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Warehousing & Supply Chain Conferences, Tradeshows, and Events 2023

Much like the second half of 2022, North American tradeshows and conferences in 2023 have long since sold out exhibitor space and are expecting record attendance. As our industry looks to technology to create better resilience and predictability, ProMat, WERC, IWLA, and other events will serve as an introduction to the future and bring forward what’s next for warehousing and distribution.

Attendees in convention center lobby attending a tradeshow.

Our list includes 2023 events through June with a second edition coming soon for July through the end of the year. What shows are you planning to attend this year? Tell us in the comments below.

March 12th-15th, 2023 | Orlando, FL

Körber Elevate

Elevate Americas 2023

Elevate 2023 is expected to be the biggest and best yet with keynotes from Gartner’s Dwight Klappich, ARC Advisory Group’s Clint Reiser, and other industry experts. The agenda includes Körber customer stories and product info with networking opportunities with peers and the Körber team. The event will also feature content around the newly acquired Order Management and Transportation Spend Optimization solutions.

 

Körber Elevate will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. (This year’s most popular destination for warehouse and supply chain events.)

March 19th-21st, 2023 | Palm Springs, CA

IWLA Convention & Expo

IWLA 2023

Each year, the IWLA Convention & Expo connects hundreds of industry leaders with warehouse solution providers. The trade show floor is a major attraction and the one place where supplier partners can tell their stories directly to warehouse-based 3PL executives.

 

This year’s event is at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells following the 2022 show at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. (There’s definitely a golf theme with IWLA destinations.)

March 20th-23rd, 2023 | Chicago, IL

ProMat

ProMat 2023

See the future for yourself with more than 1,000 manufacturing and supply chain solution providers. In-person demos, bold keynotes, and 150+ seminars will have you face-to-face with emerging trends and the latest technologies while you network with an expected 30,000+ attendees.

 

Show attendance is free although room blocks with preferred rates and nearby hotels are filling up fast or already sold out.

 

NOTE: MODEX and ProMat rotate annually with MODEX returning March 11th-14th to Atlanta, GA.

April 24th-26th | San Diego, CA

SCOPE Supply Chain Summit

Supply Chain Summit 2023

The event boasts representation from 80% of Fortune 500 companies and the opportunity to connect with thought leaders shaping the future of supply chain. Gain actionable insights from 45 sessions and 30 speakers, plus six networking events over the 3-day conference.

 

The in-person event in San Diego, CA is free to attend. There is also a virtual version of the Supply Chain conference that was scheduled to happen March 6th-10th, but has been pushed back to July 10th-14th.

April 26th-28th | Long Beach, CA

NRF Supply Chain 360

NFR Supply Chain 360 2023

Meet with supply chain peers, industry experts, and top innovators to explore the modes and methods needed to build a stronger and more resilient retail supply chain. Three days full of education and networking with curated tracks including technology, operations, and ESG/sustainability that will put you on the path to improving your retail supply chain management operations.

 

The event is held at the Long Beach Convention Center. There’s also a complimentary tour of the Port of Long Beach. (Limited to 100 attendees)

May 2nd-5th, 2023 | Las Vegas, NV

Blue Yonder Icon Customer Conference

Blue Yonder Icon 2023

Dubbed the premier conference for supply chain and retail professionals with over 2,000 participants, ICON 2023 will be the biggest Blue Yonder event to date. Supply Chain planners, warehouse managers, transportation and logistics, and commerce and retail experts can expect 200+ educational sessions, extensive networking with peers and Blue Yonder experts, and a new, immersive Innovation Experience.

 

After being held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL in 2022, this year’s event moves a little closer to the action at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Don’t miss “Mr. Worldwide” himself, Pitbull, performing live.

May 8th-10th | Orlando, FL

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium / Xpo™

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2023

Join a global community of CSCOs and supply chain executives at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo to discover the top trends and technologies needed to  help you leverage disruption and complexity to realize your supply chain vision.

 

Attend 11 tracks and dozens of innovative sessions covering everything from, “Top Supply Chain Technology Trends” to “A World Without Doritos? How Climate Change Is Impacting Consumer Products Supply Chains.” All at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando.

June 4th-7th | Orlando, FL

WERC Annual Conference

WERC 2023

The theme for the 46th annual conference is “Growth through Disruption” with more than 70 peer-reviewed sessions designed to find solutions to the challenges facing the warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment space.

 

Join warehouse and distribution colleagues on facility tours of Orlando’s leading companies and catch the keynote by NFL Hall of Famer, Joe Theismann. This year’s host venue is the Orlando Hilton.

June 5th-7th | Denver, CO

GS1 Connect: Ascend

GS1 Connect 2023

Connect with industry leaders and learn how to create automated, digital, sustainable supply chains with 40+ session presentations, keynote speakers, and networking events. Session are focused on topics like how to optimize operations and enhance inventory management, improve information transparency, enable end-to-end supply chain visibility, and more.

 

The event is hosted at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, CO.

June 21st-22nd | Cleveland, OH

Freightwaves >> The Future of Supply Chain

The Future of Supply Chain 2023

The second annual Future of Supply Chain event brings together industry leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain to share insights, predict future trends, and showcase emerging tech. You’ll be able to explore the latest technology, newest applications, and get a view of the continuing supply chain evolution.

 

Hosted at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.