The supply chain landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace and for many companies, that evolution is taking place against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, logistical disruption and shifting trade conditions.
Keeping pace requires more than operational adjustments. For supply chain professionals, industry events remain an important opportunity to exchange ideas, compare strategies and learn directly from peers and executives facing many of the same challenges.
That can mean listening to C-suite leaders during executive panels, taking part in collaborative workshops, exploring emerging technologies on exhibition floors or simply connecting with other professionals across the industry.
In 2027, many of the major supply chain conferences will put artificial intelligence and technology at the center of the discussion. Other recurring themes will include retail and manufacturing supply chains, shipper-carrier relationships, sourcing strategies, sustainability, fulfillment and the growing risks associated with trade and geopolitics.
As it does each year, this list brings together some of the top supply chain conferences to keep on the radar for 2027. The calendar will be updated in January as additional dates, locations and agendas are announced.
There are also still several conferences taking place before the end of 2026. Details on those events are available in the top supply chain conferences of 2026.
Top supply chain conferences in 2027
NRF 2027: Retail’s Big Show
Jan. 10–12 — New York City
The National Retail Federation’s annual conference brings together retail leaders looking for the latest insights, strategies and technologies shaping the market. More than 40,000 retail professionals are expected to attend.
The 2027 agenda is already available, offering a closer look at the topics that will drive this year’s discussions.
Retailers and brands registered for the event can also add Supply Chain Sunday to their registration at no additional cost. Taking place Jan. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, the summit will examine the trends and strategies influencing retail supply chains, including AI-powered planning, inventory intelligence, logistics and fulfillment tactics.
MARS Winter Meeting
Jan. 12–14 — Schaumburg, Illinois
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers will hold its annual winter meeting in January, bringing industry participants together to discuss the current state of the rail sector.
Additional details about the 2027 meeting are expected to be released in the near future.
Manifest Vegas 2027
Feb. 8–10 — Las Vegas
Manifest Vegas has established itself as a major meeting point for the global supply chain and logistics technology community.
The event attracts Fortune 500 supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators, technology companies and investors focused on logistics technology. Organizers expect more than 8,500 attendees, including more than 2,000 shippers.
Major companies including Amazon, Unilever, Walmart, PepsiCo and Ford Motor Co. are among those attending Manifest Vegas.
The 2027 event will also feature more than 400 speakers, including supply chain leaders from Johnson & Johnson, Gap Inc. and WK Kellogg Co.
A preliminary event agenda is already available, with additional details expected as the conference approaches.
RILA LINK 2027
Feb. 21–24 — Orlando, Florida
The Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK conference is designed for the retail supply chain community, bringing together retailers, grocers and consumer product manufacturers.
The event provides a forum for organizations to exchange ideas on some of retail’s biggest challenges, from transportation and fulfillment to labor, technology, resilience, inventory management and broader operations.
LINK typically attracts more than 2,000 attendees and features more than 100 speakers and keynote presentations. The 2027 agenda is available for attendees planning their visit.
AirCargo Conference 2027
Feb. 28–March 2 — Arlington, Texas
The three-day AirCargo Conference is aimed at air carriers, freight forwarders, ground handlers and logistics technology leaders seeking industry insight and networking opportunities.
Discussions are expected to examine the future of air cargo, including capacity planning, e-commerce logistics, sustainability and digital freight platforms.
The conference will feature keynote presentations from airline, forwarding and airport executives, along with dedicated tracks covering e-commerce, cold chain and sustainability.
Organizers expect more than 1,100 attendees and over 60 panelists and speakers.
TPM27
Feb. 28–March 3 — Long Beach, California
TPM remains one of the key events on the calendar for professionals across the ocean transportation industry, including liners, shippers and freight forwarders.
The conference gives attendees access to market insights and operational expertise while addressing practical solutions to freight transportation challenges and trade compliance.
For 2027, key themes include navigating rapidly changing regulatory scrutiny surrounding trade, managing continued uncertainty in ocean shipping, developing best-in-class service contracts and year-round monitoring processes, and putting artificial intelligence to work.
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend, including approximately 2,500 senior leaders and 1,000 shippers.
The speaker lineup includes Lars Jensen, CEO and partner of Vespucci Maritime; Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc; and Alan Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Sea-Intelligence. More than 150 speakers are expected overall.
ProMat 2027
April 19–21 — Chicago
Manufacturing and supply chain event ProMat will return in April with more than 200 educational sessions and three keynote speeches focused on equipment and technology.
The complete 2027 agenda has not yet been released. One announced keynote panel, however, will feature speakers from United Airlines, Ace Hardware and Glossier.
The New York Summit: Supply Chain Live
April 20–21 — New York City
The New York Summit: Supply Chain Live 2027 is part of a series of co-located events organized by BizClik publications. Other events include Procurement Live, Manufacturing Live and Sustainability Live.
Hosted by Supply Chain Magazine, the New York Summit is designed to provide the insights, strategies and industry connections companies need to build supply chains that are more resilient, agile and competitive.
More than 3,000 supply chain and logistics leaders are expected, alongside more than 300 speakers and 60 panel discussions.
Speakers for 2027 have not yet been announced. The 2026 lineup included representatives from Amazon, Mars and Schneider Electric.
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
May 3–5 — Orlando, Florida
The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo brings together chief supply chain officers and other senior executives to discuss the direction of the industry and the challenges ahead.
The conference is described as being shaped by data-driven insight drawn from more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner analysts and attendees.
The theme for 2027 is “Insight-Driven Supply Chains: Navigate With Clarity. Act With Precision.”
Topics will include AI value realization, strategy and execution, as well as ways to navigate geopolitical volatility and risk.
The complete 2027 agenda is still being developed, although conference tracks from the current year have already been released.
CNS Partnership Conference
May 11–13 — Miami
The CNS Partnership Conference brings together air cargo executives and decision-makers to examine the future of the sector.
Participants are expected to include aviation executives, airline representatives, ground service providers, air freight forwarders, airports, manufacturers and solution providers.
An agenda for the 2027 event has not yet been released.
ISM World 2027
May 16–18 — Washington, D.C.
ISM World 2027 will provide attendees with access to economic insights behind the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers’ Index.
The conference will also feature sessions led by experts in technology, geopolitics and economics.
Additional information about individual sessions and topics is expected to be announced.
Home Delivery World 2027
May 25–27 — Orlando, Florida
More than 3,000 retailers, brands, grocers, carriers, third-party logistics companies, fulfillment providers and technology firms are expected to attend Home Delivery World in May.
The conference will focus on the future of home delivery and on the practical challenges companies face as they seek to improve performance, evaluate new solutions and respond to changing customer expectations.
Key areas include reducing costs, improving visibility, increasing delivery speed and strengthening reverse logistics.
More than 200 speakers are lined up, with over 100 sessions scheduled across the three-day event.
2027 supply chain conference calendar
| Event | Date(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| NRF 2027: Retail’s Big Show | Jan. 10–12 | New York, New York |
| MARS 2027 Winter Meeting | Jan. 12–14 | Schaumburg, Illinois |
| Manifest Vegas 2027 | Feb. 8–10 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| RILA LINK 2027 | Feb. 21–24 | Orlando, Florida |
| AirCargo Conference 2027 | Feb. 28–March 2 | Arlington, Texas |
| TPM27 | Feb. 28–March 3 | Long Beach, California |
| ProMat 2027 | April 19–21 | Chicago, Illinois |
| The New York Summit: Supply Chain Live | April 20–21 | New York, New York |
| Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo | May 3–5 | Orlando, Florida |
| CNS Partnership Conference | May 11–13 | Miami, Florida |
| ISM World 2027 | May 16–18 | Washington, D.C. |
| Home Delivery World 2027 | May 25–27 | Orlando, Florida |
| Parcel Forum ’27 | Sept. 13–15 | Washington, D.C. |
| Air Cargo Americas | Nov. 9–11 | Miami, Florida |
| MARS 2027 Summer Meeting | TBD | TBD |
| CHAINge | TBD | TBD |
| Inland27 | TBD | TBD |
| CSCMP EDGE 2027 | TBD | TBD |
| AAPA Annual Conference & Expo | TBD | TBD |
| CPG Summit | TBD | TBD |
The conference calendar above reflects the dates and locations currently available and will be updated as additional 2027 information is announced.
Parcel Forum ’27
Sept. 13–15 — Washington, D.C.
Parcel Forum focuses on small-package fulfillment and is designed for logistics professionals looking for ways to move products more efficiently and cost-effectively.
The conference combines educational content with peer-to-peer networking opportunities and events across the exhibition floor.
The 2026 edition featured speakers from American Eagle Outfitters, Nordstrom, Shipware and the U.S. Postal Service.
Air Cargo Americas
Nov. 9–11 — Miami
Air Cargo Americas is an annual trade show bringing together stakeholders from the cargo and logistics community to connect, collaborate and discuss developments across the industry.
Other related events taking place at the same location include Transport Logistic Americas and Project Cargo Americas, a new area dedicated to heavy-lift and breakbulk logistics.
The agenda for the events has not yet been released.
MARS Summer Meeting
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers has not yet released details for its 2027 Summer Meeting.
The association’s 2026 agenda examined rail industry trends and forecasts and included speakers from major railroads and government agencies.
CHAINge
CHAINge, hosted by the Association for Supply Chain Management, is designed to help supply chain professionals engage with innovation while maintaining a focus on foundational education.
Details for the 2027 event have not yet been announced.
The 2026 speaker lineup included Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, and Raina Avalon, executive vice president and chief logistics officer of The TJX Companies.
Inland27
Inland27, hosted by the Journal of Commerce by S&P Global, focuses on shippers and transportation and logistics providers moving goods from ports to inland destinations.
The event has previously attracted more than 750 attendees, including more than 150 shippers.
Details for the 2027 edition remain unavailable. Featured sessions at Inland26 examined factors influencing trucking prices and included a conversation with J.B. Hunt President and CEO Shelley Simpson.
EDGE 2027
EDGE is designed to give supply chain professionals actionable strategies and real-world solutions while creating opportunities for learning and networking.
Keynote speakers at EDGE 2026 included Peter Larsen, vice president of Amazon Supply Chain Services.
Further details about the 2027 conference have yet to be released.
AAPA Annual Convention
The American Association of Port Authorities’ Annual Convention & Exposition brings together port leaders, terminal operators and supply chain partners focused on the future of ports and supply chains.
Details about the 2027 event have not yet been announced.
CPG Summit
The CPG Summit is aimed at CEOs and senior executives in the consumer packaged goods industry.
Previous editions have examined supply chain innovation, sustainability practices, artificial intelligence and changing consumer behavior, as well as the impact of those trends on the industry.
More details about the 2027 edition are expected.
Retail Supply Chain + Logistics Expo
The Retail Supply Chain + Logistics Expo focuses on the challenges identified in its name: helping businesses meet customer expectations for faster delivery and easier returns while optimizing distribution networks.
Information about the 2027 event has not yet been released.
Speakers at the 2026 summit included executives from Foot Locker, Wayfair and Tarte Cosmetics.
F3: Future of Freight Festival
Hosted by FreightWaves, the F3: Future of Freight Festival brings together freight and logistics experts with other stakeholders from across the industry.
Dates and details for 2027 have not yet been announced.
The 2026 event featured companies including Goodr and Califia Farms. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the event, with more than 50 speakers participating across the three-day program.
ATA Management Conference and Exhibition
The ATA Management Conference and Exhibition, hosted by the American Trucking Associations, is geared toward influential leaders across the trucking industry.
The 2027 schedule and details have yet to be released.
The 2026 edition featured policy discussions, networking opportunities and executive-level programming.
A calendar to watch as 2027 takes shape
From retail and air cargo to ocean shipping, rail, trucking, ports, fulfillment and supply chain technology, the 2027 conference calendar reflects the breadth of issues facing logistics professionals.
Artificial intelligence is set to remain a recurring theme, but it will sit alongside more established concerns: resilience, sustainability, trade compliance, geopolitical risk, capacity, inventory, transportation costs and the changing relationship between technology and physical operations.
For companies navigating an increasingly complex supply chain environment, these events offer an opportunity not only to understand what is changing, but also to hear directly from the people making decisions across the industry.
Editor’s note: This article will be updated in January as more details are announced for each event.
