Event Highlights

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

·          Sourcing Leadership in a Turbulent World - ISM CEO, Tom Derry

·          Negotiating for the Future: How AI and Data are Influencing Deals - Danielle Hanson, St. Thomas

·          Managing Tariffs in Uncertain Times - Jason Craig, CH Robinson

·          Sustainability - Build a Better Future for You! - Rosa Laxmana, Granges

OTHER TOPIC AREAS WE WILL COVER

·          Commodity Price Outlook for 2026

·          Indirect Sourcing Transformation at Sun Chemical

·          Savvy IT Sourcing - It is not for the Faint of Heart!

·          Using Supplier Quality as a Competitive Advantage

·          Supplier Relationship Management

·          Aligning Sourcing with Business Goals

·          Change Management and Much More!

Who Should Attend?

Do not miss the upper Midwest Sourcing conference of the year! This conference will be of benefit for all supply management personnel of all levels, from entry-level to senior supply management.

This seminar will provide you with fully vetted ideas, tools, and approaches to more effectively manage your supply base and drive value, innovation, and impact!

Previous Attendees Say

·      Two great days of learning and networking!

·      Great variety of topics, well-prepared speakers giving helpful insights

·      Great presentations. Highly relevant to my area of work

·      Great presenters and great content!

Date
October 13-14
7:30am-4:00pm each day

Additional Details

Your registration fee includes all presentation materials, breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments both days. You will leave with practical ideas that you can put to work on your job immediately!

Call Randy Christoffersen at 612.801.8796 or ExecDirector@ism-twincities.org with any questions or for information.

For a group invoice and pricing, please contact Member Services at 480.752.6276 opt 8.

Connect, dine, and be inspired! Join us for an evening filled with networking, great food and an insightful presentation from Betty Robinson, Professional Sales and Leaderships Coach from Southwestern Consulting.

Please join us on October 22-23rd for our Annual Women & Leadership Conference:  AMPLIFY

October 22nd – Meet & Greet Reception & Presentation – The Grain House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, NJ

October 23rd – All-Day Conference, featuring keynote presentations, fireside chat, workshop speakers – hosted by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ

Hotel Accommodations are available at The Olde Mill Inn.  Information will be located on our Conference Page.

Are you a full-time student? Contact ISM Member Services for special pricing.