Top 10: Supply Chain Events
Supply chain panels, awards, expos and networking events are vital in connecting leaders around the world to exchange knowledge and celebrate excellence.
They enable bold collaboration and the building of new relationships across businesses and nations.
With a selection of workshops, lectures, training sessions and more, attendees can leave the event with a new set of skills and a plan of action for boosting their business.
Here, Supply Chain Digital explores the Top 10 supply chain events around the world.
10. edie Sustainable Supply Chains Summit
Location: London, UK
Date: 17 September
edie brings together sustainability, supply chain and procurement professionals to explore new ideas and actions to improve operations.
Its key focuses include engaging suppliers, tackling Scope 3 emissions and building supply chain resilience – particularly amid growing geopolitical instability.
The edie summit offers interactive workshops that encourage cross-industry collaboration, with expert-led insights through thought leadership and industry panels. The event addresses risk mitigation, how to progress towards net-zero goals and meeting demands.
9. CHAINge North America
Location: Ohio, US
Date: 8-10 September
Following on from CHAINge Europe, hosted in Belgium in June, CHAINge North America will arrive in Ohio in September.
Here, North American supply chain leaders will learn how to use tools which will help build resilience in their supply chains, thanks to plenty of networking and numerous engaging sessions.
They can also examine how best to future-proof supply chains against geopolitical uncertainty or learn the best strategies for adapting supply chains to sustainable practices.
8. European Supply Chain Summit
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Date: 28-29 October
The European Supply Chain Summit is hosted by Generis in Belgium. Supply chain executives can gain insights into the latest supply chain trends, including real-time data monitoring and an exploration of using AI in the supply chain.
More than 120 industry leaders are expected to connect and learn about issues and solutions across global supply chains.
7. Supply Chain Europe 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date: 15-16 October
At Reuters’ Supply Chain Europe event, more than 350 executive leaders from some of Europe’s biggest retailers, manufacturers and logistics companies will flock to Amsterdam to share their expertise.
The event is set to feature 40 industry leading speakers, with attendees due to benefit from 12 hours of networking and learning opportunities.
Speakers will explore digital transformation, risk mitigation, effective use of AI and how to champion resilience.
6. 2025 CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards
Location: London, UK
Date: 4 September 2025
The CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards is hosted by The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, the profession which sets the Global Standard for Procurement and Supply. Winners receive a year-long programme of benefits as a result of their hard work and dedication.
The event recognises and celebrates best practice in the sector, shining a light on the industry leaders who are using innovative approaches and driving real impact.
5. Manifest
Location: Las Vegas, US
Date: 9-11 February 2026
Presented by DHL, Manifest brings together a large group of businesses which are making moves in innovation and transformation in supply chain and logistics.
The conference gathers at least 7,000 attendees from more than 60 countries, giving them an opportunity to hear from 400 world-class speakers.
Manifest explores how companies are using real-time decision making to enhance efficiency and drive company growth. Attendees stand to gain access to leaders and companies across logistics, transportation and supply chain innovation.
4. SAP Spend Connect Live
Location: Las Vegas, US
Date: 6-8 October
SAP Spend Connect is designed to help business leaders who are looking to maximise impact and resilience across their business, despite the ever-shifting environment.
With the help of numerous live demos, practitioners can understand how to solve any issues they’re facing, with a thorough display of how best to move forward in the industry.
SAP Spend Connect is all about optimisation and how leaders can increase procurement efficiency, improve supplier collaboration and increase cost savings. It also guides leaders on AI and analytics as a critical aspect of business improvement.
3. Multimodal 2026
Location: Birmingham, UK
Date: 30 June - 2 July 2026
Multimodal has been building a community of supply chain individuals since 2008. The trade show brings together a range of shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters as a networking opportunity to represent the best and brightest.
Multimodal 2025 saw more than 13,500 attendees, but is planning on being bigger and better in 2026, with a changed location for more seamless navigation and networking.
Covering everything from freight forwarding to last-mile delivery, Multimodal will bring together every link of the UK logistics chain.
2. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Date: 18-20 May 2026
The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium / Xpo hosts more than 3,500 CSCOs and supply chain leaders from around the world.
Over the course of three days, leaders offer expert insight through a host of stage presentations, while those in attendance are given access to more than 150 exhibitors.
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium / Xpo spotlights the need-to-know supply chain transformation practices, with a focus on emerging tech, navigating risk amid geopolitical instability and improving overall business performance.
The conference also features peer engagement opportunities, including meet-ups specifically for women in supply chain, CPOs, CSCOs and more.
1. Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE
Location: London, UK
Date: 23-24 September
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE brings together senior executives, rising talent and industry experts – all of whom are driving innovation across global supply chains.
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London Global Summit & Awards represents a two-day learning and networking event with more than 40 internationally-acclaimed speakers.
Tailored to senior procurement and supply chain executives across the UK and Europe, the 2025 edition is set to attract around 2,000 industry leaders and will focus on a range of topics critical to modern supply chains, from sustainable sourcing to digital transformation.
In addition to the flagship London conference, PSC LIVE is set to run in three in-person events in 2026, including the return of Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Sustainability and Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago – all staged in co-location with Sustainability LIVE.
