Supplier Impact Leadership Summit

The expectations placed on supplier leaders are evolving. Organizations are increasingly looking for programs that demonstrate clear business value, alignment with enterprise priorities, and measurable impact.

The NMSDC Supplier Impact Leadership Summit is designed to meet this moment. This event was created for corporate professionals responsible for leading and advancing supplier inclusion strategies within their organizations.

Through expert-led discussions, collaborative roundtables, and shared experiences, the Supplier Impact Leadership Summit creates a space for participants to exchange ideas, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and shape the future impact of supplier inclusion across industries.

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What You’ll Gain

Over two and a half days, participants will gain practical insights and strategies to help them strengthen their programs and expand their impact.

Sessions will focus on:

  • Demonstrating ROI and business value for supplier initiatives
  • Using data and metrics to strengthen the business case for supplier programs
  • Building internal champions and cross-enterprise support
  • Navigating legal and regulatory considerations in the current environment
  • Leveraging AI and technology to increase effectiveness
  • Maximizing impact even when resources and budgets are limited

Attendees will leave with actionable ideas, tools, and peer insights that can be applied immediately within their organizations. 

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The 2026 Supplier Impact Leadership Summit is July 13–15, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Registration generally opens in January each year. Invitations to attend will go out to the following stakeholder groups:

  • National Corporate Members 
  • Local Corporate Members
  • Government and Nonprofits 
  • Invited Speakers and Special Guests

Due to the limited capacity of the venue, this is an invite-only event. If you have been invited but have trouble registering, please email us at events@nmsdc.org. 

Please email your member success ambassador at membersuccess@nmsdc.org for more information. 

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