2023 Agenda
Tentative Schedule – subject to change
| DAY 1 | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | “Shotgun” Golf – at the Breakers (Box Lunch Provided from 11:30 AM) | Ocean Course |
| 2:00 – 7:00 PM | Registration | South Loggia West |
| 5:30 – 8:30 PM | Welcome Reception | Front Lawn (Back-up: Beach Club) |
| DAY 2 | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:15 AM | Breakfast/Networking – Golf Awards | Mediterranean Courtyard (Back-up: Mediterranean Ballroom) |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome/Introduction – Benjamin Gordon, Cambridge Capital CEO | Venetian Ballroom |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | 2023 Outlook: What Will the Coming Year Hold for Transportation and Logistics?
What innovations are top logistics companies pursuing in 2023? What is happening in warehousing, freight forwarding, and value-added services? | Venetian Ballroom |
| 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Logistics’ Role in Global Disaster Relief
The last few years have seen many humanitarian disasters – from the COVID-19 virus to Russia’s 2022 invasion of the Ukraine. Learn how supply chain professionals have witnessed disasters, responded, and taken leadership roles in addressing humanitarian critical situations. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Supply Chain Technologies: What’s New and Exciting?
What are the leading supply chain technology companies doing to expand their services and markets in 2023? How does technology drive business and improvements? What is the value of technology in logistics? | Venetian Ballroom |
| 12:40 – 1:45 PM | Lunch – sponsored by Lean Solutions Group | Front Lawn (Back-up: Mediterranean Ballroom) |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Dealmaking Spotlight
We saw a spike in deal activity in 2022. Merger and acquisition activity in the industry is growing. Amidst all the market changes, what kinds of deals will be completed in 2023? What kinds of strategies make sense? Should you buy, sell, merge, raise capital, or pursue other scenarios? Hear from top CEOs, investors, and practitioners on current deal approaches. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 3:15 – 4:45 PM | The BGSA Supply 2023 “Shark Tank” Competition – sponsored by Book Your Cargo
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 | Mediterranean Ballroom |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner – “Shark Tank” winner to be announced | Venetian Ballroom |
| DAY 3 | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast/Networking – sponsored by Benesch Attorneys at Law | Mediterranean Ballroom |
| 8:45 – 9:45 AM | The Evolving Role of the CSCO in 2023
How are your customers’ businesses and their CSCO’s roles and responsibilities evolving, and how can you anticipate their future needs? Discover what supply chain logistics challenges lay ahead for your clients, and what they expect you to provide for them, now and in the future. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Managing Technology in this Era of Disruption
Technology is critical for business success, but the continued disruption by new software, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, robotics, and several other advances require smart decisions and knowledge management. This Panel will provide strategies for dealing with disruptions, deciding on technological investments, and leveraging technologies for greater customer success. | Venetian Ballroom |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | 2023 Outlook: What Will the Coming Year Hold for Transportation?
Trucking is a leading indicator for the economy. Are we entering a downturn in trucking? More broadly, how will capacity providers respond to challenges including economic cycles, trade wars, technology threats, and environmental requirements? | Venetian Ballroom |
| 12:15 – 12:20 PM | Closing Remarks | Venetian Ballroom |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Courtyard Luncheon – sponsored by Alvys | Mediterranean Courtyard (Back-up: Mediterranean Ballroom) |
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Pro Tennis Clinic – Attendees and Registered Spouses Invited Please RSVP if attending to jennifer@bgsa.com | Ocean Tennis / Breakers West |
| 4:30 – 7:30 PM | Sunset Cocktail Cruise & Dockside – sponsored by SnapFulfil
(Confirmed passengers meet in Breakers Lobby next to Concierge Desk for shuttles leaving at 4:15 and 4:45) | TBD |