July 15, 2026 • The Old Post Office • Chicago

Supply Chain AI Symposium

Join FreightWaves in the heart of Chicago for a high-impact symposium on the real-world application of AI in global supply chains. From seed-stage founders to global enterprise providers, we’re gathering the entire supply chain ecosystem under one roof to explore how artificial intelligence is being embedded into every mile of the supply chain.

Don’t miss your opportunity to network with other industry leaders, learn about the latest developments in supply chain AI and help drive the future as we move past the hype and into a new AI-integrated future.
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Welcome & Opening Remarks

7/15/26 9:00 am

Industry Highlight: Pablo Palafox, HappyRobot

7/15/26 9:40 am

Industry Keynote: Uber Freight

7/15/26 9:50 am

Val Marchevsky
Chief Technology Officer
Uber Freight
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Automation vs. AI: Why Most Logistics Technology Gets It Wrong

7/15/26 10:15 am

Alyssa Norcross
Group Product Manager
Revenova
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Analyst
FreightWaves
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The 80/20 Problem: Where AI Delivers and Where it Fails

7/15/26 10:25 am

Most supply chain operations follow a predictable pattern in which 80% of work is repetitive and rules-based, while 20% requires judgment, context, and decision-making. AI is exceptionally good at the 80% of repeatable task-level work, but that’s not where operations succeed or fail. In this session, David Lee, Sales Engineer VP, examines the gap between where AI performs best and where operational risk lives. Using real-world logistics scenarios, he will explore how organizations are rethinking the orchestration of work between humans and AI to improve efficiency, protect service levels, manage exceptions, and maintain control in volatile environments. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how to deploy AI where it creates the most leverage, and where human expertise remains invaluable to supply chain operations.

David Lee
Vice President, Sales Engineering
Lean Solutions Group
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What Happens When AI Becomes a Freight Teammate?

7/15/26 10:35 am

Robert Nathan
Founder & CEO
Envoy AI
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Analyst
FreightWaves
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Panel Discussion

7/15/26 10:45 am

Alyssa Norcross
Group Product Manager
Revenova
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David Lee
Vice President, Sales Engineering
Lean Solutions Group
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Robert Nathan
Founder & CEO
Envoy AI
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Will Hopping
Chief Product and Technology Officer
SONAR
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FreightWaves Today: From Visibility to Autonomy: Building the World’s First Intelligent Operating System

7/15/26 12:00 pm

Jett McCandless
Founder and CEO
project44
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Craig Fuller
Founder and CEO
FreightWaves
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Julie Van de Kamp
Chief Marketing and Operations Officer
FreightWaves SONAR
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FreightWaves Today: Travis Rhyan, Carrier1

7/15/26 12:20 pm

FreightWaves Today: Optimization Using Predictive AI Models

7/15/26 12:30 pm

FreightWaves Today: Building Supply Chain Models that Can Pivot in Hours, Not Weeks, During Global Trade Shifts

7/15/26 12:40 pm

Panel Discussion

7/15/26 12:55 pm

Travis Rhyan
Founder & CEO
Carrier1
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Julie Van de Kamp
Chief Marketing and Operations Officer
FreightWaves SONAR
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SONAR Spotlight

7/15/26 1:25 pm

Will Hopping
Chief Product and Technology Officer
SONAR
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How AI Agents from Different Companies (Shippers vs. Carriers) are Now "Negotiating" Rates and Capacity in Real-Time

7/15/26 1:50 pm

Jason Roberts
SVP, Digital Enablement
MODE Global
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Presentation: Megan Orth, C.H. Robinson

7/15/26 2:10 pm

Megan Orth
Senior Director, Commercial Connectivity
C.H. Robinson
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Panel Discussion

7/15/26 2:20 pm

Jason Roberts
SVP, Digital Enablement
MODE Global
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Megan Orth
Senior Director, Commercial Connectivity
C.H. Robinson
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Analyst
FreightWaves
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Presentation: Tony Urban, Cass Information Systems, Inc.

7/15/26 2:50 pm

Tony Urban
EVP, President – Transportation Information Services
Cass Information Systems, Inc.
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Measuring & Delivering ROI on an AI Investment

7/15/26 3:00 pm

When to Keep Humans in the Loop

7/15/26 3:10 pm

Closing Remarks & AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award

7/15/26 3:35 pm

Happy Hour brought to you by Uber Freight

7/15/26 3:45 pm

Speakers

keynotes

Industry Leaders

freightwaves hosts

a 7-minute showdown

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!
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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.

the hottest freight party of the year

J. B. Hunt 360º Party

Experience the lights, live music and festivities and get to know others in the industry at this one-of-a-kind party hosted by J.B. Hunt and FreightWaves! You’ll enjoy live music, fantastic food and custom cocktails as you dance the night away at the annual party, which is held in an open-air pavilion in downtown Chattanooga. This party is like no other, just like F3: Future of Freight Festival!

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AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award

AI is reshaping how supply chains move, adapt, and compete. FreightWaves wants to recognize the companies leading that change. The AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award — presented live at the Supply Chain AI Symposium in Chicago on July 15 — honors both the technology builders and the operators putting AI to work in the real world. Nominations close July 10. Make sure your innovative work gets seen.
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