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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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Friday, October 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CEST

AI and the new era of maintenance

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Join McKinsey experts and industry leaders to explore where digital and AI are creating value in maintenance today, and what it takes to...
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translate that potential into sustained impact at scale. The session will examine how organizations are rethinking their operating models to accelerate digital innovation and adoption, while exploring how the next generation of AI could reshape asset performance.
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Key Speakers: Patrick Neise, Bill McDonnell, Mustafa Sattar, Daniel Araneda

We regularly host webinars across a wide range of Operations functions and topics. View all broadcast and virtual events—and our extensive archive.

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September 22-23, 2026 | Chicago

North America Procurement Executive Forum

Product Development & Procurement

The future of procurement is being reimagined. The relentless pressure to deliver sustainable value in a turbulent macro-economic...
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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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September 30 - October 1, 2026 | Amsterdam

McKinsey at DPW

Industry conference
Product Development & Procurement

Join us at DPW in Amsterdam to explore the ideas, innovations, and transformations redefining procurement. Connect with McKinsey experts...
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to discuss emerging trends, share perspectives with peers, and explore practical approaches to capturing value from AI, digital technologies, and next-generation operating models.​
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Duration: 2 days

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Europe: September 16 & 17 | Brussels
North America: October 5 & 6 | Toronto

Customer Experience Senior Leaders Roundtables

Join McKinsey experts and industry leaders to explore the state of AI in care and how it can be leveraged for operational resiliency,...
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demand deflection, emerging commercial models, and navigating delivering value.
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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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