What is the Supply Chain Forum and why should I attend?
The Supply Chain Forum is a professional gathering aimed at supply-chain, logistics, procurement, operations and network-optimization leaders in the food retail/wholesale industry. You should attend if your role involves supply-chain design, logistics operations, warehousing, procurement, transportation or network resilience in the food retail/wholesale ecosystem. The event will address key supply-chain challenges specific to that industry.
When and where is the Supply Chain Forum taking place?
The 2026 Supply Chain Forum is scheduled for Sept. 8-10, 2026.
How can I register for the Supply Chain Forum?
Who attends the Supply Chain Forum?
The Supply Chain Forum is open to supply-chain professionals in grocery retail, wholesale, logistics, procurement, transportation and network operations. Attendees will include executives in supply chain, logistics, merchandising, procurement, retail operations, transportation, warehousing, sales and customer supply chain. The conference is open to the industry; invitation is not required.
What is the cost to attend the Supply Chain Forum? Are there early-bird discounts or group rates?
Registration fees for the Supply Chain Forum vary based on membership status and timing. Early-bird rates will be available. Group or multi-attendee rates may be available for organizations sending multiple participants. Full pricing will be posted on the event registration page.
What is the dress code for the Supply Chain Forum?
Business casual attire is recommended for all sessions and networking events at the Supply Chain Forum.
Who from my company will benefit most from attending the Supply Chain Forum?
The following roles should benefit most from attending the Supply Chain Forum: supply chain or logistics directors/managers in grocery retail or wholesale operations; procurement or sourcing leads for food retail/wholesale (especially those dealing with network/distribution); transportation, warehousing and distribution facility leads; and retail operations executives with responsibility for chain-wide logistics or supply-chain optimization. Because the forum is focused on supply-chain issues within the food retail/wholesale industry, anyone in those functional areas, especially at a leadership or strategic level, will likely gain value.
What topics will be covered at the Supply Chain Forum?
The Supply Chain Forum program will include: network optimization for food retail/wholesale supply chains; adaptability and resilience of supply chains in the grocery/wholesale sector; and logistics, warehousing and transportation strategies specific to food retail/wholesale.
What makes the Supply Chain Forum different from other similar events?
The Supply Chain Forum is tailored exclusively to the supply-chain context of food retail and wholesale (rather than general supply chain or logistics across industries) and focuses on the food industry ecosystem, thereby giving industry-specific context rather than generic logistics content.
Will there be networking opportunities at the Supply Chain Forum?
Yes. At the Supply Chain Forum, you can expect opportunities to meet peers in supply chain/logistics from other food-industry companies, share best practices and build relationships with solution providers.
What have past attendees said about the Supply Chain Forum?
Past participants have highlighted:
"The content was rich and practical."
"The networking was fantastic and I enjoyed the B2B connections."
"Great choices on keynote speakers."
"It’s important to have opportunities to connect with one another to solve common problems. There were multiple venues to do this effectively."
What can I expect to learn or gain from attending the Supply Chain Forum?
By attending the Supply Chain Forum, you can expect to: gain insights into how leading food-retail/wholesale organizations are optimizing their supply chains and networks; learn strategies for improving resilience and adaptability in supply chains specific to the grocery/wholesale segment; connect with peers facing similar challenges in logistics, procurement, and operations; potentially identify vendor/solution provider partners targeted to the food retail/wholesale supply-chain environment (via sponsorship/exhibitor presence); and benchmark your organization’s supply-chain thinking and infrastructure against industry-specific best practices.
How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the Supply Chain Forum?
Who can I contact for questions about the Supply Chain Forum?
For questions about the Supply Chain Forum, please reach out to Doug Baker.
Where can I find updates or news about the Supply Chain Forum?
Updates about the Supply Chain Forum will be posted on the FMI event webpage and shared through FMI newsletters and social media channels. https://www.fmi.org/supply-chain-forum
Can trade media attend the Supply Chain Forum?
Trade media may reach out to media@fmi.org to request attendance to FMI events. Some FMI events are closed to media. Please see our press credentials for events details: https://www.fmi.org/newsroom/press-credentials
