Businesses grappling with increasingly stringent regulations while seeking innovative production models to scale operations now have a unique opportunity to gain strategic insights. The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Summit, scheduled for October 22-24 at Nashville's W Hotel, will bring together industry leaders to explore transformative solutions for food and beverage supply chains.
Industry Titans Gather to Shape Future Strategies
With food and beverage designated as one of four core focus areas, the summit will feature executives from global brands including Dole and Diageo, alongside experts from the International Food Manufacturers Association (IFMA).
Keynote Perspectives:
Diageo's Visionary Outlook: Lisa Drane of Diageo will deliver the opening keynote, sharing the alcohol conglomerate's supply chain expertise developed through managing complex global operations.
Regulatory Navigation: IFMA's Phil Kafarakis will provide critical analysis of evolving compliance frameworks, offering guidance for risk mitigation in changing policy environments.
Growth Strategies: Our Home's Timothy Egan will discuss scaling operations during rapid expansion phases through an intimate fireside chat format.
Practical Implementation Frameworks
Beyond theoretical discussions, the event will showcase actionable case studies from major industry players:
- Last-Mile Innovations: Walmart representatives will detail logistics optimizations that reduced delivery costs while improving customer satisfaction metrics.
- Operational Efficiency: Dole Packaged Foods' Todd Stillwell will conclude the summit with insights on driving growth through supply chain innovation.
Comprehensive Industry Coverage
The summit's agenda spans multiple sectors to provide holistic supply chain perspectives:
- Consumer Packaged Goods: Sessions will address demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain transparency.
- Life Sciences: Discussions will focus on pharmaceutical supply chain security, product traceability, and anti-counterfeiting measures.
- Logistics Providers: Experts will examine technological advancements transforming third-party logistics operations.
Strategic Networking Opportunities
With over 50 senior executives expected to attend, the event facilitates connections between supply chain professionals across industries. The curated participant list includes:
- C-suite executives from food and beverage corporations
- Supply chain management leaders across procurement, logistics, and operations
- Professionals focused on operational efficiency improvements
Summit Highlights
The event's value proposition centers on enabling participants to:
- Anticipate emerging industry trends through direct access to market leaders
- Implement operational improvements based on proven methodologies
- Reduce costs through optimized logistics and inventory management
- Establish valuable professional connections within the supply chain ecosystem
As supply chain management grows increasingly critical in competitive markets, the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Summit offers a timely platform for industry professionals to gain strategic advantages through shared knowledge and collaborative problem-solving.