2026 is in full swing, and a new year means another 12 months of insightful industry conferences to help navigate the rocky terrain of today’s supply chain.
With ongoing issues like fluctuating U.S. trade policy wreaking havoc on the landscape, mitigation plans are needed now more than ever. In turn, engaging in networking opportunities or gleaning valuable insights from panel speakers can help supply chain professionals create innovative and resilient success strategies.
While some events look to bring together stakeholders from the end-to-end supply chain, others cater to certain industries and disciplines, including air cargo and ocean management, retail logistics, manufacturing operations and more.
To help you prioritize where to go, we’ve compiled this list of the top U.S. supply chain conferences in 2026. Some conference details were left as TBD until they are officially announced.
Top supply chain conferences for 2026
MARS 2026 Winter Meeting
Jan. 13 – 15
Schaumburg, Illinois
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers will hold its annual winter meeting in January. The association said it will provide more details "this fall."
RILA LINK 2026
Feb. 1 – 4
Orlando, Florida
LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference is dedicated to retailers, grocers and product manufacturers. The event from the Retail Industry Leaders Association aims to connect C-suite executives and “rising stars” across the end-to-end retail supply chain. Speakers at this year’s event will include supply chain executives from L.L. Bean, Home Depot, Gap, Tractor Supply and On. Secure your ticket here.
Manifest 2026
Feb. 9 – 11
Las Vegas, Nevada
Manifest Vegas unites Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers and logistics tech investors, making it one of the industry’s most anticipated annual events.
Manifest will feature more than 400 speakers. Representatives from major brands such as Ikea, Maersk, Coca-Cola and New Balance will also be in attendance, according to the event’s website. Click here for the full agenda.
AirCargo Conference 2026
Feb. 15 – 17
Orlando, Florida
Hosted by the Air and Expedited Motor Carriers Association, the Air Forwarders Association and Airports Council International, this conference explores the challenges and disruptions impacting the global transportation sector.
More than 1,000 attendees joined for the 2025 event, as well as over 60 speakers, 100 exhibitors and 35 sponsors, according to the event’s website. This year’s event will feature panels covering tariffs, airfreight efficiency and smart air cargo operations. Industry stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain are encouraged to attend, including air carriers, airport operators, freight forwarders and expediting companies. Click here to register and here to view the agenda.
TPM26
March 1 – 4
Long Beach, California
TPM26 is a global container shipping and supply chain conference hosted by the Journal of Commerce by S&P Global. The event will feature speakers from companies including DHL, Maersk and Vespucci Maritime. The 2026 conference will aim to help shippers develop and refine mitigation strategies for evolving tariff policies by identifying ways to drive down costs. View the agenda here.
MODEX 2026
April 13 – 16
Atlanta, Georgia
MODEX brings manufacturing and supply chain decision makers together. There will be several hands-on product demonstrations for the latest equipment and tech alongside networking opportunities with suppliers. In addition, the event will feature sessions covering a range of topics, including WMS integration, automation and logistics technology. The event features 50,000 equipment buyers. Register online here.
Procurement & Supply Chain Live
April 21 – 22
Chicago, Illinois
More than 3,000 people are expected to attend this 2026 event hosted by Supply Chain Digital, as well as over 300 exhibitors. The two-day expo aims to provide a comprehensive outlook on procurement and supply chain’s evolving role in business value and sustainability. More than 100 speakers will be featured across 20 content tracks, including executives from General Motors, Nordstrom and Novo Nordisk. The expo also will include eight executive workshops. Click here for the full agenda.
ISM World 2026
April 26 – 28
Denver, Colorado
This event from the Institute for Supply Management offers networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, breakout sessions and panels to learn about industry strategies and insights. This year’s version will include sessions on leveraging AI, transportation market trends and employee development. Here is a look at the full agenda.
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium
May 4 – 6
Orlando, Florida
The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo will provide insights on how to predict disruption and construct innovative supply chains that leverage technology effectively. Leaders from General Mills, Astra Zeneca, Owens Corning and Cisco Systems will join Gartner analysts to dive into smart manufacturing, cost-to-serve modeling and more across over 150 sessions. Here’s the full agenda.
WERC 2026
May 17 – 20
Jacksonville, Florida
The Warehousing Education and Research Council’s annual event for logistics professionals is dedicated to warehousing and distribution center operations. Sessions this year will cover automation, AI applications, preventing shipment damage and more warehouse-specific insights from leaders from brands such as Home Depot, Kendra Scott and L'Oreal. Take a look at the full agenda.
CNS Partnership Conference
May 18 – 20
San Francisco, California
This annual conference from the International Air Transport Association brings together leaders and decision makers to explore the future of air cargo. Attendees include aviation executives and leaders, airline representatives, ground service providers, air freight forwarders, airports, and manufacturers and solution providers. Learn more about the event here.
Home Delivery World 2026
May 20 – 21
Nashville, Tennessee
Home Delivery World USA is a gathering place for everyone from delivery startups to the biggest names in logistics. The event, which has been running for 13 years, endeavors to drive change in logistics from warehouse arrival to final delivery. The two-day conference regularly features over 250 speakers across 100 sessions. More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the 2026 edition, as well as over 300 exhibitors, with speakers including leaders from HelloFresh, Walmart and Nestlé. Secure your spot here.
MARS 2026 Summer Meeting
July 13 – 14
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers will hold its annual summer meeting in July. More details have yet to be released.
Parcel Forum ‘26
Sept. 14 – 16
Orlando, Florida
Parcel Forum highlights small package supply chains and last-mile delivery. The event caters to professionals in the transportation, shipping, logistics, distribution and warehouse sectors. This year’s event will include more than 50 educational sessions and 14 “learning pods.” You can register here.
Inland Distribution Conference 2026
Sept. 28 – 30
Chicago, Illinois
This key transportation industry conference is hosted by the Journal of Commerce and brings together professionals from every transport mode. Check out the agenda and highlights from last year’s rendition.
AAPA Annual Convention & Expo
Sept. 28 – 30
New Orleans, Louisiana
The American Association of Port Authorities’ annual convention is geared toward professionals in the seaport industry, including maritime, logistics and supply chain leaders.
CHAINge: North America
Sept. 29 – 30
Long Beach, California
Supply chain leaders from a host of brands, including Texas Instruments, Amazon, 3M and Microsoft, are expected to attend this event hosted by the Association for Supply Chain Management. Event sessions will include discussions and roundtables exploring key issues impacting supply chains across North America. Topics will include talent development, digital transformation, navigating logistics disruptions and sustainability. Register here.
CSCMP EDGE 2026
Oct. 4 – 7
Nashville, Tennessee
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ event will feature more than 100 educational and specialty sessions, as well as keynote speakers, a women’s leadership forum and a spotlight series. About 40% of attendees are expected to be at the executive level, 26% at the director level and 20% at the manager level. Mattel, Walmart and UPS will be among the hundreds of companies in attendance, according to the event’s website. Register here.
CPG Summit
Oct. 12 – 14
Carlsbad, California
The Consumer Brands Association’s CPG Summit explores the insights and trends shaping the consumer packaged goods industry. Registration is set to open this spring.
ATA Management Conference and Exhibition
Oct. 17 – 20
Charlotte, North Carolina
This event, hosted by American Trucking Associations, will bring industry stakeholders together to discuss the issues impacting the trucking industry through networking events and presentations.
F3: Future of Freight Festival
Oct. 27 – 28
Chattanooga, Tennessee
This conference, hosted by FreightWaves, will showcase exhibits, networking opportunities and more. Details about the full agenda have yet to be released, but you can register here.
Editor’s note: This article will be updated in June as more details are announced for each event.
