Event Details:
- Event Start: 04/16/2026 · 3:00 PM CT
- Event End: 04/16/2026 · 6:00 PM CT
- Keynote and Panel 3 - 5 PM | Optional networking 5 - 6 PM
- Location: Kuehne + Nagel Inc., 1501 Devon Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106
- Language: English
- Tickets: Free
Disruptions—whether driven by climate volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, supplier instability, or demand fluctuations—are increasingly challenging how supply chains plan, source, and operate. As part of the SAP Roadshow 2026 and in cooperation with SAP Labs, this event explores how AI solutions can strengthen overall supply chain resilience. From predicting climate-related risks to optimizing operations and enabling more adaptive decision making, we highlight where AI can make supply chains more robust end to end.
Join us for a moderated panel discussion and networking reception where industry experts and technology leaders share how AI driven tools—such as predictive analytics, intelligent planning systems, and risk modeling—enable organizations to anticipate disruptions, safeguard critical operations, and build future ready, responsive supply networks.
Who should attend
This event is open to anyone interested in how AI can help supply chains become more resilient—whether against climate impacts, operational risks, or market uncertainty. Professionals, students, researchers, and anyone curious about the future of AI-enabled supply networks are welcome.
Agenda
Key Discussion Themes:
- Predictive resilience: Leveraging AI to forecast potential disruptions—climate related or otherwise—and proactively adjust inventory, production, and logistics.
- Climate aware planning: Integrating climate risk insights (e.g., flooding, heat, storms) into S&OP, supplier strategy, and routing as part of a broader risk management approach.
- Operational continuity: Using intelligent systems to safeguard critical operations during unexpected events and improve responsiveness across the network.
- Sustainable, adaptive supply networks: Enabling low carbon operations, circularity, and reliable ESG reporting with A Isupported data foundations.
- Data to decisions: Turning operational, environmental, and market data into actionable, real-time insights across the supply chain.
Key Takeaways:
Participants will leave with:
- A practical understanding of how AI tools can identify, model, and mitigate a range of supply chain risks—including climate-related ones.
- Real world examples of organizations improving resilience, visibility, and sustainability through AI enabled solutions.
- Frameworks for data readiness, governance, and cross functional collaboration when integrating AI into supply chain operations.
- Insights into the technology landscape, including how AI complements existing SCM/ERP systems and realistic starting points for adoption.
- Opportunities to connect with peers, innovators, and experts shaping the next generation of resilient supply chains.
About the Company
For nearly 35 years, SAP Labs U.S. has been in the epicenter of global innovation and technology for SAP customers and partners. The team delivers award-winning user experiences, insights inspired by design thinking, and tremendous cloud knowledge to help customers become intelligent, sustainable enterprises. SAP Labs US continues to grow its investment and influence exponentially by forging close relationships with startups and top technology brands such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and AWS.
