FourKites Summit 2025

Join hundreds of supply chain leaders and innovators for the most transformative supply chain event of the year.

FourKites Summit 2025 brings together industry pioneers, technical experts, and visionary leaders for two immersive days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Speakers

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Agenda

Pre-Conference | Aug 26

• ‍08:00 AM - 05:00 PM: Registration Open‍
• 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Innovation Workshop: AI Edition
• 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM: FourKites Academy LIVE: Unlock Your Platform Potential
• ‍04:00 PM - 06:00 PM: Networking Happy Hour in Innovation Hall

Operational Excellence and Future of Work in the AI Age | Aug 27

• 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM: Breakfast
• 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM: Registration Open
• 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM: Keynote Presentation: It's a Funny Thing: How Laughter Connects Us and Cultivates Engagement. Scott Bloom, Conference Host.
• 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM: Keynote Presentation: From Fragmentation to Orchestration: Building An Intelligent Supply Chain That Elevates Business Performance. Matt Elenjickal, Founder & CEO, FourKites.
• ‍09:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Networking Break
• 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Keynote Presentation: The Network of Billions: Turning Real-World Data into Real-Time IntelligencePriya Rajagopalan, President, Product, Technology & Operations, FourKites
• ‍10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Demo to Deployment: Your AI Workforce is Ready TodayRon Richardson, Chief Revenue Officer, FourKites
• ‍11:15 AM - 11:45 AM: Customer Awards & Recognition: Golden Kites and High Flyers
• 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning RecapScott Bloom, Conference Host
• 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM: Networking Lunch & Innovation Hall
• 01:00 PM - 01:25 PM: From Visibility to Orchestration: Building AI-Ready Supply Chains
  Moderator: Tim Scott, Former SVP, Supply Chain, Sobeys
  Panelist: Jeff Lough, SVP Supply Chain, Tyson Foods‍
• 01:30 PM - 01:55 PM: From Silos to Synergy: How Real-Time Data Sharing Eliminates Supply Chain Friction
  Moderator: Bob Stewart, Former SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer NA, McDonald’s
  Panelists: Gareth Osborn, Head of Supply Chain North America, McCain Foods
  Joe Wildes, Chief Innovation Officer, Armada Supply Chain Solutions‍
• 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM: AI as a Force Multiplier: Doing More with Less in Supply Chain Operations
  Moderator: Josh Jewett, Former CIO, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree
  Panelists: Susan Rankin, VP North America Logistics, Kimberly-Clark
  Scott Fremont, Former VP, Transportation, Target‍
• 02:30 PM - 02:55 PM: Beyond Visibility: How Intelligent Control Towers Transform Operations
  Presenter: Andrew Higashi, Strategy & Commercial Leader, Microsoft‍
• 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM: Networking Break
• 03:30 PM - 03:55 PM: How Integrated Appointment Scheduling Transforms Supply Chain Performance at Scale
  ‍Presenter: Mike Malone, VP, Logistics, Niagara Bottling‍
• 04:00 PM - 04:25 PM: The Digital Workforce Advantage: Scaling Excellence Through AI
  Moderator: Vivek Chaochharia, Principal, Consulting; EY US Digital Supply Chain Leader, E&Y
  Panelists: Vineet Khanna, former Head of Global Supply Chain, Nestle
  Scott DeGroot, Managing Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, University of Tennessee‍
• 04:30 PM - 04:55 PM: Strategic Advisory Council Roundtable Recap
  Moderator: Scott Bloom, Conference Host
  Panelists: Bob Stewart, Former SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer NA, McDonald's
  Vineet Khanna, former Head of Global Supply Chain, Nestle
  LeAnne Coulter, Former VP, Freight Management, Penske Logistics‍
• 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM: Innovation Hall
• 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM: End-of-Conference Wrap Party
  Close out the conference in style at Millennium Hall—located in the heart of Millennium Park, right beneath Chicago’s iconic Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”). Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and great conversation in one of the city’s most unforgettable locations.

Harmonizing Supply Chains Through Intelligent Orchestration | Aug 27

• 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM: Breakfast
• 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM: Registration Open
• 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM: Keynote Presentation: It's a Funny Thing: How Laughter Connects Us and Cultivates Engagement. Scott Bloom, Conference Host.
• 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM: Keynote Presentation: From Fragmentation to Orchestration: Building An Intelligent Supply Chain That Elevates Business PerformanceMatt Elenjickal, Founder & CEO, FourKites
• ‍09:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Networking Break
• 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Keynote Presentation: The Network of Billions: Turning Real-World Data into Real-Time IntelligencePriya Rajagopalan, President, Product, Technology & Operations, FourKites
• ‍10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Demo to Deployment: Your AI Workforce is Ready TodayRon Richardson, Chief Revenue Officer, FourKites
• ‍11:15 AM - 11:45 PM: Customer Awards & Recognition: Golden Kites and High Flyers
• 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning RecapScott Bloom, Conference Host
• 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM: Networking Lunch & Innovation Hall
• 01:00 PM - 01:25 PM: The End of Reactive: Creating Proactive Operations Through Real-Time Intelligence
  Moderator: Luis Solana, Former VP, North American Supply Chain, Henkel
  Panelists: Larry Combs, CIP, SVP & Director of Supply Chain, Brown Forman
  Brett Frankenberg, SVP, Technology, Process & Systems, Coca-Cola Consolidated‍
• 01:30 PM - 01:55 PM: Customer Experience Transformation Through Supply Chain Orchestration
  Moderator: Gustavo Lopez Ghory, Former Chief Supply Chain Officer, Kimberly-Clark
  Panelists: Michael Browne, VP, Logistics, Graphic Packaging International
  Dinakar Vinnakota, Head of Global Supply Chain Logistics, Vertex‍
• 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM: Are You Equipped for Total Cost Optimization? A Reality Check on Skills, Systems, and Strategy
  Moderator: Rob Haddock, Former Group Director of Planning & Logistics, Coca-Cola North America
  Panelist: Tom France, Vice President of Logistics, Distribution and Transportation, Trane Technologies‍
• 02:30 PM - 02:55 PM: Geopolitical Risk Management and Supply Network Reconfiguration
  Moderator: Eric Johnson, Director, S&P Global and Senior Technology Editor, Journal of Commerce
  Panelists: LeAnne Coulter, Former VP, Freight Management, Penske Logistics
  Gustavo Lopez Ghory, Former Chief Supply Chain Officer, Kimberly-Clark‍
• 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM: Networking Break
• 03:30 PM - 03:55 PM: The Convergence Revolution: How Physical-Digital Integration is Transforming Product Quality and Inventory Management
  Moderator: Karthik Rajagopal, EVP, Product, FourKites‍
• Panelists: Suresh Vishnubhatla, CEO, Chorus
  Joe Wildes, Chief Operating Officer, Armada Digital Services‍
• 04:30 PM - 04:55 PM: Strategic Advisory Council Roundtable Recap
  Moderator: Scott Bloom, Conference Host
  Panelists: Bob Stewart, Former SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer NA, McDonald's
  Vineet Khanna, former Head of Global Supply Chain, Nestle
  LeAnne Coulter, Former VP, Freight Management, Penske Logistics‍
• 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM: Innovation Hall
• 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM: End-of-Conference Wrap Party
  Close out the conference in style at Millennium Hall—located in the heart of Millennium Park, right beneath Chicago’s iconic Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”). Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and great conversation in one of the city’s most unforgettable locations.

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FourKites Innovation Workshop – AI Edition

Tuesday, August 26th | 08:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet with FourKites product managers, designers, data scientists, AI engineers, and other FourKites customers in a collaborative product design workshop focused on agentic AI solutions. Customers will be split into three different groups, each tackling different AI-automation opportunities through hands-on design exercises. The product team will lead participants through discovery and design exercises, and together the group will create late-stage designs for intelligent process improvements in less than 24 hours.

Does this sound interesting? Great!

As a prerequisite to your inclusion in the workshop, please identify at least one problem/manual operation you’re interested in automating. We will schedule a 30-minute discovery with each participant and a VP or equivalent executive sponsor from your organization to understand where you would like to automate and improve processes with agentic solutions.

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CONNECT

Join hundreds of technology innovators who are leveraging AI to reshape supply chains and drive measurable business outcomes. In addition to your peers, plan to network and share ideas with FourKites executives, solution and industry experts, and members of our extensive partner ecosystem.

LEARN

Experience 20+ sessions where you can see how the world’s most recognized brands are transforming their supply chains with AI-powered execution and supply chain orchestration. From change management and implementation strategies, to ROI measurements and value analysis, you’ll leave FourKites Summit armed with not only best practices for AI-driven supply chain transformation, but also practical applications to make it all happen.

INNOVATE

Be the first to witness FourKites’ latest AI technologies and automation capabilities. Chart your personalized roadmap for supply chain transformation with expert guidance on integrating Intelligent Control Tower™ and our Digital Workforce into your existing technology infrastructure and workflows.

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Who Should Attend?

• Supply chain executives: CSCOs, VPs, and Directors driving strategic transformation
• Operations Leaders: Managers overseeing transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment
• IT Decision Makers: CIOs, CTOs, and technical leaders implementing supply chain technologies
• Customer Experience Leaders: Professionals focused on delivery performance and satisfaction
• FourKites Platform Super Users: Teams seeking to maximize ROI and leverage insights for operational excellence

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FourKites Academy Live: Unlock Your Platform Potential

Tuesday August 26th 1-4pm

Join us at Academy Live during FourKites Summit for an exclusive, hands-on experience featuring brand-new content designed just for you! We’ll be presenting three dynamic sessions that cover different aspects of FourKites utilization in a progressive “crawl, walk, run” format:

• Foundational FourKites – Building your core knowledge (crawl)
• Advanced Features – Expanding your capabilities (walk)
• AI-Powered Insights – Leveraging cutting-edge technology (run)

Walk away with newly unlocked skills and earn an exclusive Academy badge only available to live session participants. With just 75 seats available, secure your spot today!

What to Expect

Two Powerful Learning Tracks

1. Operational Excellence and Future of Work in the AI Age

Strategic sessions focused on transformation, ROI, change management, and future-proofing your supply chain. Led by past and present CSCOs and other executives from FourKites recently formed Strategic Advisory Council.

Ideal for decision-makers and leaders shaping organizational strategy, including AI technologies.

2. Harmonizing Supply Chains Through Intelligent Orchestration

Technical deep dives, hands-on workshops, and implementation best practices, direct from FourKites most successful customers.

Perfect for those directly working with the FourKites platform and responsible for maximizing its value.

Real-World Success Stories

Learn directly from companies that have achieved:

• 35% reduction in detention and demurrage costs
• 27% increase in carrier compliance
• 12% improvement in on-time delivery performance
• 3x increase in operational capacity without adding headcount
• 15% decrease in transportation spend through optimized planning initiatives

Unmatched Networking Opportunities

• Industry-Specific Roundtables: Connect with peers facing similar challenges
• One-on-One Expert Consultations: Schedule time with FourKites specialists
• AI Innovation Showcase: Explore complementary technologies and services from our partners and sponsors
• Customer Appreciation Party: The supply chain industry’s most talked-about networking event

AI Innovation Showcase

Be the first to experience:

• Next-generation AI capabilities
• Enhanced Digital Workforce solutions
• New analytics and reporting features
• Strategic integration partnerships
• Cutting-edge supply chain automation tools

Golden Kite Awards

Learn From The Pros

Connect with our Golden Kite award winners and see how our most successful customers and driving value with FourKites. Learn best practices for specific use cases and how to measure the business impact.

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Venue

Swissôtel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

With our all-inclusive ticketing, this event includes a 2-night stay at the conference hotel, Swissôtel. Room reservations can be made through our conference registration portal as soon as your registration has been approved.

We urge you to secure your spot in our conference hotel block ASAP, as space is limited and price increases after June.

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Party At The Bean

August 27th | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Millennium Hall | 11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

Close out Summit 2025 with an unforgettable evening at one of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks. This exclusive End-of-Conference Wrap Party brings together attendees at Millennium Hall—tucked just beneath Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”). This is your chance to unwind, celebrate, and connect over great food, flowing drinks, and high-energy conversations in the heart of Millennium Park. Don’t miss your chance to toast to new ideas, forge meaningful connections, and cap off the Summit in style.

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