Uber Freight, RXO, C.H. Robinson headline 3PL/logistics track at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is highlighting the 3PL and logistics industry as one of its core focus areas, with a lineup that features some of the sector’s most influential names.

From reimagining freight markets to orchestrating warehouse robotics at scale, this track brings together leaders driving the future of logistics with AI, automation, and data-driven insights.

The logistics program begins with a keynote from Uber Freight’s EVP & CTO Val Marchevsky on how AI is transforming planning, execution, and cost control. Executives from RXO, C.H. Robinson, GEODIS, Kenco, Sysco, and GreyOrange will then take the stage to share strategies for navigating freight volatility, scaling warehouse networks, and delivering measurable results.

The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, held Oct. 22–24 at the W Nashville, will bring together 50+ senior executives and thought leaders across industries. Alongside logistics, the program includes tracks on CPG, life sciences, food & beverage, and general supply chain strategy and optimization.

3PL/Logistics session speakers

Thursday, October 23

8:05 a.m. CT – End User Awards

Moderator: Drew Eubank, Zion Solutions Group

Robotics: Bill Monk, VP, GNC

Artificial Intelligence: Liz Koziol, SVP, FedEx Supply Chain

Digital Transformation: Randy Tarantino, Global Technology Director, Sysco

8:45 a.m. CT – Keynote

Speaker: Val Marchevsky, EVP & CTO, Uber Freight

Session title: Reimagining Logistics with AI: Turning Intelligence into Action

11:00 a.m. CT (Room 1)

Speaker: Jared Weisfeld, Chief Strategy Officer, RXO

Moderator: Alan Amling, University of Tennessee

Session title: The State of Freight Markets

11:00 a.m. CT (Room 3)

Speaker: Dave Kordik, Vice President Customer Technology Solutions, Medline Industries

Moderator: Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director, Peerless Media

Session title: Intelligent Care: How AI Is Powering the Healthcare Supply Chain

11:00 a.m. CT (Room 5)

Speaker: Tom Cook, Managing Director, Blue Tiger International

Session title: Tariff Mitigation & Supply Chain Resilience: 20 Proven Solutions

11:30 a.m. CT (Room 1)

Speakers: Marcos Feliciano, Sales Executive, Hai Robotics & Andy Modale, VP of Engineering Design, Maersk

Session title: The Automated Edge: How 3PLs Stay Ahead in a Demanding Market

11:30 a.m. CT (Room 5)

Speakers: Saurabh Gupta, CTO, GreyOrange, and Kristi Montgomery, VP Innovation, Kenco

Session title: From Robotic Uptime to Fulfillment Outcomes: Warehouse Orchestration at Scale

2:15 p.m. CT

Speaker: Mike Neill, CTO, C.H. Robinson

Moderator: Arun Kochar, Kearney

Session title: Artificial Intelligence that Delivers Real Results

2:45 p.m. CT

Moderator: Douglas Kent, EVP, ASCM

Panelists: Sri Thirumalia, Director of Last Mile, Walmart; Scott DeGroot, University of Tennessee; Girish Gupta, Director Supply Chain, Guardian Drug Company

Session title: Winning the Last Mile: Strategies for Customer-Centric Delivery

Friday, October 24

9:00 a.m. CT

Moderator: Lucy Alexander, Advisor, KeyChain Consulting

Panelists: Laura Wilkin, Board Director, GXO Logistics; Liz Koziol, SVP Operations, FedEx; Tatiana Freire, Sr. Director, NA Supply Chain Excellence, Kenvue

Session title: Leading through Change: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Tackling Today’s Biggest Challenges

10:40 a.m. CT

Speaker: Dave Hauptman, Chief Commercial Officer, Kenco

Session title: Warehouse Innovations Reshaping CPG Supply Chains

11:25 a.m. CT

Speakers: Patrick Gibbons, President, The Emerson Group, and Nura Kruciak, SVP, GEODIS

Session title: Secrets to Success: How to Achieve Scalability With Your 3PL

Other companies featured across focus areas

In addition to the logistics sessions, the 2025 program includes speakers from:

• Consumer Packaged Goods: Dole Packaged Foods, Walmart, Kohler, Gap, Our Home
• Life Sciences/Healthcare: Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Regeneron, Imbed Biosciences, Medline
• Food & Beverage: Diageo, IFMA, Our Home
• 3PL/Logistics: Uber Freight, RXO, C.H. Robinson, Kenco, GEODIS, GXO Logistics

The full list of speakers and session titles and descriptions is available on the agenda, located here.

Conference registration is now ongoing.

Who is the entertainment?

The fun begins Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Welcome Reception, sponsored by Dematic, and featuring acoustic solo artist Teddy Robb and DJ Jordan Grace. The duo will set the tone for an energetic and engaging conference with live music, good company, and rooftop views.

Then, on Thursday, October 23, attendees will gather for the Rooftop Cocktail Reception with Matt Jenkins, the CMA Award–winning songwriter behind nine #1 singles for stars including Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Billy Currington, Dustin Lynch, and Jordan Davis—whose hit “Buy Dirt” won the 2022 CMA Song of the Year. Jenkins recently added two more chart-toppers to his name with Davis’ “Tucson Too Late” and Jelly Roll’s “Halfway To Hell.”

The Rooftop Cocktail Reception is being sponsored by Warehouse on Wheels.

Who are the 2025 NextGen Award Winners?

Visionary Award

• Diageo

End User Awards

• Artificial Intelligence: FedEx Supply Chain
• Digital Transformation: Sysco
• Robotics: GNC

Solution Provider Awards

• Artificial Intelligence: Quickcode.ai
• Digital Transformation: Easy Metrics
• Robotics: Corvus Robotics

Startup Award

• Dexory

To register, visit NextGen Supply Chain Conference

What keynotes are scheduled?

Thursday morning keynote

Speaker: Val Marchevsky, EVP & CTO, Uber Freight

Session title: Reimagining Logistics with AI: Turning Intelligence into Action

Thursday afternoon Visionary keynote

Speaker: Lisa Drane, director of procurement supply innovation at Diageo

Friday morning keynote

Speaker: Todd Stillwell, VP Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Dole Packaged Foods

Session title: Scaling for Innovation and Growth with Flexible Manufacturing and Data-Driven Forecasting

Networking and sponsorship opportunities

The W Nashville is offering discounted group hotel rates (three days before and after the event, subject to availability). Networking highlights include rooftop receptions, entertainment and small-group discussions.

Sponsors include:

• Diamond: Zion Solutions Group, Dematic, Warehouse on Wheels
• Gold: Shippeo
• Silver: Hai Robotics, TGW Logistics, Cycle Labs, GreyOrange, AutoScheduler, Imaginnovate, eSoft Labs
• Bronze: Corvus Robotics, enVista, Gnosis Freight, Herowear
• Associate: Arvist, Cognida.ai, Loadsmart, Pelican Robotics, Made4Net, Third Wave Automation

Attendees will also hear from leaders at companies including Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Kenco, Kohler, Maersk, Medline, Blue Tiger International, IBM Consulting, Moody’s, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Gap, Kenvue, Imbed Biosciences, C.H. Robinson and more. A full list of speakers is available here. The agenda can be found here.

Now in its seventh year, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference brings together senior executives, thought leaders, and technology innovators to explore the future of supply chain management. With a program featuring keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and the annual NextGen Supply Chain Awards, the event spotlights the technologies and strategies shaping tomorrow’s supply chains.

Registration and the full agenda are available at NextGenSupplyChainConference.com.

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