11th Edition • 21 August 2026

11th Annual ISM-INDIA Conference & Awards 2026

Theme: NextGen Procurement & Supply Chain

Empowering Future-Ready Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders.

📍 Delhi-NCR•🎤 30+ Speakers•🏆 20+ Awards Categories
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Nomination Last Date
31 May 2026
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Event Date
21 August 2026
About ISM-INDIA Conference

About the Conference

ISM-INDIA’s Annual Conference is a flagship gathering of procurement & supply chain leaders driving innovation, resilience and sustainable growth. Built on a decade-long legacy of thought leadership, collaboration and industry impact, the 11th edition brings together decision-makers across sectors to exchange ideas, celebrate excellence and empower the next generation of professionals.

  • 200+ Delegates from top public & private organizations
  • 30+ Speakers & industry trailblazers
  • 20+ Award Categories recognizing leadership & innovation

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Theme 2026: NextGen Procurement & Supply Chain

Embrace AI, analytics and automation, embed sustainability and responsible sourcing, and elevate leadership, risk resilience and supplier collaboration to deliver strategic value. This year’s theme explores how modern procurement teams can become future-ready — digitally fluent, ESG-aligned and impact-driven.

🏆 ISM-INDIA Awards 2026

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Celebrating Excellence in Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership. Expand any category to view criteria.

1) Pinnacle Lifetime Award This award honours an individual whose lifelong contribution has significantly shaped the procurement and supply chain profession. It recognises enduring leadership, institution-building, and sustained influence beyond organizational boundaries.
  • 25+ years of professional contribution
  • Industry / national-level impact
  • Contribution to professional development and thought leadership
2) Leadership Excellence Award This award recognises a senior leader who has elevated procurement from a transactional function to a strategic business partner. It celebrates leadership that delivers enterprise value, strong governance, and stakeholder confidence.
  • CPO / CXO / Functional Head
  • Strategic transformation of procurement
  • Organization-wide influence
3) Procurement Transformation Award This award celebrates organisations that have successfully transformed procurement through integrated changes in people, process, and technology. Emphasis is on measurable outcomes and sustainable adoption.
  • End-to-end transformation initiative
  • Documented baseline and outcomes
  • Demonstrated adoption
4) Value Creation Award This award recognises procurement initiatives that created value beyond cost savings. It highlights contributions to innovation, resilience, sustainability, or revenue enablement aligned to business strategy.
  • Multi-dimensional value delivery
  • Strategic business alignment
  • Cross-functional engagement
5) Category Excellence Award This award honours excellence in category management and strategic sourcing through structured strategies and market intelligence. It recognises procurement teams that manage categories as long-term business portfolios.
  • Defined category strategy
  • Use of market and supplier intelligence
  • Risk-adjusted sourcing decisionsRisk-adjusted sourcing decisions
6) AI in Procurement Award This award recognises responsible and impactful use of artificial intelligence in procurement. It focuses on AI applications that enhance decision-making, insights, and performance—not automation alone.
  • AI used for analytics, forecasting, or risk
  • Governance and human oversight
  • Scalable deployment
7) Data & Insights Excellence Award This award celebrates organisations that have built strong procurement intelligence capabilities. It recognises the effective conversion of high-quality data into actionable insights and better decisions.
  • Reliable spend & supplier data
  • Insight-driven decision processes
  • Repeatable analytics
8) Responsible Procurement Award This award honours organisations embedding responsible, ethical, and sustainable procurement practices. It aligns with global principles such as ISO 20400 and ESG commitments.
  • ESG integration in procurement
  • Supplier sustainability requirements
  • Ethical governance practices
9) Resilience & Risk Award This award recognises leadership in building resilient supply chains and managing risk proactively. It highlights preparedness, continuity planning, and effective response to disruptions.
  • Structured risk management framework
  • Scenario planning and mitigation
  • Supplier risk governance
10) Supplier Partnership Award This award celebrates strategic supplier relationships that deliver shared value and innovation. It recognises collaboration beyond transactions toward long-term partnerships.
  • Formal SRM or partnership program
  • Joint innovation or improvement initiatives
  • Long-term collaboration model
11) Procurement Team of the Year This award recognises a procurement team that demonstrates excellence in performance, collaboration, and execution. It highlights teams that consistently deliver results while building capability.
  • Team-based achievements
  • Cross-functional integration
  • Sustained performance
12) Talent Development Award This award honours organisations that invest in developing future-ready procurement and supply chain talent. It recognises structured learning, capability building, and career development initiatives.
  • Structured learning programs
  • Focus on future skills
  • Career pathways
13) Rising Star Award This award recognises emerging professionals who demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership potential early in their careers.
  • 10–12 years of experience max
  • Impact beyond role
  • Leadership mindset
14) Public Procurement Excellence Award This award honours public sector organisations demonstrating excellence in governance, transparency, and value for money. It recognises innovation within established procurement frameworks.
  • Strong governance & compliance
  • Transparency and fairness
  • Value-for-money outcomes
15) Women Leadership in Procurement & Supply Chain Award This award recognises an outstanding woman professional who has demonstrated leadership, impact, and influence in procurement and supply chain management. It celebrates excellence in performance while inspiring greater participation and leadership of women in the profession.
  • Woman professional working in procurement and/or supply chain
  • Demonstrated leadership and business impact in current or recent role
  • Role model through mentoring, inclusion, or capability building
  • Consistent professional growth and ethical conduct
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Event Details

Venue: Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Near Delhi Airport | Gurugram, Delhi-NCR

Date: 21 August 2026

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