Chicago
June 11, 2025 | Merchandise Mart
Where AI and Supply Chains Meet
Why Attend
velocity Chicago is where industry leaders gather to explore the latest trends, transformative innovations, and proven best practices shaping the future of logistics and supply chain.
- Insight Exchange: Gain actionable insights from real-world success stories and AI-powered solutions.
- Networking: Build meaningful connections with peers, project44 leadership, industry and product experts, and the boarder project44 ecosystem.
- Innovation & ROI: Discover advancements in supply chain visibility and automation to maximize ROI, streamline operations, and drive measurable impact.
Agenda Overview
June 11, 2025
9:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Kick off the day by connecting with fellow supply chain leaders over breakfast.
10:00 AM
Welcome Keynote
Founder & CEO shares project44’s vision of how AI is reshaping supply chains and empowering businesses to enhance efficiency, boost agility, and accelerate growth.
-Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO, project44
10:30 AM
From Vision to Value: Product Innovation in Action
Discover how project44’s product vision is driving real-world impact, with a look at key innovations, practical use cases, and demos
-Jonathan Scherr, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, project44
11:15 AM
Morning Networking Break
11:30 AM
Unlocking Global Visibility & Automation: Eastman’s Path to a Connected Supply Chain
Hear how Eastman Chemical is advancing its global supply chain through visibility and automation. This session covers their transformation priorities, key challenges, and the steps they’re taking to build a more connected and agile operation
-Agustin GarcÃa Argibay, Vice President Global Supply Chain and Managing Director LAR, Eastman Chemical
-Nick Heuer, RVP Sales, project44
11:50 AM
Powering Smarter Decisions: How Alcon Uses AI and Visibility to Improve Supply Chain Performance
Learn how Alcon transformed its global supply chain using end-to-end visibility, including emissions monitoring and Yard Management, to drive greater efficiency and agility. This session explores how the team is turning real-time data into smarter, faster decisions and delivering measurable impact across global and regional operations.
-Curt Metzler, Head of Global Transportation, Alcon
-Callie Messer, Head of NA Transportation, Alcon
-Rick Turco, CRO, project44
12:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Join a lunchtime roundtable to dive deeper into the discussion and connect with industry peers
1:45 PM
Real-World Supply Chain Innovation with Tailored Brands and IVECO
Hear how Tailored Brands and IVECO are solving real-world supply chain challenges through innovation and execution. This session explores their journeys to greater visibility, agility, and efficiency with project44 and the measurable impact across their operations.
-Robert Holland, VP Logistics, Tailored Brands
-Elayne Zopelaro, Supply Chain Digitalization Manager, IVECO Group
-Rob Moore, SVP Americas, project44
2:30 PM
Mastering the Last Mile: Transforming eCommerce Delivery
Explore how project44’s eCommerce solution enhances delivery experiences with real-time visibility, predictive delivery dates, and seamless issue resolution. Learn how to boost CSAT scores and reduce WISMO calls, transforming your last-mile operations.
-Brian Babbitt, Sr. Solutions & Value Engineer, project44
2:40 PM
HelloFresh’s End-to-End Supply Chain Approach to Decision Intelligence and Stronger Delivery Performance
Learn how HelloFresh is leveraging visibility, automation, and accurate milestone data to streamline execution, reduce waste, and deliver a better end-to-end customer experience.
-Christopher DeStefano, Associate Director, Logistics Technology, HelloFresh
-Nick Ruggiero, Director, Product Management, project44
3:05 PM
Afternoon Networking Break
3:20 PM
Enhancing Supply Chain Execution: How Suntory Used Smart Data to Reduce Costs and Improve Partner Collaboration
In today’s complex logistics landscape, real-time visibility is just the starting point. Learn how Suntory scaled project44 to a global strategic platform, driving cross-functional engagement, partner collaboration, and data-driven performance across the supply chain
-Hans Moorlag, Director Logistics, Suntory Global Spirits
-Ross Currie, Regional Director Americas, Stolt Tank Containers
-Barbara Titus, Manager, Customer Success, project44
4:05 PM
Streamlining Yard Operations: Driving Efficiency with Automation
Learn how project44’s Facilities solution automates yard operations using real-time data and intelligent workflows. Reduce bottlenecks, accelerate restocking and reshipping, and improve overall operational efficiency with smarter yard management.
-Nick Clark, Principal Solutions & Value Engineer, project44
4:15 PM
Closing Session
4:30 PM
Networking Reception
Connect with peers at our rooftop networking reception overlooking the Chicago skyline for an evening of great conversation, drinks, and city views.
Speakers
Callie Messer
Head, NA Transportation
Alcon
Curt Metzler
Global Head, Transportation
Alcon
Elayne Zopelaro
Supply Chain Digitalization
IVECO Group
Ellie Crist
Sr Director, Product Management
project44
Jett McCandless
Founder& CEO
project44
Jonathan Scherr
Chief Operating & Strategy Officer
project44
Rick Turco
CRO
project44
Robert Holland
VP Logistics
Tailored Brands
Rob Moore
SVP – Sales, North America
project44