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.
ProMat 2027
April 19 – 21
Chicago
Manufacturing and supply chain event ProMat will feature more than 200 educational sessions and three keynote speeches in 2027 with a focus on equipment and technology. A full agenda has been not been released yet, but one keynote panel will include speakers from United Airlines, Ace Hardware and Glossier.
The New York Summit: Supply Chain Live
April 20 – 21
New York City
The New York Summit: Supply Chain Live 2027 is one of several co-located events from BizClik publications, with other events including Procurement Live, Manufacturing Live and Sustainability Live. The New York Summit, hosted by Supply Chain Magazine, aims to deliver the insights, strategies and connections needed for companies to maintain more resilient, agile and competitive supply chains.
The conference will bring together more than 3,000 supply chain and logistics leaders, and will feature more than 300 speakers and 60 panel discussions. Speakers have yet to be announced; however, the 2026 lineup included representatives from Amazon, Mars and Schneider Electric.
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
May 3 – 5
Orlando, Florida
The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is a gathering of chief supply chain officers and other executives connecting to discuss the future of the industry. The supply chain conference is “shaped by data driven insight” from more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner analysts and attendees.
The 2027 conference theme is “Insight-Driven Supply Chains: Navigate With Clarity. Act With Precision.” Topics will include AI value realization, strategy and execution, as well as how to navigate geopolitical volatility and risk.
While the full 2027 agenda is still being built, this year’s conference tracks have been released.
CNS Partnership Conference
May 11 – 13
Miami
The CNS Partnership Conference brings together air cargo leaders and decision makers to explore the future of the sector. Attendees will include aviation executives, airline representatives, ground service providers, air freight forwarders, airports, manufacturers and solution providers. An agenda has yet to be released.
ISM World 2027
May 16 – 18
Washington D.C.
Attendees joining the ISM World 2027 conference will have access to the economic insights behind the Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers’ Index and sessions led by technology, geopolitics and economics experts. More details to come on specific sessions and topics.
Home Delivery World 2027
May 25 – 27
Orlando, Florida
More than 3,000 retailers, brands, grocers, carriers, third-party logistics companies l, fulfillment providers and technology firms are expected to gather at Home Delivery World in May. The event will explore how to improve performance, evaluate solutions and shape the future of home delivery, including how to reduce costs, improve visibility, increase speed and strengthen reverse logistics.
More than 200 speakers are lined up for the conference, which will feature over 100 sessions over the course of three days.
Parcel Forum '27
Sept. 13 – 15
Washington, D.C.
Parcel Forum spotlights small-package fulfillment and caters to logistics professionals looking to ship products more efficiently and cost-effectively. The conference offers several peer-to-peer networking opportunities, as well as exhibit floor events.
Parcel Forum 2026 featured speakers from American Eagle Outfitters, Nordstrom, Shipware and the U.S. Postal Service.
Air Cargo Americas
Nov. 9 – 11
Miami
The annual Air Cargo Americas trade show brings together industry stakeholders from the cargo and logistics community to connect and collaborate. Related events occurring in the same location include Transport Logistic Americas and Project Cargo Americas — a new area that focuses on heavy-lift and breakbulk logistics. The agenda for the events has not yet been released.
MARS Summer Meeting
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Details on the Midwest Association of Rail Shipper’s 2027 Summer Meeting have yet to be released. However, the 2026 agenda explored rail industry trends and forecasts, with speakers from major railroads and agencies.
CHAINge
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CHAINge, hosted by the Association for Supply Chain Management, aims to help supply chain professionals tap into innovation while staying focused on foundational education. Details for 2027 have yet to be released. However, 2026 speakers include Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka, and Raina Avalon, EVP and chief logistics officer of The TJX Companies.
Inland27
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Inland27, hosted by the Journal of Commerce by S&P Global, is a conference dedicated to shippers and transportation and logistics providers moving goods from ports to inland destinations. The event has attracted more than 750 attendees, including over 150 shippers.
While details for next year’s event have yet to be announced, featured sessions from Inland26 included a look at the factors influencing trucking pricing, as well as a conversation with J.B. Hunt President and CEO Shelley Simpson.
EDGE 2027
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EDGE aims to provide actionable strategies and real-world solutions for attendees looking to learn and network. Keynote speakers for EDGE 2026 include Peter Larsen, VP of Amazon Supply Chain Services. Details for the 2027 conference have yet to be released.
AAPA Annual Convention
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The American Association of Port Authorities’ Annual Convention & Exposition is for port leaders, terminal operations and supply chain partners focused on the future of ports and supply chains. Details for next year’s event have yet to be announced.
CPG Summit
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The CPG Summit caters to CEOs and senior leaders in the consumer packaged goods industry. The summit has previously put a spotlight on supply chain innovations, sustainability practices and AI and evolving consumer behavior and their impacts on the industry. More details to come.
Retail Supply Chain + Logistics Expo
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The Retail Supply Chain + Logistics Expo is a conference that focuses on just what its name says, spotlighting how businesses can meet customer demands for faster delivery and easier returns while optimizing distribution networks. Information for the 2027 event has yet to be released; however, speakers from the 2026 summit included executives from Foot Locker, Wayfair and Tarte Cosmetics.
F3: Future of Freight Festival
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The F3: Future of Freight Festival is hosted by FreightWaves and is attended by freight and logistics experts, alongside other industry stakeholders. 2027 dates and details have yet to be announced, but the 2026 event featured companies such as Goodr, Califia Farms and more.
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend, with over 50 speakers lined up across the three-day event.
ATA Management Conference and Exhibition
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This event hosted by the American Trucking Associations caters to the trucking industry’s influential leaders. Details for the 2027 event have yet to be released; however, the 2026 event featured policy discussions, networking opportunities and executive-level programming.
Editor’s note: This article will be updated in January as more details are announced for each event.
