Top 10 Procurement Events in 2025
2024 has been a tremendous year for the procurement industry - from the integration of AI and automation transforming procurement processes to more organisations striving to reduce their environmental impact - these developments have secured 2024 as a tremendous year for innovation, strategic value creation and efficiency.
As we race towards the end of 2024, many of us are beginning to look to the year ahead of us and decide which exclusive events we can add to our calendars.
Not only do they offer an abundance of networking opportunities with leading industry executives, but they also provide an in-depth exploration of some of the most prominent topics in our industry today, equipping attendees with the knowledge we need to thrive in the future.
Today, Procurement Magazine explores the major events in the procurement calendar to watch out for in 2025.
10. CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards
Date: 4 September 2025
Location: London, UK
Celebrating achievements in procurement and supply chain management, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards spotlight the variety of procurement excellence.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) offers certifications, training and qualifications to professionals in the procurement and supply chain industries to improve their professional development.
The organisation strives to encourage the best methods in procurement and supply chain management.
9. Coupa Inspire 2025
Date: 12-15 May 2025
Location: Las Vegas, US
Bringing together professionals and executives from the supply chain, procurement and finance industry, Coupa Inspire will be returning to Las Vegas next year for its annual event.
This year, Coupa announced its new AI agent that produces real-time guidance and support - Navi.
The event provides attendees with the opportunity to explore supply chain management, operational excellence, spend management and the future of AI-driven S2P.
8. DPW Amsterdam
Date: 7-9 October 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
An annual event that brings together leading executives in procurement and supply chain management, DPW Amsterdam will be heading to the Beaurs van Berlage in 2025.
By connecting investors, tech leaders, startups and mid-market and large enterprises through keynotes and discussions, the event aims to delve into the cutting-edge technologies impacting the future of procurement.
7. Ivalua Now
Date: 11-12 March 2025
Location: Paris, France
Date: 21-22 May 2025
Location: New Orleans, US
Focusing on innovation and digital transformation, Ivalua Now will be held in two locations in 2025 - Paris and New Orleans.
Across the two events, attendees will be able to discover the latest updates in spend management, explore strategies for increasing profitability and network with leading industry executives.
For 2025, the theme is ‘Innovate to Elevate’, focusing on the importance of developing technologies in the future of the procurement industry.
6. World Procurement Congress
Date: 13-15 May 2025
Location: London, UK
The World Procurement Congress strives to connect solution providers, leaders and practitioners in the procurement industry and enhance the role procurement plays in many organisations.
Before the congress next year, an invitation-only AI Forum will be taking place on 13 May that will explore the importance of AI in the future of our industry and the potential this transformative piece of technology is unlocking.
Next year, the event will explore critical topics in our industries, including net zero, strategy, technology, ESG, AI and circular supply chains.
5. SAP Spend Connect Live
Date: October 2025
SAP Spend Connect Live will be returning in 2025 to delve into the best practices and innovations in spend management.
This year, our team from Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital attended the event in Las Vegas and explored the sessions, demos and keynotes that explored the intersection of procurement and supply chain, whilst also highlighting the importance of analytics and AI for the future.
The event next year will tackle the challenges and trends to come in procurement and supply chain management and dissect SAP’s new strategies in spend management.
4. ISM World
Date: 1-3 June 2025
Location: Orlando, US
Organised by the Insitute for Supply Management (ISM), ISM World is an annual conference that explores the latest developments in supply management and addresses solutions to drive resilience in global supply chains.
The event aims to connect procurement and supply chain professionals and highlight the latest solutions and products that are transforming the future of our industries.
This year, the event explored machine learning, AI, sustainability, industry trends and the future of procurement.
3. Manufacturing LIVE
Date: 4-5 June 2025
Location: Chicago, US
Arriving in Chicago next year, Manufacturing LIVE is set to enhance connections among leading mobility, manufacturing and EV executives from across the globe.
Attendees can look forward to a range of unfiltered keynote presentations and panel discussions that will delve into some of the salient topics and trends in this ever-changing industry.
Next year's instalment will be co-located with Supply Chain LIVE Chicago, Sustainability LIVE Chicago and Procurement LIVE Chicago, allowing attendees to explore the intriguing relationship between manufacturing, sustainability, supply chain and procurement.
Manufacturing LIVE will offer exclusive access to the latest developments in our industries, an abundance of professional development opportunities and the knowledge required to craft a competitive advantage.
2. The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards
Date: 24 September 2025
Location: London, UK
A black-tie gala hosted at the celebrated 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2025 will commemorate incredible examples of excellence in procurement and supply chain developments internationally.
Across 18 exclusive categories - 17 of which are open for entries - the awards will highlight the importance of procurement and supply chain in business success, set a benchmark for excellence and help to catalyse future innovation.
With entries now open, The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2025 promises to be a prime opportunity to celebrate the trailblazers who are transforming the future of our industries.
To enter for 2025, click here.
1. Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Sustainability
Date: 5-6 March 2025
Location: London, UK
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Chicago
Date: 4-5 June 2025
Location: Chicago, US
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Global Summit
Date: 23-24 September 2025
Location: London, UK
After an immensely successful 2024, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE will return in 2025 with its global event series with three exclusive in-person events.
Connecting the world’s leading procurement and supply chain leaders, Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE will delve into the latest industry insights and trends that are impacting the future of these two industries.
Across all three in-person events, attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn and network with many leading industry leaders through a span of panel discussions, workshops and unfiltered keynote presentations.
For the first time, Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE will split into two stages in Chicago - Procurement LIVE and Supply Chain LIVE - allowing attendees to explore specific topics in their chosen industry in greater depth.
BizClik will also host two unique virtual Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE events in 2025, for audiences in Singapore and Dubai.
Essential diary dates for 2025
Discover the essential diary dates for Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital, as well as its sister publications – Manufacturing Digital and Sustainability Magazine.
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2025 diary dates:
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore | 11 February
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Sustainability | 5-6 March
- Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero | 5-6 March
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai | 29 April
- Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June
- Procurement LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June
- Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June
- Manufacturing & LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September
- The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September
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