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September 8, 2025

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Early Check-in at the Columbus Convention Center

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Pre-Conference Workshops (Sponsored by ASCM; spaces are limited.)

September 9, 2025

8:00am - 9:00am

Coffee and Networking

9:00am - 9:30am

Opening Remarks; State of the Industry

9:30am - 10:30am

Panel Discussion

10:45am - 11:15am

Breakout sessions

11:30pm - 12:00pm

Use Case Theaters

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch and Networking

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Industry Q&A sessions

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Innovation Showcase - startup pitch competition

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Coffee and Networking

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Panel Discussion

4:40pm - 5:30pm

Roundtable Discussions

4:40pm - 5:30pm

Deep Dive Breakout Sessions

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Networking Reception

September 10, 2025

8:00am - 8:45am

Coffee and Networking

8:45am - 8:50am

Welcome

8:50am - 10:45am

Panel Discussions

10:45am - 11:15am

Coffee and Networking

11:15am - 11:45am

Breakout Sessions

11:45am - 12:45pm

Lunch & Networking

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Industry Q&A

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Afternoon Coffee and Networking

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Roundtable Discussions

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Deep Dive Breakout Sessions

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Panel Discussion

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Closing

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Earn While You Learn: 16 Maintenance Points at CHAINge!
Attending CHAINge pays off—literally! APICS-certified professionals can earn up to 16 maintenance points toward their certification by participating in conference sessions, workshops, and networking activities. It’s the perfect way to stay certified, stay competitive, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving supply chain landscape.

Innovative Session Formats

Innovation Tech Showcase

What can you learn in 10 minutes? Quite a bit. Stop in for these 10-minute, rapid-fire demos to gain a quick but comprehensive overview of some of the newest technology offerings in the industry. Plus help us award the best demonstrations.

Functional Tracks: Breakout Education Sessions

Choose from one of four simultaneous breakout presentations focused around critical supply chain topics including digital talent and leadership, technology and innovation, strategy, end-to-end supply chain planning, multi-tier supplier sourcing, logistics and more. Presentations will cover topics from the functional education track.

Digital Tracks: Breakout Education Sessions

Choose from one of four simultaneous breakout presentations focused around critical supply chain topics including digital talent and leadership, technology and innovation, strategy, end-to-end supply chain planning, multi-tier supplier sourcing, logistics and more. Presentations will focus on topics from the digital education track.

Use Case Theatres

The real stories are in the results, and we’re sharing the numbers of these success stories with you. Choose from four different but simultaneous use case stories presented by vendors and their end-user clients who together will share their journeys from solution implementation to use and to ultimate success and return on investment.

Industry Q&A

Have any questions? We have answers and insights to share with you. Stop by four different but simultaneous question-and-answer sessions to ask industry experts your questions about supply chain trends, technology and innovation, sustainability, and leadership and talent.

Agenda at a glance

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Innovative Session Formats

Innovation Tech Showcase

Functional Tracks: Breakout Education Sessions

Digital Tracks: Breakout Education Sessions

Use Case Theatres

Industry Q&A

North America