We’re excited to announce the first 150 speakers for Manifest Vegas 2025, including an impressive lineup of CSCOs, COOs, and CPOs representing 20% of the largest global shippers. Save an additional $200 off the current registration price as a subscriber of The 'Fest (that's $1000 off the on-site price!).
- Robots are rising in Europe. European robotics startups continue to attract significant venture capital investments. (Sifted)
- Hot summer threatens efficacy of mail-order medications. Rising temperatures in delivery trucks may compromise drug safety, highlighting a gap in federal regulations for mail-order pharmaceuticals. (The New York Times)
- The booming importance of last-mile delivery. Shippit's State of Shipping Report highlights the critical role of last-mile delivery in retail success. (Fully Loaded)
- Best Buy launches real-time delivery tracking for large product orders. Best Buy introduces an AI-powered live tracking feature for large electronics and appliances. (Retail TouchPoints)
- FloorFound is streamlining return logistics with Bungii. FloorFound partners with Bungii to enhance reverse logistics for large product retailers. (Yahoo Finance)
- Disrupting logistics: unveiling the impact of 5 startups on operations management. Five startups are significantly altering the landscape of logistics operations management. (TimesTech)
- Leidos announces 2024 Supplier Innovation & Technology Award winners. Leidos recognizes achievements in supplier innovation and technology. (Leidos)
- Nvidia-backed Serve Robotics rises on deal to deliver Shake Shack via Uber Eats. Serve Robotics, supported by Nvidia, announces a partnership to deliver Shake Shack in Los Angeles. (Investopedia)
We sat down with electric battery railcar builder Intramotev for a Manifest Insights interview as they announced their Series A round! Learn more and hear CEO & Founder Timothy Luchini explain what impact this recent round had on their growth trajectory.
- Vammo raises $5.4M in debt and equity. Vammo secures funding from EXT Capital, structured by Solis Investimentos. (LatamList)
- ReliON raises CAD $3M in funding. ReliON, focusing on O&M solutions for EV charging infrastructure, secures CAD $3M. (FinSMEs)
- Peak Energy secures $55M in funding to scale US sodium-ion battery manufacturing for grid stabilization. Peak Energy aims to enhance the US grid with sodium-ion technology. (EnergyTech)
- Germany’s DC Connected Car secures €2.1M to further develop its AI-driven virtual car technician. DC Connected Car, based in Leibi, Germany, advances in AI-driven vehicle diagnostics. (Silicon Canals)
- Carketa secures $4.4M in funding round. Utah-based Carketa, specializing in automotive industry software, raises new capital. (The SaaS News)
- Sennder’s acquired its way to €1.4bn in revenue — it says the trick is to treat M&A like dating. Sennder grows through strategic acquisitions, likening the process to dating to ensure alignment and potential for synergy. (Sifted)
- Swedish Arkion secures $4M to revolutionize power grid inspections with AI. Stockholm-based Arkion, previously known as Skyqraft, raises $4M for its AI-driven software for power grid inspections. (ArcticStartup)
We are excited to reveal the first 150 speakers confirmed to take the stage at Manifest Vegas 2025.
The First 150 Speakers Include:
- Joshua Morgan, Chief, In-Transit Visibility Branch, United States Transportation Command
- Oronzo Suma, Chief Supply Chain Performance Management Officer, United Nations
- Luis Roman, Vice President, MedTech Supply Chain, Johnson & Johnson
- Chad Werkema, CVP, Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Officer, Motorola Solutions
- Andy Rendich, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Peloton Interactive
- Rob McIntosh, SVP, Global Fulfillment, Logistics and Trade, Dell Technologies
- Ryan Calkins, Commissioner, Port of Seattle
- Darren Field, EVP & Intermodal President, J.B Hunt
- Fred Laluyaux, CEO, Aera Technology
- Franziska Bossart, Head of Industrial Innovation Fund, Amazon
- Kelly Canfield, Vice President of Supply Chain and Support, Net32
- Saeed Amidi, CEO & Founder, Plug & Play Tech Center
- Ashutosh Prasad, CEO, KoiReader Technologies
- Jane Mosbacher Morris, CEO & Founder, TO THE MARKET
- Alexa Liautaud, Partner, General Catalyst
NEWLY POSTED JOBS IN SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
- Director of Supply Chain - Brothers Desserts, Santa Ana, CA
- Director, International Supply Chain - GoTo Foods, Atlanta, GA
- Director Logistics Strategy & Planning - Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Hollywood, FL
- Director, Distribution - Red Bull, Philadelphia, PA
Manifest Vegas is the largest end-to-end supply chain & logistics tech event in the world that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 supply chain executives, logistics service providers, cutting edge startups, venture investors and technology leaders to uncover the newest technologies, innovations and partnerships that are transforming the way goods move globally. Our next event is scheduled for February 10th - 12th, 2025, at The Venetian, Las Vegas.
