Event Schedule
Countdown to 2024 Women In Supply Chain Forum
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
2024 Event Schedule
Tuesday
Nov. 12
2:30pm
Registration Opens
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Opening Remarks | State of Women in Supply Chain
Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics’ editorial staff kicks off this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum with an outline of where we’ve been, where we’re going and what it’s going to take to get there.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Opening Keynote Speaker | Ulta Beauty
Jennifer Kobus will delve into the importance of culture, advocacy, and the crucial themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prepare to be inspired as we explore these pivotal topics and learn more about Jennifer’s journey.
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cocktail Reception
7:00pm
Dinner & Networking on Your Own Time
Wednesday
Nov. 13
8:00am – 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am – 9:30am
Fireside Chat – Navigating Industries with Gender Disparity
Join us for an insightful fireside chat as we explore the journey of women working professionals in traditionally male-dominated industries such as supply chain and technology. This discussion will highlight the challenges and unique perspectives of female leaders who have promoted collaboration and driven innovation within their fields. Our speakers will share their personal stories, strategies for success, and visions for the future, offering grounded and practical insights for today’s and tomorrow’s female leaders.
Sponsored By:
9:30am – 10:30am
Content Session | Uber Freight
Olivia Hu will talk about how the latest technology is going to shape the future of supply chains, increasing efficiency and improving safety for the logistics space.
10:30am – 10:45am
Refreshment/Networking Break
10:45am – 11:45am
Coffee & Conversations
Attendees will participate in speed dating-style networking to break the ice and get to know other attendees. Choose from a series of topics at time of onsite check-in. Limit up to two sessions of 30 minutes each. Come prepared to share your journey, get to know others and start your networking foundation for the conference.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Networking Luncheon
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Fireside Chat – Emerging Technologies with Inbound/Outbound Logistics
Connected hardware and software solutions are evolving in materials handling to include all aspects of logistics, from digitizing the truck driver check-in process to optimizing loading dock assignments and improving operational efficiency. Join this Q&A session to hear from supply chain professional, Sara Silver, and learn about her experience of incorporating technology into a distribution center’s logistics and streamlining the operations.
Sponsored By:
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Content Session | Coca-Cola Company
Sandhya Pillay will talk about self-advocacy, how to balance being yourself while staying true to culture, what it takes to shatter your own glass ceiling and lessons learned along the way.
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Supply Chain Jeopardy
Do you know everything there is to know about the supply chain? Participate in a fun, yet competitive game of Supply Chain Jeopardy, with questions ranging from everything history of logistics and procurement to ins and outs of warehousing, technology and all things supply chain.
3:30pm – 3:45pm
Refreshment/Networking Break
3:45pm – 4:15pm
Fireside Chat – The Power of Diverse Experiences in Modern Logistics
Join us for an insightful fireside chat as three logistics leaders with different backgrounds, skillsets, roles and journeys come together and detail how past experiences continue to bring a new perspective or innovation to a modern-day supply chain challenge. This session’s speakers will talk about how empathy makes great managers, what it takes to be a change leader and share advice for young professionals looking to get into the supply chain space.
Sponsored By:
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Honoring Women In Supply Chain Award Winners
The Top 4 overall category winners from Women in Supply Chain award share their experiences, their journeys, their visions and advice for the future.
5:15pm – 5:30pm
Closing Remarks
7:00pm
Honoring Women in Supply Chain Dinner
We invite all Women In Supply Chain Forum attendees to join us for dinner to help honor award winners, network with peers and to enjoy tasty food and cocktails.
Attendees are allowed to bring one guest (spouse, coworker, etc.) to the dinner portion by registering them BEFORE November 11, 2024. Price for “Honoring Women In Supply Chain Dinner Guest” is $250.00.