13
14
MAY
2021

Inspirational. Educational. Connected.

The premier supply chain management and technology conference, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest tech hub. Now online!

Brought to you by a local non-profit alliance

About Us
13
MAY

Thursday

14
MAY

Friday

Benefits of Attending

Immersive Online Platform

Virtual event platforms came of age last year, and we are focused on delivering an exceptional virtual event experience.

Student Connect

Connecting leaders with  up-and-coming talent in the supply chain management profession. See the FAQ for details.

Expert Speakers

Hear from top executives, thought leaders and entrepreneurs.

Interactive Sessions

Participate in breakout discussions and interactive workshops.

Quality Networking

We are carefully crafting a virtual networking experience.

Live Q&A

Engage with speakers and panelists in an interactive online platform.

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Featured Speakers

Chad Smith

Co-Founder and Partner, Demand Driven Institute

Dr. Anne Goodchild

Director, UW Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Center

Lora Cecere

Founder, Supply Chain Insights
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Conference Agenda

THURSDAY
13 May
FRIDAY
14 May
Management and Planning

Agile and Scaled Software Programs: Lessons from an Air Force Cargo Pilot

What can we learn about Agile software development from large military exercises? In the presentation, Nate Amidon will draw on his experience as an Air Force C-17 pilot to illustrate how multiple military services work together to accomplish a mission, and contrast them with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) including the SAFe release train, value streams, and portfolio management. Common themes emerge from both the military and SAFe which should be considered for success.

10:30
 - 
11:25
International

China, Globalization and International Affairs

With the climate crisis, coronavirus pandemic, trade tensions and the rising power of China... uncertainty may be the one certainty. In this fireside chat with Sam Kaplan, author of Challenging China, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the international business environment, and what this shifting landscape means for global supply chains, trade and world economies.

10:30
 - 
11:25
Management and Planning

Demand-Driven Operations Management Featuring Case Studies by 9Wood and John Zink Hamworthy Combustion

Announced Soon

14:30
 - 
16:25
Keynotes

The Race for Supply Chain 2030: How to Build Next-Generation Supply Chain Capabilities

What does the future of supply chain management look like? How should companies prepare? Gain insights on how technologies are changing and what this means for process innovation and the design of organizational teams.

08:30
 - 
09:25
Logistics

Research and Innovation at the UW Urban Freight Lab

Announced Soon

10:30
 - 
11:25
Technology

Technology Strategies for Medicine Distribution in Underserved Countries

Announced Soon

10:30
 - 
11:25
Full Agenda

What Past Attendees Said

“I met a lot of great people who were inspiring. Technology is relatively new to this industry so it's exciting to see what people are coming up with. It was an excellent combination [of] tech and supply chain.”

2019 Attendee

“This was the first true SCM conference I have been to in Seattle, ever!”

2019 Attendee

“I got what I put into it, looking forward to either sending some of my team to it next year or attending myself.”

2019 Attendee
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Follow the reCONNECT 2021 blog to stay up-to-date with the latest news about the event and read insights from speakers and other contributors.

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Online Community

The easiest way to stay connected with updates about the event. We post frequently about new speakers, workshops and other announcements.

Weekly Newsletter

Supply Chain Weekly by the event director, Kellen Betts, explores connections and undercurrents in supply chain news and research.

Weekly Newsletter

Latest News and Articles

Session Highlight: "An Introduction to the Demand Driven Method" by Chad Smith

Supply chains are complex and dynamic. This past year delivered that message in container-ship-sized portions.To accelerate out of the pandemic and excel in the coming decade, we need better tools and processes than MRP systems developed in the 1960's.

Chad Smith
Management and Planning

Fireside Chat with Sam Kaplan, author of "Challenging China"

With the climate crisis, coronavirus pandemic, trade tensions and the rising power of China... uncertainty may be the one certainty. Join us at #reConnect2021 for a fireside chat with Sam Kaplan, author of the new book "Challenging China: Smart Strategies for Dealing with China in the Xi Jinping Era," and moderator Kellen Betts. They will discuss challenges and opportunities in the international business environment, and what this shifting landscape means for global supply chains, trade and world economies.

Sam Kaplan
International

Tickets are on sale and speakers announced for reCONNECT 2021!

We are pleased to announce tickets are on sale for reCONNECT 2021! The premier supply chain management and technology conference, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest tech hub.

Kellen Betts
Announcements
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