The supply chain continues to shift and evolve at a rapid pace. To help industry professionals keep up with all the latest developments, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is once again hosting its premier supply chain event, the annual EDGE Conference and Exhibition.
The EDGE Conference offers supply chain professionals a host of opportunities to meet face-to-face with peers and leading supply chain thinkers as they exchange ideas and share best practices. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Discover more than 100 forward-thinking sessions covering real-world supply chain strategies,
- Learn from dynamic speakers and industry experts,
- Network with leading, emerging, and future supply chain leaders from all over the world.
More than 2,700 supply chain professionals are expected to attend the three-day event which will feature 17 educational tracks. These educational tracks will address topics such as transportation and logistics, technology and innovation, sustainability, sourcing strategies, supply chain planning, risk mitigation, and leadership and talent development.
In addition to the conference, EDGE hosts a Supply Chain Exchange Exhibition, where attendees can explore and see the latest supply chain technologies. This year more than 175 exhibitors will showcase their latest, most cutting-edge products, technologies, systems, and equipment. During the Exhibition, several events will be held for attendees, which include:
- Innovation Demo Sessions—“Shark Tank”-like sessions will be 15 minutes in length, allowing exhibitors and sponsor the opportunity to pitch their innovations and/or technologies, followed by a question and answer period.
- Startup Alley—a designated area on the show floor will host startup companies in the following categories—supplier startups, shippers, venture capitalists, suppliers looking for new acquisitions and partnerships, and academia—to come together in a collaborative environment to discuss and learn about innovative solutions.
EDGE will also feature the annual Academic Research Symposium, the Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Dissertation Symposium, and numerous leadership forums including a Future Leaders Reception, a Women Leaders Forum, an Executive Luncheon, and a Strategic Leaders Luncheon.
To register for the conference, visit cscmpedge.org.
