ASCM & IBF BEST OF THE BEST S&OP CONFERENCE

Presented by ASCM & IBF

Chicago, Illinois, USA
June 11–12, 2026

ASCM and the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) are proud to co-host the Best of the Best S&OP Conference—bringing together planning and supply chain professionals to learn what works, share best practices, and strengthen alignment across the business. Expect practical strategies, peer-driven discussion, and real-world insights to help improve forecasting, planning, and execution.

What You’ll Experience:
– Expert-led S&OP sessions grounded in real-world examples, lessons learned, and proven practices
– Guidance relevant for organizations getting started with S&OP as well as those ready to take it to the next level
– Practical insights into how organizations are applying analytics and AI to planning and decision-making
– Exposure to leading planning technology and software providers demonstrating automation and AI-enabled capabilities
– Continuous networking opportunities to connect with practitioners, thought leaders, and solution experts throughout the event

Key Takeaways:
– Build a practical, decision-driven S&OP roadmap that scales with your organization
– Align demand, supply, product, and finance around confident decisions, not just a number
– Understand where analytics and AI improve planning decisions today—and where human judgment still matters most
– Connect strategy to execution to reduce surprises and improve performance
– Elevate S&OP into an executive-level, value-driving competitive advantage

As part of your registration you’ll have the opportunity to complete an online S&OP self assessment, using IBF’s proprietary maturity model. It’ll gauge where you are in your S&OP journey and provides valuable feedback on how to progress to the next level. It includes a one-to-one consultation with a subject matter expert who will review your assessment and provide practical advice to improve.