Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit Event Guide
The US Summit 2026 lands in Chicago next week, bringing together leaders from sustainability, procurement and supply chain for two days of high-level discussion, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities.
For organisations facing growing pressure around resilience, emissions, data and efficiency, the event guide outlines a programme shaped around the priorities defining business strategy in 2026.
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A summit built for impact
The co-location of Sustainability LIVE and Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE highlights how closely these functions now intersect in practice, spanning responsible sourcing, operational resilience, AI adoption and broader business transformation.
With 1,000 attendees, 90 expert speakers, 29 interactive panels and 10 executive workshops, the agenda is both busy and focused, combining strategic insight with peer-to-peer learning.
"Events like this are invaluable,” says Kathy Presto, Chief Procurement Officer at HH Global
“They bring together industry leaders, disruptors and innovators to share insights, exchange best practices and collaborate on what’s next."
Sustainability and procurement converge
A defining theme across the programme is the integration of sustainability and procurement as interconnected business priorities, rather than standalone functions. Across the main, sustainability, procurement and supply chain stages, sessions explore topics including decarbonisation, water resilience, circularity, ethical sourcing, category management and supply chain orchestration.
This reflects a wider shift in corporate strategy. Procurement teams are increasingly expected to go beyond cost control, while sustainability leaders must demonstrate clear business value. The summit positions both as critical drivers of resilience, growth and competitive advantage.
AI in focus
Artificial intelligence runs as a central thread throughout the programme.
Panels and workshops explore agentic AI, AI-enabled procurement, orchestration, ROI and practical use cases for sustainability teams. The takeaway is clear: AI is no longer theoretical, but already being applied across procurement workflows, emissions tracking and operational decision-making.
Several sessions also examine the gap between ambition and implementation, making the summit particularly relevant for leaders aiming to move beyond experimentation and demonstrate measurable outcomes. At a time when many organisations are still shaping their AI strategies, the event provides insight into what works, what does not and where value is being realised.
Meet the speakers
The speaker line-up brings strong commercial and strategic credibility. Organisations including PepsiCo, Walmart, Google, EcoVadis, Ecolab, Dell Technologies, Vodafone, General Motors, Coupa, Ivalua and Siemens are represented, covering sustainability, procurement, supply chain and technology expertise.
This diversity reflects the complexity of the challenges being addressed. From climate strategy and supply chain risk to contract management and water stewardship, the summit convenes practitioners working on these issues at scale.
"The exchange of ideas, examination of progress and actions and driving collective progress is integral to the future of our field, and we can’t do it as individuals working in a vacuum,” says Kate Heiny, VP of Sustainability at Booking Holdings.
“I’ve worked across different sectors throughout my career, with a red thread of building and shaping sustainability strategies from early stage to maturity.
“One thing that I’ve found along that journey is that global forums, like this one, are an opportunity to create connections that can lead to real impact, at scale and while there are challenges ahead for our field, it is an exciting time to be here."
Designed for networking and learning
Beyond the sessions, attendees are encouraged to prepare in advance by reviewing the agenda, researching speakers and engaging with the event community ahead of time. During the summit, networking breaks, workshops and interactive panels are designed to enable meaningful exchange, while post-event follow-up is positioned as a key part of the learning journey.
This emphasis on preparation and implementation helps distinguish the summit from a typical conference. It is not just about listening to experts, but about turning insights into action back within organisations.
Why it matters now
With the event taking place next week, its timing is particularly relevant. Sustainability and supply chain leaders are navigating an increasingly complex landscape, where resilience, transparency and measurable performance are under constant scrutiny.
The US Summit 2026 provides a timely platform for these conversations, bringing together the people, ideas and case studies shaping the next phase of corporate sustainability and procurement. For leaders looking to understand where the market is heading, the event guide makes one point clear: the focus is firmly on action.
