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Countdown to Connections 2024 69 Days 16 Hours 41 Mins 30 Secs * Speakers * Agenda * Venue * Golf * * Sponsors * Pricing * Register Now * WHAT IS CONNECTIONS? It’s a three-day supply chain event produced annually by SMC³ that provides the ideal environment for qualitative, valuable networking and industry education. Carriers, shippers, logistics service providers and technology providers consistently attend the summer’s premier collaborative supply chain intelligence event for its unrivaled networking opportunities, top-tier presenters and timely content to finish the year strong. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT OUR ATTENDEES ARE SAYING “SMC³ conferences are among my priorities because of the extensive networking opportunities. They are always well attended and provide useful industry insights.” – Frontline Freight “SMC³ conferences are uniquely designed for modern supply chain professional. They always provide a great venue for networking and are educationally solid.” – Ward Trucking SPEAKERS * FRANK LUNTZ Founder/President Luntz Global MONDAY KEYNOTE Frank Luntz is one of the most honored communication professionals in America today. “The Nostradamus of pollsters,” said Sir David Frost, while Time magazine named him one of “50 of America’s most promising leaders aged 40 and under,” and Newsweek magazine identified him as No. 24 on their American Power Elite survey. He finished 87th in a Time magazine global poll of the “most influential people in the world.” Frank was named one of the four “Top Research Minds” by Business Week, “the hottest pollster” by The Boston Globe, “pollster extraordinaire” by the BBC, and was a winner of The Washington Post’s coveted “Crystal Ball” award for being the most accurate pundit, and “the person you turn to for the truth” by Bloomberg News. His focus groups have become so influential that Barack Obama had this to say following the PBS presidential debate: “When Frank Luntz invites you to talk to his focus group, you talk to his focus group.” LEADERSHIP SERIES * SATISH JINDEL Founder and President SJX and ShipMatrix * JAY SILBERKLEIT Chief Information Officer XPO SPEAKERS * DENNIS ANDERSON Chief Strategy Officer ArcBest * JEFF BERMAN Jeff Berman, Group News Editor Peerless Media * Rebecca Brewster President and COO ATRI * Bill Cassidy Sr. Editor - Trucking and Domestic Transportation Journal of Commerce * Daniel Curling CTO Worldwide Express * Victoria Kickham Writer DC Velocity * MIKE KELLEY Industry Consultant Trucking, Regulatory and Sustainability * Todd LaFond VP - Strategic Partnerships Flock Freight * John Luciani COO - LTL Solutions A. Duie Pyle * Jim Mullen Chief Strategy Officer NMFTA * Randy Mullett Founder and Principal Mullett Strategies, LLC * Noel Perry Chief Economist Truckstop.com * Keith Prather Managing Director Armada Corporate Intelligence * Cathy Roberson Trade Analyst Journal of Commerce * Jason Seidl Managing Director - Industrials - Airfreight and Surface Transportation TD Cowen * Avery Vise VP - Trucking FTR * Kent Williams EVP - Sales and Marketing Averitt AGENDA 24 MONDAY * MON 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration & Guest Relations Description * MON 7:00 - 9:00 am Networking Breakfast Description * 9:00 – 10:15 am Monday Keynote: Frank Luntz Description * MON 10:15 am - 4:00 pm Guest Event: All Aboard! Climb aboard Colorado’s most spectacular train excursion through the Rockies and travel in comfort and style on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Guests will traverse along the winding Arkansas River, complete with dramatic views of 1,000-foot granite cliffs that tower high above the train. Combine breathtaking views with options of covered or open-air railcars. Guests will enjoy lunch deep within one of America’s most iconic canyons, and return to The Broadmoor in time for the evening networking reception. * 10:15 - 11:15 am Connections Leadership Series: The Drive to Excellence with SJ Consulting Group, Inc.’s Satish Jindel Logistics and supply chain professionals will find value in the Connections leadership series that combines the latest in new trends, business strategies, corporate culture, and cutting-edge technologies driving the future of trucking and supply chain management. Prepare to interact with the brightest minds, leading the charge with real-world challenges and game-changing solutions to help define your drive to excellence. Moderator: Bill Cassidy, Sr. Editor – Trucking and Domestic Transportation | The Journal of Commerce * MON 11:15 - 11:30 am Networking Break Description * MON 11:30 am - 12:15 pm General Session 1: Have We Reached the Freight Inflection? US trucking stands at a critical juncture where numerous significant happenings will converge over the next year. For example, the global destocking period appears to be over after 18 months of inventory overstock, but how will that impact a changing global supply chain cycle? The global operating environment remains uncertain, and distribution channel disruptions are still commonplace; how might that change for better or worse over the next 18 months? Sourcing diversification is also changing US distribution patterns, could that change freight flows and mode choices? And with the third manufacturing revolution underway, how will that impact LTL in the coming years? Join Armada Corporate Intelligence’’s Keith Prather as we address these questions and more. Speaker: Keith Prather, Managing Director | Armada Corporate Intelligence * MON 12:15 – 1:30 pm Networking Lunch Description * 1:30 – 2:15 pm Connections Leadership Series: The Drive to Excellence with XPO Logistics’ Jay Silberkleit Logistics and supply chain professionals will find value in the Connections leadership series that combines the latest in new trends, business strategies, corporate culture, and cutting-edge technologies driving the future of trucking and supply chain management. Prepare to interact with the brightest minds, leading the charge with real-world challenges and game-changing solutions to help define your drive to excellence. Moderator: Jeff Berman, Group News Editor | Peerless Media * MON 2:15 – 3:15 pm General Session 2: One Giant Leap for LTL In recent years LTL carriers have grown even smarter, pricing their services more accurately with greater discipline. While volumes last year were down, yields were up proving that LTL is one of the more well-managed niches in a $400 billion dollar trucking industry. So, what’s next? From warehousing to integrated logistics centers, top LTL carriers are boldly diversifying. This timely session explores how some carriers are taking measured steps to grow revenue while mitigating risk. Moderator: Bill Cassidy, Sr. Editor – Trucking and Domestic Transportation | Journal of Commerce Speakers: Dennis Anderson, Chief Strategy Officer | ArcBest John Luciani, COO – LTL Solutions | A. Duie Pyle Kent Williams, EVP – Sales and Marketing | Averitt * 4:15 – 6:30 pm Networking Reception: I’d Rather Be a Cowboy Take part in a stunning networking reception at The Broadmoor’s Cheyenne Lodge. With no shortage of beautiful scenery, award-winning singer and songwriter Chris Collins will join the festivities to pay homage to legendary artist John Denver. Chris’ captivating performance features hits like “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “I’d Rather be a Cowboy,” and more. Buses begin boarding on a rotating schedule outside Broadmoor Hall at 4:00 p.m. for the short ride to Cheyenne Lodge. The last bus returns at 6:45 p.m. 25 TUESDAY * TUE 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration & Guest Relations Description * TUE 7:00 – 9:00 am Networking Breakfast Description * TUE 7:45 – 8:45 am Digital LTL Council Meeting For decades LTL has served as the backbone of the US supply chain. However, a July survey by Morgan Stanley among a sampling of brokers, carriers and shippers found 66% of brokers foresee permanent changes to LTL’s future while carriers and shippers agree to a slightly lesser degree. As industry professionals face the new realities of freight management, LTL has become a hot topic across boardrooms. What could the altered future of LTL look like? Buckle up as our knowledge expert unravels LTL’s path forward. * 9:00 – 9:50 am Connections Leadership Series: The Drive to Excellence with ATRI’s Rebecca Brewster Logistics and supply chain professionals will find value in the Connections leadership series that combines the latest in new trends, business strategies, corporate culture, and cutting-edge technologies driving the future of trucking and supply chain management. Prepare to interact with the brightest minds, leading the charge with real-world challenges and game-changing solutions to help define your drive to excellence. Moderator: Victoria Kickham, Senior Editor | DC Velocity * TUE 9:30 – 11:00 am Guest Event: Art & History Tour The Broadmoor is a treasure trove of 100 years’ worth of historical artifacts, artwork, and memorabilia, along with details of the lives of Broadmoor founders, Julie and Spencer Penrose. Guests can enjoy an art and history tour of The Broadmoor at 9:30 a.m., then afterwards gather poolside at the cabanas – a great place to relax in the Colorado sun. * TUE 9:50 – 10:30 am General Session 3: Reshaping the 3PL Industry The giants of the 3PL industry don’t compete in their space, they reshape it. Within this fast-paced landscape the game remains the same, but the strategies are always evolving. This timely session reveals an innovative playbook of strategies and trends, as well as the relentless pace of emerging technologies reshaping the future of third-party logistics. Moderator: Jeff Berman, Group News Editor | Peerless Media Speakers: Daniel Curling, CTO | Worldwide Express Jessica Thompson, VP – Marketing | Transportation Intermediaries Association * TUE 10:30 – 10:45 am Networking Break Description * TUE 10:45 – 11:00 am Connections Leadership Series: The Drive to Excellence with Truckstop.com’s Noel Perry and FTR’s Avery Vise Logistics and supply chain professionals will find value in the Connections leadership series that combines the latest in new trends, business strategies, corporate culture, and cutting-edge technologies driving the future of trucking and supply chain management. Prepare to interact with the brightest minds, leading the charge with real-world challenges and game-changing solutions to help define your drive to excellence. * TUE 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Guest Event: Reserved Poolside Cabanas Gather poolside at the cabanas, a great place to relax in the Colorado sun! If you are looking for a day on your own, Colorado Springs has more than 50 attractions and magnificant scenery for outdoor adventures. There’s no shortage of things to do in the beautiful mountains! * TUE 11:30 – 1:00 pm Networking Lunch Description * TUE 11:45 am – 6:00 pm 2024 SMC³ Golf Classic The Broadmoor Golf Club is home to some of the most celebrated golf in the United States. Designed by legends including Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., The Broadmoor has hosted countless tournaments, while challenging and delighting players of every skill level. Regardless of your handicap, become part of the decades-long tradition of mixing golf and business at the SMC³ Golf Classic. * TUE 6:30 – 10:00 pm Networking Reception: Whiskey and Wolves It’s pure Colorado as Connections 2024 presents a night of stunning views, whiskey – and wolves. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rockies, this outdoor adventure begins with a sampling of Colorado cuisine set to the sounds of Premium Diesel. Replicating the taste, smell and folklore of the Wild West, enjoy the magic that is Distillery 291. Ever wanted to hang out with a wolf? This unique encounter is for both animal lovers and adventurous souls. Throughout the night experience, our four-legged, furry bartenders as “beer and burros” provide a taste of local Colorado suds. 26 WEDNESDAY * WED 6:30 am – Noon Registration & Guest Relations Description * WED 7:00 – 9:00 am Networking Breakfast Description * WED 9:00 – 9:50 am General Session 4: Trucking’s Big Environmental Moment The trucking industry is facing an unprecedented number of legislative and regulatory environmental challenges. Over the next thirty-six months, recently enacted regulations could change how the trucking industry operates and how it interacts with its customer partners. From what type of equipment the trucking industry will be required to operate to extensive emissions reporting, the industry faces an onslaught of legislative and regulatory initiatives. Trucking advocacy partners from Washington DC will share what to expect on the road ahead, including what role the upcoming elections may play in setting the industry’s blueprint for several decades to come. Moderator: Mike Kelley, VP – Sustainability and Membership | SMC³ Speaker: Jim Mullen, Chief Strategy Officer | NMFTA * WED 9:00 – 11:00 am Guest Activity: Rise and Shine with SMC³ Finish off Connections on a high note at the annual SMC³ Rise and Shine guest event! Enjoy a soothing chair massage before heading home. Relax, rejuvenate, and recharge the mind, body and spirit. * WED 9:50 – 10:30 am General Session 5: Cracking the Code on Truckload-Shipper Collaboration In recent years, the concept of truckload carrier-shipper collaboration has emerged as a growing necessity, addressing a landscape of unprecedented inefficiencies and uncertainty. Yet collaboration isn’t the “next big thing”; it is the thing that changes the way carriers and shippers partner to meet shared objectives. This timely session explores new trends and case examples of how truckload carriers and shippers today effectively collaborate through technology, as well as private and dedicated fleets to create optimal shipping outcomes. Moderator: Cathy Roberson, Trade Analyst | Journal of Commerce Speakers: Todd LaFond, VP – Strategic Partnerships | Flock Freight Jason Seidl, Analyst | TD Cowen * WED 10:30 – 10:45 am Networking Break Description * WED 10:45 – 11:30 am General Session 6: Washington’s Buzz on Transportation Keeping pace with a changing regulatory landscape can be overwhelming. The increasing weight of new regulatory legislation, coupled with the increasingly diverse risks to which carriers and service providers are exposed, means that organizations need to ensure that no risks fall between the cracks. This timely panel explores the buzz around regulatory issues and changes in Washington impacting trucking’s road to 2025. Moderator: Randy Mullett, Founder and Principal | Mullett Strategies LLC * WED 11:30 – 11:40 am Grand Prize Drawing Description VENUE THE BROADMOOR 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Experience the breathtaking, unique beauty of the American West at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Co. Surrounded by scenic trails, lush valleys and the larger-than-life Rocky Mountains, this iconic resort offers the ideal picturesque backdrop for Connections 2023. *You must be registered for the conference to make a hotel reservation. A booking link will be included in your registration confirmation email. HOTELS & TRANSPORTATION THE BROADMOOR 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Hotel Reservations: 855.634.7711 Contact the hotel at 719.362.3276 to arrange shuttle transportation to and from the airport. *You must be registered for the conference to make a hotel reservation. A booking link will be included in your registration confirmation email. Preferred Overflow Property THE MINING EXCHANGE A WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL & SPA 8 S. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 8 S. Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Property is located approximately 15 minutes from The Broadmoor. Book at a discounted rate GETTING THERE Attendees can fly into the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) or Denver International Airport (DEN). Round-trip and one-way shuttle service is provided by The Broadmoor and Gray Line Private Transfer for a fee. Learn more about The Broadmoor’s transportation options to COS and DEN here. PARKING Valet Parking: the overnight Valet Parking Fee for Hotel Guests is $40.00 per night. Based upon availability, Valet parking for those visiting our restaurants or shops is complimentary. Self-Parking: the overnight Self-Parking Fee for the Hotel Guests is $35.00 per night with full in and out privileges. For those visiting property, but not staying overnight, Self-Parking is available at an hourly fee. GOLF 2024 SMC³ GOLF CLASSIC The 2024 Annual SMC³ Golf Classic will be held at The Broadmoor’s East Course, known for its wide, tree-lined fairways and expansive greens. The East Course is ranked among the best golf courses in the country, and has been home to many major tournaments, including the 1959 US Amateur (Jack Nicklaus’s first major win), the 1995 US Women’s Open and the 2018 US Senior Open. *Golf teams are assigned prior to the event. If you have a specific team request, please email Ashley Flynn at aflynn@smc3.com. Golf requests are not guaranteed, and onsite switching will result in a one-year suspension from participation in the golf tournament. TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION: * Registration fee: $300 per player * Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart and green fees, boxed lunch plus refreshment beverage cart SPONSOR A HOLE! For more information, contact Kristin Allen at kallen@smc3.com or 800.845.8090. SPONSORS DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BENEFACTORS MEDIA PARTNERS PRICING Before March 1 SMC³ Carrier Members $1,095 Before March 1 SMC³ Associate Members $1,395 Before March 1 General $2,395 Before March 1 Guest $495 Before April 19 SMC³ Carrier Members $1,195 Before April 19 SMC³ Associate Members $1,495 Before April 19 General $2,595 Before April 19 Guest $495 After April 19 SMC³ Carrier Members $1,395 After April 19 SMC³ Associate Members $1,695 After April 19 General $2,795 After April 19 Guest $495 NEVER MISS AN UPDATE * * * * * © 2024 Southern Motor Carriers Association, Inc. All rights reserved. * Speakers * Agenda * Venue * Golf * Sponsors * Pricing * REGISTER NOW