The logistics and supply chain AI conferences to plan for now are the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit (2–3 Nov 2026, Denver), AWS re:Invent (30 Nov–4 Dec 2026, Las Vegas), Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo (3–5 May 2027, Orlando; 24–26 May 2027, Barcelona), Automate (10–13 May 2027, Las Vegas) and the Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum (18–20 Jul 2027, Windsor). Every date was checked on the organiser's official site in October 2026.
Updated October 2026
Who this is for: heads of logistics, supply chain VPs, warehouse and transport operations directors and supply chain technology leaders at shippers, 3PLs, retailers and manufacturers.
Logistics margins are thin and disruption is constant, so every event day has to earn its keep. The right conference shortens your path to a working AI pilot in forecasting, warehouse automation, yard and dock vision or ETA prediction. This guide lists only events we verified and gives a simple plan for turning attendance into a 30-day pilot.
What changed in 2026
- Planning software turned agentic. AWS now presents Amazon Connect Decisions as the next generation of AWS Supply Chain, with agents for forecasting and supply monitoring.
- Gartner's July 2026 analysis of physical AI in supply chains says robots may learn new tasks through software updates, expanding automatable warehouse work.
- Gartner's supply chain agenda centres on leading in an autonomous business era, with governance and decision frameworks first.
- AI and machine learning are a featured topic at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit.
Verified logistics and supply chain AI conferences
| Event | Dates | Location | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit | 2–3 Nov 2026 | Gaylord Rockies, Denver, CO, USA | Planners: AI/ML, scenario planning, risk |
| AWS re:Invent 2026 | 30 Nov–4 Dec 2026 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Technology teams building logistics data and AI |
| Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo | 3–5 May 2027 | Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Orlando, FL, USA | CSCOs and supply chain executives |
| Automate 2027 | 10–13 May 2027 | Las Vegas Convention Center, USA | Warehouse robotics, machine vision, automation |
| Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EMEA | 24–26 May 2027 | International Barcelona Convention Center, Spain | European supply chain executives |
| Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum | 18–20 Jul 2027 | Fairmont Windsor Park, Windsor, UK | C-level supply chain and operations peers |
| Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit (UK) | 12–13 Oct 2027 | London, UK | European planning teams |
How we verified: dates and venues were read on official organiser pages on 9 October 2026. Logistics trade fairs whose 2027 dates we could not confirm on an official page are left out on purpose; check organisers directly before booking.
Match the event to your logistics problem
| Problem | Best event | Read first |
|---|---|---|
| Forecast error and stock imbalance | Gartner Planning Summit | Predictive AI in supply chain |
| Warehouse labour and picking | Automate 2027 | Robotics conferences |
| Dock, yard and damage visibility | AWS re:Invent | Computer vision in supply chain |
| Executive strategy and operating model | Gartner Symposium/Xpo | Generative AI in supply chain |
From event to logistics pilot
OTIF, dwell, cost per order
one lane, site or SKU set
vendors, peers, analysts
shadow mode, then act
Figure: Measure a logistics KPI, narrow to one lane, site or SKU set, use the event to test options, then run a 30-day pilot in shadow mode before letting AI act.
Attending Gartner, re:Invent or Automate? Book a logistics AI pilot scoping call beforehand so your meetings test a real use case.
Questions to ask logistics AI vendors
- Which of our systems (WMS, TMS, ERP, telematics) do you connect to out of the box?
- Can it run in shadow mode before it changes orders or routes?
- Can vision and AI models run at our sites if connectivity is poor?
- How are agent actions limited, approved and logged?
Where it's heading: 2026 → 2030
| Period | Logistics event focus |
|---|---|
| Around 2020 | Visibility platforms and pandemic resilience |
| 2026 | Agentic planning, physical AI in warehouses, governance first |
| 2028 (expected) | Our view: agent-run replenishment and routing with human exception handling |
| 2030 (expected) | Our view: smaller, highly automated facilities closer to customers |
How NexaStack helps
NexaStack lists transportation, shipping and logistics among its industries. Its composable agent framework, unified inference engine, AI vision at the edge and observability layer let logistics teams run forecasting models, planning agents and dock or yard vision on private, edge or cloud infrastructure. See autonomous operations and vision AI for retail and logistics.
FAQ
What are the biggest supply chain conferences in 2027?
Among verified events, the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Orlando (May) and Barcelona (May) are the largest executive gatherings; Automate covers warehouse automation.
Which logistics conference is best for AI?
For planning AI, the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit; for the technology stack, AWS re:Invent; for robotics and vision, Automate.
What are the latest logistics AI trends in 2026?
Agentic planning, foundation-model forecasting, physical AI and robots in warehouses, edge vision at docks and yards, and governance of AI decisions.
Is it worth sending a team to Gartner events?
Yes, if you bring a defined problem and use analyst and peer sessions to test it. Otherwise the cost is hard to justify.
Can we pilot AI without disrupting live operations?
Yes. Run the model in shadow mode beside current processes, then let it act only within agreed limits.
Make your next event the start of a measurable pilot. Book a NexaStack demo and scope a 30-day logistics AI pilot. Related: manufacturing AI conferences.
