AI in Supply Chain: Turning Volatility into an Operating Capability

Event Details:

• Start: June 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM CST
• End: June 24, 2026 · 9:00 PM CST
• Location: The TAP – Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
• Language: English
• Tickets: Free

Hosted in collaborarion with BearingPoint, this event brings together leaders from across the German-American manufacturing ecosystem, creating a curated space for meaningful exchange, networking, and thought leadership.
 

GACC Midwest connects a strong network of industrial and technology companies across the U.S. and Europe, making this event a unique opportunity to engage with peers navigating similar transformation challenges.
 

Intimate format – Only 60 spots available.

Agenda

• 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Arrival & Reception
  Drinks, light food & networking
• 6:00 PM - 6:10 PM: Welcome
  Ralf Dillmann, CEO, BearingPoint North America
• 6:15 PM - 6:30 PM: Keynote – MAHLE Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Cockpit
  Dr. Patryk Zapadka, Data & AI Excellence Lead USA
• 6:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Keynote
  AI Leadership Perspective – additional panelist to be announced
• 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM: Keynote
  Surprise Keynote — to be unveiled June 10th
• 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM: Panel Discussion – AI, Resilience, and the Future of Supply Chain Transformation
  Moderator: Sheri Hinish
• 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM: Networking & drinks

Why attend

Supply chain disruption is no longer the exception – it is the environment.
The question is no longer whether disruption will occur, but whether your organization can:

• Identify risk signals early
• Quantify impact across suppliers, regions, and materials
• Act before disruption reaches operations
   

Leading organizations are moving beyond reactive risk management toward AI-enabled resilience capabilities, grounded in data, governance, and scalable platforms.

What you'll gain

This evening is designed for senior leaders in manufacturing, automotive, and supply chain transformation. You will gain:
 

• A practical view of AI in supply chain operations
  How AI supports predictive risk detection, scenario simulation, and decision-making
• A blueprint for supply chain resilience as an operating capability
  Moving from fragmented signals to connected, actionable insights
• A real customer journey (MAHLE)
  Demonstrating how organizations combine SAP Business AI and SAP BTP to move from reactive disruption handling to early risk detection and mitigation.
• Peer exchange in a curated setting
  Engage directly with executives facing similar transformation priorities

Who you'll be in the room with 

• Senior leaders from US manufacturing, automotive, and adjacent industries navigating SAP-based transformation
• GACC Midwest delegation: German chamber members visiting the Chicago Automate Show and evaluating partners
• BearingPoint AI delivery practitioners, including the team behind the MAHLE cockpit and the SAP BTP-native AI methodology
• Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Revolution) and the panel: practitioner conversation, not vendor pitch

Register now to secure your spot and connect with peers at the forefront of AI-driven supply chain transformation.