Global Thinking. Local Reality.

If you came for the compliance, stay for the resilience.

The world is not getting simpler. Macroeconomic shifts are accelerating. Supply chains are under pressure. Organizations everywhere are being asked to do more with less certainty.

Whether you are just starting your value chain journey or looking to scale your operations, World Tour is where you find the people, the tools, and the conversations that move things forward. 

Join us in Chicago on October 15th to discover how organizations are leveraging AI-driven intelligence to mitigate risk and drive value with peers dealing with the same pressures you are.

  • Hear from regional leaders using evidence-backed data to navigate macroeconomic pressures, supplier vulnerabilities, and shifting market dynamics
  • Experience the next generation of EcoVadis capabilities, featuring advanced AI tools and supply chain intelligence built to map hidden value chain risk
  • Connect face-to-face with a regional network of procurement, risk and sustainability professionals solving the exact operational pressures impacting your market right now
  • Walk away with a clear value framework and the ROI and business case made concrete for your organization

Who you will meet

Practitioners in Procurement, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Risk, and Compliance, driving impact within enterprise organizations with complex, global supply chains. Local EcoVadis experts, leadership, and executive teams.

The research behind the day

Sessions are anchored in EcoVadis research from 2025 and 2026, including the Sustainable Procurement Barometer (with Accenture), the Carbon Action Report (with BCG), the Index Report, and the Purpose Report. Together: 1,000+ organizations, 175,000+ rated suppliers, 250,000+ workers engaged.

What to Expect

Event Format

  • Opening: The state of sustainable procurement in your region
  • Morning: Thought leadership keynote, plus what is new from EcoVadis
  • Midday: Local customer panel, then networking lunch
  • Afternoon: The value framework and local technology partner spotlight
  • Close: Roundtables, drinks, and peer conversations

Who should attend

Tailored for practitioners in Procurement, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Risk & Compliance who are driving impact within enterprise organizations. To ensure meaningful peer-to-peer networking and highly relevant discussions, we carefully curate our attendee community. 

What you will work on

Sessions and roundtables address the four challenges practitioners face right now:

  • Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Resilience
  • Supply Chain Decarbonization
  • Human Rights Due Diligence
  • Regulatory Due Diligence and Disclosure   

Join us in Chicago

Address

Amazing Space Chicago

207 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States

How to get there?

Located in Chicago's West Loop at Amazing Space (207 S. Desplaines Street), the venue is easily accessible from downtown Chicago and major transportation hubs. It is a short walk from both Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station, providing convenient access for regional and interstate rail travelers. The venue is also served by multiple CTA bus routes and is within walking distance of CTA Blue, Pink, Green, and Clinton stations. For guests arriving by car, direct access from I-90/I-94 and I-290 places the venue within easy reach of Chicago's expressway network, with nearby parking options available throughout the West Loop. 

Venue

Located in the West Loop Gate, AmazingSpace@625 is a contemporary venue featuring a glass facade and architecture inspired by the neighboring historic Old St. Patrick’s Church. The space offers a sun-drenched multi-level layout with soaring ceilings and a second-floor mezzanine

Ticketing & Registration

  • Practitioners: $100 (Open to only practitioners in ESG, sustainability, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, third party risk, compliance and responsible investment)
  • Service Providers: $700 (Open to service providers such as consultants, technology, and solution providers)

A 50% Super Early Bird discount will be applied automatically at checkout before July 7th!

Prices are inclusive of VAT. Tickets are non refundable and transferable only. If you are unable to attend for any reason, you will have the option to transfer the ticket to a colleague via the event registration page. When you purchase a ticket, you agree to these terms.

Agenda Highlight

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event! 

Agenda is subject to change. 

October 15
  • Doors Open
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Opening
    The local picture
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Thought Leadership Keynote
    Hear the regional perspective on what is coming next
    10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
  • What's new from EcoVadis
    Tools, integrations and platform updates demonstrated live
    10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
  • Local customer panels
    Practitioners share how they started, what drove them and what they would tell their past selves
    11:20 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Networking lunch
    Time with peers, partners and the local EcoVadis team
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Plenary Sessions & Partner Spotlights
    EcoVadis integrations demonstrated live by partners
    1:30 PM - 3:25 PM
  • Roundtables
    Peer-to-peer interactive roundtable discussions
    3:25 PM - 4:10 PM
  • Closing
    Drinks and peer conversations to finish the day
    4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

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