4th Annual Midwest's #1 Supply Chain Conference

2026
Supply
Chain
Summit

Strategy. Connection. Results.

Date
Aug 5-6, 2026
Location
Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland
Format
Full Day · In Person
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Kevin O'Leary
Keynote Speaker
Kevin
O'Leary
ABC's "Shark Tank" · Entrepreneur · Investor
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300+
Professionals
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Organizations
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Expert Speakers
4th
Annual Summit
2 Days
of Learning
Featured Keynote

The Headliner

Kevin O'Leary
2026 Keynote Speaker
Kevin
O'Leary

ABC's "Shark Tank" · Entrepreneur · Venture Capitalist · Investor
Chairman, O'Leary Ventures

Speaking On
Strategy, Disruption & the Future of Business

As chairman of O'Leary Ventures, Kevin oversees a diverse portfolio and helps companies sharpen strategy, improve operations and drive disciplined growth. His cross-industry experience gives him a clear view of how rapidly markets shift, insight especially valuable as logistics and supply chain leaders navigate ongoing disruption.

2026 Speakers

Meet the Minds
Driving Innovation

Chris Burroughs
Chris Burroughs
President & CEO, TIA
Navigating Risk: Strategies for Today's Supply Chain Landscape
Michael Gerfin
Michael Gerfin
Supervisory Special Agent, FBI
Defending the Digital Supply Chain: Strategies for Cyber Resilience
Scott Cornell
Scott Cornell
VP Transportation Risk & Strategy, LogistIQ
Cargo Theft & Fraud Prevention: Trends, Threats & Protecting Your Supply Chain
Satish Jindel
Satish Jindel
Founder & President, SJ Consulting Group
Last-Mile Disruption: Trends Reshaping the Parcel Market
Jordan Strawn
Jordan Strawn
SVP Brokerage, Werner Enterprises
From Capacity to Collaboration: The Future of Truckload Transportation
Rennie Alston
Rennie Alston
CEO, The Alston Group
The New World of Trade: Insights on a Changing Global Economy
Jessica Renner
Jessica Renner
Manager, Cargo Claims & Risk, Jarrett
Mastering Freight Claims: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Recover Costs
JP Wiggins
JP Wiggins
CEO, 1Logtech
AI in Transportation: From Hype to Operational Impact
Kate Novotny
Kate Novotny
Director of Supply Chain, Worthington Enterprises
Supply Chain Transformation: The Power of Network Optimization
Anthony Rocco
Anthony Rocco
COO, Dayton Freight Lines
Carrier Insights: What's Shaping the LTL Market Right Now
Keith Peterson
Keith Peterson
VP Operations, NMFTA
Adapting to Change: LTL Classification Updates and Shipper Strategy
Mike Jarrett
Mike Jarrett
President & CEO, Jarrett
Culture Wins: Retaining, Engaging & Attracting Top Talent
Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas
Cargo Theft and Crime Specialist, Specialty Program Group
Cargo Theft & Fraud Prevention: Trends, Threats and Protecting Your Supply Chain
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson
Senior Analyst, Transportation & Machinery, Cleveland Research Company
State of Transportation Update
Marc Blubaugh
Marc Blubaugh
Partner, Co-Chair Transportation & Logistics, Benesch
Navigating Risk: Strategies for Today's Supply Chain Landscape
Jason Cox
Jason Cox
Senior VP of Sales, R+L Carriers
Carrier Insights: What's Shaping the LTL Market Right Now
Carla Bay Rumford
Carla Bay Rumford
Sr. Operations Support Manager, BM2 Freight Services
Mastering Freight Claims: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Recover Costs
Deena Walechka
Deena Walechka
Claims Specialist II, FedEx Custom Critical
Mastering Freight Claims: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Recover Costs
Tom Clark
Tom Clark
Partner & Practice Leader Supply Chain, Direct Recruiters Inc.
Summit Moderator
Matt Wagner
Matt Wagner
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Jarrett
Summit Moderator
Agenda

What You'll Learn

Keynote Sessions
State of Transportation Update
Chris Johnson · Cleveland Research Company
Keynote
Culture Wins: Retaining, Engaging & Attracting Top Talent
Mike Jarrett · Jarrett
Keynote
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Cargo Theft & Fraud Prevention: Trends, Threats & Protecting Your Supply Chain
Scott Cornell · Gary Thomas
Risk Mitigation
Mastering Freight Claims: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Recover Costs
Jessica Renner · Deena Walechka · Carla Bay Rumford
Risk Mitigation
Navigating Risk: Strategies for Today's Supply Chain Landscape
Chris Burroughs · Marc Blubaugh
Risk Mitigation
Defending the Digital Supply Chain: Strategies for Cyber Resilience
Michael Gerfin · FBI
Risk Mitigation
Supply Chain Innovation
AI in Transportation: From Hype to Operational Impact
JP Wiggins · 1Logtech
Innovation
Supply Chain Transformation in Action: The Power of Network Optimization
Kate Novotny · Worthington Enterprises
Innovation
From Capacity to Collaboration: The Future of Truckload Transportation
Jordan Strawn · Werner Enterprises
Innovation
Last-Mile Disruption: Trends Reshaping the Parcel Market
Satish Jindel · SJ Consulting
Innovation
Carrier Insights: What's Shaping the LTL Market Right Now
Anthony Rocco · Dayton Freight · Jason Cox · R+L Carriers
Innovation
The New World of Trade: Insights on a Changing Global Economy
Rennie Alston · The Alston Group
Innovation
Adapting to Change: LTL Classification Updates and Shipper Strategy
Keith Peterson · NMFTA
Innovation
The Experience

More Than
a Conference

🎸
Kickoff at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The summit opens August 5 at one of Cleveland's most iconic venues. Network with industry peers, speakers, and Jarrett leadership before the sessions begin.

⚓
Port of Cleveland Tour

A guided tour of the Port of Cleveland, which handles approximately 13 million tons of cargo annually and generates over $7B in economic impact. Limited spots, first-come basis. Wednesday, Aug 5, 1-3 PM.

📖
Free Zack Kass Book

All registrants receive a complimentary copy of "The Next Renaissance" by Zach Kass, the 2025 Summit keynote speaker, while supplies last.

Past Attendees

What They Said
About 2025

The entire Supply Chain Summit program was great from top to bottom. Jarrett did a terrific job leveraging across the industry: from suppliers to customers, crossing a lot of aisles to get to the perspectives shown.

Frank Ruane
Global Commodity Director, PCC Airfoils

A must-attend event. Outstanding content and the perfect size to learn, ask questions, and network with industry leaders. Led by a truly talented team at Jarrett.

Director of Logistics
National CPG Company

It has a great ROI, no travel, and the speakers are top notch. This is a great event specifically for networking; it shows how we're all one big team in the world of supply chain.

VP of Operations
Global Industrial Manufacturing Company
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Plan Your Trip

📍 Hotel · Limited Rate Available
Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Tower

Steps from the Huntington Convention Center. Book at the discounted group rate using our reservation link. Rate expires Wednesday, July 15, 2026.


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The Westin Cleveland Downtown

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🎟 Group Discount
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Bring your whole team. When you register three attendees, the fourth attends free. Contact marketing@gojarrett.com to claim.

❓ Cancellation Policy
Flexible Transfer Policy

Can't make it? Transfer your registration to another person at your company at any time. Email marketing@gojarrett.com with the new attendee's details.

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Our Sponsors

JR Motorsports Rea Business Advisors Sandler by The Ruby Group Vectura Risk Management

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