Agenda

After starting his career in 1995, eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno became the best U.S. short-track skater in less than two years. At the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, he passed another milestone, becoming the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history. Recognized as the global ambassador to the Winter Olympic Games, Apolo Ohno joins Connections 2019 to share the inspiring personal story behind his remarkable success and the hard-won truths and strategies he has discovered along the way.

Let Apolo Ohno’s keynote presentation provide the perfect spark to tour the Olympic Training Center. One of just three training centers in the country, attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at how athletes prepare for the Olympics. Attendees will follow this up with a short drive to the incredible Garden of the Gods, where they will enjoy lunch at The Trading Post and a tour of the garden. To top off the afternoon, attendees will return to The Broadmoor for a once-in-a-lifetime falconry experience, where a professional falconer will introduce attendees to various birds of prey and provide up-close flight demonstrations!

At its core, leadership is about dynamic, meaningful conversations. Join our panel of dynamic CEOs from high profile organizations throughout logistics to get a glimpse from the top. This powerhouse panel of CEOs will provide insight into the critical and emerging challenges facing the modern supply chain. They’ll address innovative ways to increase collaboration and examine how experience has played a role in the way they lead, manage and inspire.

Numerous transportation legislative priorities are coming to the forefront in a newly divided Congress. Six months in, how are the two chambers addressing truck size and weight restrictions, shoring up the Highway Trust Fund, regulating transportation technology, and other pressing matters? Join Connections 2019’s Washington insiders as they dissect the new dynamic and agenda behind the 116th Congress.

TMS and WMS, in-cab gadgets and AI – these new tools aren’t working as well as they should. But tweaks and upgrades cost money – big money. With much of today’s cutting edge technology quickly becoming obsolete, this session explores how to maximize existing supply chain technology to boost productivity and untapped efficiencies.

What remains in 2019 that’ll change your 2020 game plan? From manufacturing to trade, examine the biggest news and emerging trends from around the globe impacting the business of logistics and supply chain management.

Attendees will uncover the magic of Manitou Springs as they explore the Cave of the Winds, the focus of Native American legends, and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, comprised of Anasazi ruins more than 800 years old. Afterwards, attendees will enjoy a lunch in town, followed by an opportunity to shop at unique, one-of-a-kind boutiques and galleries.

All key economic indicators point to a healthy U.S. economy to close out 2019. With experts forecasting the GDP to end the year between 2 percent and 3 percent, and unemployment projected to continue at a natural rate, where should supply chain businesses focus their investments? Join our industry expert for a complete look at the second-half of 2019 and predictions for 2020.

During this session, our global economics and U.S. financial experts will engage with the crowd, answering attendees’ burning questions. This is an opportunity to learn how global economic and US financial climates impact logistics and supply chain management planning and investment.

Designed for both seasoned and entry level LTL professionals, LTL 203: Carrier Pricing and Costing attendees will gain vital insight into topics like exploring LTL pricing models, classification basics, understanding base rates and determining gross rates, and trends in LTL carrier costing.

Attendees can wrap up their Connections trip with a relaxing chair massage before heading home.

Challenged by tighter capacity and greater visibility demands, industry stakeholders continue to call for the accelerated evolution of the transportation management system. With 2018 reporting a greater increase in sales and adoption, it’s worth test driving the newest TMS applications. While discussing an array of potential TMS attributes, this session explores the emerging bells and whistles critical to your next TMS purchase.

There’s a full $2 trillion investment opportunity in the U.S. alone between the current rate of spend (1.3%) and a minimal replacement level (3% of GDP) from now through 2025. How do we fund priority infrastructure projects? Are new fuel and mileage taxes the answer? Given the advance in technology, what sort of infrastructure should we prioritize? Given the $17 trillion available in U.S. pension fund assets (along with $7 trillion in insurance fund assets) why are we focused on tax increases? Join our panel of experts as we explore the merits of privatizing U.S. infrastructure.