Chicago • April 8-9, 2026
Hear a special message from guest speaker Kevin O’Leary, star of ABC’s Shark Tank, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and bestselling author.
Why attend
The supply chain world is changing fast—and staying ahead means doing more than keeping up. It means leading.
Meet with the most innovative supply chain leaders from around the globe and get an insider’s view into what’s next. You’ll see how the Decision Intelligence Platform and Supply Chain AI are redefining what’s possible—turning fragmented data into unified, AI-powered decisions that deliver real-world outcomes.
Whether you’re deep into your transformation journey or just starting to move beyond visibility, this event will help you:
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Learn from real customer stories about cutting costs, elevating CX, and increasing agility
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Hear from industry leaders shaping the future of logistics execution
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See our latest innovations in action—including new AI agents and automation capabilities
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Connect with peers who are tackling the same challenges
Speakers
Kevin O’Leary, Investor, Author, C-Suite
Shark Tank Host
Pierre Yared, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
Executive Office of the President of the United States
Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO
project44
Hans Moorlag, Director Logistics NA
Suntory Global Spirits
Jamie Bragg, Chief Supply Chain Officer, EVP
Tailored Brands
Jonathan Scherr, CSO & COO
project44
Doug Cantriel, Head of North America Transportation
Ford
Jonathan Crabb, Sr. Manager Customer Care & Strategy Transportation
The Home Depot
Dana McConahy, VP, Supply Chain
Eaton
Kristen Kravitz, GVP, Supply Chain
Abercrombie & Fitch
Amy Thorn, CEO
DBM Association
Past Speakers
Callie Messer, Head of NA Transportation
Alcon
Curt Metzler, Global Head Transportation
Alcon
VP Logistics
Tailored Brand
Director Of Logistics NA
Altium Packaging
Elayne Zopelaro
Supply Chain Digitalization
Iveco Group
Christopher Gross, Director of Logistics
Georgia Pacific
Carter Noland, Vice President
KBX Logistics
Per Svensson, VP Global Logistics
CNHi
Andrea Bova,
IT Logistics Manager
Beko Europe
Kamil Bebenek,
Director Supply and Logistics
Beko Europe
Anastassia Wojtek
Department Head Global Ocean Freight Systems
Dascher
Urs Guenthoer
Director, Supply Chain & Logistics
Novelis
Nigel Wilkinson, Group Head of Logistics
BAT
Iñigo Serrano
Digital SC Projects Head
CNHi
Agenda
Expect breakthrough product launches, world-class guests, and experiences that will redefine what it means to lead in a connected, intelligent supply chain. Check back often as we continue to build out an amazing line up of speakers and content.
Wednesday, April 8: Training, Certifications, Welcome Reception
Gallery • 12:30-1:00PM
Registration & Networking Lunch
Training Track 1 • 1:00-1:40PM
Connect & See: Platform Foundations for Decision Intelligence
Jordan Johnson, Sr. Customer Success Manager, project44 • Ellie Crist, Sr. Director Product Management, project44
Training Track 1 • 1:50-2:30PM
Act & Automate: How AI Drives Decision Execution
Jackie Molina, Principal Customer Success Manager, project44 • Nick Ruggiero, Director Product Management, project44
Training Track 1 • 2:40-3:20PM
Connect at Scale: Managing Connectivity and Data Trust
Taylor Kiser, Sr. Customer Success Manager, project44 • Nimrit Vest, Sr. Product Manager, project44
Training Track 1 • 3:30-4:00PM
Act at the Customer Edge: Executing eCommerce Logistics Decisions
Jackie Molina, Principal Customer Success Manager, project44 • Ellie Crist, Sr. Director Product Management, project44
Training Track 2 • 3:30-4:00PM
Act on the Ground: Executing Yard Management Decisions
Shay Stokes, Manager Professional Services, project44 •
Aron Kestenbaum, SVP Product, project44
Training Track 1 • 4:00-4:40PM
Act on the Ground: Executing Yard Management Decisions
Shay Stokes, Manager Professional Services, project44 •
Aron Kestenbaum, SVP Product, project44
Training Track 2 • 4:00-4:40PM
Act with Confidence: Executing Transportation Decisions in iTMS
Jason Pankau, Principal Customer Success Manager, project44 •
Ilias Pagonis, Sr. Staff Product Manager, project44
Gallery • 4:30-6:00PM
Registration and Networking Reception
Thursday, April 9: General Sessions and Breakouts
Gallery • 8:30-9:15AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Main Stage • 9:15-9:35AM
The new rule of supply chain: Autonomous Execution
Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO, project44
Main Stage • 9:35-10:35AM
Product Innovation : Building Systems that Decide and Act for your supply chain advantage
Jonathan Scherr, CSO & COO, project44 • Mark Strassman, CPO, project44
Main Stage • 10:45-11:15AM
From strategy to execution: How today’s leaders are rewriting the playbook
Kristen Kravitz, GVP, Supply Chain, Abercrombie & Fitch • Rick Turco, CRO, project44
Main Stage • 11:15-11:45AM
Securing supply chains in the era of disruption: A national strategy for resilience, innovation, and trade agility
Pierre Yared, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, Executive Office of the President of the United States
Gallery • 11:45-12:45PM
Networking Lunch
Main Stage • 12:45-1:30PM
No excuses, just execution: A fireside chat with Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary, Investor, Author, C-Suite, Shark Tank Host • Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO, project44
Main Stage, Room 1, • 1:30-4:15PM
Breakouts: Tracks 1 and 2
Track 1: Protect Revenue
Track 2: Intelligent Decision Making
Track 1 • 1:30-2:00PM
Finding ROI in Execution: How Ford Turns Operational Data into Negotiation Leverage and Measurable Network Impact
Doug Cantriel, Head of NA Transportation & Modernization, Ford
Track 2 • 1:30-2:00PM
Leading at Enterprise Scale: How Global Leaders Turn Visibility into Competitive Advantage
Dana McConahy, VP Supply Chain, Eaton
Track 1 • 2:05-2:30PM
Driving Cost Control Through Multimodal Visibility: How Suntory Reduced D&D and Prevented Stockouts
Hans Moorlag, Director NA Logistics, Suntory
Track 2 • 2:05-2:30PM
Intelligent TMS in Action: Optimizing Carrier Selection, Routing Precision, and Transportation Spend
Ilias Pagonis, Sr. Staff Product Manager, project44
Break • 2:30-2:45PM
Refreshment Break
Track 1 • 2:45-3:10PM
Elevating the Customer Delivery Experience: How The Home Depot Drives Accountability and Scale in the Last Mile
Jonathan Crabb, Sr. Manager Customer Care & Strategy, The Home Depot
Track 2 • 2:45-3:10PM
From ETA to Action: Turning Predictive Signals into Service Protection
Ellie Crist, Sr. Director Product Management, project44
Main Stage • 3:15-3:45PM
Supply Chain Agents: What Happens When AI Takes the Wheel
Nick Ruggiero, Director Product Management, project44 • Jake Barr, Founder & CEO, Bluewave Consulting
Main Stage • 3:45-4:15PM
The Practical Framework for AI Value: Moving from Visibility to Decision Intelligence
Birju Shah, Sr. Advisor, project44
Gallery • 4:30-6:00PM
Closing Networking Reception
The venue
Convene at Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
Hotel Recommendations
JW Marriott: 151 W. Adams St.
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop: 245 S Franklin St
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop: 226 W. Jackson Blvd
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