Zack Kass, Advisor, Futurist and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, to Present Keynote at 2025 Jarrett Supply Chain Summit

Zack Kass, Advisor, Futurist and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI will present the keynote address at this year’s Third-Annual Jarrett Supply Chain Summit, Aug. 7, in North Canton, Ohio.

Kass’ presentation, “The Renaissance,” will focus on the future of AI and strategies to embrace the technology for the transportation industry.

Kass is most notable for his tenure at OpenAI, where he led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale.

The Jarrett Supply Chain Summit, known as the Midwest’s No. 1 Supply Chain Conference, attracts industry leaders looking for innovative practices to incorporate in supply chain so they can stay ahead. Attendees will hear from experts in LTL, TL, international customs and more. This year’s event will also feature representatives from the NMFTA, who will break down the newest NMFC changes, freight fraud and other key topics.

Other speakers include:

• Rennie Alston, President and CEO of The Alston Group and American Group of Companies
• Chris Johnson, Senior Analyst, Transportation & Machinery, Cleveland Research Company
• Keith Peterson, Director of Operations at National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)
• Adam Mercer, Classification Development Manager at National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)
• Eric Lail, Shingo Prize Examiner and Lean Consultant
• JP Wiggins, CEO at 1Logtech
• Dave Reese, Freight Accounting Manager at Bath & Body Works
• Don DeLuzio, President at Trinity Surfaces
• Scott Cornell, 2VP Transportation leader, Crime & Theft Specialist at Travelers Inland Marine
• Gary Thomas, Criminal Intelligence Analyst at CargoNet
• Mike Jarrett, Jarrett CEO and President
• And more

Registration information can be found at gojarrett.com.

Following the event, Jarrett will host the annual Hearts for Heartland Benefit Concert, featuring Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling country music artist, Hunter Hayes!

The Benefit Concert is sponsored by Jarrett and benefits Heartland Education Community, a local nonprofit organization that focuses on developing the next generation of community leaders.

For more information and to register, click HERE.