4:00 PM–4:15 PM
4:15 PM–4:55 PM
Supply chain, manufacturing, and procurement leaders now sit at the center of nearly every major decision a company makes, from how products get sourced and built to how growth gets fueled. This opening session looks at the forces reshaping the next 18 months and how today's leaders are turning expanded influence into measurable impact. Attendees will leave with a sharper sense of where to focus attention, capital, and talent in the year ahead.
Chris Bell
Vice President, Supply Chain
Hammond Power Solutions
Tim Covell
Supply Chain Director
World Vision
5:00 PM–5:40 PM
With tariffs, shifting trade agreements, export controls, and geopolitical uncertainty continuing to reshape global supply chains in 2026, procurement leaders are being forced to rethink long-held sourcing strategies. This panel will examine the policy changes driving today's environment, why the "new normal" has emerged, and how organizations are adapting their procurement playbooks to respond with greater agility and resilience.
Alma Loera
Senior Director, Supply Chain and Compliance
MagnaFlow
Kumar Selvam
Vice President, Sourcing & Procurement
Woodstream
5:45 PM–6:45 PM


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Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.


Hyatt Regency Atlanta | October 11 - 13, 2026
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