Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | |||
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Registration & Networking Breakfast | 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Kick Off With Connection As you check in, enjoy a networking breakfast in a beautifully designed space. Engage in a structured game designed to help you meet key contacts while competing for an exciting prize drawing. | Wabash Ballroom West |
Plenary Session | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening Keynotes & Game-Changing Insights Hear from top procurement leaders and ecosystem partners who provide the tools, resources, and strategies suppliers need to win in today’s competitive supply chain. This session lays the foundation for a day of transformation. | Wabash Ballroom West |
Corporate Breakout Session | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Advancing Supplier Development 🚀 The blueprint for next-level supplier programs. Gain insight into the latest strategies in supplier development, messaging, and engagement. Learn how to optimize your program to drive measurable impact and align with corporate goals. Led by Deana Haworth, President, Hirons | Room 121 |
Supplier Breakout Session - Challenge Buster Session | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Challenge Buster Session 💡 Your biggest business challenges—solved! Bring your toughest challenges to this dynamic crowdsourcing solutions session. Suppliers will collaborate to share insights, strategies, and game-changing ideas that help you break through barriers and scale. Led by Daryle L. Johnson, VP of Strategy | Room 123 |
Luncheon & Fireside Chat | 11:50 AM - 1:15 PM | World-Class Leader's Insights Enjoy a premium networking lunch while hearing from a renowned business leader behind one of the most successful joint ventures in history. Charles Johnson, President of SodexoMajic will offer discussions on collaboration, partnerships, and supply chain excellence. Fireside Chat: Charles Johnson, President, SodexoMajic  | Wabash Ballroom West |
Reverse Pitch Competition | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Corporations Present Real Procurement Opportunities This is not just another pitch session—it’s a golden opportunity. Corporate leaders will share their most pressing supply chain challenges and immediate business needs. Suppliers will leave with insider knowledge on how to win contracts and position themselves for success.   | Wabash Ballroom West |
Power Networking | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Meet the Right People—Faster Step into strategic, high-impact networking where suppliers can connect directly with decision-makers from major corporations. This is your chance to skip the gatekeepers and start conversations with people who can create real opportunities. | Room 122 |
Event Conclusion | 5:00 PM | Thank You for a Transformational Day As the conference concludes, attendees leave not just with business cards but with new strategies, direct corporate connections, and next steps to pursue real procurement opportunities. |