Marcus Evans announces the Supply Chain & Logistics Summit, taking place 18 to 19 May 2026 at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. The invitation-only, premium Summit convenes senior procurement and supply chain leaders alongside innovative suppliers and solution providers for two days of peer-led learning, practical case studies, and high-value strategic discussions.
The Summit is designed to address the evolving realities of modern supply chains, where cost pressure, disruption risk, digital acceleration, and stakeholder expectations continue to reshape priorities. Delegates will experience a dynamic program of visionary keynote presentations, real-life case studies, and interactive forums led by compelling speakers and expert moderators. The agenda aligns with current market developments and the practical strategies being adopted by successful pioneers across procurement, logistics, and operations.
The 2026 program highlights a set of critical themes shaping end-to-end performance. AI, automation, and visibility will explore next-generation digital intelligence, including agentic AI and machine learning, robotics, and automation to improve accuracy, speed, and operational transparency. Resilience and risk management will focus on building adaptive, geopolitically aware supply chains that safeguard business continuity amid volatility. Operational optimization for excellence will examine planning discipline, performance management, and cross-functional alignment to elevate decision-making. Supply chain sustainability will address circular approaches, sustainable logistics practices, workforce transformation, and responsible operations across the full value chain. Additional sessions will dive into logistics, transportation, and management, emphasizing agile and cost-efficient movement of goods through advanced design and real-time responsiveness, as well as demand planning and digital integration to unify forecasting and data systems for faster, smarter decisions.
Confirmed leaders contributing to the 2026 line-up include Michael Shin, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Trinity Industries; Randall Pappal, Vice President, Purchasing and Supply Chain, Gentex Corporation; and Omar Devlin, Executive Director of Supply Chain Technology & Analytics, Stanford Healthcare. The Summit also features senior perspectives from organizations including Oracle, Astellas Pharma, and Bracco, along with interactive sessions led by executives such as Johnny Ivanyi (Bayer Crop Science, USA) and Gunjan Gupta (Kohler). Moderation includes Thomas Maher, Supply Chain Executive Consortium, Arizona State University, supporting informed discussion and actionable takeaways.
Backed by Marcus Evans’ 40 years of experience producing premium business events, the Summit provides a platform for meaningful connections and efficient evaluation of relevant partners, helping senior executives navigate complex vendor selection and identify solutions aligned to their strategic goals.
Event details
Supply Chain & Logistics Summit
Dates: 18 to 19 May 2026
Venue: Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Media and enquiries
Stavros Karelidis, Senior Marketing Manager
Tel: 646-741-3059
Email: [email protected]
