CHAINge Norh America 2026
Event Date
September 29–30, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryCHAINge: North America 2026 is a major supply chain management conference organized by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). CHAINge: North America 2026 is a major supply chain conference taking place in Long Beach, California. Built around the theme Innovation, Education, Collaboration for Better Supply Chains, the two-day event brings together supply chain and operations professionals from across North America and beyond.
ASCM's global supply chain event invites top leaders and innovators for two days of strategy, insights, and connections that drive real results. Attendees explore key issues shaping the profession, and the intended audience includes industry executives, emerging supply chain leaders, and supply chain champions.
The program is designed to be hands-on and practical. Through dynamic panel discussions and hands-on roundtables, attendees engage directly with industry trailblazers and fellow professionals to explore strategies shaping the future of supply chain across North America—from automation and AI to sustainability and end-to-end visibility. APICS-certified professionals can also earn up to 16 maintenance points toward their certification by participating in conference sessions, workshops, and networking activities.
Show Highlights
- ASCM Awards of Excellence ceremony: The event honors a new era of supply chain advancement and features the prestigious ASCM Awards of Excellence, which recognize forward-thinking supply chain leaders and organizations committed to peak levels of achievement through the application of the SCOR Digital Standard, with categories celebrating excellence in performance, sustainability, future-ready skills enablement and more.
- Rapid-fire technology demos: Ten-minute, rapid-fire demos give a quick but comprehensive overview of some of the newest technology offerings in the industry, and attendees help award the best demonstrations.
- Breakout sessions: Attendees choose from four simultaneous breakout presentations focused on critical supply chain topics including digital talent and leadership, technology and innovation, strategy, end-to-end supply chain planning, multi-tier supplier sourcing, and logistics.
- Certification points: APICS-certified professionals can earn up to 16 maintenance points toward their certification by participating in conference sessions, workshops, and networking activities.
- CHAINge Advisory Council: Guiding the program is an advisory council that includes Abe Eshkenazi (CEO, ASCM), Paul Pittman, Ph.D (IU Southeast), James Hess (Google), Pedro Neto (HP), Craig Jones (On), Nisa Moore (General Dynamics Information Technology), and Allison Bennett (Argonne National Laboratory).
Registration
Registration is handled through the official CHAINge event website. Attendees can register online via the event's registration portal, and the site directs prospective attendees to "Register Today!" for the September 29-30, 2026 program. For registration support, ASCM lists a customer service contact at CHAINge.events@ascm.org. Exhibitor and sponsorship inquiries are directed to a dedicated sponsorship contact listed on the official site.
History
CHAINge is the North American supply chain conference produced by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), an established professional body for supply chain and operations management. Subject-matter experts help make ASCM events a valuable source of education for supply chain and operations management professionals worldwide. The 2026 edition continues the series in Long Beach, California, following prior editions held in other North American cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does CHAINge North America 2026 take place?
CHAINge North America 2026 is scheduled for September 29-30, 2026, at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California.
Who organizes CHAINge North America and what is it about?
The conference is organized by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). It is a major supply chain management event built around the theme Innovation, Education, Collaboration for Better Supply Chains.
Who should attend CHAINge North America 2026?
The event is designed for industry executives, emerging supply chain leaders, and supply chain champions. It gathers supply chain and operations professionals from across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
Can I earn certification credit by attending?
Yes. APICS-certified professionals can earn up to 16 maintenance points toward their certification by participating in conference sessions, workshops, and networking activities.
Where should I stay when attending CHAINge 2026?
ASCM has secured discounted rates at hotels near the Long Beach Convention Center, including the Hyatt Regency Long Beach ($323/night), The Westin Long Beach ($294/night), and Marriott Long Beach Downtown ($292/night). Rooms are limited and offered first-come, first-served, so early booking is recommended.
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