This year’s conference theme is Dynamic by Design. Renew, Rethink and Recode Next-Gen Supply Chains. CSCOs drive growth by predicting disruptions, embracing AI and rethinking operating models — designing resilient, innovative supply chains for the future. Inspire ideas and accelerate transformation. Explore our tracks, all developed with this theme in mind.
Explore This Year’s Tracks
View tracks for CSCOs and supply chain executives and dive into last year’s sessions while we work on the full 2026 agenda.
2026 Conference Tracks at a Glance
Track A. Leadership and Influence
Explore how CSCOs inspire teams, build influence and foster resilience amid disruption. Gain strategies to lead cross-functional outcomes, empower teams, and drive growth, cost optimization and sustainability.
Track B. Strategy
Learn how CSCOs balance agility, resilience and growth. Discover frameworks for risk management, cost savings, sustainability and transformation, plus best practices for aligning supply chain strategy with enterprise goals.
Track C. Organization and Talent
Discover how CSCOs build future-fit teams and foster innovation to thrive amid change. Gain strategies for organization design, talent development and empowering people to drive supply chain excellence in a dynamic world.
Look back at 2025 conference sessions
Many content-rich sessions were presented each day at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.
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Monday, 19 May, 2025
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM CEST
Skill Dynamics: Pouring Skills into the Workforce-Suntory’s Future-Ready Supply Chain
Sam Pemberton,
GROUP CEO, Skill Dynamics
Don Harding,
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - COE S&OP/IBP, SUNTORY BEVERAGE & FOOD ASIA PTE. LTD.-G
As supply chains evolve with AI, data analytics, and increased automation, Suntory is investing in its people to stay ahead. Through targeted training programs and advanced skill assessments, the company is developing a workforce equipped to navigate emerging technologies. By fostering continuous learning and innovation, Suntory is not only preparing employees for the future but also shaping the next generation of supply chain leaders committed to efficiency and sustainability.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST
Innovation Levers to Deliver and Scale Value Faster in Smart Manufacturing
Chris Campbell,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Delivering repeated value via innovation remains difficult as manufacturers struggle with organizational inertia and competing priorities. This session helps leaders responsible for strategy and performance overcome challenges with a structured approach to unlocking and scaling innovation across the manufacturing network.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST
How You Can Make Change Stick
Alan O'Keeffe,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Change is inevitable, ongoing and endless. But is it making a difference? Supply chain organizations are transforming, but how well are we embedding those changes and shifting the status quo? Join this session to take change from an input to an outcome.
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM CEST
OMP: How Nestlé is Turning AI and Agility into Real Results Across Its End-to-End Supply Chain.
Shannon Novack,
DEMAND & SUPPLY PLANNING EXPERT, Nestlé
Discover how Nestlé, a global leader with diverse brands and complex geographies, is transforming its supply chain to meet increasing customer expectations in a rapidly changing business environment. Learn the details of their journey to implement advanced planning solutions, navigate organizational change, and align technology speed with organizational fluidity. Gain valuable insights from real-world examples on driving adoption, overcoming challenges, and how Nestlé is building future-fit capabilities at scale.
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM CEST
From Service Provider to Trade Enabler- The Role of Digitalisation in Resilient Trade, Moderated by DP World
Sascha Tilli,
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT COMMERCIAL CENTRAL, DP World
As supply chains become more complex and market uncertainties grow, businesses must shift their focus from traditional logistics providers to digitally enabled trade enablers. This roundtable brings together industry leaders to explore how innovative technology is transforming logistics networks.
Highlighting decision-centric planning and performance management, this discussion will explore routes to reducing inefficiencies, enhancing agility, and optimising multimodal logistics, and provide actionable insights into building a future-proof, insight-driven supply chain. ... Show More Show Less
Highlighting decision-centric planning and performance management, this discussion will explore routes to reducing inefficiencies, enhancing agility, and optimising multimodal logistics, and provide actionable insights into building a future-proof, insight-driven supply chain. ... Show More Show Less
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM CEST
Bluecrux: Quality & SC Integration as Part of AstraZeneca's Self-Healing Supply Chain
Anneleen Tronquo,
MANAGING PARTNER PLANNING SOLUTIONS, bluecrux
Håkan Karlsson,
Head of Global Brand Planning, AstraZeneca
AI-driven QC and Supply Chain Integration as part of AstraZeneca's Self-Healing Supply Chain
AstraZeneca is integrating Supply Chain (SC) and Quality Control (QC) through AI to reduce variability and boost efficiency. This is part of their mission to achieve a Self-Healing Supply Chain.
By adopting Bluecrux’s Binocs™, QC becomes a true node in the supply chain. Their SC and Quality integration program breaks silos, enhances collaboration, and anticipates capacity constraints—driving agility, optimized planning, and faster delivery of life-saving medicines. ... Show More Show Less
AstraZeneca is integrating Supply Chain (SC) and Quality Control (QC) through AI to reduce variability and boost efficiency. This is part of their mission to achieve a Self-Healing Supply Chain.
By adopting Bluecrux’s Binocs™, QC becomes a true node in the supply chain. Their SC and Quality integration program breaks silos, enhances collaboration, and anticipates capacity constraints—driving agility, optimized planning, and faster delivery of life-saving medicines. ... Show More Show Less
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CEST
Shift Gears with Experiment-Driven Planning
Jan Snoeckx,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Supply chain organizations often get stuck in old planning paradigms, even after deploying a next generation solution. Supply chain leaders need to introduce an experimentation culture and technology landscape to drive decision making based on probabilities and uncertainty. Join this session to shift gears with your planning capabilities and build and antifragile supply chain.
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12:30 PM - 01:15 PM CEST
CSCO Circle Ask the Expert: Creating a Compelling Business Case for Digital Transformation
Joanne Joliet,
VP, Advisory, Gartner
Join this session to ask the expert on tips, tricks and tactics to use to create a compelling supply chain transformation business case and gain support from your C-suite and BOD.
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01:15 PM - 01:45 PM CEST
What is Next for Supply Chain Reglobalization?
Vicky Forman,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The reglobalization of supply chains is inevitable and accelerating. Join this session to understand the current state of reglobalization and explore strategic actions by leading companies and think about what the future might hold.
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