CALL FOR PDWs AND SPECIAL TRACKS 

We invite proposal submissions for Professional Development Workshops (PDW) or special tracks. PDWs are typically interactive sessions that aim to develop workshop participants’ professional skills, competencies, and/or knowledge. PDWs and special tracks can relate to the core theme of the conference or other hot topics in purchasing and supply management.

The standard duration of a PDW is 90 minutes. PDWs are expected to be run as hybrid sessions (with the possibility of online participation) unless it is indicated in the application that the PDW can only be run with in-person participants.

A PDW or special track proposal should include the following information:

• The purpose of the PDW
• The workshop setup, explaining activities, and approximate timelines
•  Who the organizers are, indicating one corresponding organizer
•  If there are special needs regarding furniture and equipment
• Whether online participation is possible

Please submit a proposal of no more than two pages by email to ipsera2026@ipsera.com.
The deadline for proposal submissions is December 1, 2025.