Transportation and logistics are being tested in ways they weren’t designed for.
AI is moving into core operations. Infrastructure is being pushed to modernize faster than planned. Supply chains are no longer optimized for efficiency alone — they’re being rebuilt for resilience, security, and adaptability.
The Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Summit 2026 brings together leaders across industry, government, and technology to share how they are responding in real time — from scaling digital systems and automation to rethinking capital investment, mobility, and coordination across networks.
Set in Chicago — one of the most critical transportation hubs in the world — this conversation goes beyond theory. It reflects the decisions being made right now that will shape how goods move, how cities function, and how businesses compete.
This is where leaders come to understand what’s changing — and what it requires of them.
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Transportation systems are at the intersection of innovation, equity, security, and long-term investment.
This keynote will outline the converging forces reshaping transportation and logistics — from AI-powered operations and electrification to changing funding models and infrastructure renewal. This session provides leaders with a strategic view of how to balance innovation with public trust, cybersecurity, and long-term resilience in systems that support both economic growth and everyday life.
AI and digital technologies are rapidly becoming mission-critical across transportation and logistics. Yet, many organizations struggle to move beyond pilots into scaled, integrated systems.
This panel explores how leaders are operationalizing AI and automation — integrating platforms such as TMS, telematics, and predictive analytics — to drive efficiency, visibility, and smarter decision-making across complex networks.
Mobility is no longer siloed between freight, public transit, and private vehicles. Integrated mobility models, electrified fleets, and smart urban systems are redefining how people and goods move — and how cities reduce emissions while improving access and experience.
This panel focuses on practical, scalable approaches to sustainable and equitable mobility, examining how public and private leaders can align infrastructure, technology, and policy to deliver integrated systems that work for both business and communities.
