Countdown to CHAINge 2025: What to Expect and Why You Can’t Miss It
By CHAINge Editorial Staff | August 25, 2025
The Final Countdown Is On
The wait is almost over. CHAINge 2025 is about to open its doors to our global supply chain community — a rare moment when expert practitioners, government leaders, Fortune 500 executives, disruptive innovators and academic visionaries gather under one roof to shape the future of global supply chains.
This isn’t just another industry conference; it’s where the 2026 supply chain agenda is being written in real time. If you want to understand the forces that will define supply chain resilience, innovation, tariffs and regulations, talent, sustainability, and collaboration for the next decade, this is where you need to be.
And if you haven’t registered yet — this is your final reminder.
Why CHAINge 2025 Is Different
1. Keynotes that prime the global agenda
The keynote stage at CHAINge sets the tone for where supply chains are headed — not just in 2025, but in the decade ahead.
On September 9, Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will deliver State of the Industry: Supply Chains at the Inflection Point, examining global realities and what it takes to stay competitive.
On September 10, Henrik von Scheel, an Industry 4.0 originator, will map out Megatrends for the Next Decade, showing leaders how to prepare for ongoing disruptive change.
And as the conference closes, Katelyn Christ, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Supply Chain Center at the U.S. Department of Commerce, will leave attendees with forward-thinking strategies in her address, Advancing Resilient Supply Chains and Economic Security. It’s a rare chance to hear directly from those shaping government policy and industry alignment about what resilience will mean for global networks in the years ahead.
2. Panels that push
And as the conference closes, Katelyn Christ, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Supply Chain Center at the U.S. Department of Commerce, will leave attendees with forward-thinking strategies in her address, Advancing Resilient Supply Chains and Economic Security. It’s a rare chance to hear directly from those shaping government policy and industry alignment about what resilience will mean for global networks in the years ahead.
- Disruption and survival: What matters most in times of chaos — regulation, innovation, collaboration, talent or sustainability?
- Talent versus technology: How do you balance automation, AI and the human element to drive business success?
- Sustainability in action: Why do industry-leading companies believe ESG equals survival?
- Women in supply chain: How are bold voices rewriting the playbook on leadership and representation?
Every panel frames the future of supply chain, ensuring that you walk away with actionable takeaways to implement the moment you’re back at work.
3. Content tracks that go deeper
This isn’t surface-level discussion. CHAINge’s program is designed to give you both breadth and depth across the hottest topics in supply chain:
- Digital tracks: From Johnson & Johnson’s long-range demand planning to digitizing nuclear medicine supply chains, witness the future of tech-enabled resilience.
- Functional tracks: These 30-minute power sessions provide practical takeaways on planning, agility and leadership culture.
- Deep-dive roundtables: Navigate tariffs, trade wars, AI-driven supply chains and geopolitical uncertainty in small, expert-led groups.
- Industry Q&As: No slides, no scripts — just raw, unfiltered conversations about AI, risk, visibility, sustainability and career growth.
4. Innovation you can touch
The Tech Stack Showcase puts the spotlight on rapid-fire demos from disruptors including G2Mint, didero.ai, Sustainment, ImportGenius and Axya.
Use Case Theatres bring giants such as DHL, Nulogy, aPriori and Signify to show you exactly how cutting-edge supply chain solutions deliver results.
5. Networking that money can’t buy
Imagine grabbing coffee next to the Chief Supply Chain Officer of IKEA U.S.; debating AI applications with Google’s sourcing leaders; or swapping notes with executives from Adidas, Caterpillar, Oracle, FedEx and Apple.
Now add policymakers, professors and founders of disruptive startups to that mix.
That’s not networking. That’s being part of the room where the future is built.
Don't Miss This Moment
2025 is not business as usual. Supply chains are at an inflection point — shaped by global disruptions, regulatory pressure, new technologies and consumer expectations. CHAINge is where these conversations converge, and missing it means playing catch-up next year.
This is your chance to:
- Get direct insights from the very people writing tomorrow’s policies.
- Learn from leaders driving transformation at the world’s most iconic companies.
- Gain strategies you can implement immediately in your own organization.
- Build connections that could redefine your career and business trajectory.
Final Call
Spots are filling up fast, and registration closes soon. Register now to be part of the event that sets the supply chain agenda for 2026 and beyond.
This is more than a conference. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of power, policy and practice. Be there.
