Have you thought about attending a supply chain and logistics conference in 2020? With hundreds of events for logistics professionals to choose from, it can be challenging to decide which one is the best fit for you and your team. We’ve gathered our top picks for logistics conferences this year, so depending on what you want to learn, where you are located and what time of year works best, you’ve got options.
Jump Start 20
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When: January 27-29, 2020
Where: Atlanta, GA
Who Should Attend: Carriers, shippers, logistics service providers and technology providers
The Conference in Their Words: Jump Start explores emerging trends, current challenges and new innovations in the supply chain. It touches virtually every aspect of today’s modern, complex supply chain. As the definitive supply chain intelligence gathering of the new year, Jump Start is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends informative panels, from industry experts with top-tier networking opportunities.
Featured Speakers:
• Joe Theisman, Super Bowl Champion
• Dr. Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM, Physician, Speaker, Chief Wellness Officer
• George Abernathy, President, FreightWaves
• Rick DiMaio, SVP, Supply Chain, Office Depot
• Derek Leathers, President & CEO, Werner Enterprises
• And many others
LINK2020: Retail Supply Chain Conference 2020
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When: February 23-26, 2020
Where: Dallas, TX
Who Should Attend: Retail supply chain professionals looking to gain knowledge and resources to implement, manage and refine their successful supply chain practices
The Conference in Their Words: The only event of its kind — gathering top executives in retail supply chain to network and learn. The event features industry executive keynotes, retailer breakout sessions, an innovation-filled Expo Experience and plenty of opportunities to meet new supply chain peers. You'll gain the knowledge and resources to implement, manage and refine your successful supply chain practices. There is no better place for retail supply chain professionals than LINK2020.
Featured Speakers:
• Chip Bergh, President and CEO, Levi Strauss & Co
• Dr. Dale Henry, Seminar Leader, Author, Educator, Businessman
Ecommerce Operations Summit
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When: April 14-16, 2020
Where: Orlando, FL
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in improving their omnichannel/DTC operations and fulfillment processes
The Conference in Their Words: The only conference exclusively about direct-to-customer and omnichannel operations and fulfillment — The Ecommerce Operations Summit provides insight and ideas to help your entire DTC operations achieve efficiencies and improved customer experiences. From warehousing and workforce management, e-commerce and contact centers, inventory and order management to payment processing; from pick, pack and ship to delivery and returns; technology, automation and systems integration, to transportation and global operations. All need to come together to create one seamless, cost efficient, customer-centric operation.
Featured Speakers:
• Willis Weirich, SVP, Supply Chain & Operations, Neiman Marcus
• Rick Bingle, EVP, Global Supply Chain, REI Co-op
WERC 2020
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When: May 3-6, 2020
Where: Providence, RI
Who Should Attend: Logistics professionals who are looking to obtain new tools, strategies and insights to improve supply chain operations
The Conference in Their Words: Behind every forklift, scanned label and slotting software is a logistics professional dedicated to keeping the supply chain moving. WERC’s Annual Conference and Solutions Center is where they come to refuel on ideas, knowledge and solutions. Join your peers from across the country and beyond to discover excellence and innovation.
Featured Speakers:
• TBA
American Supply Chain Summit 2020
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When: May 5-6, 2020
Where: Dallas, TX
Who Should Attend: For those currently managing the supply chain, logistics and/or procurement
The Conference in Their Words: The American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused meeting designed around improving supply chain and procurement strategy across the globe. This event serves as an annual platform to exchange ideas and collaborate on the impact of market dynamics and new technologies for current and future supply chain and operations leaders. This year’s Summit creates an opportunity to examine key case studies on how workforce management, advanced analytics, process improvement and automation are being rolled out in the world’s best facilities. Join the in-depth discussions on achieving innovation, maximizing supply chain profitability and increasing visibility and flexibility to mitigate risk.
Featured Speakers:
• Rachel Kutz, VP, Strategic Initiatives, Global Supply Chain - AT&T
• Stacy Green, SVP, Supply Chain - Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
• Ann Tracy, VP Safety, Sustainability and Supply Chain Strategy - Colgate-Palmolive
• Massimo Sapone, SVP, Planning and Logistics, North America - Luxottica
• Sean Trainor, SVP, Supply Chain and Operations - Visionworks of America
• Cindy Mead, Chief Management Systems Branch, Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2020
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When: May 11-14, 2020
Where: Orlando, FL
Who Should Attend: Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and supply chain executives
The Conference in Their Words: Turn your vision into action at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2020, where you will gain a strategic view of the trends disrupting their business. Through collaboration with Gartner experts, thought leaders, industry peers and solution providers, you’ll explore new ways to approach your most critical challenges and achieve greater impact as a leader.
Featured Speakers:
• TBA
3PL & Supply Chain Summit
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When: June 16-18, 2020
Where: Chicago, IL
Who Should Attend: Key decision makers across the value chain from a variety of industries, including retailers and manufacturers and logistics service providers
The Conference in Their Words: The Most Senior Supply Chain Event — An agile supply chain that is responsive to your customer’s demands is not a nice-to-have, but a must have. The only way you can achieve this is through strong and innovative partnerships. The 3PL & Supply Chain Summit is the place to build these business-critical partnerships.
Featured Speakers:
• Sami Naffakh, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Supply Chain - Arla Foods, Inc.
• Colin Chummers, VP, Operations - Cisco
• Trip Wood, SVP, Operations - FabFitFun
• Tim Danks, EVP Risk Management & Partner Relations, Huawei
• More speakers announced each week
ASCM 2020 (Association for Supply Chain Management)
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When: September 13-15, 2020
Where: New Orleans, LA
Who Should Attend: Professionals across all areas of the value chain
The Conference in Their Words: The Flagship Conference from the Premier Supply Chain Association: This influential conference from the world’s leading supply chain organization will help you make invaluable contacts, explore new and different ways of thinking, and meet people from many of the world’s most respected organizations. From planning and procurement through production, delivery and return, ASCM 2020 is the place for end-to-end supply chain education.
Featured Speakers:
• TBA (Last year’s speakers included Fareed Zakaria, CNN Worldwide host, Washington Post columnist and best-selling author; Carey Lohrenz, former lieutenant and first female F-14 Tomcat pilot.)
Intermodal EXPO 2020
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When: September 13-15, 2020
Where: Long Beach, CA
Who Should Attend: Members of the intermodal freight community
The Conference in Their Words: Brought to you by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), Intermodal EXPO is the intermodal industry’s platform for products, services and solutions; a classroom for new skills and know-how; and an exchange for ideas and business.
Featured Speakers:
• TBA (Last year’s agenda included speakers from Hyundai America Shipping Agency, Walmart Global Logistics, Tiger Cool Express, TTX Compay and UPS.)
EDGE 2020: Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
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When: September 20-23, 2020
Where: Kissimmee, FL
Who Should Attend: Key decision makers across the value chain from a variety of companies, including retailers and manufacturers and logistics service providers
The Conference in Their Words: EDGE 2020 is where industry meets community in a true commitment to end-to-end supply chain education. EDGE 2020 has the most robust educational agenda—and the only truly end-to-end supply chain education—of any supply chain conference to date.
Featured Speakers:
• TBA
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