Shaping connected, transparent and resilient ecosystems: ALSC DS NA returns to Nashville

We are excited to announce the third edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2026, taking place on June 9-10 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN.

Since its launch, ALSC DS NA has quickly established itself as a premier forum for automotive supply chain and logistics digital transformation, bringing together over 150 senior leaders from OEMs, tier suppliers, logistics providers and technology innovators. Attendees will explore how data, AI and collaboration are reshaping the way North America’s automotive supply chains operate, build more resilient, transparent and intelligent ecosystems.

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America

8-9 June 2026 | Nashville, TN

Agenda and content

Under the theme “Shaping connected, transparent and resilient ecosystems,” the 2026 agenda is carefully designed to address the most pressing challenges facing the automotive industry today.

Through a mix of keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, attendees will gain insight into end-to-end supply chain visibility, AI-driven forecasting, digital logistics systems, supply chain orchestration, cyber resilience, and collaborative, data-driven supply chain ecosystems.

Featured speakers include:

· Subhasish Roychoudhury, Executive Director, Supply Chain Technology, Ford Motor Company

· Gerardo de la Torre, Regional Senior Director, Supply Chain Management, Nissan Group of Americas

· John Rich, Director, AI Transformation, Mazda North American Operations

· Steve Smith, Director of IT, Manufacturing and SCM, Nissan Group of Americas

· Manoj Tiwary, Chief Information Officer, Subaru Canada

· Swapnali Karvekar, Senior Analyst, Inventory Optimization, Rivian

· Mukesh Sharma, Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Xos Trucks

· Skotti Fietsam, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and CIO, Accuride

· Jorge Liera, Director, Integrated Supply Chain – Americas, TE Connectivity

· Dr Bing Xu, Senior Director, AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group)

· Patrick Bauer, Vice-President of Supply Chain, IAC Group

· Todd Morley, Director of Distribution, North America-Mexico, Henkel

· Swapnali Karvekar, Senior Analyst, Inventory Optimization, Rivian

Networking opportunities

The event has been designed to maximise meaningful connections. Attendees can take advantage of two dedicated networking drinks receptions, structured conference breaks, interactive workshops, lunches, and access to the networking app, enabling pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with industry peers and partners.

Already confirmed attendees include senior decision-makers from Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Nissan Motor Corporation, Rivian Automotive, and Volkswagen Group of America, providing a highly relevant peer group for discussion, collaboration, and business development.

This is your opportunity to benchmark performance, evaluate new technologies, and build partnerships with the people shaping vehicle distribution and supply chain strategy across North America.

Please note: Complimentary passes are reserved for vehicle makers and tier suppliers only.

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