Trade shows, conferences, expos—there’s no shortage of exciting events in the procurement and supply chain industry. These gatherings offer invaluable opportunities for vendors and attendees alike to connect, learn, and grow. As a provider of procurement intelligence solutions, attending the right events is a key part of our strategy. During our research into 2025’s industry highlights, we discovered a wealth of promising opportunities. To help you navigate the calendar, we’ve compiled a list of must-attend events below.
1. European Supply Chain & Excellence Summit Frankfurt, March 31–April 1, 2025 Just in time for the end of the first quarter, the Bundesverband für Materialwirtschaft und Einkauf (BME) will host its exclusive summit in Frankfurt. BME, Europe’s leading non-profit industry association for supply chain, procurement, and logistics professionals, represents more than 9,500 company members and over €1.25 trillion in annual purchasing volume across all industries. This invitation-only event aims to provide a comprehensive networking platform for C-level procurement and supply chain executives. Key discussions will focus on strategies for driving purposeful, sustainable, and impactful change while exploring how global powers are reshaping supply chains. Unsurprisingly, topics like sustainability, digitalization, and AI will take center stage on the agenda.
2. SCOPE Supply Chain, Procurement, & Logistics Summit by Quartz Network Las Vegas, April 9–11, 2025 SCOPE is a leadership-focused event tailored for professionals in supply chain, procurement, and logistics. According to the organizers, over 80% of the Fortune 100 regularly attend this prestigious summit. Designed specifically for executives, SCOPE offers insightful sessions on supply chain management and logistics. The programming focuses on current, highly relevant topics that spark meaningful conversations and provide genuine value to attendees’ strategic visions. As an invitation-only event, SCOPE also provides participants with the opportunity to discover cutting-edge digital solutions through exclusive one-on-one meetings.
3. Automotive Masterminds March 5–6, 2025, Berlin
A conference dedicated entirely to the automotive industry! Taking place on March 5–6, 2025, in Berlin, the Automotive Masterminds has established itself as a key meeting point for industry leaders. Attendees can look forward to keynotes by high-profile panelists, engaging networking opportunities, and focused roundtables addressing the most pressing topics in the sector. Themes range from software advancements to electrification and collaboration.The exhibition hall offers an ideal platform for solution providers to showcase their innovations directly to their target audience.
4. World Procurement Congress May 14–15, 2025, London Now in its 21st year, the World Procurement Congress has established itself as a cornerstone event for the procurement industry. With over 1,200 Chief Procurement Officers featured on stage and more than 13,000 attendees to date, this event offers unparalleled insights, networking opportunities, and engaging social interactions with business leaders. For many, the World Procurement Congress is a highlight of the event calendar—bringing together the largest organizations, award-winning procurement teams, and the tech providers driving the evolution of the function.
5. BME eLösungstage May 13–14, 2025, Düsseldorf
The BME eLösungstage i s the second-largest event hosted by BME and places a strong focus on solutions providers. In the exhibition hall, e-solution providers have the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge technologies. Attendees can benefit from keynotes and workshops designed to foster peer-to-peer engagement on current trends and key factors shaping the industry. The agenda also includes a selection of inspiring presentations by procurement professionals from across the DACH region.
6. Procurement SummitJune 25–26, 2025, Hamburg Procurement Summit in Hamburg attracts key decision-makers from procurement organizations. The event offers a platform for exchanging ideas on the latest trends and challenges, with ample networking opportunities and masterclasses showcasing best practices. This two-day event is centered around innovation and digitization in procurement, and it successfully brings together established companies and startups, all while maintaining a more casual, relaxed atmosphere.
7. CIPS Futures – Procurement & Supply Conference July 1, 2025, London Hosted by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the CIPS Futures: Procurement & Supply Conference brings together some of the most influential professionals in the industry to share best practices for enhancing supply chain resilience. The event features first-hand experiences from leading CPOs, as well as insightful roundtable discussions and interactive workshops designed to crowdsource solutions to shared challenges in procurement and supply chain management.
8. Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE September 23–24, 2025, London Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, hosted by BizClik Media, is a hybrid event designed for professionals across the industry. Bringing together over 3,800 in-person and virtual attendees, it offers a platform for learning and collaboration through a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and executive workshops. With more than 60 expert speakers, the event provides valuable insights and opportunities to explore the latest trends and challenges in procurement and supply chain management.
9. DPW Amsterdam October 7–9, 2025, Amsterdam DPW Amsterdam is the world’s largest and most influential technology event for procurement and supply chain. It accelerates innovation and impact by connecting startups, tech leaders, mid-market and large enterprises, and investors to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Founded in 2019, DPW was established in Amsterdam, an epicenter of innovation and entrepreneurship. The city has rapidly become a major hub for the industry in Europe, and like this dynamic city, DPW serves as a crossroads, bringing together diverse disciplines to turn new ideas into exciting opportunities for organizations of all sizes.
10. BME Symposium Purchasing & Logistics December 12–13, 2025, Berlin
The BME Symposium , described as the largest networking event organized by the BME, has been the leading event for professionals and executives in procurement, supply chain management, and logistics for over six decades. With around 1,500 participants, this event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on 60 years of innovation and success while looking ahead to the industry’s next big challenges and opportunities.
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