In 2026, supply chains are being reshaped by AI, automation, and constant disruption, but many teams still struggle to turn strategy into execution.
This guide highlights where the real conversations are happening and who each event is for, so you can invest in the conferences that move your supply chain forward.
Supply Chain Conferences: Key Findings
- ProMat 2027 in Chicago is the largest U.S. supply chain event, with 1,200+ exhibits and 200 sessions, and is free to attend.
- North American Supply Chain Executive Summit and Supply Chain Europe screen for seniority, with SCEU limited to around 300 attendees and 83% at director level or above.
- ProMat, IntraLogisteX, LogiChain Expo and Intermodal Europe are free for qualifying professionals. DELIVER America and Manifest cover travel and hotels for approved buy-side delegates.
From $1.6T Losses to AI Gains: The Supply Chain Shift in 2026
In 2026, supply chains are under more strain, and opportunity, than ever before.
Businesses are losing an estimated $1.6 trillion in annual revenue due to disruption vulnerabilities, and 31% of organizations need over 120 days to recover when issues hit.
At the same time, transformation is accelerating. Up to 43% of supply chain work could be reshaped by generative AI, fundamentally changing how teams plan, source, and operate.
These shifts are shaping a new wave of supply chain conferences centered on resilience, automation, and execution.
1. Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The London Summit 2026
Best for UK and European supply chain leaders focused on AI, resilience, and sustainable end-to-end operations.
- Date: 8-9 September 2026
- Medium: In person (with virtual and media passes available)
- Location: QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, UK
- Key Speakers:
- Anna Maria Richardson, Global Head of Supply Chain Sustainability & Diversity, HSBC
- Aurelien Faucheux, Procurement & Supply Chain Director, CPO, Bugatti Rimac
- Umesh Rangasamy, Leader, Private Brands Supply Chain Technology, Amazon
- Price: £834-£1,794, with early bird savings of more than £200.
Supply Chain LIVE: The London Summit brings 1,000+ supply chain professionals and senior decision-makers to the QEII Centre for two days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking.
Co-located with Sustainability LIVE, the 2026 event covers AI, logistics innovation, risk and resilience, digital transformation, supplier management, and sustainable value chains, with 50+ expert speakers.
BizClik also runs corporate training packages tied to the event content, aimed at teams translating supply chain strategy into consistent capability across functions.
2. Gartner Procurement Conference
Best for CPOs and sourcing, procurement, and vendor management leaders working across direct, indirect, and IT spend.
- Date: 15-16 September 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Jo Ann Rosenberger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
- Yanni Karalis, Managing Vice President, Gartner
- Miguel Cossio, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
- Price: $4,175 standard; $3,550 public sector
The Gartner Procurement Conference’s 2026 agenda covers AI in procurement, cost optimization, IT contract negotiation, supplier and vendor management, and talent retention.
The event brings together around 700 procurement and sourcing leaders, 20+ Gartner analysts, and 15+ solution providers. It’s analyst-led and based on Gartner research, with one-to-one analyst meetings offering opportunities to pressure-test sourcing strategies.
Eligible CPOs can also apply for the CPO Circle Program, which offers exclusive peer sessions alongside the main conference.
3. IntraLogisteX
Best for logistics and warehouse leaders exploring automation, robotics, and operational efficiency.
- Date: 16-17 September 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, Texas, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Mike Kelley, Lead Product Manager - Data & Artificial Intelligence, Nike
- Loai Gomaa, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation and Operational Excellence, Procter & Gamble
- Javier Esteve, Senior Supply Chain Executive, EPG
- Price: Free
IntraLogisteX Dallas 2026 brings logistics, warehousing, and supply chain professionals together in one of the United States’ fastest-growing logistics hubs.
The event combines 40+ conference sessions, live technology demonstrations, and a large exhibition floor showcasing robotics, automation, and supply chain solutions.
Industry experts and practitioners share practical strategies for improving warehouse efficiency, scaling logistics operations, and adopting new technologies. It’s a hands-on environment for exploring innovations that drive faster, more agile supply chain performance.
4. Supply Chain AI Conference (SCAI) 2026
Best for supply chain leaders exploring AI, automation, and data-driven logistics transformation.
- Date: 16-17 September 2026
- Medium: Virtual
- Key Speakers:
- Michael Turner, Director of Global Supply Chain Operations, Midwest Logistics & Distribution Corp.
- Jonathan Reed, Senior Procurement Manager, UnionPort Logistics Services
- Daniel Brooks, Logistics & Distribution Lead, American Freight Works Inc.
- Price: Starts at $199
SCAI 2026 is a virtual conference exploring how artificial intelligence, robotics, and real-time data are reshaping global supply chain operations.
Through expert-led sessions and real-world case studies, the event examines applications such as AI-powered demand forecasting, warehouse automation, digital supply chain control towers, and predictive logistics networks.
The program highlights how organizations are using intelligent technologies to improve visibility, streamline operations, and build faster, more resilient supply chains.
5. North American Supply Chain Executive Summit
Best for senior supply chain executives exploring strategy, innovation, and industry collaboration.
- Date: 21-23 September 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Key Speakers:
- M. S. Ganesh, GM, Cloud Supply Chain, Microsoft
- Mike Bassani, SVP, Supply Chain & Corporate Technology, Starbucks
- Tim Cooper, SVP, Supply Chain Operations, Walmart
- Price: Starts at $3,995
North American Supply Chain Executive Summit 2026 brings senior supply chain leaders together for focused discussions on emerging trends, strategic innovation, and operational best practices.
The summit gathers executives from global organizations to exchange ideas, benchmark strategies, and explore new approaches to logistics, procurement, planning, and supply chain transformation.
6. LogiChain Expo
Best for logistics professionals exploring automation technologies and building international supply chain partnerships.
- Date: 22-24 September 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Ptak Warsaw Expo, Nadarzyn, Poland
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: Free
LogiChain Expo showcases emerging technologies shaping logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
Held at Central Europe’s largest trade fair venue, the event combines exhibitions, workshops, and industry conferences where supply chain professionals explore automation, digital logistics platforms, and real-world technology implementations while building partnerships across the global logistics ecosystem.
7. MHI Annual Conference 2026
Best for material handling, logistics, and manufacturing leaders working on automation strategy, workforce development, and applied AI.
- Date: 27-30 September 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, California, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Jason Schenker, President, Prestige Economics & Chairman, The Futurist Institute
- John Frehse, Senior Managing Director, Ankura and Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer, Culture Partners
- Rich Horwath, Founder & CEO, Strategic Thinking Institute
- Price: $1,550 for MHI member companies; $1,800 for non-members; $400 spouse/guest pass
The MHI Annual Conference is the flagship event of MHI, the largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association in the United States, and the organization behind ProMat and MODEX.
MHI is a thought leadership conference built around three tracks: Supply Chain Excellence, Tech Forward, and Human Centered, with four keynotes and two full days of breakout sessions.
Networking spans four days through dinners, an awards night, and cocktail receptions.
MHI members also receive access to vertical-specific workgroups, while non-members can still attend the main programme and networking events.
8. CHAINge
Best for supply chain leaders navigating disruption, digital transformation, and global trade challenges.
- Date: 29-30 September 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Long Beach Convention Center, California, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Javier Rodriguez Del Campo, Senior Product Manager, Amazon Global Logistics
- Amy Augustine, Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, Champro
- Raina Avalon, EVP & Chief Logistics Officer, The TJX Companies, Inc.
- Price: Starts at $1,795
CHAINge 2026 Supply Chain Conference brings together supply chain leaders navigating rapid disruption in trade, technology, and global operations.
Built around themes like resilience, digital transformation, and leadership, the event blends proven frameworks with real-world case studies, helping organizations turn operational complexity into stronger performance, adaptability, and long-term competitive advantage.
9. Supply Chain Europe 2026 (SCEU)
Best for senior supply chain executives at European retailers and manufacturers balancing digital transformation with talent and operational resilience.
- Date: 29-30 September 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Novotel Amsterdam City, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Key Speakers:
- Susanne Waidzunas, Chief Supply Chain Officer, IKEA
- Ivanka Janssen, Chief Operating Officer, Swarovski
- Stephane Piat, SVP Global Supply Chain Strategy & Performance, Schneider Electric
- Price: From €2,299 for manufacturers and retailers; Group rates from €1,724 per pass.
Reuters Events: Supply Chain Europe is a deliberately small, senior-only summit with around 300 executive attendees, 83% at director level or above, and 65% representing shippers.
The 2026 agenda runs on four themes: Led by People, Connected Across Enterprise, Orchestrated with Intelligence, and Built for Volatility.
The format favours depth, with 40 industry speakers, candid case studies, roundtables, working groups, and 18+ hours of networking across two days.
Supply Chain USA 2027 (SCUSA) will be from June 15-16, 2027 in Chicago.
10. DPW Amsterdam 2026
Best for CPOs and procurement leaders redesigning how their function operates around AI, plus teams scouting procurement technology.
- Date: 29 September-1 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Key Speakers:
- Klaus Staubitzer, CPO & Head of Supply Chain, Siemens
- Usama Asif, CPO Foods Business Group, Unilever
- Nataša Vidmar, CPO, AstraZeneca
- Price:
- €2,699 corporate for procurement, supply chain, and operations
- €4,999 for solution providers
- €999 for investors
- Free for under-30 students and emerging talent
DPW Amsterdam is the flagship event of the digital procurement industry, bringing together 2,500+ procurement and supply chain leaders, 500+ global companies, and 100+ speakers.
For 2026, the event moves to RAI Amsterdam and expands to three days, with Day 0 focused on networking and curated sessions, followed by two days of keynotes, an expo, matchmaking, and the DPW Awards.
Under the theme RECODE, the agenda looks at how AI is changing procurement, from everyday workflows to decision-making. Speakers include procurement leaders from Siemens, Heineken, AstraZeneca, Unilever, OpenAI, and Nike.
DPW New York will be from 26-27 May 2027.
11. EDGE 2026
Best for supply chain professionals exploring technology innovations and operational improvements across logistics networks.
- Date: 4-7 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Stuart Whiting, SVP Logistics, Planning & Services Global Supply Chain, Schneider Electric
- Jo Marini, CEO & Co-Founder, Mothership Materials
- Roberto Canevari, EVP, Chief Value Chain Officer, The Estee Lauder Companies
- Price: Starts at $2,495
EDGE 2026 brings together supply chain leaders, operators, and technology providers to explore the innovations reshaping logistics and operations.
Hosted in Nashville, the event blends hands-on learning, strategic sessions, and a large exhibition floor showcasing automation, robotics, and advanced supply chain technologies.
Through expert-led discussions and peer collaboration, attendees explore practical ways to boost throughput, reduce costs, and modernize operations while connecting with solution providers and industry leaders driving the next wave of supply chain transformation.
12. Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2026 (UK)
Best for demand, supply, and S&OP planning leaders redesigning planning processes and evaluating planning technology.
- Date: 5-6 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: InterContinental London - The O2, London, UK
- Key Speakers:
- Kate Ancketill, Founder & CEO, GDR Creative Intelligence
- Jesper Metz, Supply Chain Leader, H&M
- Atul Dighe, VP Analyst, Gartner
- Price: €3,725 + VAT standard; €2,925 + VAT public sector
The Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit is a planning-focused conference built around Gartner’s research, bringing together around 500 planning leaders, 20+ analysts, and 20+ solution providers.
The 2026 programme focuses on Planning Transformation to make planning processes more agile, integrated, and responsive to market changes.
A key benefit is the one-to-one analyst meetings, which can be booked through Gartner Conference Navigator, along with roundtables and workshops. Session materials are available after the event.
Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit US 2026 will be held on 2-3 November.
13. DELIVER America 2026
Best for senior retail, ecommerce, and supply chain leaders who want pre-matched vendor meetings rather than a trade show floor.
- Date: 7-8 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Todd Soller, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Patagonia
- Tom Killeen, Chief Operating Officer, THG
- Gopal Pal, Director of Operations, Target
- Price: Hosted delegate passes are free for approved retailers and brands
DELIVER America is an invitation-led event with just 350 hosted delegate places.
Senior leaders from retail, ecommerce, logistics, supply chain, and operations apply for a hosted pass, with approved delegates receiving travel support, accommodation, meals, and pre-matched meetings with relevant solution providers.
Networking is built around the High Roller Dinner, the Women in Retail Breakfast and a party at the Flamingo Hotel Pool.
Other upcoming DELIVER events include:
- DELIVER Middle East: 20-21 January 2027
- DELIVER Asia: 3-4 March 2027
- DELIVER Europe: 2-3 June 2027
14. BVL Supply Chain CX 2026
Best for European supply chain and logistics professionals who want strategic congress content and an operational expo in one event.
- Date: 21-22 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Estrel Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Key Speakers:
- Jens Birgersson, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board, Brenntag SE
- Peter Maly, Management Board - COO Logistics and Supply Chain Management, REWE
- Matthias Hülsmann, Senior Vice President Logistics, Bosch
- Price: Starts from €1,800 for non-members; €1,600 for BVL members
BVL Supply Chain CX is Germany's largest supply chain event, run by Bundesvereinigung Logistik, the national logistics association. It draws around 2,000 attendees from industry, retail, services and academia.
A full ticket covers both days, with 60+ sessions across five stages, workshops, 10+ networking events, 40+ connect tables, and an expo featuring 100+ exhibitors.
The 2026 agenda centers on geopolitical tensions, trade barriers, digitalization, automation, and AI, with speakers from BVL, industry, academia, and government.
15. NextGen Supply Chain Conference
Best for senior leaders turning supply chain technology pilots into measurable operational results.
- Date: 21-23 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: W Nashville, 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Craig Ledbetter, Senior VP and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Tractor Supply Company
- Ronald Volans, Head of Janssen Deliver North America, Johnson & Johnson
- Eric Watts, Group VP Food & Beverage, Target
- Price: $1,600 early bird until 14 September 2026, then $1,850. Sponsor delegates pay $925.
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is run by Peerless Media, publisher of Supply Chain Management Review.
The programme covers robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, and machine learning, with content focused on four industries: logistics and fulfillment, retail, food and beverage, and chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Healthcare and pharma are particularly well represented, with speakers from Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, GE HealthCare, Stanford Health Care, BJC HealthCare, and Evonik.
The event also hosts the NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award and Solution Provider Awards, with an advisory board featuring leaders from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Estée Lauder, and Diageo.
16. Kinexions EMEA 2026
Best for Kinaxis customers and prospects implementing AI-driven supply chain planning and orchestration.
- Date: 26-28 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Grand Hyatt Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Key Speakers:
- Casey Basford, Software Engineering Manager, Polaris
- Peter Blair, VP of Product Marketing, Pickle Robot Company
- Todd Boone, VP of North America, Dexory
- Price: Starts from $1,600 at early bird rates, then $1,850.
Kinexions EMEA is Kinaxis’ European customer conference, now in its second year after launching in Amsterdam in 2025. It follows the North American event in Las Vegas in June 2026 and carries the same theme.
The programme centers on the Kinaxis Maestro platform and Maestro Agents, with a focus on moving from reactive planning to more coordinated decision-making.
Previous editions featured Co-Innovation Labs, sessions on decision intelligence and orchestration, and a Women’s Leadership Breakfast, with planning leaders from ExxonMobil and Bosch among the speakers.
17. Intermodal Europe 2026
Best for container shipping, port and intermodal professionals across Europe.
- Date: 10-12 November 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: Free; for Executive Pass, early bird rates start from €295
Intermodal Europe marks its 50th anniversary in 2026 and moves to Rotterdam Ahoy, bringing 4,500+ professionals, 130+ exhibitors and 50+ speakers from 90+ countries.
The exhibition covers container manufacturing and leasing, cold chain, freight handling equipment, tracking technology and port systems.
The conference programme runs debates and expert sessions on AI in shipping, cooling technology and strategies for avoiding border delays.
Free admission and a European venue make this one of the better-value options in the guide for teams with container and maritime exposure.
18. TFEST26
Best for chief supply chain officers and VPs who want a small, screened European peer group rather than a trade show.
- Date: 1-2 December 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Colosseum Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Key Speakers:
- Chuck Graham, Chief Supply Chain Officer, CISCO
- Roberto Canevari, Executive VP and Chief Value Chain Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies
- Dirk Holbach, Former Chief Supply Chain Officer, Henkel
- Price: Standard rates start from €999 for delegates
TFEST26 restricts attendance to director level and above, with 17% C-suite, 40% VP, and 43% director-level attendees, bringing together around 400 leaders.
Its 2026 agenda focuses on geopolitical risk, technology, resilience, AI, workforce development, procurement, and Scope 3 decarbonization, with 50+ sessions across seven themes.
Sessions cover topics such as agentic AI, supply chain risk, network redesign, and supplier decarbonization. Confirmed attendees include leaders from Ford, Nestlé, Unilever, P&G, PepsiCo, Pfizer, and IKEA.
How To Choose the Right Supply Chain Conference in 2026
If you're deciding which event to attend, this table summarizes the key details for the top supply chain events in 2026 and early 2027, from dates and locations to pricing and target audience.
Conference | Date | Location | Best For | Starting Price |
8-9 September | London, UK | UK and European supply chain leaders | £834 | |
15-16 September | San Diego, USA | CPOs and sourcing leaders wanting analyst access | $3,550 (public sector); $4,175 (standard) | |
16-17 September | Dallas, USA | Warehouse automation and live equipment demos | Free | |
16-17 September | Virtual | AI and automation, no travel required | $199 | |
21-23 September | Las Vegas, USA | CSCOs and director-level executive strategy | $3,995 | |
22-24 September | Nadarzyn, Poland | Central European logistics tech and partnerships | Free | |
27-30 September | Palm Desert, USA | Material handling, workforce and applied AI | $1,550 (MHI members); $1,800 (non-members) | |
29-30 September | Long Beach, USA | Global trade, ASCM standards and certification | $1,795 | |
29-30 September | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Senior European retail and manufacturing leaders | €2,299 | |
29 September-1 October | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Digital procurement and startup scouting | Free (under-30); €999 (investors); €2,699 (corporate) | |
4-7 October | Nashville, USA | CSCMP members and broad supply chain technology | $2,495 | |
5-6 October | London, UK | Demand, supply and S&OP planning leaders | €2,925 + VAT (public sector); €3,725 + VAT (standard) | |
7-8 October | Las Vegas, USA | Retail and ecommerce leaders wanting hosted vendor meetings | Free (hosted pass, 350 places) | |
21-22 October | Berlin, Germany | DACH and European strategy plus operational expo | €200 (students); €900 (under-35); €1,800 (standard) | |
21-23 October | Nashville, USA | Turning technology pilots into measurable results | $1,600 (early bird) | |
26-28 October | Barcelona, Spain | Kinaxis customers and planning platform evaluators | $1,600 (early bird) | |
10-12 November | Rotterdam, Netherlands | European container shipping and ports | Free | |
1-2 December | Berlin, Germany | Director-level and above European peer group | €999 |
Also on the calendar: the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit US runs 2-3 November 2026 in Denver, and DELIVER Middle East opens the 2027 season on 20-21 January in Dubai.
With 20+ events across three continents and eight months, there's a lot to choose from. Work through these five questions:
- What's your primary goal?
- What's your travel and budget range?
- Which region's supply chain matters most?
- Do you need certification credits or vendor-specific training?
1. What's Your Primary Goal?
Start with what you need from the event.
Board-level and CSCO strategy:
- Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2027, Gartner's flagship CSCO event
- North American Supply Chain Executive Summit
- TFEST26, restricted to director level and above
- Supply Chain Europe
Planning, forecasting, and S&OP:
- Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit
- Kinexions EMEA if you already use Kinaxis.
Warehouse automation and robotics:
- ProMat 2027
- IntraLogisteX
- MHI Annual Conference, with live equipment demonstrations.
Procurement and sourcing:
- Gartner Procurement Conference
- DPW Amsterdam and Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE
- TFEST26, which runs a dedicated procurement transformation theme
Global trade, tariffs, and geopolitics:
- CHAINge
- BVL Supply Chain CX
- TFEST26, with sessions on industrial policy, nearshoring, and network reconfiguration
Vendor evaluation and pre-arranged meetings:
- DELIVER America
- Manifest 2027
- LogiChain Expo
Applied AI:
- NextGen Supply Chain Conference
- MHI Annual Conference, including a hands-on AI assistant workshop.
Container shipping, ports, and intermodal:
- Intermodal Europe
2. What's Your Travel and Budget Bracket?
Set your budget before comparing events.
Free:
- IntraLogisteX
- LogiChain Expo
- ProMat 2027
- Intermodal Europe
- Hosted passes for qualifying DELIVER America and Manifest attendees.
Under $500:
- SCAI at $199 (virtual)
- BVL Supply Chain CX student tickets at €200.
Under $1,000:
- BVL Supply Chain CX at €900 for start-ups and attendees under 35
- DPW Amsterdam at €999 for investors and free for under-30s.
- TFEST26 at €999
$1,500-$2,500 at standard rates:
- MHI Annual Conference
- CHAINge
- NextGen
- EDGE 2026
- Manifest
- BVL Supply Chain CX
€2,500-€3,000:
- Supply Chain Europe
- DPW Amsterdam
$3,500+: The three Gartner events and North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, where the higher price includes analyst access or a screened peer audience.
Also factor in travel costs. Amsterdam hotels may be expensive in late September, when DPW and Supply Chain Europe overlap. Las Vegas has three events in this guide. Gartner's EMEA prices also exclude VAT.
3. Which Region's Supply Chain Matters Most?
Start with where your operations and regulatory exposure are concentrated.
North America, executive strategy:
- Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2027 (Orlando)
- North American Supply Chain Executive Summit
- EDGE 2026
- CHAINge
North America, automation and equipment:
- ProMat
- IntraLogisteX
- MHI Annual Conference
North America, retail and ecommerce:
- DELIVER America
- Manifest
- NextGen
UK and Western Europe:
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE
- Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit
- Supply Chain Europe
- Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2027 (Barcelona)
DACH and EU regulatory focus:
- BVL Supply Chain CX
- TFEST26, covering CBAM enforcement and CSRD reporting obligations
Central and Eastern Europe: LogiChain Expo
Global, no travel: SCAI and DPW's free digital pass
4. Do You Need Certification Credits or Vendor-Specific Training?
- ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD): CHAINge is ASCM's own event and a natural fit for maintenance points.
- Platform-specific training: Kinexions EMEA focuses on Kinaxis Maestro and includes Co-Innovation Labs.
- Hands-on technical skills: MHI Annual Conference includes a workshop covering prompting, context design, retrieval-augmented generation, and LLM security. TFEST26's Lab runs workshops on risk modelling, network design optimisation, scenario planning, and warehouse digital twins.
- Academic and research engagement: BVL Supply Chain CX has a strong university presence, including Fraunhofer IML and Kühne Logistics University.
The best supply chain conference for your team are the ones where the conversations, expertise, and peers align with the operational challenges and strategic decisions you’re working to solve.
Further Ahead: Top Supply Chain Events in Early 2027
Keep these 2027 events on your radar. Early registration can mean better pricing and more time to plan travel before early-bird rates end:
1. Manifest Vegas 2027
Best for supply chain and logistics leaders evaluating technology, and for teams meeting startups and investors in one place.
- Date: 8-10 February 2027
- Medium: In person
- Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Ana Corrales, Chief Operating Officer, Devices & Services, Google
- Chris Nielsen, EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer & Chief Quality Officer, Toyota Motor North America
- Biswaranjan Sen, Global Chief Product Supply Chain Officer, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever
- Price: $1,995 all-access
Manifest Vegas is the largest gathering of the end-to-end supply chain and logistics technology ecosystem. The 2027 edition expects 8,500+ attendees, including 2,000+ shippers and 1,500+ startups and investors, with 400+ speakers from 60+ co
The event brings together three groups: industry executives evaluating technology, entrepreneurs looking for customers and funding, and investors tracking the market.
The all-access pass covers all sessions, the expo hall, breakfast and lunches, three receptions, and closing entertainment.
2. ProMat 2027
Best for supply chain and manufacturing professionals who want to see material handling equipment and automation running before they buy.
- Date: 19-21 April 2027
- Medium: In person
- Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: Free to attend
ProMat is the largest manufacturing and supply chain event in the United States, run by MHI and held biennially at McCormick Place. The 2027 edition will feature more than 1,200 exhibits, 200 educational sessions, and three keynotes.
The educational programme runs alongside the exhibition, covering technology, operational challenges, and adoption trends.
Registration is free for qualified supply chain professionals, with optional events including MHI Industry Night, ProMat Women in Supply Chain, and a Young Professionals Networking Reception.
3. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2027
Best for chief supply chain officers and senior supply chain leaders setting enterprise-wide strategy.
- Date: 3-5 May 2027 (Orlando); 24-26 May 2027 (Barcelona)
- Medium: In person
- Location: Orlando, Florida, USA; Barcelona, Spain
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: Early bird rates start from $5,375
This is Gartner's flagship supply chain event and the one most CSCOs mean when they say "the Gartner conference." It sits above the Planning Summit and Procurement Conference in scope, covering end-to-end strategy
The 2026 edition ran under the theme Dynamic by Design: Renew, Rethink and Recode Next-Gen Supply Chains, with analyst research on agentic AI in planning, logistics automation economics and the learning-and-development gap behind failed digital adoption.
Expect 2,000+ attendees, a large Exhibit Showcase and the same one-to-one analyst meeting structure as Gartner's smaller events.
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