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Registration Open for the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference in Chicago
Connect with your restaurant supply chain peers May 15 - 16, 2025 at the Swissotel Chicago during the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference!
With an agenda developed by leaders working in foodservice supply chain, this is the only conference created by and for restaurant supply chain professionals.
The conference is only open to operators and those who work in supply chain management for restaurant or hospitality companies.
The first 100 restaurant and foodservice operators who register for the conference and book their room using the link in their confirmation email will receive a complimentary standard hotel room the night of Thursday, May 15.
All restaurant operator attendees will receive free admission to the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Show, May 17-20.
Register For the Spring Conference Here.
AGENDA - Thursday, May 15th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Registration Desk is Open
Photographer Headshots are available
2:00 PM Conference Begins
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Supply Chain Leadership Spotlight - TBA
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Networking Break
3:25 PM – 4:25 PM Networking Roundtable Sessions, by topic
4:30 PM Wrap up, Day 2 Preview
6:30 PM Busses depart for offsite dinner and reception
AGENDA - Friday, May 16th
7:30 AM – 8:20 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM Opening Remarks
8:40AM – 9:30 AM Dhamu Thamodaran - Commodities
9:30 AM – 9:55 AM Regulations and Tariffs
10:25 AM – 11:20 AM Supply Chain Leadership Spotlight – TBA
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM Hot Topics & Emerging Issues
12:10 PM – 12:40 PM Lunch
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM Commodity Breakout Sessions – Pick 2 of 3
1:50 PM – 2:20 PM Networking Break
2:20 PM – 3:20 PM AI and Technology for SCM – TBA
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM Keynote Speaker – TBA
4:20 PM – 4:25 PM Conference Wrap-up