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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June 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CET

Unlock the power of AI in procurement analytics

Product Development & Procurement

Join us for an engaging webinar on June 26, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm CET. This one-hour virtual session will provide valuable insights,...
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and you can participate from the comfort of your own space. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Spendscape can transform your procurement strategy.
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June 26, 2025 - June 27, 2025

Procurement Executive Transition Forum

Product Development & Procurement

Join us for McKinsey’s Procurement Executive Transition Forum - EMEA + Americas Edition! This event will bring together procurement...
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leaders who are new to their role from across industries to exchange perspectives and insights on thriving in new executive roles. The forum will focus on setting winning strategies in an evolving procurement landscape and leveraging new technologies like Gen AI to cut through the noise in the volatile business environment. Take part in our two half-day program to discuss priorities and role-specific considerations in a safe environment, with best practices and insights from peers and McKinsey experts. We look forward to your participation!
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Get to know our Speakers: Jan Wüllenweber, Gary Bull, Patrick Amsellem, Rabea Galland, Riccardo Drentin, Andreas Brunlöf

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July 11, 2025
12:00 PM ET

Managing tariff risk and exposure: Perspectives on capital projects

Capital Excellence

What steps should project managers and construction industry professionals take to make informed decisions and collaborate effectively...
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with suppliers to mitigate cost exposure? Join McKinsey’s capital project experts, Erikhans Kok, Adam Barth, and Katy Bartlett to understand the risks and challenges posed by tariffs as well as the opportunities and steps industry leaders can take right now.
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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.

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April 1-2, 2025 | Kitzbühel, Austria
June 24-25, 2025 | Rome, Italy

2025 Supply Chain Executive Academy

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

The McKinsey Supply Chain Executive Academy is a two-day program dedicated to bringing supply chain leaders across industries together to...
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be inspired by the latest trends in supply chain management. The 2025 programs will focus on "Innovations in supply chain planning and execution" and “Leading digital supply chain transformations.”
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July 8-10, 2025 | Asia

McKinsey at ProcureCon Asia

Product Development & Procurement

Join our sessions in Singapore at ProcureCon Asia in Singapore. Explore the latest trends in digital procurement and discuss how leaders...
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need to reimagine the procurement function to stay competitive…
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September 9 -11, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA

10th Global Infrastructure Summit: A new era for infrastructure

Capital Excellence

The world’s leaders in infrastructure and capital projects will gather in Los Angeles at a pivotal moment for the sector.

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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April 25, 2025

Safer, greener, faster: AI-powered supply chains in action

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April 17, 2025

Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chains

Powering productivity: Operations insights for 2025
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March 11, 2025

Powering productivity: Operations insights for 2025

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