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Day 1
7:00 am – 8:00 am CST
Delegate Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:10 am CST
Mayor's Welcome Address
8:10 am – 8:20 am CST
Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks
Supply Chain Management
Process Optimization
Procurement and Sourcing
Technology & Innovation
Logistics
8:20 am – 8:50 am CST
Keynote
Matthias Huelsmann
SVP, E2E Logistics
Bosch
Driving AI Powered End To End Supply Chain Transformation Across Complex Global Networks
- Leveraging AI enabled forecasting to significantly improve accuracy and optimize inventory across networks
- Integrating end to end planning and execution to enhance visibility and accelerate decision making
- Scaling digital warehousing and automation across multi node global distribution and manufacturing environments
- Aligning data driven insights with operational execution to improve service levels and cost performance
- Embedding hyperautomation and predictive analytics to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention
- Building scalable digital supply chain capabilities that deliver measurable performance improvements at scale
8:50 am – 9:20 am CST
Plenary
Arun Krishnan
SVP, Global Supply Chain and Strategy
AstraZeneca
Future-Proofing Supply Chains: AI-Powered Self-Healing Networks for Smarter Global Operations
- Leveraging intelligent, self-healing AI to optimize global end-to-end supply chain performance
- Using AI insights to enhance multi-dosage manufacturing speed, reliability, and product availability
- Driving lean digital transformation through automated decisioning and AI-enabled process improvements
- Integrating predictive AI for proactive planning, innovation acceleration, and new product introduction success
- Future-proofing global supply chains through continuous innovation, analytics adoption, and sustainable operations
9:20 am – 9:50 am CST
Plenary
Speaker TBA
GXO
Transforming Global Supply Chains Through The Power Of Advanced Technology And AI
- Review how historical technology developments shaped the speed of global logistics networks
- Evaluate the current position of automated innovation within modern intelligence ecosystems
- Discover the most critical priorities currently driving enterprise supply chain leaders
- Analyze how emerging digital tools insulate global operations against ongoing uncertainty
- Deploy advanced corporate technology to capture a definitive and sustainable competitive advantage
- Navigate high velocity fulfillment challenges across complex domestic and international shipping networks
9:55 am – 11:35 am CST
Refreshments, Networking, and Pre-Arranged 1-2-1 Meetings
11:40 am – 12:10 pm CST
Stream Sessions
Supply Chain Management
Alexander Gregorian
SVP, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Amplifying Strategic Impact: Where Human Ingenuity Meets AI
- How ELC aligns AI initiatives to strategic priorities to drive meaningful impact
- The operating model enabling success, including fusion teams, governance, communities of practice, and external partnerships
- Real-world use cases demonstrating measurable value across the value chain
- How AI is elevating ways of working by empowering human ingenuity
- Key learnings and how we’re preparing our workforce for an AI-enabled future
Process Optimization
Jason Ballard
VP, Supply Chain Digital Innovations
Toyota Motor North America
Reinventing Supply Chains Through Digital Innovation, Predictive Analytics, and Intelligent Decisioning
- Leveraging digital innovation to transform end-to-end supply chain visibility and responsiveness at scale
- Applying predictive analytics and demand sensing to improve planning accuracy and operational agility
- Integrating data, systems, and platforms to enable faster, real-time decision-making across global networks
- Driving customer-centric transformation across sales and supply chain through connected digital ecosystems
- Enhancing resilience by proactively identifying disruptions using AI-driven insights and scenario modelling
- Aligning digital strategy with operational performance, cost efficiency, and long-term enterprise value creation
Procurement and Sourcing
Sarah Hill
VP, Procurement, Americas and Manufacturing
BP
Powering Progress: Evolving Procurement and Supply Chain
- Integrating regional procurement to unlock consistent, scalable value creation
- Navigating geopolitical shifts impacting sourcing and supplier risk strategies
- Advancing digital tools to boost procurement agility and visibility today
- Empowering diverse supplier ecosystems for greater resilience and innovation
- Aligning procurement strategy with sustainability and decarbonization imperatives now
Technology & Innovation
Geoffrey Fry
VP, Supply Chain Management
Echostar
Integrating AI and Digital Platforms to Transform End to End Supply Chain Performance
- Leveraging AI driven platforms to enhance visibility, forecasting accuracy, and real time decision making
- Integrating procurement, planning, and logistics systems to create a unified digital supply chain ecosystem
- Driving operational efficiency through automation, analytics, and streamlined end to end processes
- Strengthening risk mitigation and resilience using predictive insights and proactive supply chain monitoring
- Aligning digital transformation initiatives with business strategy to deliver measurable financial and service outcomes
- Enabling cross functional collaboration through shared data platforms, governance, and performance management frameworks
Logistics
Marco Rasch
VP, Logistics Mobility Aftermarket North America
Bosch
Optimizing Aftermarket Supply Chains Through Advanced Planning And Service Level Excellence
- Enhancing demand and supply planning to improve service levels across complex aftermarket networks
- Aligning inventory strategies with customer expectations to ensure availability and reduce excess stock
- Streamlining planning processes to increase efficiency across multi country automotive aftermarket operations
- Leveraging analytics to improve forecasting accuracy and support proactive supply management decisions
- Integrating scheduling and fulfillment capabilities to drive responsiveness and operational consistency
- Building high performing planning teams to manage complexity across North American logistics networks
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm CST
Workshops
Room 1
Speaker TBA
project44
Stop Reacting And Start Orchestrating How AI Agents Unlock Total Cost Savings
- Move from reactive firefighting to predictive and intelligent supply chain execution.
- Use autonomous AI agents to resolve exceptions and focus on strategic priorities.
- Eliminate visibility gaps automatically to improve carrier data accuracy and performance.
- Utilize connected contextual data as the foundation for trustworthy actionable outcomes.
- Turn real time execution data into smarter inventory and disruption response decisions.
- Automate exception management to help supply chain teams scale without adding complexity.
Room 2
Speaker TBA
Vooban
The Era Of Supply Chain Agents From Static ERP To Realtime Orchestration
- Explore how artificial intelligence agents enable risk aware orchestration across entire networks.
- Move beyond static ERP systems toward dynamic adaptive planning and inventory execution.
- Examine advanced use cases including dynamic rerouting disruption management and rebalancing strategies.
- Reduce logistics costs minimize delivery exceptions and improve performance with intelligent decisions.
- Build an executive roadmap to scale artificial intelligence across complex networks.
Room 3
Speaker TBA
BlueCrux
How To Make Artificial Intelligence Successfully Work Across Complex Supply Chains
- Understand how artificial intelligence enables true value chain thinking across networks.
- Connect decisions across planning and logistics with advanced machine learning capabilities.
- Assess if your organization possesses the necessary data foundations for success.
- Learn practical lessons for moving from pilot experimentation to scalable impact.
- Explore actual examples demonstrating how to operationalize intelligence across complex environments.
Room 4
Speaker TBA
enVista
Simplifying Complex Omnichannel Challenges Through Integrated Supply Chain Technology And Strategy
- Address complex end to end supply chain challenges with proven results.
- Optimize physical and digital operations inside the four walls and beyond.
- Integrate automation and robotics to maximize efficiency and unlock sustainable profitability.
- Align enterprise technology solutions to improve efficiencies and customer service outcomes.
- Utilize exceptional people and proven methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
Room 5
Speaker TBA
CGP Coating
Driving Global Supply Chain Sustainability Through Advanced Smart Industrial Packaging Innovation
- Integrate sustainable eco friendly materials into global logistics to minimize environmental impact.
- Accelerate product development cycles through collaborative design with key supply chain stakeholders.
- Optimize international logistics networks by leveraging agile manufacturing across multiple production sites.
- Combine advanced process automation with continuous product innovation to maximize operational performance.
- Invest in clean technology solutions to transform modern packaging challenges into growth.
12:50 pm – 1:50 pm CST
Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussions and Open Seating Lunch
Speaker TBA
UCBOS
Unlocking End To End Supply Chain Visibility Through AI Powered Composable Platforms
Speaker TBA
CH Robinson
How Global Shippers Deploy Lean AI Agents For Smarter Freight Orchestration
Speaker TBA
KNAPP
Implementing Intelligent Warehouse Automation For Smarter Global Logistics And Sustainable Operations
Speaker TBA
Powerfleet Inc.
Powerfleet AIoT: Safer Operations Through Total Visibility From Warehouse To Road
Speaker TBA
Loop
Entering The Agentic Era To Create Adaptive And Predictive Supply Chains
Speaker TBA
TGW Logistics Group
Leveraging Intelligent Warehouse Automation To Transform Fulfillment Into A Competitive Advantage
Speaker TBA
EFW (Estes Forwarding Worldwide)
Mastering Complex Global Cross Border Shipments Through Asset Backed Network Solutions
Speaker TBA
SmartKargo
Maximizing Global Delivery Speed By Integrating Commercial Airlines Into ECommerce Networks
Speaker TBA
GXO
Bringing Order To The Chaos Of The Modern Space Supply Chain
Speaker TBA
Cass Information Systems
Transforming Complex Freight Audit Into Strategic Savings With Secure Regulated Payments
Speaker TBA
Vooban
Accelerating Smart Supply Chains: Applying AI For Greater Resilience And Performance
Speaker TBA
Vector
How Shippers Leverage AI To Solve Visibility Labor And Loss Prevention
Speaker TBA
Flexe Inc.
How Enterprises Optimize Global Delivery Networks Using Flexible Warehousing Infrastructure
Speaker TBA
Loadsmart
The $10,000 Dwell Problem: How AI Solves What You Can't See
1:55 pm – 2:25 pm CST
Stream Sessions
Supply Chain Management
Joanna Kostecka
CVP, Global Cloud Supply Chain Planning
Microsoft
Building High Performing Global Planning Organizations For Future Ready Supply Chains
- Designing global operating models that enable agile and resilient supply chain planning organizations
- Developing and scaling diverse talent pipelines to support next generation supply chain capabilities
- Leading organizational change to embed integrated business planning and cross functional collaboration
- Navigating global regulatory environments and workforce complexities to drive operational excellence
- Establishing leadership frameworks that empower teams and improve enterprise wide decision making
- Fostering inclusive cultures that accelerate innovation and strengthen long term business performance
Process Optimization
Lakshman Lakshmanan
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Fossil Group
Resilient Global Supply Chains: Integrating Networks, Capabilities, and Cost Transformation During Corporate Turnaround
- Redesigning global distribution networks to improve speed and service
- Integrating manufacturing, sourcing, and logistics under unified governance
- Driving cost transformation while protecting customer experience
- Strengthening planning and execution across multi-brand global portfolios
- Leveraging operational excellence to support enterprise turnaround strategies
- Building resilient, future-ready supply chains in dynamic consumer markets
Procurement and Sourcing
Fabiano Lopes
VP, Cost Management and Indirect Procurement
Cardinal Health
Unlocking Procurement Value Through Cost Optimization Digital Operations And Process Excellence
- Driving indirect procurement savings through data driven insights and disciplined cost management frameworks
- Streamlining procure to pay processes using digital operations and automation to reduce complexity
- Leveraging advanced analytics to improve spend visibility and support strategic sourcing decisions
- Embedding governance models to sustain cost savings and enhance organizational accountability
- Aligning procurement initiatives with enterprise profitability goals and operational performance targets
- Scaling continuous improvement programs to deliver measurable efficiency gains across global operations
Technology & Innovation
Alper Kulak
SVP, Supply Chain and Head of Operations Management
The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Reimagining Operations: Building Future-Fit Manufacturing Networks with Digital, Sustainability, and Speed
- Leveraging real time visibility and decision intelligence to improve responsiveness across manufacturing and supply chain operations
- Embedding sustainability by design, reducing waste while advancing operational efficiency and environmental performance
- Accelerating innovation to execution timelines, enabling faster commercialization and greater market responsiveness
- Building workforce capabilities through digital transformation, agile leadership, and cross functional collaboration initiatives
- Driving measurable improvements across service, cost, cash flow, resilience, and long term supply chain sustainability
Logistics
Strengthening Warehousing Operations Through Automation, Visibility, and Intelligent Fulfillment Strategies
- Leveraging warehouse automation technologies to improve fulfillment speed, inventory accuracy, and workforce productivity outcomes consistently achieved
- Enhancing operational visibility across warehousing activities through connected systems and real-time inventory management capabilities strategically deployed
- Optimizing fulfillment operations through intelligent workflows supporting scalability, responsiveness, and long-term operational efficiency improvements globally
- Integrating warehousing, transportation, and distribution strategies to strengthen coordination and execution reliability across supply networks effectively
- Building agile warehouse operations capable of adapting quickly during changing demand patterns and operational disruptions globally today
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm CST
Workshops
Room 1
Speaker TBA
SAP
Advancing End-to-End Supply Chains Through Intelligent Platforms, AI, and Operational Visibility
- Connecting enterprise data across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to improve end-to-end visibility
- Leveraging AI-driven insights to strengthen forecasting accuracy, operational agility, and supply chain decision-making capabilities
- Integrating ERP, cloud platforms, and operational intelligence to eliminate silos and accelerate business execution
- Optimizing supply chain performance through connected workflows, predictive analytics, and real-time operational intelligence
- Empowering cross-functional teams with actionable insights supporting faster collaboration and enterprise-wide operational alignment
- Accelerating digital supply chain transformation through scalable technologies enabling resilience, efficiency, and sustainable business growth
Room 2
Driving Operational Excellence Through Continuous Improvement and Cross-Functional Process Optimization
- Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and improve operational performance outcomes
- Aligning cross-functional teams around standardized processes supporting scalability, agility, and enterprise-wide operational consistency goals
- Leveraging operational data and performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and accelerate process optimization initiatives successfully
- Strengthening collaboration between departments to improve responsiveness, execution reliability, and long-term business performance capabilities
- Building cultures focused on accountability, innovation, and sustainable operational excellence across complex supply chain environments
Room 3
Leveraging Spend Analytics and Network Optimization to Improve Procurement Performance Strategically
- Utilizing spend analytics to uncover procurement inefficiencies, optimize supplier strategies, and improve enterprise-wide financial performance outcomes
- Strengthening sourcing visibility through connected procurement data supporting faster, smarter, and more confident operational decision-making initiatives
- Leveraging network optimization tools to balance cost efficiency, resilience, and service performance across global supplier ecosystems strategically
- Enhancing procurement agility through predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and real-time operational intelligence capabilities successfully deployed
- Aligning procurement operations with enterprise transformation goals supporting scalability, profitability, and long-term competitive advantage initiatives
Room 4
Transforming Supply Chains Through Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Intelligent Decision-Making Platforms
- Leveraging artificial intelligence to improve forecasting accuracy, operational agility, and enterprise-wide supply chain visibility capabilities
- Automating routine workflows through intelligent systems supporting faster execution and more responsive operational decision-making processes
- Integrating AI-driven insights across planning, sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment to strengthen organizational performance outcomes consistently
- Building scalable digital infrastructures enabling continuous innovation, operational resilience, and long-term supply chain transformation initiatives globally
- Aligning AI adoption strategies with customer expectations, profitability goals, and evolving enterprise growth priorities successfully achieved
Room 5
Transforming Transportation Operations Through Real-Time Visibility and Cost Optimization Initiatives Strategically
- Leveraging transportation management systems to improve shipment visibility, execution reliability, and enterprise-wide operational coordination capabilities
- Reducing freight costs through predictive analytics, route optimization, and intelligent transportation planning strategies effectively implemented globally
- Enhancing operational responsiveness through real-time tracking and connected logistics data supporting proactive decision-making initiatives organization-wide
- Strengthening collaboration between carriers, logistics providers, and operational teams to improve transportation performance outcomes consistently achieved
- Building resilient transportation networks capable of adapting quickly during disruption, shortages, and evolving customer service expectations globally
3:05 pm – 4:25 pm CST
Happy Hour, Networking, and Pre-Arranged 1-2-1 Meetings
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm CST
Sessions
Supply Chain Management
Sarah Vercammen
EVP, Global Planning and Customer Excellence
GE Healthcare
Scaling Global Planning Excellence Through IBP, AI-Driven Forecasting, and Digital Transformation
- Building standardized global planning processes to align demand, supply, and financial performance outcomes
- Leading IBP and S&OE integration to drive faster, data-driven enterprise decision-making at scale
- Leveraging AI-powered forecasting and predictive analytics to improve accuracy and inventory optimization
- Deploying digital ecosystems to enhance real-time visibility across planning, operations, and execution
- Driving working capital improvements through optimized inventory turns, cycle time reduction, and flow efficiency
- Embedding governance and cross-functional alignment to sustain scalable, high-performing global planning organizations
Process Optimization
Transforming Supply Chain Performance Through Strategic Change Management and Organizational Alignment
- Leading organizational transformation initiatives supporting operational agility, resilience, and enterprise-wide supply chain modernization objectives
- Aligning people, processes, and technologies to accelerate adoption of new operational and digital capabilities successfully
- Managing disruption effectively while maintaining customer service, operational continuity, and workforce engagement across evolving environments
- Building communication and leadership strategies strengthening collaboration, accountability, and cross-functional decision-making capabilities organization-wide
- Developing scalable frameworks supporting continuous adaptation during periods of market volatility and strategic business transformation
Procurement and Sourcing
Erin Hurley
VP, Strategic Sourcing
DIRECTV
From Silent Spend Leakage To Financial Control: Rethinking Contract Compliance
- Identifying hidden spend leakage across indirect categories through improved contract visibility and controls
- Strengthening contract compliance frameworks to ensure adherence and reduce financial risk exposure
- Leveraging data analytics to monitor supplier performance and enforce agreed commercial terms
- Aligning procurement and finance teams to improve accountability and drive disciplined spend management
- Implementing governance structures that standardize contract management and enhance organizational control
- Driving behavioral change across stakeholders to embed compliance and sustain long term financial impact
Technology & Innovation
Ming Zu
VP, Supply Chain and Global Distribution, Systems and Software
Emerson
Building Integrated Global Supply Chains Across Hardware Software And Digital Ecosystems
- Aligning supply chain strategy across electrical mechanical and software driven product environments
- Integrating planning sourcing and distribution to support complex global systems and solutions businesses
- Leveraging digital tools and data analytics to enhance visibility and decision making across networks
- Driving end to end coordination between engineering operations and supply chain for faster execution
- Strengthening global distribution networks to improve service levels and customer responsiveness
- Enabling scalable supply chain models that support innovation and growth in technology driven markets
Logistics
Advancing Warehouse Design and Material Handling Through Intelligent Operational Innovation Strategies
- Optimizing warehouse design layouts to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term fulfillment performance capabilities strategically implemented
- Leveraging advanced material handling technologies to streamline workflows and reduce manual operational inefficiencies across warehousing environments globally
- Enhancing inventory flow and execution reliability through connected systems supporting intelligent warehouse coordination capabilities effectively deployed
- Aligning facility design strategies with automation initiatives, workforce productivity, and evolving customer fulfillment expectations successfully achieved globally
- Building future-ready warehouse operations balancing agility, operational visibility, and sustainable long-term infrastructure growth objectives strategically
5:05 pm – 5:35 pm CST
Plenary
Speaker TBA
UCBOS
Accelerating Supply Chain Transformation With Zero Code Platforms And Intelligent Workflows
- Enable rapid application development and customization without coding across complex enterprise ecosystems
- Integrate legacy systems and modern applications through unified orchestration and seamless connectivity
- Leverage intelligent forecasting and predictive analytics to drive smarter operational decisions
- Eliminate operational silos through real time collaboration across diverse business partners
- Drive corporate agility and scalability with composable platforms delivering faster business deployment
- Unlearn traditional software approaches to solve complex information technology and supply problems
5:35 pm – 6:20 pm CST
Panel Discussion
Driving Next-Generation Supply Chains With Automation, Robotics, and AI Integration
- Integrating automation, robotics, and AI technologies to improve end-to-end supply chain execution and responsiveness
- Leveraging intelligent systems and predictive analytics to optimize warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment performance outcomes
- Balancing workforce transformation with automation strategies to strengthen productivity, scalability, and operational resilience capabilities
- Enhancing real-time visibility and decision-making through connected platforms, robotics, and AI-driven operational intelligence tools
- Building agile, future-ready supply chain networks capable of adapting quickly during disruption and evolving customer demand patterns
6:20 pm – 6:30 pm CST
Chair's Closing Remarks
Supply Chain Management
Process Optimization
Procurement and Sourcing
Technology & Innovation
Logistics
6:35 pm – 7:35 pm CST
