2025 Agenda
Tentative – Subject to Change
| DAY 1 | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | “Shotgun” Golf – at The Breakers Ocean Course (Box Lunch Provided from 11:30 AM) – Sponsored by Munayyer Group | Ocean Course |
| 2:00 – 7:00 PM | Registration | South Loggia |
| 5:30 – 8:00 PM | Welcome Cocktail Reception – Sponsored by AtoB | Ocean Lawn (Back-up: The Circle) |
| DAY 2 | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:15 AM | Breakfast/Networking – sponsored by Lumenalta | Mediterranean Courtyard |
| 8:00 AM | Golf Awards – sponsored by Munayyer Group | Venetian Ballroom |
| 8:15 AM | Welcome/Introduction – Benjamin Gordon, Cambridge Capital Managing Partner | Venetian Ballroom |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | 2025 Logistics Outlook: What Will the Coming Year Hold for Logistics and Supply Chain?
What innovations are top logistics companies pursuing in 2024? What is happening in warehousing, freight forwarding, and value-added services? | Venetian Ballroom |
| 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Supply Chain Technologies: What’s New and Exciting?
From 2018-2024, we saw record levels of funding for supply chain software companies. Although many companies underperformed, and some even failed, we have seen a handful of true winners emerge. Hear from 4 leaders of investor-backed companies on how to best manage against the market realities and focus on innovating and disrupting, while also executing. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Global Logistics: Views from Mexico and Canada
What is changing in the global markets? Hear from top global logistics companies on their strategies for growth in Canada, Mexico, and elsewhere in the world. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 12:40 – 1:45 PM | Lunch – sponsored by Lean Solutions Group | Front Lawn |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Dealmaking in the Supply Chain Market: Who is Winning and How?
The supply chain market has witnessed a significant surge in deal activity in 2023, with mergers and acquisitions shaping the industry’s future. As we step into 2024, the landscape of dealmaking continues to evolve, raising critical questions about the strategies that companies should adopt in this dynamic environment. Whether it’s buying, selling, merging, raising capital, or exploring other scenarios, this panel will provide a comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive and ever-changing market. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 3:15 – 4:45 PM | The BGSA Supply 2025 “Shark Tank” Competition – Sponsored by G&P Construction
Participants will receive a 10-minute window to showcase their Big Idea live on stage in the fields of Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics to potential customers, mentors, and investors. Finalists will be judged and voted on by both the attendees and the respected industry leader “Sharks.” | Venetian Ballroom |
| 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Cocktail Reception – sponsored by WNS | Ponce Promenade |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner – sponsored by Ascent Global Logistics– “Shark Tank” winner to be announced | Ocean Lawn |
| DAY 3 | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast/Networking – sponsored by Benesch Attorneys at Law | Ocean Lawn (Back-up: Seafood Bar) |
| 8:45 – 9:45 AM | 2025 Transportation Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges in the Transportation Sector
2024 was a year of record volatility. What will the coming year hold for transportation, and how can you position for growth and success in 2025? | Venetian Ballroom |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Managing Technology in this Era of Disruption
Every supply chain company needs a technology strategy for success. However, the publicized failures of some heavily funded companies like Convoy have created disruption in the market. Shippers, 3PLs and carriers are seeking the benefits of technology, but worried about the risk of partner solvency and underperforming technology. How can companies best leverage technology but minimize risk? | Venetian Ballroom |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | The Evolving Role of the CSCO in 2025
As the business landscape continues to evolve, so do the roles and responsibilities of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs). In 2024, understanding these changes is crucial for companies aiming to meet and anticipate the future needs of their customers. This panel discussion offers an in-depth exploration of the shifting dynamics in supply chain logistics and the expectations placed on CSCOs. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 12:15 – 12:20 PM | Closing Remarks | Venetian Ballroom |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Luncheon – sponsored by CloneOps.ai | Mediterranean Courtyard (Back-up: HMF) |
| 1:45 – 3:45 PM | Pro Tennis Clinic – sponsored by AutoScheduler Attendees and Registered Spouses Invited – RSVP required. | |
| 4:30 – 8:00 PM | Sunset Cocktail Cruise & Dockside – sponsored by Körber Supply Chain Software
Join your colleagues Friday afternoon for this unforgettable Palm Beach catamaran cruise that will feature the best of the coastline at the most picturesque time of day. Passengers meet in Breakers Lobby next to Concierge Desk at 4:15 pm for shuttles leaving at 4:30 and 4:45. | Aboard The Caprice |