23rd Edition S&OP and Integrated Business Planning Excellence

23rd Edition S&OP and Integrated Business Planning Excellence is a marcus evans conference taking place in The Hague, Netherlands from 18 to 20 May 2026. Designed for advanced-level practitioners, the event focuses on sales and operations planning, integrated business planning, AI in planning, demand forecasting, resilience, and cross-functional collaboration. Across two intensive days of keynotes, case studies, workshops and roundtables, participants explore how to turn S&OP and IBP into strategic drivers of business agility and value.

The conference is positioned for advanced practitioners responsible for planning, supply chain and business integration. Roles highlighted by the organiser include S&OP Directors seeking AI and resilience strategies, Supply Chain Executives aiming to optimise end-to-end value chains, Demand Planners focused on forecast accuracy, and Business Planning Managers working to align financial and operational goals.

Given the focus on AI-enabled planning, governance, and cross-functional decision-making, organisations with complex supply chains or multi-region operations will benefit from the mix of strategic guidance and detailed case studies. The event language is English, and sessions are tailored to participants who already work with S&OP, IBP or related planning frameworks.

The agenda combines strategic keynotes with practical sessions that address both technical and organisational aspects of planning. Attendees can expect content on integrating demand and supply planning, embedding AI into planning cycles, and adapting processes for high variability and market volatility. Sessions highlight real-world applications from companies in consumer goods, manufacturing, mobility, healthcare and logistics, giving participants concrete examples rather than abstract theory.

Key programme elements include:

• Integrating demand and supply planning to align sales, production, inventory and service levels
• Using generative AI and domain-trained language models to stress-test S&OP and IBP plans
• Adapting planning processes to manage volatility through flexible cycles and scenario simulation
• Leveraging collaborative intelligence and cross-functional orchestration to enhance S&OP and S&OE value
• Designing resilient end-to-end supply chains that can withstand global disruptions and shocks

The first day emphasises implementation of AI and data integration, alongside finance integration and resilience-building across the supply chain. Case studies and workshops explore dual sourcing, supplier diversification, inventory policies for critical materials, and the role of risk identification in planning processes. Speakers from organisations such as Amica Group, LTPlabs, Canyon Bicycles, Elisa Industriq, University of Zurich, Ariston Group and Stellantis share detailed experiences from their S&OP and IBP transformations.

On the second day, the programme turns to strengthening demand planning under market volatility and empowering cross-functional collaboration. Keynotes examine agile S&OP as a governance and growth engine, and best practices for defining the interface between S&OP, IBP and S&OE in AI-driven environments. Case studies from Evergreen Garden Care, HAN University of Applied Sciences, AbbVie, Haier Europe, BDR Thermea Group and Mammaly address AI adoption, leadership capabilities for change, global process standardisation and AI-enabled scenario planning.

23rd Edition S&OP and Integrated Business Planning Excellence is described as a premium, learning-focused conference with a medium-sized crowd. It is organised by marcus evans, with registration available via the official event page. Pricing details are not presented in the supplied information, so prospective attendees should review current ticket options, any available discounts, and terms such as refund policies directly on the organiser’s site. The conference operates on Central European Time and suggests business casual dress.

As visa support information is not detailed in the programme, international participants are advised to confirm travel, visa, and accommodation arrangements independently and cross-check any guidance offered by marcus evans before completing registration.