--- title: 2026 GIB Customer Conference description: Join GIB customers October 12–14 in Downers Grove, IL for two days of sessions, deep dives, and breakouts. 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[REGISTRATION CLOSED](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/2026-gib-customer-conference#register) [VIEW THE AGENDA](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-2026-conference-agenda?hsLang=en) DATES ### **October 12-14, 2026** LOCATION ### **DoubleTree Suites & Conference Center by Hilton Hotel in Downers Grove, IL** COST ### **Free to attend; conference food & beverage included** \*Attendees pay for flights and hotel OCTOBER 12 · MONDAY ### **Arrival** 3:00 PM Hotel Check-in 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Welcome Reception OCTOBER 13 · TUESDAY ### **Day 1 - Full Day** 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Conference Sessions 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Group Lunch 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Group Dinner OCTOBER 14 · WEDNESDAY ### Day 1 - Half Day 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conference Sessions 12:00 PM Hotel Check-out 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Group Lunch 1:00 PM Conference Close ABOUT THE EVENT # What to expect #### **Our Customer Conference is designed for the people who work in GIB every day — planners, buyers, inventory managers, production schedulers, and the process owners who connect them.** Expect candid conversations, customer presentations, solution deep-dive sessions, and time to connect directly with peers using the same GIB solutions and navigating the same supply chain challenges you are. [VIEW THE AGENDA](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-2026-conference-agenda?hsLang=en)   | **Cost** | No ticket cost; attendees are responsible for flights and hotel | | --- | --- | | **Meals** | Welcome dinner (Oct. 12); breakfast voucher\*, lunch & dinner (Oct. 13); breakfast voucher\* & lunch (Oct. 14) | | **Hotel** | Group rate available - attendees book and pay individually (see [Venue section](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/2026-gib-customer-conference#venue)) | | **Dress code** | Business casual | | **Format** | In-person only |   \*Breakfast vouchers are only available to guests staying overnight. Vouchers can be used at the hotel restaurant on your own time before the conference starts at 9:00 AM. For those not staying overnight, there is a Starbucks on-site. WHO SHOULD ATTEND # For GIB users and the leaders who support them #### The conference is designed for daily GIB users, power users, and cross-module process owners. Senior leadership is encouraged to attend to hear customer success stories and engage directly with the ifm/GIB team.   📋 #### **Daily Users** Planners, buyers, schedulers, and managers who work in GIB regularly and want to go deeper on the platform's capabilities.   ⚡  #### **Power Users** Advanced users managing cross-module workflows or building strategies around GIB's more complex configuration options.   🔗   #### **Process Owners** S&OP owners, planning managers, and transformation roles responsible for cross-functional supply chain performance within SAP.   👔    #### **Senior Leadership** Supply chain VPs, directors, and SAP IT roles who are interested in peer insights, customer stories, and the GIB product roadmap.    KEY CONTENT TOPICS # Session topics #### All topics and speakers will be announced as the event approaches. The areas below reflect confirmed and anticipated content themes for 2026. [VIEW THE AGENDA](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-2026-conference-agenda?hsLang=en) # 01 #### The Future of GIB: Supply Chain Essentials See how GIB delivers real-time, end-to-end visibility that balances service, cost, and utilization as AI and Clean Core transform supply chain management. # 02 #### Industry Breakouts, Led by Consultants Three concurrent breakouts, each built around GIB modules for a specific industry. Topics vary by room, see below for what each one covers. # 03 #### GIB Product Roadmap Get a first look at the future of GIB end-to-end, anchored by the new Personal Workspace and learning platform — plus an introduction to new and improved AI solutions: MDM and FOX. # 04 #### Customer Success Stories Hear directly from GIB customers about how they've improved supply chain coordination and operational performance within SAP.  INTERACTIVE BREAKOUTS # Sessions by industry #### Three concurrent breakouts, each covering the end-to-end GIB planning value chain by industry. Choose the room scoped to your industry. BREAKOUT 01 ### 🧪 ### Process manufacturing Forecasting Batch production Process orders Ingredients Shelf life Campaign planning BREAKOUT 02 ### ⚙️ ### Discrete manufacturing Master data Demand & forecast consumption Materials planning (MRP) Capacity & scheduling Missing parts vs availability check BREAKOUT 03 ### 🚚 ### Wholesale distribution, consumer goods & retail Demand sensing Inventory optimization Replenishment Network planning WHY ATTEND # What you'll take back #### Every session is built around operational reality. You'll leave with practical knowledge and peer connections that translate directly into how you work in GIB day to day. # 🖐 ### Hands-on experience Work through real operational scenarios in interactive breakout sessions structured for your experience level — foundational walkthroughs through advanced cross-module strategy. # 💡 ### Expert guidance Learn directly from GIB solution experts and practitioners sharing how teams are actually using GIB to solve supply chain coordination challenges inside SAP.  # 🤝 ### Peer connection Connect with professionals navigating the same supply chain challenges you are. Exchange approaches, compare configurations, and tackle shared challenges in a room full of people who understand your context.  VENUE & HOTEL # DoubleTree Suites & Conference Center by Hilton Chicago-Downers Grove # ![DoubleTree Suites Atrium](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DoubleTree%20Suites%20Atrium.png?width=750&height=498&name=DoubleTree%20Suites%20Atrium.png) ### A discounted group rate is available — booking details are provided after you complete event registration. # $139 #### per night + applicable taxes & fees --- **Book before September 21, 2026** to lock in the group rate. The hotel booking link is provided after completing event regisration. [REGISTRATION CLOSED](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/2026-gib-customer-conference#register) ADDRESS #### 2111 Butterfield Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60515 [Open Google Maps ↗](https://maps.google.com/?q=2111+Butterfield+Rd+Downers+Grove+IL+60515) | [Open Apple Maps ↗](https://maps.apple/p/7IK7fHu_7_vY2V) Free on-site parking at the hotel QUESTIONS #### [rebecca.niemeyer@ifm.com ↗](mailto:rebecca.niemeyer@ifm.com) Reach out for registration help or event questions. TRAVEL & LOGISTICS # Plan your trip   #### 🛬  **Arrival** Plan to arrive mid-afternoon or early evening on Monday, October 12 — in time for the 6:00 PM welcome reception and dinner. Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 PM. #### 🏨  **Hotel Booking** Register for the event first. The booking link is provided in your registration confirmation. Book before September 21 to secure the $139/night group rate. #### 🍴  **Meals Included** October 12: Welcome dinner October 13:Breakfast voucher for use at the hotel restaurant, lunch, and dinner October 14:Breakfast voucher for use at the hotel restaurant and lunch #### 🛫  **Departure** Plan to depart mid-afternoon on Wednesday, October 14. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 PM. The conference closes at 1:00 PM, after lunch. REGISTRATION # Registration is now closed #### For any questions email [rebecca.niemeyer@ifm.com](mailto:rebecca.niemeyer@ifm.com).   © 2026 GIB USA, an ifm company All rights reserved Privacy Policy [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)