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Preliminary agenda; subject to change.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
4:00 – 5:00pm
Emerging Leaders Welcome And Orientation (By Invitation)
HIDA’s Emerging Leaders scholarship for the MedSupplyChain Conference provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in informative general sessions, networking events, and breakout tracks.
5:30 – 7:00pm
Welcome Reception
Meet the fellow supply chain leaders you’ll be working with to advance supply chain resilience, best practices, and more.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
7:30 – 8:30am
Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 9:25am
Opening General Session
Advancing The Healthcare Supply Chain At Machine Speed: Leaner, Faster, And Smarter
Supply chain innovation expert Deborah Dull will demystify artificial intelligence and machine learning — and show what’s possible today, as well as what’s ahead. Read more.
9:25 – 9:45am
Peer To Peer Roundtables: Barriers To Supply And Demand Alignment
Talk through shared supply chain challenges in small, cross-functional groups. Build new insights and connections that strengthen partnerships.
9:45 – 9:55am
Tech Solutions From Our Sponsors
See how the latest tech can improve visibility and efficiency.
9:55 – 10:25am
Networking Break
10:50 – 11:50am
Breakout Sessions
Explore key supply chain topics in a focused small groups with plenty of time for open conversation. Share questions, ideas and experiences!
- Demand Planning And Sourcing: Synchronizing Supply Chain: Is S&OP The Secret Sauce?
- Shipping And Logistics: Project Planning For A Major Move-in: Equipment And More
- Resilience: The Future Of Emergency Preparedness
- Working Sessions: Full Truckload Ordering: Creative Strategies For Greater Efficiency
11:20am – 12:05pm
Tariffs And The Healthcare Supply Chain: Status And Strategies
12:05 – 12:15pm
Tech Solutions From Our Sponsors
See how the latest tech can improve visibility and efficiency.
12:15 – 1:30pm
Lunch And Tech Solutions Exhibits
Network and explore new technologies that can transform supply chain operations.
1:30 – 2:15pm
How Health Systems Are Building Resilience Into Supply Chains
2:30 – 3:15pm
Breakout Sessions
Explore key supply chain topics in a focused small groups with plenty of time for open conversation. Share questions, ideas and experiences!
- Demand Planning And Sourcing: Where’s It Really Made? Defining And Determining Country Of Origin
- Shipping And Logistics: Achieving A Better Balance Of Resilience And Cost-Efficiency: Are Hybrid Distribution Models The Answer?
- Resilience: Strategic Stockpile Management – Coordinating SNS, State, And Commercial Preparedness
- Working Sessions: Improving Allocations Practices For Better Demand Planning And Fewer Back Orders
3:15 – 3:45pm
Networking Break
3:45 – 4:15pm
Practical Applications Of AI In The Medical Products Supply Chain
4:15 – 4:35pm
Peer To Peer Roundtables: How Are Organizations Leveraging AI? What’s Working?
Talk through shared supply chain challenges in small, cross-functional groups. Build new insights and connections that strengthen partnerships.
4:35 – 5:20pm
Breaking Down Barriers To Accurate, Collaborative Forecasting
5:20 – 5:25pm
Tech Solutions From Our Sponsors
See how the latest tech can improve visibility and efficiency.
5:30 – 6:30pm
Tech Solutions Happy Hour
Network and explore new technologies that can transform supply chain operations.
6:30pm
Free Evening For Networking Dinners
Gather a group of new friends and explore local attractions while continuing to build valuable connections.
Friday, February 13, 2026
7:30 – 8:30am
Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 9:20am
2026 Outlook For Global Logistics
Lars Jensen, CEO, Vespucci Maritime
9:30 – 10:20am
Breakout Sessions
Explore key supply chain topics in a focused small groups with plenty of time for open conversation. Share questions, ideas and experiences!
- Demand Planning And Sourcing: Tackling Sustainable Procurement: A Collaborative Approach
- Shipping And Logistics: Vendor Scorecarding: Better Practices To Drive Better Performance
- Resilience: Domestic Manufacturing: Overcoming The Challenges
- Working Sessions: Best Practices In Distributor Inventory Management And Information-Sharing With Manufacturers
10:45 – 11:15am
Peer To Peer Roundtables: Recommendations And Best Practices
Talk through shared supply chain challenges in small, cross-functional groups. Build new insights and connections that strengthen partnerships.
11:15 – 11:45am
Factors Impacting 2026 Demand And Medical Product Availability
11:45am – 12:00pm
Conference Takeaways