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Institute for Supply Management World 2025 | Conference

Sunday, 1st June-3rd June 2025

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort | Orlando, FL

Institute for Supply Management World 2025

Join Everest Group’s Partner Amy Fong speaking at ISM World 2025, where she will lead and participate in three dynamic sessions focused on the future of procurement.

Drawing from Everest Group’s deep research and practical insights, Amy will explore how AI is transforming procurement, what defines a high-performing procurement organization, and how leaders can leverage AI to drive supplier innovation and enhance risk management.

These sessions will provide procurement professionals with actionable strategies to evolve with the times and lead with impact in an increasingly complex supply chain environment.

Key Takeaways:

Agents of Change: How AI and Procurement Professionals Are Evolving

  • See how AI is more than a tool—it’s a transformative force reshaping procurement operations
  • Understand how procurement professionals are evolving alongside AI, becoming key agents of change
  • Learn how the synergy between AI and human expertise is building agile, efficient, and future-ready supply chains
  • Discover why embracing innovation is critical for those leading the next era of procurement

Characteristics of a High-Performing Procurement Organization

  • High-performing teams align closely with CPO best practices, including:
  • Strategic supplier engagement
  • Advanced tech adoption
  • Commitment to sustainability

Leveraging AI to Optimize Supplier Innovation and Risk Management

  • Learn how AI enhances supplier collaboration by identifying new innovation opportunities
  • Discover how to use AI-driven insights to streamline supplier engagement and foster co-innovation
  • Understand how AI can predict, assess, and mitigate supplier risks, ensuring greater supply chain resilience
  • Redefine supplier management with AI-powered decision-making tools

Speakers

Amy Fong
Partner, Sourcing and Vendor Management, Everest Group

Chris Sawchuk
Principal, The Hackett Group

Roy Anderson
Supply Chain Lecturer, Northeastern University

Bill Dempsey
Chief Procurement Officer, Ball Corporation

Roger Blumberg
General Manager of North America, Synertrade

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