Another week full of conferences… there are four in-person events happening worldwide, just sneaking in their gatherings before the summer begins! In fact, with the Memorial Day holiday next week, we likely won’t be making any event recommendations.   If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘How t...

Next week is all conferences all the time! Procurement Leaders, GENCFO, and USMA are all meeting in person to discuss the latest in their respective focus areas. Check out the full calendar for more information. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Navigating Your AP Journey - Tips, Strategies, and Insi...

After last week’s virtual event craziness, this week is in-person events’ turn! ISM World 2023 is taking place in Grapevine, TX on May 7-10 and Gartner’s Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo will be in Orlando, FL on May 8-10.  If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Flexing Procurement’s Problem-Solving Superp...

This week there are eight events all happening on Thursday… sometimes everyone has the same good idea at the same time! This week’s event themes include AI, sustainability, and payables. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘The perfect trio of ESG Compliance, Supply Chain Resilience and Cost Reduction f...

Are you familiar with the difference between free speech and ‘commercial speech?’ This nuanced distinction ended up playing a huge role in the lawsuit FedEx Ground brought against Route Consultant – a suit that was dismissed on March 10th. Learn more by listening to Dial P for Procurement Episode 60: Case Dismissed – Spencer Patton Prevails Over Fe...

The Buyers Meeting Point Industry Calendar is a procurement community resource – we will list any relevant event as long as it is thought leadership based. The calendar is updated weekly, so check back regularly for new listings and run a quick search if you are looking for something specific! If you are planning your procurement event schedule bey...

Have you heard the news? The Dial P for Procurement podcast is back – and has been selected to participate in the new LinkedIn Podcast Academy program. Subscribe to Dial P on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to sign up to receive the weekly newsletter for long form written content that accompanies the hard-hitting topics covered in the po...

Did you know that these weekly event recommendations are included in the Art of Procurement’s This Week in Procurement email? If you’re not already signed up, click here to join! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Positive social impacts of veteran employment’ from World Commerce & Contracting. An...

Did you know that these weekly event recommendations are included in the Art of Procurement’s This Week in Procurement email? If you’re not already signed up, click here to join! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Market Insights: Negotiations in the business services and consulting industry’ from Wor...

There are two in-person events taking place this week in addition to the webinars and virtual events listed below. Procurement Leaders’ Americas Procurement Congress is taking place March 21st and 22nd in Miami, and Keelvar Konnect is taking place in Chicago. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘How to ...

Are you a subscriber to the Procurement Buzz newsletter? This weekly LinkedIn newsletter covers complex, interesting business news stories through a procurement and supply chain lens. Not subscribed? Click here to check out past editions and sign up. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘5 Tips for Creat...

This is another busy week of procurement events: 17 just this week. Whether you are interested in AI, International Women’s Day, or business continuity, there is something for you to check out. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Rethink, Reflect, Reexamine: Strengthening Global Procurement Operating M...

As we flip the calendar page to March, there are already quite a few events listed. And remember, if you are hosting a non-promotional webinar or virtual event… we’re glad to list it! Contact us to send it in.  If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Benchmarking Supplier Diversity to Drive Performanc...

We haven’t had a week this busy in a long time – 13 events in just three days this week. That means if you don’t find what you are looking for in my recommendations below, check out the full calendar for plenty of alternatives! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Establishing a Powerful Business Case f...

In addition to the webinars listed below, Art of Procurement Digital Outcomes is being held this week on Wednesday and Thursday from 10am – 1pm ET. Register in advance even if you can’t stay for the entire event to get immediate on demand access to all sessions.  If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, check out ‘...