Chicago CSCO Community
Executive Summit
June 2027 | Location Coming Soon
June 2027
Location Coming Soon
Join fellow CSCOs for a day of peer connections, peer perspectives and Gartner insights
The Gartner Chicago CSCO Community Executive Summit is the community’s signature event, bringing together CSCOs for a full day of immersive, peer-driven discussions and curated networking. Connect with peers who share similar priorities, exchange real-world experiences and gain data-driven insights from Gartner analysts. Walk away with practical solutions, validated strategies and valuable connections, giving you greater confidence to lead through change.
Participate in discussions on the most critical issues impacting CSCOs today:
Building Resilient, AI-Powered Supply Chain
Engineering Profit Amidst Shifting Cost Mandates
Accelerating Growth Through Frictionless Supply Chain Performance
Chicago CSCO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CSCOs, For CSCOs™.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Anand Lal
Grainger
Group VP, Supply Chain
What to Expect at an Executive Summit
Gain New Perspectives from Peers
Hear from CSCO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role in Keynote sessions, and participate in smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Strengthen Your Peer Network
Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships in your Chicago CSCO Community through dedicated networking time in an intimate environment and curated, one-on-one conversations with peers matched based on shared priorities and interests.
Leverage Gartner Insights
Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from a Gartner analyst in the opening Keynote, setting the context for peer conversations throughout the day on the most critical topics affecting your role.
Agenda
Coming Soon
The CSCO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CSCOs, For CSCOs™, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.
Building Resilient, AI-Powered Supply Chain
Supply chain is primed for an AI-driven future thanks to its rich data and repeatable processes—even as AI remains at the peak of inflated expectations. Leading CSCOs will take a two-pronged approach: Deliver value now through focused, practical use cases such as forecasting and inventory optimization. Build for tomorrow by investing in scalable architectures, strong data governance, and talent strategies. Balancing quick wins with long-term vision positions CSCOs to lead as AI becomes core to supply chain performance.
Engineering Profit Amid Shifting Cost Mandates
CSCOs face intense pressure to cut costs in an unpredictable business environment. Most easy savings have already been captured, meaning the next round of cuts risks impacting revenue. To create a sustainable cost structure, CSCOs must look beyond trimming supply chain expenses and start managing costs across the entire enterprise.ise.
Accelerating Growth Through Frictionless Supply Chain Performance
CSCOs have achieved functional excellence within silos, but untapped opportunities remain to deliver enterprise-level impact. In 2026, the priority is breaking down barriers and creating one adaptive, value-driven network. Winning supply chains won’t just coordinate—they’ll continuously evolve, aligning execution with the outcomes that matter most for competitive advantage.
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Location
Coming Soon
Venue information will be available shortly.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
