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Annual Logistics Conferences
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Oct. 22-23, 2026 – Longwood University in Farmville, VA
CCALS, in collaboration with member organizations, trusted partners, and the CCALS Business Advisory Council (BAC), will hold the second annual Next-Gen Smart Logistics Conference. The theme this year is Towards Human-Centric, Intelligent, and Sustainable Logistics. Conference tracks will include Smart & Digital Supply Chains; Resilient & Sustainable Supply Networks; Globalization, Trade & Infrastructure; Humanitarian & Crisis Logistics; and more.
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About CCALS’ annual conference
CCALS, in collaboration with member organizations, trusted partners, and the CCALS Business Advisory Council (BAC), holds an annual conference addressing topics of interest in logistics and technology. Our first event, the 2025 NextGen Smart Logistics Conference, was sponsored by CCALS, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, North America (CILTNA), and Old Dominion University (ODU), with great support from CCALS BAC members. The conference was the first of its kind, bringing together leaders in supply chain, logistics, autonomous innovation, AI, and robotics, and drawing international presenters and participants. Read more here »
Articles
2025 NextGen Smart Logistics Conference a Major Milestone
The 2025 NextGen Smart Logistics Conference was a major milestone for CCALS, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, North America (CILTNA), and Old Dominion University (ODU).
Human-Centered Logistics: Workforce Transformation in the Age of Automation
CCALS BAC Member Bhubalan Mani investigates human-centered logistics during digital disruption, analyzing the developing skill requirements and workforce approaches needed to maintain market competitiveness.
The Future of Inventory Management: Autonomous Systems and Uncrewed Vehicles
CCALS BAC Member Bhubalan Mani sees uncrewed vehicles and autonomous systems as the future of inventory management
Navigating Sustainability and ESG in Modern Supply Chains
CCALS BAC Member Dileep Rai explores the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in sustainability in this article.
Digital Twin in Supply Chain Management
CCALS BAC Member Dileep Rai explores the potential of digital twins in this article.
2026 Conference
This year’s conference will be held on Oct. 22-23 2026 at Longwood University in Farmville, VA.
Past Conferences
2025 Conference
The 2025 Next Gen Smart Logistics Conference was held at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.
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