Agenda

Event Agenda

Like-minded executives coming together to be engaged, informed, and entertained.

Our happy hour welcome event will follow check-in at The Joseph Hotel.

Join us at The Country Music Hall of Fame for an evening of good food and entertainment.

Breakfast will be held in The Joseph prior to the sessions beginning for the day.

Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics, will share insights into the current state of the economy, financial markets, and supply chain, as well as what to expect in the coming months.

Take this time to refuel and recharge.

In this dynamic session hosted by Joanne Strong of Deloitte, attendees will explore the latest trends shaping the future of supply chain and warehouse innovation. Through real-world stories and actionable insights, we’ll demystify emerging technologies, share proven strategies for successful transformation, and guide participants in assessing where their organizations stand on the journey to modernization. The session will provide practical frameworks, candid lessons from the field, and a clear roadmap to help leaders confidently guide their teams into the next era of supply chain excellence.

 

Joanne Strong is a Senior Manager at Deloitte and leads the firm’s Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) practice. With over 12 years of experience, she is known for her forward-thinking approach to supply chain technology and her ability to deliver innovative automation and software solutions across life sciences, grocery, retail, and energy and industrials. Joanne’s work is defined by her focus on future trends and her commitment to helping clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

 

Joanne serves as the writing and content lead for the annual MHI Industry Report, a collaboration between MHI and Deloitte. For the past five years, she has helped shape the report’s insights, leading the writing team for the last two. Joanne’s passion for innovation and her broad industry experience make her a trusted advisor and thought leader in the supply chain community.

 

We will have lunch in The Joseph hotel in between sessions.

Hear from Gina Schaefer of Ace Hardware as she shares best practices for executive leadership on culture and workforce retention.

Take this time to refuel and recharge.

Following the executive presentation, we will have a panel and open discussion.

Please join us for a Happy Hour at The Joseph Hotel prior to dinner at Yolan.

Please join us for dinner at Yolan in The Joseph hotel.

Marcus Lemonis from CNBC’s The Profit will join us to share about his experience on the show and provide business insights he has learned over the years.

We will have breakfast at The Joseph hotel.

Join us for this session as Peter Qian dives into how AI can transform complex industries. Peter is an executive who built his career along the rise of modern AI- starting in the early days at Meta, then growing an AI robotics startup that was later acquired by Amazon in 2024.

Take this time to refuel and recharge.

Hannah Ubl, Co-Founder of Good Company Consulting will be sharing the importance of culture and how to create a workplace that doesn’t evoke the dreaded Sunday Scaries.

Prior to catching your flight or continuing to explore Nashville, join us for lunch and a final networking event with the fellow executives you met during Stratify: The Executive Forum.