NASHVILLE, TN — October 27, 2025 — The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference concluded after two days of presentations, case studies, and high-level networking that brought together 200+ senior supply chain executives, innovators, and thought leaders at the W Nashville.
With 60+ speakers, including executives from Johnson & Johnson, FedEx Supply Chain, Eli Lilly, Dole Packaged Foods, Uber Freight, Maersk, and Kellanova, NextGen showcased the technologies and strategies transforming global supply chains.
Sessions spanned AI, robotics, automation, digital twins, resilience, and sustainability, pairing strategic keynotes with practitioner-led case studies to deliver actionable takeaways attendees can deploy immediately.
“NextGen continues to set the standard for forward-looking supply chain dialogue,” said Brian Ceraolo, CEO & President of Peerless Media. “This year’s discussions reflected the urgency and opportunity in front of us, from AI-driven decision-making to resilient operations, and showed how collaboration across the ecosystem will define tomorrow’s leaders.”
Keynotes from Lisa Drane, Director, Procurement Supply Innovation, Logistics & Warehouse, Diageo, who accepted the Visionary Award; Val Marchevsky, EVP & CTO, Uber Freight; and Todd Stillwell, VP Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Dole Packaged Foods, offered forward-looking perspectives on agility, risk, and performance.
The conference also honored excellence with the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Awards, sponsored by Zion Solutions Group: End User Awards went to FedEx Supply Chain, Sysco, and GNC; Solution Provider Awards to Quickcode.ai, Easy Metrics, and Corvus Robotics; and the Startup Award to Dexory.
“NextGen is more than a conference, it’s a community of leaders who come ready to share openly about what’s working and what isn’t,” said Brian Straight, Editor-in-Chief of Supply Chain Management Review. “That willingness to exchange real-world lessons is what makes this event special. It’s where innovation meets honesty, and where the industry moves forward together.”
In addition to the educational program, attendees benefited from peer-level networking and sponsor-hosted sessions from innovators including AutoScheduler, Cycle Labs, Hai Robotics, GreyOrange, TGW Logistics, and Warehouse on Wheels.
To stay informed about the 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, including speaker announcements and early-bird registration and sponsorship opportunities, email kbligh@peerlessmedia.com. Visit NextGenSupplyChainConference.com for more information.
About the NextGen Supply Chain Conference
Hosted by Supply Chain Management Review, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference brings together senior-level professionals and technology leaders to share insights and best practices on emerging supply chain technologies and strategies that drive competitive advantage.
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