There will be plenty for supply chain professionals to digest at Manifest 2026: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics Is Here, which will run from February 9-11 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Cargo crime, artificial intelligence and the impact of tariffs will all be on the docket, along with analysis and predictions of cargo trends, and so much more.

Presented by DHL, the conference will see more than 7,200 expected attendees, including an estimated 2,000 shippers, 1,500 startups and investors and over 400 industry expert speakers.

Among the presentations are “From Cartels to Compliance: A Global Lens on Cargo Crime,” featuring speakers Barry Conlon, CEO of Overhaul; and Will Johnson, AVP, chief special agent at BNSF.  They’ll discuss the increasing damage to company reputations and bottom lines as criminal networks become more sophisticated and embed themselves in global supply chains. The session will outline the current landscape, key challenges, and real case studies, along with emerging technologies or strategies that can help companies get ahead of the problem.

Another session, “AI Slopocalypse: Avoid Destroying Customer Trust Without Being a Luddite,” will explore the comical yet cautionary tales of AI gone wrong. Panelists Brian Kempisty, founder of Port X Logistics; Reed Loustalot, CMO of Truck Parking Club; Katie McCauley, senior manager, marketing at SnapFulfil; and John Monarch, CIO at Pesti, will explain how savvy marketers can harness AI’s power without torching their credibility...or their careers. 

Also at the show is “Cargo Confidential – 2025 Trends and 2026 Predictions,” in which industry leaders from Overhaul, Arvato, Microsoft, and Dyson will convene to reveal the key trends shaping cargo movement in 2025, and to offer predictions for 2026. The discussion among Jeff Davidson, general manager, global devices customer supply chain at Microsoft; Ron Greene, EVP intelligence, risk, I&R at Overhaul; and David Warrick, EVP enterprise at Arvato, will explore the latest advancements in cargo visibility, evolving theft and fraud tactics, regulatory shifts, and the growing role of AI and data analytics in risk mitigation. 

And for those closely tracking the unpredictable consequences of tariffs imposed by the U.S. and other trading partners, “The Tariff Wall: Survival Strategies for the New US Trade Policy” promises to move the topic beyond global theory to the immediate impact of 2026 U.S. trade policy. Kyle Henderson, CEO & co-founder of Vizion, and Rachel Levy, COO of Brooklinen, will discuss how to adapt sourcing strategies and manage compliance costs in an environment where duties can shift unexpectedly across any trade lane. 

Meanwhile, in an exciting development, SupplyChainBrain, in partnership with Let’s Talk Supply Chain, will be presenting the very first Supply Chain Masters of Innovation Awards, “where vision meets validation — and the world takes notice.” These awards honor the trailblazers, the changemakers, and the boldest thinkers redefining what’s possible in supply chain. This isn’t just another industry accolade — it’s the ultimate recognition of operational excellence and transformative impact. All three winners will be presenting their case studies, and will be available for Q&A. 

Registration for Manifest is open online now, and on site in Las Vegas from 12-4pm on Sunday, February 8.