Some of the most valuable conversations at LINK happen around the table—not just on the stage.
Tabletalks are 45-minute small-group discussions designed exclusively for retailer and CPG supply chain leaders. In groups of 5–8 peers, you’ll exchange ideas, compare approaches, and discuss the challenges shaping today’s supply chain environment—from AI adoption and planning uncertainty to organizational change and partner collaboration.
Conference sessions provide new perspectives. Tabletalks give you the opportunity to explore what those ideas look like in practice with peers facing many of the same decisions.
Whether you’re looking for fresh thinking, practical advice, or meaningful new connections, Tabletalks are designed to help you leave LINK with insights you can apply beyond the conference.
Tabletalks offer a different experience than any other part of LINK.
During each discussion, you’ll:
Choose discussions focused on the challenges shaping today’s supply chain landscape, including:
Five simple steps take you from selecting your preferences to sharing your feedback after LINK.
Set aside about five minutes to personalize your Tabletalk experience.
You’ll be able to:
Please note: Organization Administrators cannot complete Tabletalk selections or other Tabletalk actions on behalf of attendees.
Once groups have been matched, you’ll receive your Tabletalk assignments by email.
Please review and accept your assigned discussions by Friday, February 5 at 6:00 PM ET.
You’ll receive a separate calendar invitation for each Tabletalk you’re scheduled to attend.
Please accept your invitations by 6:00 PM ET on Friday, February 19.
If you’re no longer able to participate, email registration@rila.org. The only change we can make after assignments are finalized is to remove you from a discussion.
Please note: Declining a calendar invitation does not notify the LINK team.
Tabletalks take place during networking meal periods throughout LINK:
Each discussion lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Lunch will be available in the Tabletalks area beginning at 11:30 AM on Monday and 12:00 PM on Tuesday. Breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30 AM on Wednesday.
All Tabletalks are held in the dedicated Tabletalks area. Your assigned table number will appear in your calendar invitation and in the LINK mobile app.
Each discussion is designed to encourage participation from everyone at the table.
Tabletalks will include a facilitator to guide the conversation. Suggested discussion questions will help the group get started, but the conversation is driven by the experiences and perspectives of the participants.
One of the biggest reasons professionals attend LINK is to connect with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.
To help those conversations continue, participant contact information will be shared through My Schedule in MyExperience after your Tabletalk concludes.
Your feedback helps us continue improving Tabletalks and creating conversations that are valuable for the LINK community.
A short post-event survey will be emailed on Thursday, February 25. Please submit your feedback by Friday, April 16 at 6:00 PM ET.
