For many companies these days, budgets are tight. Executives have limited sending employees to industry conferences in favor of spending money on mission-critical expenses. If you or your team members are considering which industry events to attend this year, here is some feedback from surveys performed in recent years. Every year, hundreds of attendees gather from across the United States as well as from within Florida to attend the Florida Supply Chain Summit.
Take a look at what logistics and supply chain professionals considered the most important factors when selecting which events to attend and see how the Florida Supply Chain Summit 2025 stacks up:
#1 Concern: Attendees want to make connections, build a rapport and further relationships.
Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers are critical to meeting attendee expectations. Attendees report that they want to have opportunities to meet new contacts, build and deepen relationships. This includes networking with peers, potential partners and suppliers, technology providers, and clients.
This year’s event features 10+ hours of networking time and events, designed to enable attendees to meet with other like-minded professionals, and foster relationships. The Welcoming Reception will be held aboard the Royal Princess. Attendees will enjoy a St. John’s River Dinner Networking Cruise from downtown Jacksonville to the Talleyrand Terminal. Scheduled for the second day, a behind-the-scenes bus tour of JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal will include a look at one of the nation’s most advanced seaport facilities. In addition, an hour of networking Happy Hour time has been scheduled at the HYATT Terrace Suites. Tuesday night, attendees will explore the culinary experiences available via a curated Dine-Around experiences, enabling attendees to have the chance to connect in smaller groups at top area restaurants. During the Summit, ample time for breaks and meals has been scheduled, enabling attendees to meet the sponsors as well as speakers and other participants.
#2 Concern: Attendees look forward to learning about the latest trends, innovations, and best practices.
Business professionals need to keep up to date and understand what is going on in the industry. Attendees want to learn about industry trends, critical issues of concern, emerging technologies and innovation.
Florida Supply Chain Summit 2025 will feature a fireside chat and keynote addresses by Joe Hinrichs, CEO, CSX and Marty Fiorentino, President of The Fiorentino Group; Mark Baxa, President and CEO of CSCMP; Anthony Hucker, Chairman, President & CEO of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie; Jennifer McKeehan, Chief Operating Officer of Fanatics Commerce. Event sponsors will have exhibit space and be on hand to meet with attendees, to answer questions and clarify the value of their solutions. In addition, sessions will be held on specific topics.
#3 Concern: Attendees want actionable strategies to overcome disruptions, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks as well as to improve performance and compete effectively.
Event attendees look forward to bringing information and fresh ideas back to their companies. Hearing from other industry professionals provides attendees with insight and information that keeps them up to date and enables them to come up with new ideas and ways to solve challenges.
This year’s Summit brings together a wide variety of professionals from Florida’s supply chain logistics industry to illuminate challenges and provide valuable insight. Attendees will hear from panelists on topics including:
- The latest on tariffs
- The evolving landscape of retail logistics
- Florida ports and global trade
- The manufacturing momentum in Florida
- Intermodal innovation
- Ocean carriers fueling global trade
- Terminal operators powering Florida’s supply chain flow
Hundreds of supply chain leaders attend the annual Florida Supply Chain Summit, including:
- Retailers
- Wholesalers
- Distributors
- Importers and Exporters
- Manufacturers
- Consultants
- Transportation providers
- 3PLs
- Ports
- Educators
- Government Officials
- Professional organizations
Come and join us this year at the HYATT Regency Riverfront Jacksonville
September 29th-October 1st,2025.