2nd Annual Chi Supply Summit

5:00 – 5:30 PM – Welcome and Registration

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Visit our sponsors at their booths in the expo hall

5:30 – 6:30 PM – Keynote: "AI in Action: Building the Autonomous Supply Chain"

Speakers: David Simchi-Levi, MIT William Barton Rogers Professor of Engineering Systems and Harin Shetty, President, West Monroe

Discover how AI is reshaping supply chain management. From streamlining operations to enabling autonomous decision-making, AI is redefining how products move and value is created. Professor Simchi-Levi and Harin Shetty will share real-world applications across CPG, High Tech, and Retail—showing how leading companies are using AI to drive efficiency, agility, and innovation.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – NIU Football Game Watch Party

Stick around for catered food, great drinks, and a live viewing of the NIU Huskies game—with special guest Jordan Lynch. Connect with fellow NIU alums and event attendees in a relaxed, high-energy setting.

Following the expo and speaking event we would like everyone to join us in our reception area for catered food, great drinks, and the ability to watch the NIU Huskies football game. Many NIU alums will be there but it will be open to anyone attending the event.