About the Symposium

Supply Chain Canada’s Virtual Symposium is our annual gathering of leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking professionals from across Canada and around the world to explore what’s next for supply chain.

This year’s theme, Beyond Borders, explores how AI, geopolitics, and innovation are reshaping global supply chains, and what it takes to build resilience for the future.

Headline Keynote

Wolfgang Lehmacher
Global Supply Chain Expert

Global thought leader, author, and advisor, Wolfgang Lehmacher will deliver a keynote address on how AI, geopolitics, and innovation are transforming supply chains worldwide, followed by an interactive fireside chat with Supply Chain Canada CEO Dylan Bartlett.

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Featured speakers

Randy Burke
CEO
DCS Global
Jason Little
Director of Operations
DCS Global
Dylan Bartlett
CEO & President
Supply Chain Canada National
Karicia Quiroz
Economist, Country and Sector Intelligence
Export Development Canada
Mathias Le Scaon
Founder and CEO of Zensimu
Sara Curwen
Chief Operating Officer, SoluPet
Stephanie Forbes
Founder The Forbes Group
Shalini Talwar, MBA, SCMP
Vice President, Procurement, Superior Plus
Vice Chair, National Board, Supply Chain Canada
Tiffany Melvin, J.D.
Executive Director, NASCO Network
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Agenda

TIME (EST)
EVENT/ACTIVITY
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
EST
Opening Remarks
Speakers
Dylan Bartlett - CEO and President, Supply Chain Canada National
Mike Whelan - Chair of the Board, Supply Chain Canada National
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
EST
Weaving The Future Into The Present - Keynote And Fireside Chat
How AI, Geopolitics, and Innovation Are Shaping Supply Chains.
Presented By
Wolfgang Lehmacher - Global Supply Chain Expert
Moderator
Dylan Bartlett - CEO and President, Supply Chain Canada National
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
EST
Global Economic Outlook 2026
Global Economic Outlook 2026
Presented By
Karicia Garcia - Economist, Export Development Canada
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
EST
Panel Discussion: Logistics & Infrastructure Under Pressure
Panel exploring the pressure points of our global supply chain infrastructure
Panelists
Shalini Talwar - Vice President, Procurement, Superior Plus - Vice Chair, National Board, Supply Chain Canada
Sara Curwen - Chief Operating Officer, SoluPet
Tiffany Melvin - President, North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO)
Moderator
Stephanie Forbes - Founder, The Forbes Group
12:30 AM - 1:15 PM
EST
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 1:40 PM
EST
Sponsored Session: DCS Global Presents: How Clean Is Your Supply Chain?
DCS Global explores key trends in Commercial Cleaning as it applies to Global Supply Chains
Speakers
Randy Burke - CEO, DCS Global
Jason Little - Director of Operations, DCS Global
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
EST
Live And Interactive: Supply Chain Simulation
Step into the shoes of a Maple Syrup Supply Chain Manager and compete with over 200 professionals in a dynamic, digital simulation.
Facilitator
Mathias Le Scaon - Founder and CEO , Zensimu
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
EST
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Dylan Bartlett - CEO and President, Supply Chain Canada National
Mike Whelan - Chair of the Board, Supply Chain Canada National

Including an Interactive Highlight

Supply Chain Simulation

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Step into the shoes of a Supply Chain Manager in this dynamic simulation led by Mathias Le Scaon, CEO of Zensimu. Compete with peers, navigate demand fluctuations, and tackle the bullwhip effect in real-time.

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Registration Details

All tickets include:

  • Access to all live sessions
  • Networking with peers and speakers
  • On-demand recordings for 90 days
  • Interactive experience
  • Earn 6 CPD credits for attending
Members
$149.00 + tax
Non-Members
$199.00 + tax
Students
$75.00 + tax

Group pricing is available by contacting [email protected].

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Contact us

For any questions, please contact Janelle Eisler, Manager of Events and Sponsorships.

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