Rush University Medical Center Supplier Summit 2024

Welcome to Rush University Medical Center's First Annual Supplier Summit!

As an anchor institution on Chicago's West Side, Rush recognizes the importance of community involvement and supporting local and diverse vendors. This event provides an opportunity for local vendors to meet supply chain leaders and learn about Values-Based Purchasing.

Join us for an event that centers community development and economic vitality. We welcome small business owners, community based organizations, and healthcare institutions with a common goal to collaborate and develop partnerships that provide opportunities for diverse suppliers.

Event Highlights:

• Keynote Address: Hear from Rush leaders, Rukiya Curvey Johnson, VP of Community Health Equity and Engagement and Jeremy Strong, VP of Supply Chain.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with supply chain professionals, business service organizations, and a variety of local businesses.
• Insightful Panel Discussion: Gain invaluable perspectives from a panel of industry experts in sustainblity, sourcing, and national healthcare trends . They will share real-world use cases that demonstrate the impact of health equity, diversity, and sustainability in strategic sourcing.
• Vendor Networking: Engage in interactive roundtables to meet catagory managers and purchasing leads at various Chicago hospitals and learn more about their sourcing needs.

Elevate your understanding, expand your network, and connect with decision makers about your product(s) or service(s). We look forward to meeting you!

Additional Information:

• Coffee and complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees.
• Parking will not be reimbursed. There is valet parking available and a few parking facilities nearby.

Host or Publisher RUSH Supply Chain and Procurement