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.
Upcoming Events - Virtual
Virtual
9:00 AM IST / 11:30 AM SGT / 13:30 AEST
Weaving Agentic AI into Apparel and Footwear Sourcing
Join McKinsey's expert for an exclusive executive webinar exploring how agentic AI is transforming procurement across the apparel,...
More footwear, fashion, and luxury industries. During this session, McKinsey experts will share the latest perspectives on the future of procurement and demonstrate next-generation AI-enabled solutions designed specifically for the industry's unique challenges.
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Virtual
August 4, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM ET
August 13, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM ET
The Bridge Builder COO: Turning Stakeholder Complexity into Competitive Advantage
Today’s business landscape is more complex than ever. As the leader of operations, Operations CxOs have a critical role in ensuring that...
More the right organizational infrastructure is in place and driving the mindsets, behaviors, and capabilities changes required to successfully execute the business strategy. Creating the most capable operations organization is a key element of the COO Agenda.
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We regularly host webinars across a wide range of Operations functions and topics. View all broadcast and virtual events—and our extensive archive.
Upcoming Events - Hybrid & In-person
Hybrid/In-person
Stockholm, Sweden
31 August, 2026 starting at 17.00
R&D Leaders – Productivity in AI Era Dinner
Join us on 31 August in Stockholm for an incredible evening of discussion at our upcoming McKinsey R&D Leaders dinner.
At this event,...
More we'll be bringing together industry leaders to dive deep into the frontier of Productivity in the era of AI and transitioning from theory to real-world impact, focusing on three pivotal themes shaping the future of the space:
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Hybrid/In-person
Project Executive Summit
Join us for an immersive, invite-only gathering for senior project executives in capex intensive sectors. The Project Executive Summit...
More provides lively peer exchange and the opportunity to discuss the challenges the industry faces today. You’ll explore ways to improve project delivery and learn about the latest technologies that will rewire the capital projects space
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Hybrid/In-person
North America Procurement Executive Forum
The future of procurement is being reimagined. The relentless pressure to deliver sustainable value in a turbulent macro-economic...
More environment, combined with the promise of agentic ai, requires the function to evolve at pace. With that backdrop leaders need more than information—they need perspective.
Join our exclusive Procurement Leaders Forum to take advantage of a curated experience focused on what’s next. We will bring together senior executives and industry experts around an agenda that centers on the technologies and trends that are redefining procurement—and the leadership decisions required to stay ahead.
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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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