Geopolitics and the future of supply chains: how organizations can build resilient supply chains in an era of geopolitical uncertainty - 23 June 2026

In an era defined by geopolitical tension, fragmentation, and uncertainty, global supply chains are being fundamentally reshaped. This high-level panel brings together leading academic researchers and senior industry representatives to explore how to navigate risk, build resilience, and make strategic decisions in an increasingly volatile world. Please register below to secure your seat.

Starttid: 2026-06-23 at 17:00

Sluttid: 2026-06-23 at 18:00

Plats: Stockholm School of Economics. Registration required.

As global supply chains face mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, and shifting economic alliances, organizations must rethink how they source, produce, and deliver value across borders.

Join House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics for an engaging panel discussion featuring leading scholars and senior industry leaders from Europe, Asia, and the United States. Together, they will examine how geopolitical developments are reshaping supply chains, what risks and opportunities lie ahead, and how organizations can build resilience in an increasingly uncertain environment.

The discussion will bring together perspectives from academia and practice, offering insights into topics such as supply chain strategy, procurement, risk management, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

The event also offers a unique opportunity to take part in the intellectual exchange surrounding the POMS International Conference. While most conference sessions are open only to registered participants, external guests are invited to join this special panel discussion and gain access to insights from some of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field.

Whether you work with operations, sourcing, strategy, innovation, or public policy, this event offers a valuable opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and connect with fellow professionals interested in the future of global business.

This event will be followed by the welcome reception of the 2026 POMS International Conference from 18:00.

Panelists

Björn Stenecker

Chief Procurement Officer at Vattenfall

Björn Stenecker has served as Group Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) at Vattenfall AB since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for group-wide procurement activities across all goods and services, overseeing an annual spend of approximately EUR 8 billion and a supplier base of more than 20,000 suppliers. Before joining Vattenfall, Björn was CPO at Boliden, a leading metals and mining company, where he served for ten years. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions in global management consulting within the procurement field, as well as several procurement director roles in the telecommunications industry.

Prof. Chris K Y Lo

Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Kenneth Boyer

Professor at Ohio State University

Kenneth K. Boyer is Fisher designated professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher COB, Ohio State University. He was the co–editor in chief of the Journal of Operations Management from 2006 to 2011. Previously Ken was a Full Professor at Broad, Michigan State University as well as on the faculty at DePaul University. He earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Brown University and a Ph.D. in business administration from Ohio State University. His research interests focus on healthcare operations for sustainability in supply chains, patient safety, strategic management of operations and the eﬀective management of emerging technologies. He is author of the book The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Five Visionaries Leading the Charge (Rowman & Littlefield).

Prof. Constantin Blome

Professor at the House of Innovation, Stockholm School of Economics

Program

Doors open from 16:30

Panel discussion 17:00 - 18:00

Mingle with refreshments from 18:00

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