ISM World 2025 Detailed Agenda

Those organizations bringing teams (5 or more attendees) will be invited to kick off the conference with a team building event. Teams also get a chance to win fun prizes with experiences you can enjoy together while in Orlando!

Teams

Grab a refreshment. Say hello to old friends and new. Grab your badge and ease into kicking off a great conference experience.

All

Sponsored by: Ecovadis

Dynamic 90-minute session designed to spark collaboration and deeper learning. Connect with thought leaders through engaging discussions and hands-on activities that provide actionable insights.

Experience the proven negotiation strategies used by 45% of the Fortune 500. Negotiating With Suppliers™ (NWS) is a dynamic, high-energy session designed to equip procurement professionals with practical approaches to reducing costs, optimizing supplier relationships, and enhancing organizational teamwork.

Through engaging negotiation simulations, participants will build a “gut-level” understanding of key principles and behaviors used by top performers. Attendees will leave with actionable techniques to reduce cycle times, manage inventory more profitably, improve quality, and boost supplier responsiveness. This session offers an impactful introduction to mastering supplier negotiations.

Managers/Directors

Individual Contributors

Sponsored by: Avetta

Dynamic 90-minute session designed to spark collaboration and deeper learning. Connect with thought leaders through engaging discussions and hands-on activities that provide actionable insights.

Explore how LLM (Large Language Models) and AI agents can improve procurement processes.

Managers/Directors

Environmentally responsible and ethically sourced goods and services have become table stakes no matter what type of organization you are - corporation, government, or university. Learn about the benefits of addressing the environmental, social, and economic sustainability impacts from your spend. Understand the major components of a meaningful sustainable procurement program which addresses issues such as climate change, toxins, and labor rights while uplifting local economies and building supply chain resilience. HANDS-ON: Measure and benchmark your organization’s progress towards sustainable purchasing excellence and receive insights into addressing challenges. 

Managers/Directors

Sponsored by: ScottMadden

Dynamic 90-minute session designed to spark collaboration and deeper learning. Connect with thought leaders through engaging discussions and hands-on activities that provide actionable insights.

Global events are evolving rapidly, making it challenging for supply chain professionals to stay ahead. This session uses Summer 2025’s most relevant news headlines to highlight immediate actions and best practices for navigating international trade compliance risks.

Attendees will gain actionable insights on key topics, including supplier and customer vetting, import compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, anti-boycott measures, and anti-corruption strategies. Walk away with practical tools to address current challenges and safeguard your organization in an ever-changing global landscape.

Managers/Directors

Individual Contributors

Hosted by the Women’s Supply Management Community, this panel discussion explores key topics around navigating transitions that impact both men and women in the supply chain management profession. Gain real-world insights and practical strategies from a diverse group of industry leaders as they share their experiences and advice on managing personal and professional complexities, including organizational change, stepping into new roles, making bold career pivots, and balancing professional growth with personal life changes.

Managers / Directors

Individual Contributors

Want to connect and meet fellow conference attendees who work within the same region and geographic area to you? Join this highly interactive networking session that uses some fun icebreaker exercises to connect you with attendees from similar areas.

Individual Contributors

Invitation-only and VIP pass exclusive networking event. 

Executives / Senior Leaders

Back by popular demand, this information (and networking) event is designed for first-timers and solo attendees to learn more on how to navigate the conference and make a friend or two in the process. 

All

Join the Women's Supply Management Community for a kickoff networking session before the conference Welcome Party. The networking will include facilitated discussions in small groups on navigating transitions and change. Discussions will expand upon the four themes addressed in the Navigating Change workshop immediately prior, including career pivots, new roles, organizational changes, and personal changes. Meet and make meaningful connections with community members you'll see and interact with throughout the remainder of ISM World.

All