Submission Deadline *Extended*
September 20, 2024
Procurement and supply chain professionals are strategic partners within the business. At the core, delivering cost savings as well as developing, managing, and delivering quality supply needs. But business and consumer goals evolve, and the supply management profession is playing a key role in driving innovation, ESG initiatives and revenue growth. There is a whole new world of possibilities with increasing demands and unforeseen challenges.
As you’ve come to expect, ISM World 2025 will provide each attendee with a view of the possibilities the future could hold for their professional development and overall organizational success. Topics will be broken down to speak to audience members and teams where they are at and where they want to be. Our call-for-presentations focus this year is to hear your ideas and stories. We have suggested overarching topics that you can consider as you craft your submission. This is about delivering various perspectives within the profession that appeal to the needs of attendees helping to advance the profession.
What are we looking for?
You have a story to tell.
ISM is seeking original and innovative stories from thought leaders, like you, that will enable attendees to learn how to best navigate the ever-changing landscape of supply chain management. This is a great opportunity for engaging sessions that could include hands-on activities, exercises to engage the attendees, polls or other methods that promote lively participation. We are all excited to see and learn from each other in-person once again.
Do you have a topic that speaks to team leaders, emerging professionals, category managers or senior executives? Could your presentation be presented from different perspectives to address a few of these audience members? We want to hear what interests you, challenges you and ultimately who you think will benefit the most from hearing your story.
The submission process is fun and meant to be simple. Please complete the fields of the form. If you would like to create a fun promo video from your phone or computer camera, feel free to, but it is not required. Once all is completed, hit “submit”.
Submission deadline has been extended one week to Friday, September 20, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CFP open?
The CFP opens August 2 and is open now!
When does the CFP close?
Deadline has been extended to Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Is there a limit of submissions per organization?
You may submit as many submissions as you like, but only two maximum presentations per organization have the potential for selection. We recommend vetting and selecting your best two submissions.
How long should my presentation video be for my submission?
Please keep your video to no longer than 2 minutes. Tell us about your presentation and what attendees will walk away with by attending. Share a little bit about you and/or the other speakers. Think of this as your presentation commercial.
NOTE: Portions of the video may be used for ISM Annual Conference promotional purposes if your presentation is selected.
How do I record my video (file type, technology, etc.)?
You can record your video using either your smart phone or by recording yourself through your computer camera. On your computer you can use your webcam or use tools like Microsoft Teams where you can record the meeting of yourself and/or your screen.
If selected to also record my session for an on-demand experience, how does my presentation work?
If selected, you will be recorded onsite at ISM World during your live presentation. We’ll provide instructions and best practices for selected speakers to ensure their live experience translates well for an on-demand audience. We will walk you through every step of the way to make this a great experience.
When will I need to present
The ISM World Annual Conference takes place June 1 - 3, 2025. Accepted speakers will be provided with the date(s) and time(s) of their presentation. In addition, you will receive a brief checklist of requirements and key dates all managed through this speaker management system (the one you are submitting your presentation in). Additional speaker training will be provided to make sure you have all that you need for a great presentation.
How is my presentation evaluated?
Committees of practitioners and leaders in the field of supply management will review completed submissions and evaluate based on the description as it aligns with the conference theme, suggested track topics, audience level and interest, and presentation format. Submissions are reviewed based on the content’s practical application, thought and innovation, quality, speaker expertise and presentation skills.
What do approved speakers receive?
Approved speakers receive a complimentary full registration to the ISM World Annual Conference 2025, ISM certified members can also receive re-certification credit (CEHs) for presenting. No honorarium is provided and selected speakers are responsible for their own travel and expenses.
Submission Deadline *Extended*
September 20, 2024
Questions?
Contact Greyson Holle, ISM World Speaker Manager, gholle@ismworld.org