Top supply chain conferences of 2027

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback . Navigating the supply chain’s ever-evolving — and often chaotic — landscape requires knowledge and patience. As companies continue to optimize their supply chains in the face of ongoing geopolitical, logistical and trade uncertainty, they can benefit from insights from the supply chain community. That can mean connecting with industry peers, listening to executive- and C-suite-led discussion panels, or collaborative workshops — all of which you can find at industry conferences. Next year’s events will spotlight topics such as the use of artificial intelligence and technology in retail and manufacturing supply chains, navigating shipper-carrier relationships and refining sourcing strategies, among others. We are back to once again compile a list of the top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar next year. We’ll update the list in January as more dates, locations and agendas are revealed. In the meantime, there are still a few conferences to close out 2026! You can find details here . Top supply chain conferences in 2027 NRF 2027: Retail's Big Show Jan. 10 – 12 New York City Retail leaders can gather at the National Retail Federation’s annual conference to discover the insights and technology influencing the market. More than 40,000 retail industry professionals attend the event. You can view the 2027 agenda here . Retailers and brands registered for the event can add “ Supply Chain Sunday ” to their registration at no additional cost. The summit, which takes place Jan. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, will explore the trends and strategies influencing retail supply chains. This will include a look at AI-powered planning and inventory intelligence as well as logistics and fulfillment tactics. MARS Winter Meeting Jan. 12 – Jan. 14 Schaumburg, Illinois The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers is hosting its annual winter meeting in January to discuss the state of the rail industry. More details will be available in the near future. Manifest Vegas 2027 Feb. 8 – 10 Las Vegas Supply chain conference mainstay Manifest Vegas is attended by Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and technology companies and investors in logistics technology. The event expects to attract over 8,500 attendees, including more than 2,000 shippers. Amazon, Unilever, Walmart, PepsiCo and Ford Motor Co. are just a few of the companies attending Manifest Vegas. The event also will feature a lineup of more than 400 speakers, including supply chain leaders from Johnson & Johnson, Gap. Inc. and WK Kellogg Co. A preliminary event agenda is currently available, with more details to come. RILA LINK 2027 Feb. 21 – 24 Orlando, Florida The Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK event targets the retail supply chain community, including retailers, grocers and consumer product manufacturers. The event allows organizations to share insights about navigating retail’s biggest challenges across transportation, fulfillment, labor, technology, resilience, inventory management, general operations and more. LINK usually brings in more than 2,000 attendees and features a lineup of over 100 speakers and keynotes. View the 2027 agenda here . AirCargo Conference 2027 Feb. 28 – March 2 Arlington, Texas The three-day AirCargo Conference is suited for air carriers, freight forwarders, ground handlers and logistics technology leaders looking for industry insight and networking opportunities. The conference aims to explore the air cargo industry’s future, covering topics such as capacity planning, e-commerce logistics, sustainability and digital freight platforms. The conference features keynotes from airlines, forwarders and airport executives, and also offers dedicated tracks on e-commerce, cold chain and sustainability. The event expects to host more than 1,100 attendees and over 60 panelists and speakers. View the agenda here . TPM27 Feb. 28 – March 3 Long Beach, California TPM is one of the top events for professionals and stakeholders across the ocean industry, including liners, shippers and freight forwarders. Attendees and speakers share market insights and operational know-how, informing attendees about solutions to freight transportation challenges and trade compliance. Key themes for TPM 2027 include: Navigating fast-changing regulatory scrutiny on trade; managing a persistent level of ocean shipping unpredictability; building a best-in-class service contract and year-round monitoring process; and putting AI to work. More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the event, including 2,500 senior leaders and 1,000 shippers. TPM 2027 also has a lineup of more than 150 speakers, including Lars Jensen, CEO and partner of Vespucci Maritime; Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc; and Alan Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Sea-Intelligence. View the program agenda here . ProMat 2027 April 19 – 21 Chicago Manufacturing and supply chain event ProMat will