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IPSERA

International Purchasing and Supply

Education and Research Association

Annual Conferences

IPSERA was founded in 1990 by a group of academics interested in establishing a forum to discuss purchasing and supply issues. The first conference was held in April 1992 at the University of Strathclyde.  It has since grown from its early beginnings to become a regular annual event that has been hosted on 4 continents, with around 200-250 people attending.

Compared to other conferences in the OM field, IPSERA is relatively small, and is a very social event where people get to know one another well and establish collaborations. It provides an encouraging environment for PhD students and early career staff to present their first papers. In our strategic review in 2013, we felt that ‘Small is Beautiful’, and that IPSERA has a special atmosphere that we wish to preserve. 

 

 

Upcoming events

  • IPSERA Conference 2026

    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 08:00
    • 22 Apr 2026
    • 14:30
    • Helsinki-Espoo, Finland

    IPSERA 35TH ANNUAL MEETING

    'Less is More'

    Go to: Conference website 

    Sunday April 19 – Wednesday April 22, 2026 


    Our 35th Annual Meeting will be held at Aalto University campus in Espoo/Helsinki and jointly hosted by Aalto University School of Business and LUT University Business School.  This year's theme - Less is more - is not just a theme, it is a call for  action. In an era of growing uncertainty, purchasing and supply management is under increasing pressure to become more sustainable and resilient. With increasing resource scarcity, climate change and geopolitical instability, we need to shift towards doing more with less and simplify complexity to make a positive impact.

    IPSERA is a unique, multi-disciplinary network offering researchers, practitioners and educators a platform for developing and creating purchasing and supply management knowledge. Our annual IPSERA Conference allows the exchange of the most recent research developments in an inspiring scientific and social environment with contributions from academics and practitioners in all fields concerned with purchasing and supply management.

    Please see our Conference website for more details and for further information contact ipsera2026@ipsera.com.

    We look forward to welcoming you on April 19, 2026!

    Registration still closed

    Registration opens on 1st of November 2025

    Cancellation policy:

    - Free cancellation until 28th of February
    - Cancellation charge of € 75 when cancelled between 1st of March to 5th of April
    - No refunds after 6th of April

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