McKinsey Talks Operations

Cutting through the noise to transform strategy into lasting Operations success

In a rapidly evolving environment, Operations strategy can drive productivity and resilience, and capture new opportunities for competitive advantage.

Join the conversation with McKinsey experts and industry leaders, in this active program that showcases the latest thinking in Operations excellence.

Use these pages to explore the opportunities, register for events, and become part of the McKinsey Talks Operations community.

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October 6-8, Las Vegas, NV

McKinsey at SAP Connect

Conference

Discover how to maximize your SAP solutions across every line of business at SAP Connect. Connect with McKinsey leaders at the Executive...
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Exchange while deepening your expertise in SAP technologies, exploring new innovations, and learning how to achieve greater business outcomes.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands,
October 7-9, 2025

DPW Amsterdam

Procurement Leaders

Join our sessions at this year’s Digital Procurement World in Amsterdam and explore the latest trends in digital procurement and how...
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leaders need to reimagine the procurement function to stay competitive in an ever-evolving world.
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October 9, 2025
Venice, Italy

COO Academy Europe: Thriving in a Complex and Digital World

European COO Academy
Cross-Operations

Register your interest in attending this exclusive COO Academy event October 9, with an optional dinner on October 8, designed...
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specifically for operations leaders like you. Together, we will explore the evolving context in which COOs operate, examine how Digital and AI are transforming operations, and discuss what it takes to thrive in this critical role.
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We regularly host events including summits, round table discussions, expos, and more across a wide range of Operations functions and topics. View all in person and hybrid events here.

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August 28, 2025

Operations’ dual mission as costs of emissions rise

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July 30, 2025

Rewriting the robotics playbook: From promise to performance

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July 23, 2025

The robotics revolution: Scaling beyond the pilot phase

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