As more companies and diverse suppliers become aware of the benefits of supplier diversity initiatives, the number of networking conferences around the globe continues to grow. In addition to being powerful partnership opportunities, these events help business leaders learn how to manage and improve their procurement processes. If you’re looking to diversify your supplier base and grow your business, you should consider putting at least a few of these nine conferences on your calendar.

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The supplier diversity initiative has been around for 50 years now, pioneered by a handful of companies that recognized the importance of supplier diversity as a social program long before it became clear just how much value diverse suppliers bring to the table.

Despite the fact that Canada is a relatively young country, it is a prominent member of G7—”The Group of Seven” of the largest advanced economies in the world. Since gaining complete sovereignty from Great Britain in 1982, Canada has been able to sustain a steady economic growth trajectory largely due to its thriving businesses and large volume of national exports.

Corporate America is increasingly recognizing the value of diverse suppliers, from the way they help drive innovation and competitiveness to their powerful impact on the economy and customer approval.