# Event Details - **Event Name**: Forward Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Forward Summit’s the place to make your business grow through connections!About this EventTaking place in Amsterdam on November 5–6, 2026, the first-ever is more than a conference about what needs to change. It’s a place to meet the people making it happen.The Forward Summit brings together 200+ industry experts, procurement leaders, underrepresented suppliers, and ESG practitioners to build and drive a European vision for social impact through inclusive procurement.Over two days, explore how inclusive procurement, ESG commitments, and social impact can move forward together through expert talks, practical insights, supplier perspectives, one-on-one meetings, and meaningful connections.Who's behind the Summit?The Forward Summit is co-hosted by , , and . Three organizations coming together around a shared vision for more inclusive procurement, stronger partnerships, and greater social impact across Europe.Come for the conversations, stay for the connections. Leave with new opportunities! Join us and be part of the Forward Summit this November!Day 1 ProgramDay 1 · Building the European Vision🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMDoors, Registrations & CoffeeInfo: Start the Summit with coffee, meet fellow attendees, explore the agenda, and plan your day.🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AMWelcome to the Forward SummitInfo: EGLCC, ESDP, and telos open Forward Summit 2026 with a shared ambition: to connect the people who can make inclusive sourcing work at scale and turn conversation into meaningful action.🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:40 AMSetting the European Context: Why Europe is DifferentInfo: Why does Europe need its own approach to inclusive sourcing? Explore the specifics of European markets, fragmented national approaches, ownership diversity, the social economy, policy, procurement, and the opportunities this creates.🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AMThe New EU Public Procurement FrameworkInfo: How will the new EU public procurement framework shape business opportunities? Explore the changes, challenges, and implications for corporations and small businesses across Europe.🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMBreak the Ice: Network & ConnectInfo: Take a break over a cup of coffee, continue the conversation, and meet new contacts.🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMInside the Supplier CommunitiesInfo: Hear directly from LGBTIQ, ethnic-minority, and social-economy businesses about their experiences in the market. From accessing opportunities and navigating barriers to building sustainable growth.🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMProcurement Masterclass: How Buying Actually HappensInfo: How does corporate procurement actually work? Get practical insight into sourcing cycles, categories, frameworks, onboarding, compliance, and, crucially, how suppliers can reach the people making purchasing decisions.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch & NetworkingInfo: Connect over themed buyer tables with the right people and explore potential opportunities. An easy way to start conversations and discover potential business connections.🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMCurated 1:1 Matchmaking with Specific Requests from CorporatesInfo: Move from networking to targeted business connections. Prearranged one-on-one meetings connect underrepresented suppliers with buyers for focused conversations around real procurement opportunities.🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMGeneral Roundtables and Structured NetworkingInfo: Practical insight for suppliers ready to grow. Explore what it takes to win business with multinational companies, alongside focused roundtables and ecosystem conversations for deeper discussion and connection.🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMNetworking Workshop: Mastering the Art of NetworkingInfo: Discover practical techniques to network with confidence, build genuine relationships, communicate your value, and create meaningful connections that can lead to new opportunities.🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PMRecap: From Insight to Action & Day 1 CloseInfo: Bring the day’s ideas together, identify the themes that matter most, and connect them to the Amsterdam Principles. What have we learned, what needs to change, and what should we take forward together?🕑: 05:15 PMEvening ReceptionInfo: Keep the connections going. Join fellow attendees, speakers, buyers, and suppliers for an evening of curated networking, conversation, and a special performance before drinks and informal connections continue. Surprise Performance: Something to sparkle up the evening!Day 2 ProgramDay 2 · Turning Intent into Procurement🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMDoors, Coffee & ConnectionsInfo: Start the day with coffee, conversations, and new connections. Meet fellow attendees, plan your day, and explore the agenda for Day 2.🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:40 AMEuropean Perspectives: One Europe, Multiple MarketsInfo: In Europe, inclusive sourcing does not look the same everywhere. Explore different regional and thematic perspectives and what they mean for businesses looking to build more inclusive supply chains.🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AMDay 2 Provocation: The 2030 ChallengeInfo: What could success look like by 2030? A senior corporate perspective sets the challenge for the day and asks what needs to change now to create meaningful progress in inclusive sourcing.🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak the Ice: Network & ConnectInfo: Take a break over a cup of coffee, continue the conversation, and meet new contacts.🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe Amsterdam PrinciplesInfo: Now it’s time to turn the conversation into a shared commitment. Review the Amsterdam Principles shaped by the discussions across the Summit and have your say through a live vote. Together, we’ll define a practical framework for moving inclusive sourcing forward across Europe.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch & NetworkingInfo: Continue the conversation over lunch themed buyer tables with procurement leaders, suppliers, partners, and peers. 🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PMWorkshopsInfo: Practical insight for suppliers ready to grow. Explore what it takes to win business with multinational companies, alongside ecosystem conversations for deeper discussion and connection.🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMFrom Amsterdam to ActionInfo: Three voices. Three commitments. One shared direction. Buyers, suppliers, and advocacy leaders make commitments to take inclusive sourcing forward after the Summit.🕑: 04:00 PMSummit Close - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amsterdam/forward-summit-2026/100001998937873991 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, meetups, contests, art, conferences, speed-dating - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: World Trade Center (Amsterdam) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 210, max: 625, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Amsterdam - **state**: NH - **country**: Netherlands - **location**: World Trade Center (Amsterdam) - **lat**: 52.3402372 - **long**: 4.8742456 - **full address**: World Trade Center (Amsterdam), 1 Strawinskylaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Forward Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cb348411923d203def51bbf7e21b47f4d263337cc5df80d56b29da6f0fdf9112-rimg-w1200-h600-dc184898-gmir.jpg?v=1788586335 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Forward Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** Forward Summit 2026 takes place on Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at World Trade Center (Amsterdam), 1 Strawinskylaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands. - **Q**: Who is organizing Forward Summit 2026? - **A:** Forward Summit 2026 is organized by Forward Summit. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Forward Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Amsterdam, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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