Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Executive-level conference for senior supply chain, logistics and operations leaders from European retail and manufacturing sectors
- Focus on building resilient supply chains capable of absorbing geopolitical, regulatory and environmental disruption
- Sessions address AI and automation adoption, cross-enterprise integration and data-driven planning
- 83-84% of attendees hold director-level positions or above, with 65% representing shippers
- In-person event in Amsterdam on 29-30 September 2026
About the Event
Supply Chain Europe 2026, organised by Reuters Events, convenes senior executives from Europe’s leading retailers and manufacturers for a two-day conference focused on supply chain transformation. The event addresses how organisations can align people, data, technology and operations to navigate volatility, cost pressures, regulatory disruption and evolving customer expectations.
The programme features plenary sessions, panels, forums, case studies and interactive working groups. Nokia is among the companies represented at the event.
Core Themes
The conference centres on four interconnected priorities: developing talent and culture to support future-ready supply chains, breaking down organisational silos to enable enterprise-wide decision-making, deploying AI and automation for performance improvement, and designing supply chains that can absorb disruption from multiple sources.
Sessions examine how to leverage data-driven planning while integrating technology with human capital. Attendees can benchmark their strategies against industry leaders and access actionable insights on building operational resilience.
Business Challenges Addressed
The programme responds to persistent challenges facing supply chain leaders: managing cost pressures alongside inconsistent demand, responding to geopolitical shocks and regulatory changes, and meeting rising customer expectations. Content explores how to integrate technology investments with workforce development and how to dismantle internal barriers that impede effective decision-making.
Who Should Attend
The event targets senior supply chain professionals including Chief Supply Chain Officers, Chief Operating Officers, SVPs, VPs and Directors responsible for supply chain, logistics, operations, planning, inventory management, transportation and last mile delivery. The audience draws primarily from retail, manufacturing and related industries, with the majority of participants holding director-level positions or higher.