

Speaker: Erin McFarlane, Jeff Gaguzis

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May 19, 2021
5:00-5:30PM ET

Connect 2021: The Big Issues of Moving People and Goods

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Frank Carbone, Ted Davis

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May 19, 2021
5:00-5:30PM ET

Readying Your Supplier Diversity Capabilities for Greater Expectations and Visibility

Speaker: Christopher Sawchuk

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May 19, 2021
5:30-6:00PM ET

AI 2021 - What to Expect From Artificial Intelligence in Procurement

Sponsored by:

Speaker: Amen Reghimi, Nakul Arora

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May 19, 2021
5:30-6:00PM ET

After COVID: How Travel Procurement and Management Will Change

Speaker: J.Grant Caplan, Anna Price

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May 19, 2021
5:30-6:00PM ET

Addressing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains: A Global Perspective

Speaker: Stephen Morse,
Marie-Christine Schmitt,
Talita Meira

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May 19, 2021
5:30-6:00PM ET

Using Procurement Data to Understand Your Social Impact

Speaker: Chirag Shah

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May 19, 2021
6:15-7:30PM ET

Awards & Networking Celebration

The celebration continues with the presentation of the Richter Scholarship Program and 30 Under 30 Supply Chain Stars highlights. Get a chance to network with award winners from the day as well as other attendees!

 

Day Three (May 20, 2021)

May 20, 2021
11:00AM-4:00PM ET

Solutions & Insights Central

Connect with suppliers, learn about new solutions and thought provoking content.

May 20, 2021
12:00-1:00PM ET

Workforce of the Future (is here now)-A Session for Team Leaders

Panelists: Cheryl D'Cruz-Young, Melissa Swift, Gregor Fiabane, Mark Zafra, Rhondia Black

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May 20, 2021
12:00-3:45PM ET

ISM Student Case Competition

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May 20, 2021
12:00-12:30PM ET

Understanding Embodied Carbon: How to Track It, Communicate It and Minimize It

Speaker: Josh Jacobs

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May 20, 2021
12:00-1:00PM ET

Behavioral Economics: The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Management

Speaker: Jonathon Karelse, Azeem Ahmad

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May 20, 2021
12:00-1:30PM ET

The Voice of Women in Supply Management

Sponsored by:

Moderator: Shami Anand

Panelists: Jeanne Rineer, Mercedes Romero, Julia Mionis, Charlotte de Brabandt, I. Javette Hines, Jane Krueger

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May 20, 2021
12:30-1:00PM ET

Disruption-Proof Your Supply Chain

Speaker: Lori Sisk,
Terry Onica,
Cathy Fisher

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May 20, 2021
1:30-2:00PM ET

Agile Lean Supply Chain: Embracing Principles While Digitizing Data to Improve Supply Performance

Speaker: William Crane

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May 20, 2021
1:30-2:30PM ET

Diversity and Inclusion in Supply Management: A Case Study and Sharing of Best Practices from a Cross-Section of Different Industries

Speaker: Jami Bliss, David Reese, Courtney Wagner, Samuel Setiawan, Houston Young

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May 20, 2021
1:30-2:00PM ET

Rethinking Supply Chains After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Business Continuity Planning

Speaker: Danny Shields

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May 20, 2021
2:00-2:30PM ET

Future Skills Needed in Sourcing and Procurement

Speaker: Marisa Brown

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May 20, 2021
2:00-2:30PM ET

Hitting the Procurement Trifecta: How FHLB San Francisco Transformed and Aligned Procurement, Risk and Diversity in the Middle of a Pandemic

Speaker: Kelly Gear,
Tom Rogers,
Jennifer Ulrich

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May 20, 2021
3:00-4:00PM ET

The Importance of Change Agents During You Digital Transformation

Speaker: Sarah Nelson

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May 20, 2021
3:00-4:00PM ET

Supply Chain Finance: Bridging Physical and Financial Supply Chains

Speaker: Luca Gelsomino

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May 20, 2021
3:00-4:00PM ET

Digital Transformation: A China Prospective

Speaker: Tony Wai, Jenny Chen, Frank Ma, Roman Wang

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May 20, 2021
3:00-3:30PM ET

Best Practices from a Unique Organization: The Supply Chain & Logistics Team at the Royal Canadian Mint

Speaker: Jeff Johns

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May 20, 2021
3:30-4:00PM ET

Using Procurement Data to Understand Your Social Impact

Speaker: Chirag Shah

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May 20, 2021
4:00-6:00PM ET

Closing General Session

Close out the conference with exciting announcements leading into our closing keynote, Jeremy Gutsche, CEO of Trendhunter. He will lead an insightful session discussing leading (and succeeding) in times of chaos. Also, get a sneak peek reveal of the 2022 ISM World Annual Conference location.