Conference overview and focus

The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will showcase the third-party logistics and broader logistics sector as a central theme. Organizers designed a dedicated track that highlights how industry leaders are tackling the structural changes shaping freight and warehouse operations.

When and where the event takes place

The conference is scheduled for Oct. 22–24, 2025, and will be held at the W Nashville. The event will convene more than 50 senior executives and supply chain thinkers representing multiple industries.

Purpose of the 3PL and logistics track

The logistics track focuses on practical advances in AI, automation, robotics and data-driven decision making. Sessions aim to explore how these technologies and strategies are remaking freight markets, improving execution and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Keynote on AI in freight operations

The program opens with a keynote address from Val Marchevsky, EVP & CTO of Uber Freight. Marchevsky will discuss the ways artificial intelligence is changing planning, execution and cost control across freight networks.

Featured companies and panel topics

A lineup of prominent logistics and 3PL firms will present strategies and case studies. Speakers will include representatives from:

• RXO
• C.H. Robinson
• GEODIS
• Kenco
• Sysco
• GreyOrange

Sessions will address topics such as managing freight market volatility, scaling warehouse networks and deploying robotics at scale to produce quantifiable results.

Broader conference programming

Beyond the logistics track, the NextGen agenda includes specialized streams covering consumer packaged goods, life sciences, food & beverage, and overall supply chain strategy and optimization. These tracks are designed to provide cross-industry perspectives and practical guidance for senior leaders.

How to find the full article and participate

For the full story and additional details about speakers and sessions, please read the complete article. Interested attendees can follow that link for registration and program updates.