OCTOBER 27–28, 2026 · THE SIGNAL, CHATTANOOGA

F3: Future of Freight Festival

FreightTech’s Main Stage

The Leaders You Need. The Access and Connections
You Won’t Get Anywhere Else.

1,000+ attendees · 50+ speakers · 4 events across 3 days

October 27-28, 2026 • The Signal • chattanooga, TN

F3: Future of Freight Festival

F3: Future of Freight Festival isn't just a conference—it's the festival of freight, built to fully immerse you in the energy, innovation, and unique atmosphere of Chattanooga while you network with and learn from the greatest minds in the freight industry. We’re amplifying everything you love and making it even better for 2026.

Join freight and logistics experts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to dive deep into the key trends pushing our industry forward. You'll gain crucial knowledge, make vital connections, and celebrate the world of freight while getting a definitive look at what lies ahead.

Your Week at a Glance

Four events, three days. Build the experience that fits you.

Day 0Mon Oct 26

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F3 Awards Dinner(evening)

An evening of industry recognition — cocktails, awards, and the people shaping what's next · FreightTech100, FreightTech25, and Shipper of Choice awards celebration · $495 add-on

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Broker Compliance Summit

A day of deep dive working sessions on how brokers can stay on the leading edge of insurance, fraud, and regulatory changes.

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Supply Chain Day

Invite-only educational sessions & networking for shippers, retailers & manufacturers

Day 1Tue Oct 27

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F3 Festival

Main stage keynotes · rapid-fire demos · exhibits · evening experiences · 1,000+ attendees

Day 2Wed Oct 28

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F3 Festival

Main stage keynotes · rapid-fire demos · exhibits · evening experiences · 1,000+ attendees

Save with a Bundle

Stack the experiences that fit. The more you bundle, the more you save.

F3 + Compliance

$1,890

$1,595

Summer Discount

F3: Future of Freight Festival
Brokerage Compliance Symposium

Save $295

F3 + Awards Dinner

$1,890

$1,695

Summer Discount

F3: Future of Freight Festival
F3 Awards Dinner

Save $195

Best Value

All-Access

$2,385

$1,895

Summer Discount

F3: Future of Freight Festival
Brokerage Compliance Symposium
F3 Awards Dinner

Save $490

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Group Packages

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4: $1095/each
6: $995/each
8: $895/each

f3: future of freight festival

What to Expect

A FreightWaves event is so much more than a typical industry conference. Join hundreds of industry leaders and executives to focus on what's next in the global supply chain and freight industry. The agenda is packed with insightful sessions and engaging discussings on multiple stages with dozens of industry leaders to help you make informed business decisions.

Including

Invaluable Networking

Connect with industry peers, mingle with supply chain leaders, grow your network and build stronger relationships with 1,000+ attendees.

Next-Gen Demos & Exhibits

Ensure you are staying in-touch with the latest industry trends. Witness the cutting edge of FreightTech with rapid-fire, high-tech showcases both on-stage and at interactive exhibits. You’ll hear from FreightTech startups and incumbents as they battle against the 7-minute clock to win coveted Best in Show recognition.

Expert Insights & Strategy

Engage with thought-provoking speakers during dynamic sessions focused on core market intelligence and the factors shaping our industry's future. Be part of the conversation, compare notes, debate ideas, demonstrate solutions and help lead the industry forward.

Exclusive Experiences

Live entertainment, exciting experiences and fun for all at various venues throughout Chattanooga truly captures the atmosphere of a festival and an energy unlike any other industry event.

Rapid-Fire Demos

Do you have what it takes to present your product in record time? Our Rapid-Fire Demos showcase the latest industry advancements and technology by ensuring the most important details are covered as participants work against the clock. You will have seven minutes to introduce the audience to your company and product. Once your time is up, the lights go out and the audio is cut—no exceptions! Compete against industry peers for coveted Best In Show recognition. Think you have what it takes to beat the clock? Sign up to demo today!

Enter for a chance to pitch & win $100K in prizes

Marketing & Media Summit

Are you a marketing expert who is looking to take your game to the next level? Think you have what it takes to compete against the best of the best?

For the first time, F3 will offer attendees a one day session – the Marketing and Media Summit – where marketing and brand experts from some of the hottest brands will share insights on how to leverage all forms of modern media (social media, influencers, digital, and video) to tell your story, grow your business and sell your product.

‍As part of this summit, FreightWaves will hold the first ever Ultimate Marketing Challenge, and three winners will receive prizes totaling $100,000 to accelerate their marketing efforts and reach 100,000+ freight industry leaders with a FreightWaves Media & Events credit!

‍Learn more, and sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could launch your organization to new heights! Act fast before this opportunity passes you by.

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Innovation Alley

Are you eager to share your company’s innovations, but aren’t quite ready for the big stage? Innovation Alley provides an opportunity for companies to present and record their 7-minute demo, ending with a professionally edited video that can be used for marketing. We’ll also feature your demo on FreightWaves TV, giving you the exposure to take your tech to the next level.