Speaking Opportunities
Connecting Your Knowledge with Supply Management Professionals
Share Your Expertise at ISM World 2027
Call for Content Ideas Now Open
Have an idea, experience, case study or perspective that could help move the supply management profession forward?
ISM is seeking fresh, relevant content ideas for ISM World 2027 from professionals across the supply chain and procurement community. Whether you have a real-world success story, practical solution, emerging trend, or new way of approaching today’s challenges, we want to hear from you.
Showcase your thought leadership and help identify the skills, ideas and perspectives the profession needs in the age of AI. Your content idea could shape the conversations, sessions and learning experiences professionals take away from ISM World 2027.
Share your expertise, bring forward the ideas your peers need to hear, and help create meaningful content for professionals at every stage of their careers.
Click below to learn more and submit your content idea.
Submission Deadline: September 21, 2026
Advantages to Speaking
Connect with Peers
Speaking at an event is a great introduction to a large group of professionals to build your network.
Build Brand – You!
Being a part of a panel discussion or presenting on your own gives you a stage to build your professional brand within your community of peers.
Earn Recertification Credit
Speaking and attending events is a great way to earn CEH credits toward recertifying your ISM certification(s).
Gain Access to Event
As a thank you for your participation, we offer a complimentary conference registration to enjoy the full benefits of the event.*
Steps for Call for Content Ideas
Content ideas are submitted through our online portal and reviewed by subject matter experts and industry leaders. Selected ideas may become sessions, discussions, or other learning experiences as part of the event program.
Here’s how the process works:
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Step 1. Stay Connected
We continually build our network of supply management professionals, practitioners and thought leaders who may have valuable ideas to share.
Sign up below to receive updates about future opportunities to contribute content to ISM events.
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Step 2. Access the Content Ideas Portal
When the Call for Content Ideas opens, you’ll receive access to the online submission portal.
The portal includes event themes, content priorities, audience information, submission guidelines, FAQs and tips to help you develop a strong idea.
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Step 3. Submit Your Content Idea
Use the online portal to tell us about your idea, experience, case study, solution or perspective.
You can start your submission, save your progress, and return to complete it later. We’re looking for the strength and relevance of the idea—not a fully developed presentation.
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Step 4. Content Review
Submitted ideas are reviewed by a committee of subject matter experts and industry leaders using criteria aligned with the goals, audience needs and learning objectives of the event.
During the review process, ISM may contact you for additional information, clarification, or to explore how your idea could best fit within the program.
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Step 5. Selection & Next Steps
Everyone who submits an idea will receive a notification regarding their submission.
If your idea is selected, you’ll receive additional information about the proposed session or content format, next steps, timelines, and resources to help you prepare.
If your idea is not selected, we encourage you to stay involved, attend the event, and consider submitting again for future opportunities. With a limited number of program opportunities, not every strong idea can be included.
Conference Registration: Registration benefits or offers for selected contributors will be outlined within the Call for Content Ideas details for each event and may vary by program.