Global Sourcing Transformation: From Resilience to Growth
Date
NOV 11th 2026
Location
Cordis Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong
The 16th Global Sourcing Summit
Now in its 16th year, the Global Sourcing Summit has become the flagship event for global sourcing and supply chain leaders. Each year it brings the industry’s brightest minds together to exchange ideas, build connections, and shape what comes next. This year’s program, under the theme – Global Sourcing Transformation: From Resilience to Growth, is designed to empower the supply chain leaders of tomorrow.
The summit will feature a distinguished lineup of C-suite executives and renowned industry thought leaders, offering exclusive opportunities to exchange high-level perspectives on the future of global sourcing and supply chain.
Forward-looking industry insights and market trends
Executive-led discussions on sourcing transformation
Perspectives on technology, AI, compliance, and supply chain innovation
Valuable networking opportunities with senior industry peers
Global Sourcing Summit 2025 Highlights
2026 Agenda
The defining industry conversations to shape what's next.
The agenda is subject to change.
Time
Category
Topic
8:00am - 9:00am
Registration
Registration & Networking
9:00am - 9:05am
Featured Presentation
Opening Remarks
9:05am - 09:30am
Featured Presentation
Welcome Speech
- Michael Hung, CEO, TradeBeyond
9:30am - 10:00am
Keynote
The State of Global Sourcing
10:00am - 10:45am
Fireside Chats
Artificial Intelligence After the Hype
10:45am - 11:15am
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
11:15am - 11:45am
Case Study
Digitizing Your Extended Supply Chain Network
11:45pm - 12:15pm
Featured Presentation
Total Value Sourcing: Knowing the Input Costs
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Fireside Chats
Beyond Inspection: Reducing Risk Across the Entire Chain
2:00pm - 2:20pm
Featured Presentation
Sneak Peek: What's Coming Next at TradeBeyond
- Mark Demetrious, Vice President of Product, TradeBeyond
2:20pm - 3:05pm
Fireside Chats
Sourcing Frontier : Navigating the Next Market
3:05pm - 3:35pm
Featured Presentation
Regulation, Risk, and Responsibility
3:35pm - 5:00pm
Happy Hour
Happy Hour & Networking
Who Should Join Us
Invite only: Retailers, Brands, and Importers
Leadership Roles
C-suite and senior leaders
Merchandising
Category Manager, Merchandise Manager, Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Director
Sourcing and Supplier Management
Sourcing Director, Purchasing Director, Material Director, Supplier Management
Logistics and Distribution
Supply Chain Director, Logistics Director, Shipping Director
Quality Management
Quality Director, Quality Control Manager
Sustainability and Compliance
Compliance Director, Sustainability Director, Legal Compliance
Product Creation and Development
Product Development, Product Designer
Commercial Strategy
Commercial Director, Country Managers, Regional Directors
Venue
Cordis Hotel, Hong Kong
555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Nestled in the heart of Kowloon, the Cordis Hotel offers a premier setting for this year's Global Sourcing Summit.
Attendees will experience high-level networking and thought-provoking sessions in the hotel's state-of-the-art meeting spaces. Beyond the hall, executives can connect over lunch prepared by the hotel's fantastic culinary team.
About TradeBeyond
TradeBeyond is a leading supply chain management platform designed to empower global brands and retailers by creating highly intelligent, end-to-end supply chains. Trusted by leading global brands such as HomeDepot, Pets at Home, GAP, and Asics, TradeBeyond improves efficiency by automating critical workflows across sourcing, ordering, and production management.
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