Seven Reasons ASCM Members Need to Attend CHAINge North America 2025
By CHAINge Editorial Staff | July 17, 2025
Supply chains are transforming fast — driven by global disruption, sustainability goals and digital innovation. That’s exactly why ASCM has evolved its flagship event, ASCM Connect, into CHAINge North America 2025: a reimagined supply chain conference built for real collaboration, practical solutions and industry-shaping insights. Taking place in Columbus, this event is where ASCM members and supply chain leaders from every industry will connect, solve shared challenges and shape the future of the supply chain profession together.
Your industry peers and competitors are already securing their spots. From global manufacturers and healthcare companies to tech firms and logistics innovators, executives just like you are prioritizing CHAINge to tackle the toughest challenges together.
Here’s why you and your team should be there, too.
1. CHAINge - Not Just Rebranded—Redesigned for Real Impact
CHAINge North America is designed to go far beyond lectures and theory. The program focuses on interactive workshops, peer-to-peer learning and real-world case studies that deliver immediate, practical value. You’ll find a variety of engaging formats — from roundtable discussions and use-case theaters to specialized functional and digital tracks. If traditional conferences have felt too passive or generic, CHAINge is your chance to dive in, share your challenges, and leave with strategies you can put to work right away.
2. A Rich Variety of Content Formats to Match Every Learning Style
CHAINge North America 2025 isn’t a one-size-fits-all event—it’s a curated experience designed to engage attendees in a variety of different formats. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Keynote Presentations: Dynamic 20–30-minute talks from top experts, delivering sharp insights on the trends redefining supply chains.
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Panels: Thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders tackling big questions from multiple angles.
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Track Presentations: Simultaneous sessions tailored to functional and digital topics—so you can go deep on what matters most, from planning and talent to sourcing and tech.
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Deep Dive Workshops: Intimate, 90-minute sessions designed for real problem-solving in small groups—no passive listening here.
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Industry Q&A Sessions: Your chance to put the tough questions directly to experts in sustainability, leadership, innovation, and more.
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Use Case Theaters: Real-world success stories presented by vendors and their customers—see solutions in action, not in theory.
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Innovation Tech Showcase: Fast-paced snapshots of cutting-edge tools to keep you ahead of the curve.
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Industry One-to-One Meetings: Focused, pre-arranged 15-minute sessions for meaningful, direct networking.
With so many ways to engage, every attendee—from senior strategists to functional specialists—can create their own path to value.
3. Your Peers and Competitors Are Signing Up
Companies like DuPont, Siemens Healthineers, Zoetis, and Makita USA, Victoria's Secret, Caterpillar, Hamilton Beach, Eli Lilly and Oshkosh, are already sending their supply chain leaders. Roles attending include Directors of Supply Chain, Purchasing Managers, COOs, and Presidents and a lot more.These are the people shaping procurement, planning, and supply chain strategy for their organizations.
Additionally, what sets CHAINge apart is its focus on peer-to-peer learning — through roundtables, workshops and industry Q&A that go beyond surface-level networking. At the CHAINge Brussels event, attendees especially valued the roundtables for offering a Chatham House Rules setting to test ideas and have open, meaningful conversations with fellow leaders.
This is your chance to exchange real strategies with those facing the same challenges—and shaping the future alongside you.
4. Break Down Silos with Cross-Industry Insights
Supply chains don’t operate in isolation. Whether you’re in manufacturing, healthcare, tech or energy, today’s biggest challenges—disruption, sustainability, talent shortages, digital transformation — are shared across industries.
CHAINge is where supply chain leaders come together to exchange practical solutions and hard-won lessons you can’t get from your own sector alone. It’s designed to help you see what’s working — and what’s not — across the entire global supply chain landscape. A few of the featured sessions include:
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The 5 Core Focus Areas in Supply Chain to Survive in Times of Disruption: Join CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and executives from IKEA, On, COSCO SHIPPING and South Carolina Ports as they explore how to lead through disruption, regulations, talent challenges, innovation and sustainability.
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The Growing Importance of Sustainability in Supply Chains: Hear from experts like Henrik von Scheel (World Economic Forum), Deborah Dull (Circular Supply Chain Network) and Nicolás Gordon (CMPC) as they share strategies for reducing carbon footprints, adopting circular economy practices,and building responsible, resilient supply chains.
These are the conversations shaping the industry’s future—and your chance to be part of them.
5. Learn Directly from Top Global Supply Chain Leaders
CHAINge North America 2025’s speaker lineup features some of the most respected names in the industry. Featured Speakers include:
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Lori Ann LaRocco, Senior Editor of Guests & Global Supply Chain Reporter, CNBC Business News
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Gina Raimondo, Former Secretary of Commerce, United States
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Craig Jones, Chief Supply Chain Officer, On
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Tanya Dysli, Chief Supply Chain Officer, IKEA
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Lewei Yao, EVP, COSCO SHIPPING
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Barbara Melvin, COO, South Carolina Ports Authority
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Henrik von Scheel, Industry 4.0 Originator & Futurist, World Economic Forum
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Deborah Dull, Founder, Circular Supply Chain Network
Their insights go beyond buzzwords—offering real strategies you can take back to your organization.
6. Elevate Your Influence Within the Supply Chain Community
CHAINge is your chance to position yourself — and your company—as a leader in the broader supply chain community.
Whether you’re speaking in a session, engaging in deep-dive discussions, or simply exchanging ideas with other executives, this is where reputations are built, voices are heard and cross-company influence takes shape.
From future collaborations to new leadership opportunities, CHAINge gives you the platform to expand your presence in the network that matters most.
7. Shape the Future of Supply Chain with the ASCM Community
As the world’s leading supply chain association, ASCM thrives on its member community. CHAINge is your opportunity to help define where the field is going, from new sustainability standards to cutting-edge planning technology adoption.
If your company values being seen as a supply chain leader—not a follower—this is your chance to demonstrate that commitment to your peers, your team, and the industry.
Don’t Sit This One Out.
CHAINge North America 2025 in Columbus isn’t just another event on the calendar. It’s ASCM’s reimagined flagship gathering for real progress in an industry facing constant change. Your competitors and peers are already committing to this collaborative, practical, industry-shaping experience. Don’t be the company left on the sidelines.
Secure your team’s spot today — and remember, ASCM members enjoy special discounted pricing to make it even easier to invest in your team’s success. Be part of the change.
