Top 10 Procurement Events in 2024

Riding the waves of another successful Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London, Procurement Magazine ranks 10 of the top upcoming events in procurement and supply chain to keep an eye out for.

10. SIG Global Executive Summit 2023

Website: Global Executive Summit 2023

When: October 16-18, 2023

Where: Scottsdale, Arizona

Agenda: Overview

Renowned for their networking, thought-provoking content, and cutting-edge solutions, SIG’s Global Executive Summit is a three day event packed with the latest practices, cost-cutting strategies, innovative processes, and risk mitigation approaches for the procurement industry.

Via CPO roundtables, 4-hour SIG University workshops, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, solution demonstrations and networking events, those attending will have access to an oasis of procurement knowledge. 

The summit will also include the 2023 Future of Sourcing Awards.

9: Digital Procurement World (DPW) 2023

Website: Digital Procurement World (DPW) 2023

When: October 11-12, 2023

Where: Amsterdam & Virtual 

Agenda: DPW Agenda

Making digital aspirations for procurement a reality now. The theme for DPW 2023 is ‘Making Tech Work’. Over the two-day event speakers, panelists, exhibitors, and attendees will be challenged to deliver actionable solutions - not just ideas. 

Whether you’re at the start or the end of your digital journey, DPW has something for everyone. The event’s top-level discussion points include: setting up the digital program for success; building and integrating technologies; and creating a future-proof organisation. 

8. 100 CPO Forum 2023 (2nd Edition)

Website: 100 CPO Forum 2023 (2nd Edition)

When: November 15, 2023

Where: Dubai, UAE

Agenda: TBC

Hosted by 3novex Global, the 100 CPO Forum 2023 is returning to Dubai for its second edition. The event gathers CPOs together leading them towards strategic and agile product direction aligned with future goals. 

Last year’s event looked at seven core topics including: the metaverse of procurement; the future of public procurement; mitigating global disruption; sustainable procurement; procurement and contracting; self-service procurement; and blockchain.

7. World Procurement Congress 2024

Website: World Procurement Congress 2024

When: TBC

Where: TBC

Agenda: Register interest in 2024

With procurement having a clear position of influence to drive purpose-based strategies, World Procurement Congress will be returning in 2024 following the success of 2023. 

At this year's event, World Procurement Congres discussed Total Procurement and the need for CPOs to bring creativity and imagination to drive commercial success with purpose.

6. ISM World 2024

Website: ISM World 2024

When: April 29 - May 1, 2024

Where: Las Vegas

Agenda: TBC

Delivering a world-class experience for thought leaders, supply management professionals, and suppliers alike, ISM World is returning in 2024 to provide an educational environment that fosters learning, networking, and idea sharing. 

During ISM World events attendees can gain insights and actionable tips via a variety of medi

5. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024

Website: Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024

When: May 6-7, 2024

Where: Orlando, Florida

Agenda: TBC

Returning for another year, Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ delivers must-have insights, strategies, and frameworks for chief supply chain officers and leaders in the industry. 

This year's Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ focused on the collective potential of supply chain ecosystems; risk mitigation; digital initiatives for business growth; creating inclusive and engaging talent strategy; and commercial innovation

4. Procurement Summit 2024

Website: Procurement Summit 2024

When: June 12-13, 2024

Where: Hamburg, Germany

Agenda: Coming soon…

An exhibition for digitalisation and innovation in the procurement sector, the Procurement Summit is back for its seventh year, to provide insights, panel discussions, workships and more to its attendees. 

Core themes of 2023 included sustainability, the future of procurement, negotiation strategies, innovation, automation, procurement transformation, trapsnport and logistics, and many more! 

Procurement Summit’s primary focus is digitaiosation in purchasing keeping an eye on the newest topics and controversies influencing procurement.

3. Manufacturing LIVE

Website: Manufacturing LIVE 2023

When: December 6-7, 2023

Where: Virtual - Global

Agenda: Manufacturing LIVE

The virtual event for every manufacturing leader. Sister publication for Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital, Manufacturing DIgital is debuting its first virtual LIVE event featuring more than 30 internationally acclaimed speakers across six interactive panel discussions.

Key themes for the event include: Factory of the future; industry 4.0; digital manufacturing; tech and AI; and women in manufacturing. 

Two days, one unmissable event - it's time to be disruptive. Get your pass!

2. Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai & New York 2024

Website: Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE

When: January 24-25 & June 5-6, 2024

Where: Virtual - Global

Agenda: TBC

Off the back of the success of 2023’s virtual Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE New York, Procurement Magazine alongside Supply Chain Digital will be hosting for a second year Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE New York, and debuting Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai. 

Like our in person events, both New York and Dubai will bring some of the most renowned leaders from the world’s biggest companies to drive impactful and thought-provoking conversations and insights. 

2023’s premier one-day virtual event featured an elite line-up of strategic thinkers from across supply chain and procurement, who will take part in an array of keynotes, interactive fireside chats and panel discussions.

1. Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2024

Website: Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE

When: September 11-12th, 2024

Where: TBC

Agenda: TBC

Returning to London for a fourth year after a successful run last month, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE will gather again industry-leading voices for global organisations. 

Key themes of 2023 included procurement technology; supplier diversity; strategic sourcing; procurement strategy; supply chain sustainability; risk and resilience; digital supply chain and transformation; and women in procurement and supply chain.

Did you attend one of our previous events? Head over to Procurement Magazine to watch on-demand Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London and Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE New York (Virtual).