Technology and Supply Chains: Evolution, Uncertainties, and Challenges

Please join us for the 18th annual Boeing Center Industry Conference themed, "Technology and Supply Chains: Evolution, Uncertainties, and Challenges." This year's conference will bring together leaders from industry and academia to explore how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are transforming global supply chains at a time of continued uncertainty and turbulence. As companies contend with tariffs, conflict, and shifting trade policy while adopting new technologies at unprecedented speed, the discussions will highlight both the risks and the opportunities facing today's supply chain leaders.

Hear expert insights on how AI, robotics, and digital tools are reshaping operations, manufacturing, and logistics, and what these changes mean for the workforce. Presenters will share strategies for managing new risks, easing bottlenecks in critical technology industries, and building supply chains that are resilient, sustainable, and ready for the next wave of innovation.

KEY TOPICS

• AI applications in global supply chains, from predictive analytics and machine learning to neural networks, reinforcement learning, and large language models (LLMs)
• Robotics, blockchain, drones, and other technologies shaping global supply chains
• Impact of technology on operations, manufacturing, and logistics jobs
• Benefits and challenges of heavily digitalized supply chains, with examples across industries
• Managing technology supply chains: overcapacity, shortages, and bottlenecks in EVs, batteries, rare earths, drones, data centers, and electronics
• Building supply chain resilience amid tariffs, wars, and rapid technological change
• Implications of technology for supply chain sustainability and corporate responsibility
• New risks in the global economy and how technology can help manage them

This year's lineup includes thought leaders and practitioners from industry-leading firms. The Boeing Center Industry Conference will provide actionable insights, forward-looking perspectives, and a unique forum for collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Take Forest Park Pkwy toward Washington University's Danforth Campus.
• Turn onto Throop Dr., which is one block east of the intersection of N. Big Bend Blvd. and Forest Park Pkwy.
• Turn left into the Millbrook Garage, pull a parking ticket, and proceed up the ramp until you reach the Visitor Parking on the 2nd level (look for signage).
• In the event that the Millbrook Garage visitor spaces are full, please proceed to the Snow Way parking Garage (100 yards west of the Millbrook Garage). There are additional visitor parking spaces on the top floor of the Snow Way Garage.
• ​Walk back out of the garage and into the Knight Hall lobby where you'll find our welcome table.
• Parking validation tickets will be provided at the conference, which will need to be deposited into the exit kiosk when departing.

We will have a complimentary continental breakfast just outside of the auditorium starting at 8:30am. A complimentary lunch will be provided as well.

This is a free event, so your RSVP is your commitment to attend

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