Turning pressure into performance: ALSC Global returns to Plymouth, Michigan for its 26th edition
From strengthening end-to-end visibility, mastering international trade complexity and optimising logistics operations to harnessing digitalisation, AI and cross-functional collaboration, ALSC Global 2026 will explore how people, processes and technology are coming together to turn pressure into performance.
ALSC Global 2026
North American automotive supply chains are operating at a critical juncture. Faced with rising volatility, escalating operational costs and intense trade complexity, automotive vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are moving aggressively to fundamentally redesign their logistics networks.
To help the industry navigate this transformative landscape, Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global is returning this autumn, taking place on September 22-24, 2026, at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan.
Marking its landmark 26th edition, our flagship event stands as the definitive, longest-running platform for the North American automotive logistics community. This year, we will bring together 850+ senior industry leaders, spanning automotive OEMs, tier suppliers, logistics service providers and technology innovators, to benchmark real-world operational performance and uncover the next wave of competitive advantage.
An agenda engineered for adaptive supply chains
Guided by this year's core theme, “Turning pressure into performance: Adaptive supply chains powered by people, process and technology”, the 26th edition agenda has been expertly curated to address how organisations are driving real-time shifts through rapid network redesign, trade transformation, and cross-functional execution.
Through a mix of keynotes, strategic panel discussions and interactive workshops across multiple content streams, the event will delve deep into critical operational pillars. Sessions will explore logistics and production network strategy, footprint localisation to buffer against ongoing market disruption, and the optimisation of freight flows across inbound, finished vehicle logistics, service parts and packaging. Additionally, speakers will address the complexities of cross-border trade and compliance, regulation shifts and the implementation of advanced visibility and AI tools into daily logistics operations.
Our rapidly growing speaker line-up features a powerhouse of senior logistics, procurement and technology executives setting the direction for the region, including:
- Marcio Lucon, Executive Director of Global Logistics and Containers, General Motors
- Anu Goel, Executive Vice-President Group Service and After Sales, Volkswagen Group of America
- Chris Styles, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Nissan Group of the Americas
- Julia Fuchs, General Manager Material & Transport Control, Delivery Assurance, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
- Patrick Bauer, Vice-President of Supply Chain, IAC Group
- Nitin Sethi, Vice-President and Head of IT, Autoliv Americas
- Fernando Pinedo, North America Purchasing Director, Valeo
- Vignesh Jairaj, Supply Chain Strategy Leader, Asahi Kasei Plastics North America
- Christopher Zilly, Senior Manager, Logistics Purchasing, Nissan North America
- Mike Wall, Executive Director, Automotive Analysis, S&P Global Mobility
High-impact networking and matchmaking
In addition to a content-rich agenda, ALSC Global features exceptional networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful, face-to-face connections. Key networking events include the Pre-Conference Golf Day hosted by DP World on The Cardinal championship course, the Welcome Drinks Reception hosted by AXLE Logistics, and the signature Networking Dinner hosted by Ryder.
New for 2026, the event is introducing Braindate, an exciting, premium peer-to-peer matchmaking service that completely transforms how attendees connect on-site. Operating alongside the standard event app, this new feature allows delegates to bypass generic networking and dive straight into intentional, high-value conversations. Weeks before arriving in Plymouth, registered attendees can utilise the platform to pitch specific discussion topics, explore shared operational challenges, and pre-schedule targeted 1-to-1 or small group meetings with industry peers and partners relevant to their business goals.
Be part of the conversation
Join senior decision-makers from BMW, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, General Motors, Valeo, Bosch, and others who have already registered, and contribute to the discussions shaping the future of supply chain and logistics excellence.
View who is attending here.
Complimentary passes are reserved for OEMs and Tier Suppliers.
