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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

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.

Tour Stops

Bay Area

March 3, 2026

Building Next-Gen Centers of Excellence

Western Digital, San Jose Campus

Boston

Spring 2026

Life Sciences Procurement Transformation: Balancing Innovation with Performance

Chicago

Spring 2026

Strategic Supplier Collaboration in Manufacturing

New York

Fall 2026

Enterprise Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty

Detroit

Fall 2026

Automotive Procurement Transformation: Speed, Scale, and Innovation

Dallas

Fall 2026

Navigating Volatility & Procurement Transformation

Featuring an Energy Sector Leadership Track

The Experience

01 Connection

High-Impact networking with curated peer groups

02 Expertise

Deep dive into practical research and learnings to build transformational blueprints

03 Focus

Lock in to tackle the challenges that matter most.

Agenda

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.