Supply Chain Week

Building Supply Chains that are secure, responsive and sustainable in a volatile world

19 – 20 August 2026 | International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney

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3 Streams

Supply Chain Strategy, Planning & Inventory

Logistics, Transport & Network Flow

Operations, Warehousing & Automation

About this event

Event overview

The 4th Annual Supply Chain Week is Australia’s leading gathering for logistics, transport, and procurement professionals. Over three days, the event brings together 400+ supply chainlogistics and operations leaders to tackle rising freight costs, labour shortages, supply disruptions, and demands for greater efficiency and resilience. Delegates will gain practical insights into transport reliability, procurement strategies, warehouse automation delivering ROI, network resilience, workforce execution, and AI/data adoption that actually works. The program delivers actionable tools across three streams: Transport & LogisticsProcurement & Supplier Strategy, and Warehousing, Network Design & Technology. 

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Key themes

Attend Supply Chain Week and learn how to:

Take control of rising supply chain costs by understanding where margin is really being lost

Stabilise planning and inventory decisions in volatile conditions by learning how leading teams are adapting forecasting and IBP

Improve operational performance on the ground by addressing labour shortages, safety pressure and automation complexity

Build more resilient logistics, transport and procurement networks in the face of freight volatility, sourcing risk and ongoing disruption

Transform operations & fulfilment with smart automation

Streamline logistics & procurement networks in a disrupted market

Attend this event & learn about:

Take control of rising supply chain costs by understanding where margin is really being lost

Stabilise planning and inventory decisions in volatile conditions by learning how leading teams are adapting forecasting and IBP

Improve operational performance on the ground by addressing labour shortages, safety pressure and automation complexity

Build more resilient logistics, transport and procurement networks in the face of freight volatility, sourcing risk and ongoing disruption

Key Speakers

The experts guiding the conversation:

Stephen Forshaw

Chief representative for Australia and the Pacific
Airbus
Stephen Forshaw
Chief representative for Australia and the Pacific
Airbus

Rebecca Ransford

VP Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Sun Rice Group
Rebecca Ransford
VP Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Sun Rice Group

Aaron de Rozario joined the National Transport Commission in July 2021 and is responsible for NTC’s regulatory reform portfolio including the automated vehicle, heavy vehicle and legislative reform programs.

Aaron de Rozario

Executive Leader Regulatory Reform
National Transport Commission

Aaron de Rozario joined the National Transport Commission in July 2021 and is responsible for NTC’s regulatory reform portfolio including the automated vehicle, heavy vehicle and legislative reform programs.

Aaron de Rozario
Executive Leader Regulatory Reform
National Transport Commission

Alice Chen is the Head of Indirect Procurement for the Pacific region at Schneider Electric, a $68 billion Fortune 500, specialising in energy management and digital automation.

Alice Chen

Head of Indirect Procurement
Schneider Electric

Alice Chen is the Head of Indirect Procurement for the Pacific region at Schneider Electric, a $68 billion Fortune 500, specialising in energy management and digital automation.

Alice Chen
Head of Indirect Procurement
Schneider Electric

Amy Offord joined Belkin in 2010 as Senior Planner for ANZ and has since built a distinguished career marked by continuous growth and leadership. Driven by a commitment to learning and operational excellence,

Amy Offord

Global Director of Planning
Belkin International

Amy Offord joined Belkin in 2010 as Senior Planner for ANZ and has since built a distinguished career marked by continuous growth and leadership. Driven by a commitment to learning and operational excellence,

Amy Offord
Global Director of Planning
Belkin International

Simon Hinds joined CSL in 2024 as the Senior Director of Site Supply Chain for the Broadmeadows site.Simon is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience in leading transformation programs across various industries,

Simon Hinds

Senior Director Supply Chain
CSL Limited

Simon Hinds joined CSL in 2024 as the Senior Director of Site Supply Chain for the Broadmeadows site.Simon is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience in leading transformation programs across various industries,

Simon Hinds
Senior Director Supply Chain
CSL Limited

Mona Gayed

Director, Planning
STERIS
Mona Gayed
Director, Planning
STERIS

Peter Button

Head of Supply Chain
Mayne Pharma
Peter Button
Head of Supply Chain
Mayne Pharma

Have an exciting case study or key insights you'd like to share? Limited speaking slots are available,
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Event features

Streams

Streams

Customise your learning journey with 3 inclusive streams encompassing all aspects of the industry, you can design a personalised schedule that maximises your time and experience.

Panel Discussions

Panel Discussions

Learn from expert panellists who will share their perspectives on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from the communications industry.

Rountables

Roundtables

Hear diverse perspectives in an intimate setting with roundtable discussions and engage in thought-provoking conversations that inspire fresh insights.

Case Studies

Case Studies

Gain valuable insights from industry experts through engaging case study sessions, designed to present solutions and learnings to key challenges in the industry.

Workshop

Workshop

Deep dive into an interactive and intimate classroom style workshops with like-minded individuals and discuss key topics

Exhibition

Exhibition

Showcase your brand to senior Supply Chain professionals by exhibiting at our event

Sponsoring

Sponsoring

Elevate your brands visibility and choose from a wide range of sponsorship packages to expose

Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Connect with other industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow senior attendees as you contribute to a shared learning experience

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Our sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities

Interested in partnering for the 4th Annual Supply Chain Week 2026? If you have any questions regarding the partnership options available or how we can collaborate to share your solution with our audience, then please get in touch with spex@akolade.co

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