The 2026 Graphite Grand Prix

Accelerating Procurement Performance

An invitation-only workshop series for the top procurement leaders in North America.

6 Cities | 40 Seats Per Event | Off-the-Record

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Beyond the Conference Hall

The Graphite Grand Prix is not a trade show. It is a series of closed-door, execution-focused strategy sessions designed for senior procurement leaders. We are leaving high-level theory behind to focus on the operational realities of Procurement in 2026: volatility, automation, and speed.

Chatham House Rule

What is said here, stays here.

Peer-Led

No sales pitches. Just problem-solving with peers.

Action Oriented

Leave with a blueprint, not just a business card.

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Bay Area

Bay Area

March 3rd, 2026

Building Next-Gen Centers of Excellence

Western Digital, San Jose Campus

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Boston

Boston

Spring 2026

Life Sciences Procurement Transformation: Balancing Innovation with Performance

Chicago

Chicago

April 29th, 2026

Strategic Supplier Collaboration in Manufacturing

KPMG Chicago Office, Chicago, IL

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New York

New York

Fall 2026

Enterprise Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty

Detroit

Detroit

Fall 2026

Automotive Procurement Transformation: Speed, Scale, and Innovation

Dallas

Dallas

Fall 2026

Navigating Volatility & Procurement Transformation

Featuring an Energy Sector Leadership Track

Agenda

8:30 AM
Arrival & Breakfast

Network with fellow procurement leaders over coffee before diving into the day.

9:00 AM
Brain trust kickoff

Set the stage for meaningful collaboration. Share your biggest CoE challenges and hear what’s keeping your peers up at night. No corporate facades – just honest dialogue about what needs fixing.

9:30 AM
Expert Sessions

A mix of trend data, expert perspectives, and real-world case studies tailored to the day’s focus area.

12:00 PM
Working Lunch: Executive Conversation

Grab a plate and hear directly from a CPO on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.

1:00 PM
Brain Trust: From Insights to Action

Bring it all together – work with your table to translate today’s conversations into a concrete action plan.

2:00 PM
WorkShop Concludes

The Brain Trust Difference

Forget hypothetical case studies – Brain Trust sessions tackle real challenges brought by participants. Each attendee identifies their most pressing priority in advance, we match you with peers who bring complementary experience. You’ll leave with peer-validated solutions to problems you’re actually facing.