FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Charlotte Das Institute for Supply Management 480.752.6276, ext. 3111 Expert Presenters to Share Industry Knowledge and Valuable Insight at ISM2015 Annual Conference Football ticket giveaway and discounted conference registration available by November 30 PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Nov. 13, 2014) – The Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), a leading organization in supply chain management, is hosting its ISM2015 Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on May 3-6, 2015. Esteemed keynote speakers, Robert Gates and Sallie Krawcheck, will share their insight and expertise to the more than 2,400 supply chain professionals in attendance. Gates’ career includes serving as the Unites States’ 22nd secretary of defense from 2006 – 2011. He is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Security Medal and the Presidential Citizens Medal, and is the author of two memoirs – Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War (2014), a New York Times No. 1 best seller, and The Ultimate Insider’s Story of Five Presidents and How They Won the Cold War (1996). Krawcheck is the owner of the leading professional women’s networking organization, Ellevate, which dedicates its commitment to empowering women economically around the world. Her extensive financial background includes past president of Bank of America Global Wealth Management, as well as chief executive officer and chair for Citi Global Wealth Management. “This year, ISM2015 offers over 105 relevant and innovative sessions that correspond to our commitment to advance the practice of supply chain management,” said Tom Derry, CEO, ISM. “The expertise that our speakers provide will prove beneficial to our conference attendees as they continue to drive value in all stages of their careers.” As part of an exclusive promotion, ISM is offering two tickets to the “Championship Football Game” on February 1, 2015, held in Phoenix, Ariz., to one lucky winner who registers for ISM2015 by Nov. 30. This Early-Bird special also includes a $300 discount on each ticket when registering for the conference before this date. ISM2015 is the industry’s biggest and best event, hosting more than 2,400 supply chain and procurement processionals each year. The conference will feature seven learning tracks and over 100 inspiring, educational and empowering sessions that will provide attendees the takeaways needed to achieve personal and organizational goals. Extensive networking opportunities are a key focus of ISM2015, allowing industry practitioners to create and leverage relationships and share insights with one another. This year’s ISM2015 is at the Phoenix Convention Center in Downtown Phoenix on May 3-6, 2015. Registrations and sponsorship arrangements can be made at conference.ism.ws. About Institute for Supply Management® Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first supply management institute in the world. Founded in 1915, ISM's mission is to enhance the value and performance of procurement and supply chain management practitioners and their organizations worldwide. By executing and extending its mission through education, research, standards of excellence and information dissemination — including the renowned monthly ISM® Report On Business® — ISM maintains a strong global influence among individuals and organizations. ISM is a not-for-profit educational association that serves professionals with an interest in supply management who live and work in more than 80 countries. ISM offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD™) qualifications.