ISM—Carolinas Virginia Spring Regional Conference

March 23 - 24, 2026 at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Johnson Alumni House

404 College Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27412

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Our Keynote Speaker for the Spring Conference is Edmund Zagorian, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Arkestro.

Also presenting:

Supply Chain Finance - Christal Adkins, Director, Digital Experience- Commercial, Marketing, Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Storytelling the Value of Procurement: Robert Wohlfarth, Director, Groves & Company and Michael Logan, Director of Procurement Services, UNC-Greensboro
Understanding INCOTERMS and Tariff implications: Chris Beckwith, Trade Compliance Manager, Expeditors
The annual Student Case Competion presentations will be judged on Tuesday and the winning team announced during our afternoon session

Conference attendees will receive 12 CEHs

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Follow The Money Brick Road: How Procurement Protects, Creates and Leads with Value

ISM—Carolinas Virginia invites you to join us at our 2026 Spring Regional Conference on March 23 & 24th at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Johnson Alumni House. Our conference kicks off on Monday afternoon with a half-day session and includes a welcome reception, keynote speaker, student case competition, career panels and more. Tuesday will be a full day with keynote speaker, student case competition finalists and presentations from the region’s leading thought leaders in supply management!

Session Topics

Improving Cash Flow Through Sourcing & A/R Alignment
Cost Savings That Actually Stick
Supply Chain Finance as a Strategic Lever
Tariffs & INCOTERMS: Hidden Drivers of Cash Flow and Forecast Accuracy

The conference will feature:

Speed Networking/Table Talks
Exhibitor Showcase
Student Case Competition
Pre-Conference Power Session
Tour of Industries of the Blind
Networking Dinner & Social
Iris Photo Booth for professional headshots during our Conference
Networking Dinner & Social

Registration is Closed

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