Meetings & Events

ISM—St. Louis conferences and events allow you to gain valuable industry insight and knowledge from business experts from around the world and network with other supply chain professionals. Covering all aspects of the procurement and supply chain profession, these conferences and events will enable you to become a seasoned professional and a valuable asset to your organization.

ISM—St. Louis typically meets the second or third week of the month from September through June. Our lunch and dinner meetings move around to different local restaurants and feature an educational presentation. Participants may earn (1) CEH for each meeting. Rounding out our programming are webinars, seminars, plant tours and social events. We offer many opportunities for learning and networking with your SCM peers.

2026-2027 Program Year Calendar of Events:

REGISTRATION OPEN - ISM-St. Louis: State of the Economy (online): Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 from noon-1:00pm CT. 1 CEH. https://lnkd.in/gZCBKvX6
- Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Ernie Goss, nationally recognized economist and Director of Creighton University’s Institute for Economic Inquiry. Dr. Goss will share his latest analysis on current economic trends, including inflationary pressures, regional growth outlook, tax policy impacts, and what these developments mean for businesses and consumers in 2026.
REGISTRATION OPEN - Thursday, Feburary 19th, 2026 -St. Louis Region Airport Infrastructure and Impact to Local Economies and Supply Chains (virtual event), 1 CEH https://lnkd.in/gMbumHMv
- Guest speaker Mary Lamie, Bi-State Development's Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises, will be introducing the importance of the region's airport infrastructure and how this attracts business to the local economy and the value it brings to local supply chains.
  - Overview of the region's airport infrastructure and the core businesses they support.
  - Competitive nature of airport infrastructure vs. other regions' offering Airport's ability to connect with other modes of transportation.
  - Why local businesses should understand the area's infrastructure.
  - How local businesses (participants) can support Bi-State's mission and continue growth for the region.

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2022-2025 Past Events:

ISM Unleash the Power of Data, presented by Paul Shik Lee, Jr.: December 11th, 2025 - virtual
Busch Stadium & Museum Tour +Lunch: October 24th, 2025 - in-person
Networking Event +Bring a Colleague to Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant: June 12th, 2025 - in-person
ISM National Negotiation Training: April 24th, 2025 - in-person
Fiserv Tour: March 18th, 2025 - Fiserv St Louis Office
St Louis Art Museum: February 21st, 2025 - St. Louis Art Museum Tour w/special 2025 Spring Show Curator speaker and networking/happy hour
ISM Risk Mitigation Training: January 23rd, 2025 - virtual
MilliporeSigma VP on DEI and Emerging Topics Webinar: November 5th, 2024 - virtual
Board Panel Discussion on CPSM/CPSD Certification: October 25th, 2024 - virtual
Port Authority Tour and Boat Dinner: September 19th, 2024 - 211 N Broadway St.
St. Louis Coast Guard Tour & Lunch: April 18th, 2024 - 100 Arsenal Street
Networking Reception, Happy Hour and Donation Collection: February 22nd, 2024 - The Block
Networking Reception and Happy Hour: October 19th, 2023 - Bonefish Grill
Zoo Tour and Networking Lunch: June 7, 2023 - last event of the Chapter year - Buffet lunch and tour of the St. Louis Zoo
Networking and Happy Hour: May 17th, 2023 - Joey B's on Manchester
Bring Your Boss Lunch Meeting: April 12, 2023 - Guest Speaker, Creighton University Economist Chair Ernie Goss, PhD at the TechArtista
Company On-Site Tour: February 16, 2023 - Bi-State Development-Spruce Facility Real-Time Camera Center (RTCC)
Lunch Meeting: November 16, 2022 - "So, you think you can Negotiate"
Social Event: September 29, 2022 - Networking at Bar Louie

To see all upcoming events, please visit the Education Calendar.