Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago: Three New Speakers

Heading to Chicago's famous Convene Willis Tower venue, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago, held in co-location with Sustainability LIVE, brings together senior executives, industry leaders and innovators from across the global procurement and supply chain ecosystem.
The two-day event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and fireside chats focused on the most pressing issues facing supply chain and procurement professionals today.
Key topics include digital transformation, supply chain resilience, sustainable sourcing and the future of procurement technologies.
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago is not just another conference — it is where strategy meets innovation at a critical time for the global economy. Whether you are a CPO, Head of Supply Chain or a rising leader in procurement, this is an event you can't afford to miss.
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Pushpinder Singh, Partner and Global Practice Leader, Supply Chain Transformation & Strategic Offerings at IBM
Pushpinder Singh is the Global Supply Chain Transformation Leader at IBM Consulting.
With over 24 years’ experience in supply chain transformation, Pushpinder has partnered with C-suite executives at some of the world’s largest companies, guiding them through the complexities of building resilient supply chains in the face of increasing disruptions.
Throughout his career, he has advised Fortune 100 companies on achieving revenue growth, operational efficiency and process excellence. Passionate about leveraging the power of technologies like AI, he excels at transforming supply chain challenges into opportunities for long-term value creation.
During the event, Pushpinder will take part in The Future of Supply Chain Planning panel. Experts will discuss optimising forecasting, demand planning and inventory management while enhancing agility and resilience to better respond to disruptions. Attendees will gain insights into future-proofing supply chain strategies and improving operational efficiency.
Nick Heinzmann, Head of Research at Zip
Nick Heinzmann is Head of Research at Zip, he works with customers and industry influencers to power Zip’s thought leadership, product and competitive strategies.
His research interests include user experience in enterprise software, especially for procurement. Before his role at Zip, Nick served as VP of Research at Spend Matters, where he ran new research initiatives and built the firm’s analyst training program.
During the event, Nick will deliver a keynote presentation titled – Orchestration and Procurement Flow with Zip.
Joe DeMarco, Chief Procurement Officer at ABM Industries
Joe DeMarco is the Chief Procurement Officer at ABM Industries, where he leads enterprise sourcing strategy and oversees more than US$1bn in annual spend.
With nearly 20 years of experience spanning global procurement, business transformation and supplier management, Joe has held roles of increasing responsibility at Stericycle, Baxter, Zebra Technologies and Allstate.
He is known for building high-performing teams, leading digital procurement initiatives and driving strategic value across complex organisations.
During the event, Joe will deliver a keynote presentation.
NEW Innovation Zone
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago is elevating its impact and global relevance with the launch of a brand-new ‘Innovation Zone’ – designed to spotlight the most exciting and transformative technologies driving procurement and supply chain forward.
Across two days, this will host a series of focused 15-minute technology pitches, giving pioneering startups, scaleups and solution providers the chance to present their innovations to a high-calibre audience of procurement and supply chain leaders, investors and C-suite executives.
From AI-powered decision-making tools to predictive logistics platforms and next-generation Spend Management systems, this new space will highlight practical solutions that deliver measurable business value.
Don’t miss out on your chance to attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago – Secure 2 for 1 entry on tickets NOW!
Essential diary dates for 2025
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- Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September
- The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September
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