It’s that time of year again when supply chain leaders start thinking about how to empower their organizations and connect on a global scale. While technologies are continuously evolving, visiting the industry’s top supply chain conferences and trade shows form an integral way that leaders can learn more about what’s happening and how to respond. This year’s top supply chain conferences for 2020 are laid out below to include some of the great supply chain conferences to attend. Also included are user group conferences for the major supply chain technology providers Veridian partners with to aid supply chain leaders in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of supply chain technology platforms.

Top Supply Chain Conferences

NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show

Dates: January 11 – 14, 2020 in New York, NY

Cost: Free for Retailers

This year’s NRF 2020 Vision conference serves as the leading voice for retail and is the only one that convenes a community of this size. NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show serves as the headquarters for daytime programming during NRF Retail Week. Sponsored by the National Retail Federation, this conference boasts over 38,000 attendees, 400 speakers, and over 800 exhibitors and 175 sessions, all focused on innovation in retail.

RILA’s LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference

Dates: February 23 – 26, 2020 in Dallas, TX

Cost: $1,195 – $1,695, Depending on Membership and Registration Date

RILA’s LINK conference focuses on giving retail supply chain executives a review of emerging technologies and opportunities through logistics service providers. This year’s conference will focus on the impacts of global supply chain risk management, end-to-end visibility and its benefits, and session leaders from AutoZone, Walmart, CMA-CGM, and many more.

MODEX 2020

Dates: March 9 – 12, 2020 in Atlanta, GA

Cost: FREE for All Registered Guests

MODEX stands apart as a true one-of-a-kind conference (unless you consider its sister-show ProMat, which will next be held in 2021). Nearly 1,000 exhibits and 150+ educational seminars cover every facet of supply chain management and innovation. Exhibitors include supply chain software and technology vendors, including transportation management and warehouse management to name a few, and for those new to the space, especially retailers, the conference is a great networking opportunity. MODEX and ProMat are both run by MHI and are held in alternating years.

Shoptalk 2020

Dates: March 22 – 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV

Cost: $3,650 – $4,500 with Option for Free Tickets and $750 Travel Stipend

Shoptalk is where 8,000+ retail changemakers come together every year to create the future of retail. Shoptalk will celebrate 5 years of bringing established retailers and brands together with direct-to-consumer and tech startups, large tech and Internet companies, venture capital investors, real estate developers, equity analysts, media, and others.

The show will feature over 210 world-class speakers at the event with women making up 100% of these speakers! They asked that any of the male speakers replace themselves with a female representative as a way to highlight the amazing work women are doing in retail. In 2021, Shoptalk plans on making the speakers 50% male and 50% female.

Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain USA 2020

Dates: April 22 – 23, 2020 in New York, NY

Cost: $1799

This conference brings together some of the biggest retail brands in the industry, including Foot Locker, Etsy, Target, and more. Participants gain deep insights into retail supply chain strategies, the latest trends in logistics partnerships, the demand for a flexible, adaptable transportation network, how analytics are changing, and even what supply chain leaders can do today to be more successful.

Dates: May 11 – 14, 2020 in Orlando, FL

Cost: $4,200 – $4,725

Gartner hosts this conference to help supply chain leaders gain the skills to navigate the complex world of supply chain analytics and new technology. Leaders get the opportunity to interact with peers to discuss best practices and opportunities or weaknesses felt over the past year. In addition, hands-on learning sessions, directed by Gartner experts, help supply chain executives plan for the year to come and the changing needs of consumers and the modern supply chain, from supply chain planning through customer fulfillment and beyond. Gartner has revamped this conference, changing the name to Symposium | Xpo, expanding the agenda and hailing this year’s as the biggest one yet.

Veridian Supply Chain Technology User Group Conferences

HighJump Elevate

Dates: March 2 – 5, 2020 in Orlando, FL

Cost: $1299

Elevate is a unique conference that focuses on bringing supply chain leaders together with product demonstrations of HighJump products, social events, and breakout sessions. This conference is the easiest and most interactive way to learn more about HighJump’s latest product releases and get in-person training on how to get the most value from such products. This year, Veridian is proudly sponsoring HighJump’s Women Leaders in Supply Chain Luncheon, which will feature a keynote speech by NYT best-selling author Julian Guthrie.

JDA Icon

Dates: May 4 – 7, 2020 in Denver, CO

Cost: $1,495 – $1,995

The JDA Icon conference brings together more than 2,000 attendees, 250 sessions, 15+ content tracks, 75+ data scientists, and dozens of global brands to discuss, expose, and rethink supply chain efficiency and innovation. The goals are simple; help companies improve sustainability and performance with end-to-end solutions that really work.

Manhattan Associates Momentum 2020

Dates: May 18 – 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV

Cost: TBD (historically in the range of $1,500 – $2,000)

Manhattan Associates Momentum brings together global thought leaders, market changers, and trendsetters in the WMS and distribution center space. This helps supply chain leaders understand how to take advantage of the latest technologies, increase competitive advantage, engage with consumers on a higher level, and much more. Key tracks in the conference will focus on the Manhattan lineup of products and systems, including Manhattan Active™ Omni Solutions. This year, Veridian is proudly sponsoring the fun at the opening night Welcome Reception.

What Are You Waiting For?

The supply chain conferences of 2020 are sure to please and help supply chain leaders connect, gain efficiencies, and grow their organizations. If your organization is still unsure, try picking conferences that will take place closer together or even in the same town. The team at Veridian will be at some of these conferences, and we hope to see you there. If you’re looking to improve your supply chain with supply chain system selection, implementation, and maintenance, speak to an expert at Veridian today by requesting a consultation.