The Chicago Supplier Management Summit returns in 2026, bringing together procurement and supplier management leaders from across North America to explore the latest thinking in Supplier Relationship Management.

Now in its 18th year, the latest SRM research focuses on the exclusive theme: Making SRM Stick. It examines how organisations embed supplier relationship management into operating models, governance, culture, and behaviours so it becomes a consistent business capability rather than an initiative driven by individual champions. The research highlights how leading organisations sustain supplier management over time and continue to realise value from strategic supplier relationships.

Join industry peers for keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions exploring the findings from the 2026 SRM Research. Hear practical experiences from organisations managing complex supplier ecosystems and discover approaches that can be applied within your own organisation.

Every delegate receives a complimentary hard copy of the 2026 SRM Research Report.

Attendance is complimentary for invited guests, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today to secure your place at the Chicago SRM Summit.

Agenda for the 2026 Chicago Summit

8:30am – Registration

9:00am - Welcome and introduction

9:05am – The 2025 Global SRM Research findings, focusing on “From Customer of Choice to Customer Delight”

Speaker: Alan Day, Chairman and Founder - State of Flux

09:40am – Presentation Title TBD

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10:10am - Presentation Title TBD

Speaker: TBD

10:30am - Break with refreshments

11:00am – Presentation Title TBD

Speaker: TBD

11:20am - Panel discussion

Panellists: TBD

11:45am - Q&A from audience

12:00pm – Closing Remarks

12:05pm - Networking

12:30pm – End

Speakers at the 2026 Chicago Summit

TBC | TBC

To be confirmed