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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November 13, 2025
11:00 AM ET

Unlocking the Power of Process Intelligence in Public Sector Services and Beyond

Hosted by Celonis with guest speaker from McKinsey
Cross-Operations

Public sector organizations are under pressure to deliver greater transparency, efficiency, and value for taxpayers. In this session,...
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we’ll explore how process intelligence—combining the power of data with human expertise—enables governments to uncover untracked spending, identify inefficiencies, and ensure that public funds deliver measurable impact. Through real-world examples, we’ll show how leaders are using process intelligence to drive faster outcomes, improve accountability, and empower teams to make smarter, data-informed decisions that strengthen public trust.
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2026 Dates Announced Soon

COO Excellence Virtual Forum Series

Today’s business landscape is more complex than ever. As the leader of operations, Operations CxOs have a critical role in ensuring that...
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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.

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November 11-12, 2025 | New York City

North America Procurement Executive Forum

Product Development & Procurement

Explore the urgent challenges reshaping procurement – from tariffs to geopolitical shocks and potential inflation. Through keynotes,...
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panels, and candid peer exchanges, we’ll unpack how these forces are redefining procurement’s role at the boardroom table.
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Fall dates available across Europe and North America

R&D Leaders Connect & Dine

Product Development & Procurement

Join our upcoming R&D Leaders Connect & Dine events to understand which AI technologies can really move the needle in R&D productivity and...
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explore how AI can help you accelerate new product introduction and research cycles.
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Fall dates available

Change Leaders Forum at the Innovation & Learning Center

Capital Excellence

Participants will join a small group of their peers at our capability center in Atlanta for an unparalleled, immersive learning journey.

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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