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Program

The conference will begin with a welcome reception on July 26, followed by a three-day academic program from July 27–29. The program will feature:

Parallel sessions showcasing cutting-edge research in transportation, logistics, supply chain systems, as well as emerging topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and social good applications
Keynote addresses from distinguished leaders in the field
Dedicated opportunities for networking and collaboration

Keynote speakers

Cynthia Barnhart

Abraham J. Siegel Professor of Management
Ford Foundation Professor of Engineering
Professor in Operations Research
MIT Sloan School of Management

Timothy Jacobs

Vice President of Applied AI and Machine Learning
Walmart

Social agenda

In addition to a broad look at the future of transportation, this workshop will provide numerous opportunities to facilitate networking and establish new working relationships. All registrations include the welcome reception on Sunday, July 26, 2026, lunches for three days of the conference (Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29), and the gala dinner on the evening of Tuesday, July 27, 2026.