LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference brings you unparalleled leadership, best practices, and new solutions.
LINK gathers top executives in retail supply chain to network and learn from each other. Address your challenges with leading practices from retailer breakouts, general sessions from industry thought leaders, executive insights, and a bustling Expo Experience.Check back often! New events, sessions, and speakers, are being adding each week
Program
LINK2021 is designed by retail supply chain execs. You'll experience extraordinary learning, filled with hot topics, case studies, and more!
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Keynotes & General Sessions
RILA brings you keynote and general session speakers from retail CEOs to multi-disciplinary thought leaders who are driving change.
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Women In Supply Chain
Join events designed to engage and support women in the supply chain community, including our always-popular breakfast session, featuring female leaders in supply chain roles.
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Retail Innovation Center Stage
We are excited to announce The Retail Innovation Center Stage! The RIC Stage will bring to life the theme of “Investing in the Future” through short format, high impact education.
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Expo Experience
The Expo Experience features 300+ service providers and startups who bring innovative solutions that solve your retail supply chain challenges.
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Zones and Experiences
LINK2021 will feature innovative zones and curated experiences throughout the Expo Experience floor. Check out the autonomous zone where you'll see real time demos.
Learn More2021 Schedule-at-a-Glance
- Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
- Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
- Thursday Aug 19, 2021
- Friday Aug 20, 2021
- 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM
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Golf Tournament - Celebration Golf Club
- 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Welcome Reception
- 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM
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Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
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Conference Kick-off
- 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
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Opening Keynote
- 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
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General Session
- 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
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Breakout Sessions
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
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Plated Lunch
- 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
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General Session
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Expo Experience Open
- 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
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The RIC Stage: Research & Trends
- 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
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Breakout Sessions
- 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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General Session
- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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The RIC Stage: Applied Technologies
- 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Breakout Sessions
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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Expo Experience Reception
- 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM
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Women in Supply Chain Breakfast
- 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
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Expo Experience Breakfast
- 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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Expo Experience Open
- 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
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Day 2 Opening Remarks
- 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
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Opening Keynote
- 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
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General Session
- 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
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The RIC Stage: Breakout Session Deep-Dives
- 10:45 AM – 11:30 PM
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Breakout Sessions
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Expo Experience Lunch
- 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
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General Session: Executive Insights
- 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
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Breakout Sessions
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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The RIC Stage: Retail Ecosystems
- 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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Startup Innovation Award Winner Presentation
- 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
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General Session
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Expo Experience Reception
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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The RIC Stage: Retail Ecosystems Continued
- 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
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Breakfast
- 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
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General Session
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
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General Session
- 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
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General Session
- 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
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Closing Remarks
- 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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Lunch & Distribution Tours [Separate fee and registration required]
What should you add to your must-attend list for LINK2021?
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Thank you to our 2021 Title Sponsor
DHL
As the only truly end-to-end supply chain partner, DHL is committed to delivering operational excellence for our customers by developing our people and pioneering innovative solutions. We create competitive advantage for customers through tailored logistics solutions based on globally standardized warehousing, transportation and value added services.
Thank You to Our 2021 Sponsors
LINK COLLABORATORS
RILA is proud to announce that FMI, the Food Industry Association, will be a LINK 2021 Collaborator, bringing education and expertise on issues surrounding supply chain within the food industry. We’re excited to welcome FMI and their members to join us for a remarkable 2021 event.
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