Innovation Day US
Innovation Day 2025 October 2, University of Chicago
AGENDA

Innovation Day is a dynamic event designed to inspire, educate, and connect professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in supply chain management. This exclusive event is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations and collaborations between leading companies and cutting-edge solution providers in the supply chain domain.

WHY YOU
SHOULDN'T
MISS IT

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  • Explore game-changing trends in global logistics and supply chain

    Explore game-changing
    trends
    in global logistics
    and supply chain

  • Connect and expand your network with industry experts

    Connect and expand
    your network
    with
    industry experts

  • Unlock strategies for competitive advantage

    Unlock strategies
    for competitive
    advantage

  • Elevate innovation with cutting-edge technology

    Elevate innovation
    with cutting-edge
    technology

200+

Attendees

Guests

75+

Companies

Companies

15+

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

2025 Topics at a Glance

Innovation Day 2025 offers a well-rounded, immersive experience through three thoughtfully
curated tracks, each focused on a critical pillar of modern supply chain strategy:

  • Customer-Centric Supply Chains
  • Resilience in a Volatile World
  • AI in Action
  • Customer-Centric Supply Chains

    Uncover how industry leaders are leveraging supply chain execution to deliver exceptional customer experiences, support omnichannel fulfillment, and build long-term brand loyalty.

  • Resilience in
    a Volatile World

    Explore strategies for creating agile, future-ready operations through proactive risk management, flexible network design, and adaptive workforce models.

  • AI in Action

    See how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing supply chain performance—across planning, labor, warehouse, and transportation—with real-world use cases and measurable results.

LEARN FROM THESE LEADERS
AND GAME CHANGERS

  • KEYNOTE
    SPEAKER
    Keith Goldsmith

    Keith
    Goldsmith

    CEO
    RealCold

     
  • KEYNOTE
    SPEAKER
    Paula Natoli

    Paula
    Natoli

    Director,
    Global Strategic Industries,
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Google
     
  • Kevin Byrne

    Kevin
    Byrne

    Vice President
    North America
    Logistics Service Providers
    Blue Yonder
     
  • Ben Stephenson

    Ben
    Stephenson

    VP Presales
    Blue Yonder

     
  • Chirag Modi

    Chirag
    Modi

    President
    Brightstarcare

     
  • Scott-Jennings

    Scott
    Jennings

    Supply Chain
    Domain Advisory
    Anaplan

     
  • Josh Owen

    Josh
    Owen

    Founder, President and
    Executive Chairman
    Cycle Labs

     
  • Tammy Lloyd

    Tammy
    Lloyd

    Director of IT Enterprise
    Applications
    Pegasus Logistics Group

     
  • Erik Todeschini

    Erik
    Todeschini

    Sr. Business
    Consultant
    Honeywell

     
  • Kyle McNerney

    Kyle
    McNerney

    VP, Software Solutions
    Hy-Tek

     
  • Naomi Marti

    Naomi
    Marti

    Sr. Director
    Partner Channel
    Hy-Tek

     
  • Dave Harrelson

    Dave
    Harrelson

    CRO
    Argano

     
  • Josh Kloehn

    Josh
    Kloehn

    Boomi Practice Manager
    Argano

     
  • AK Schultz

    AK
    Schultz

    CEO
    SVT Robotics

     
  • Jordan Roberts

    Jordan
    Roberts

    Account Manager,
    Supply Chain
    Connors Group
     
  • Prashanth Dharawath

    Prashanth
    Dharawath

    Co-founder,
    Superatom

     
  • Shari Christofferson

    Shari
    Christofferson

    President
    Connect RF

     
  • Jay Wheelington

    Jay
    Wheelington

    System Administrator
    Dicks Sporting Goods

     
  • Robby Moss

    Robby
    Moss

    Vice President,
    Business Development
    Moviynt Division
    Vuzix Corporation
     
  • Nate Kent

    Nate
    Kent

    Account Executive
    Connors Group

     
  •  Scott Hall

    Scott
    Hall

    VP Strategic Solutions
    Legion

     
  • Raman Parthasarathy

    Raman
    Parthasarathy

    Sipra Consulting


     

Join Us for a Pre-Event Dinner
at Smith & Wollensky

POST EVENT

Start your Innovation Day experience with a special
dinner at a classic steakhouse with great views of the Chicago River. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy good food and connect with industry leaders before the main event.

Date: October 1st Time: 6:00 p.m.

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today for an unforgettable evening that blends culinary delights with professional networking. Reserve your place now

AGENDA

Wednesday, October 1st
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smith and Wollensky

Pre-Event Dinner at Smith & Wollensky

Thursday, October 2nd
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Netlogistik

Scott Zickert

Managing Partner
Netlogistik

&
Jagan Reddy

Managing Partner
Netlogistik

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.
Welcome to Innovation Day ROOM A

RealCold

Keith Goldsmith KEyNOTE speaker

CEO
RealCold

9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Omni-Channel Unchained: How Flexible
Inventory Powers Smarter Fulfillment ROOM A

google

Paula Natoli KEyNOTE speaker

Director, Global Strategic Industries,
Supply Chain & Logistics
Google

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Forging the Supply Chain Future:
Moving AI from Buzzword to Business Value ROOM A

Blue Yonder Argano

Kevin Byrne

Vice President - North America Logistics Service Providers
Blue Yonder

Ben Stephenson

VP Presales
Blue Yonder

&
Dave Harrelson

CRO
Argano

10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion:
Transforming Omni-Channel
Commerce - Reimagining
the Customer Experience ROOM A

BREAK /
10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Brightstarcare

Chirag Modi

President
Brightstarcare

11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Labor Economics and Demographic Shifts:
What They Mean for Supply Chain Resilience ROOM A

Anaplan

Scott Jennings

Supply Chain Domain Advisory
Anaplan

11:25 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
From Disruption to Decision: How AI is
Reshaping Supply Chain Planning ROOM A

Cycle labs Pegasus

Josh Owen

Founder, President and Executive Chairman
Cycle Labs

&
Tammy Lloyd

Director of IT Enterprise Applications
Pegasus Logistics Group

11:55 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
From Risk to Resilience: Why Test Automation is
Becoming the Default in Complex Supply Chains ROOM A

LUNCH /
12:25 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

Honeywell

Erik Todeschini

Sr. Business Consultant
Honeywell

1:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
AI in Action ROOM A

Hy-Tek

Kyle McNerney

VP, Software Solutions
Hy - Tek

&
Naomi Marti

Sr. Director Partner Channel
Hy - Tek

1:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
BlueStar’s Warehouse Automation
Journey with Hy-Tek + IntraOne ROOM B

Argano

Dave Harrelson

CRO
Argano Connect

&
Josh Kloehn

Boomi Practice Manager
Argano Connect

2:05 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
From Risk to Resilience:
Building a Scalable
E-Commerce
Integration Strategy ROOM A

Vuzix

Robby Moss

Vice President, Business Development - Moviynt Division
Vuzix Corporation

2:05 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Edge Resilience: Keep Work
Moving When Things Break ROOM B

Connors Group

Jordan Roberts

Account Manager, Supply Chain
Connors Group

2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Maximizing the Return on Talent:

Closing Leadership Gaps
Across the Network ROOM A

Sipra Consulting

Raman Parthasarathy

Owner Sipra Consulting

2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Resilient Supply Chains in a Volatile World ROOM B

BREAK /
2:55 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Connect RF dicks

Shari Christofferson

President
Connect RF

&
Jay Wheelington

System Administrator
Dicks Sporting Goods

3:15 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Transforming IT Operations for
Automation and AI ROOM A

Superartom

Prashanth Dharawath

Co-founder
Superatom

3:15 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Beyond Chat:
Actionable Interfaces with AI ROOM B

Connors Group legion

Nate Kent

Account Executive
Connors Group

&
Scott Hall

VP Strategic Solutions
Legion

3:40 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Intelligent Automation:
Perfecting the Schedule ROOM A

SVT Robotics

AK Schultz

CEO
SVT Robotics

3:40 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Experience-Driven Operations ROOM B

End Innovation Day with
a Chicago Riverwalk
Boat Experience

Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise along the iconic Chicago River as we wrap up Innovation Day with stunning views, great conversations, great food, and a unique perspective of the city.

Date: October 2nd Time: 6:00 p.m.

secure your seat now
PRE EVENT

NEARBY ACCOMMODATION OPTION FOR INNOVATION DAY ATTENDEES

For your stay during Innovation Day, we recommend the following nearby hotel, conveniently located close to the event venue.

OUR SPONSORS

Diamond

Blue Yonder

platinum

Honeywell
Cycle Labs
Anaplan

gold

Connors Group
Connect
Hy-tek
Superatom

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for Free

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