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Navigate the critical challenges, opportunities and emerging global trends shaping the procurement and supply chain profession at the CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures Conference, Tuesday 1 July 2025 at the QEII Centre, London.

400+

delegates

30+

speakers

28

content sessions

25+

countries represented

CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures conference is the place for procurement and supply chain professionals at all levels to practically address the critical and evolving challenges they face and be inspired by stories of excellence. Now in its fourth year, the event’s core streams will focus on the long-term vision for the profession, the sustainability and social impact agenda, procurement’s urgent priorities, and skills for future career success. Learn from pioneering case studies, ask meaningful questions in Q&As and join the conversation in panel discussions and workshops. 

Reason to Attend

Get ahead

Get ahead and understand the pressing topics, key trends and emerging technologies shaping the future of your profession 

Invest in yourself

Invest in yourself and take advantage of exclusive professional development opportunities to empower your future career success 

Meet your peers

Meet your peers during networking breaks and learn from each other via interactive workshop and panel sessions 

Learn to drive change

Learn how to drive change both inside and outside your organisation to create more purposeful, resilient and sustainable supply chains fit for tomorrow’s challenges 

Be inspired

Be inspired by leading experts and award-winning initiatives to find out what best practice in procurement and supply chain looks like 

Ask questions

Ask your burning questions to innovators, thought leaders and experts for practical advice on how to approach the challenges you’re facing 

Shape the future

Shape the future of sustainable and socially responsible supply chains by joining our dedicated stream 

Earn CPD hours

Earn CPD hours and get away from your desk for one day to discover immediate, actionable takeaways 
CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures is for procurement and supply professionals at all levels:

CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures is for procurement and supply professionals at all levels:

for CIPS members, non-members, CPOs and heads of procurement and supply chain, through to category managers, buyers, students and trainees alike. 

Whether you are a seasoned procurement professional, an aspiring leader, or just starting your career, CIPS Futures offers high-quality learning and networking opportunities for individuals at all levels and across sectors. 

Who attends

  • Chief Procurement Officer 

  • Strategic Procurement Manager 

  • Sourcing Manager 

  • Senior Category Manager 

  • Supply Chain Executive  

  • Senior Buyer 

  • Purchasing Assistant 

  • Procurement Specialist 

  • Procurement Consultant 

  • Commercial Director 

  • Category Manager 

  • Buyer 

  • Sustainability/ESG Procurement Manager 

  • Supply Chain Manager

  • Operations Director 
  • Head of Procurement 

  • Head of Operations 

  • Graduate Trainee/Buyer 

  • Contracts Manager 

  • Contracts Administrator 

Testimonials

Companies who attended in 2024:

  • Allianz
  • AutoTrader Limited
  • AXA Partners
  • BAE Systems
  • British Council
  • Center Parcs
  • EDF Nuclear Operations
  • Emirates Airlines
  • Environment Agency
  • Fever Tree
  • Grant Thornton UK LLP
  • Graze
  • High Speed 2 Ltd
  • HM Government
  • Kuehne+Nagel
  • Leidos Supply Ltd.
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • London Business School
  • London Stadium 185
  • Mars
  • Nationwide Building Society
  • Nestle UK Ltd
  • NHS England
  • Primark
  • Rolls Royce SMR Ltd
  • Sainsbury's
  • Scottish Government
  • Visa Europe Limited