Supply Chain Digital Transformation Conference

Supply Chain Digital Transformation Conference

Hosted by USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain in partnership from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Saybrook Capital, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach

This event will feature a one-day conference followed by a two-day hackathon competition.

Conference (Friday, November 18)

Join business executives and professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to consider digital innovation supply chain operations and management. Learn which existing paint points and inefficiencies in the supply chain can be solved with IT applications and devices and how the digital revolution will impact industry and commerce. SCDT Conference will include a networking breakfast, luncheon and a closing reception.

Hackathon (Saturday/Sunday, November 19-20)

Entrepreneurs, developers, and students are welcome to compete for $15,000 in cash prizes and awards by developing innovative solutions in global supply chain operations and management.This 24-hour competition will be held at the USC campus and  judged by panel of industry experts. Teams will be requried to pitch/demo their projects to our judges to be eligible for a prize. Prior knowledge of supply chain technology is helpful, but not required for competitors as subject matter experts will provide guidance and instruction regarding the problem to be solved during the hackathon. Food and refreshments will be provided on site.

To register for the Hackthon please use the below link.

http://uscscdthackathon2016.eventbrite.com

Event Schedule*

Friday, November 18th - Day 1: Conference, USC Tutor Campus Center Ballroom

7:30 – 8:30 am   Program Check-In / Continental Breakfast 

8:30 – 8:45 am   Program Opening / Welcome Remarks 

                C.L. Max Nikias, President, University of Southern California

Penny Pritzker, Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce (confirmed)

James Ellis, Dean, USC Marshall School of Business

Nick Vyas, Executive Director, USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management (confirmed)  

8:45 – 10:15 am        Featured Speakers 1, 2, 3

10:15 – 10:30 am      Break I / Refreshments served in Exhibition Area

10:30 – 11:45 am       Morning Panel Discussion                           

11:45 – 12:45 pm       Networking Luncheon

12:45 – 2:30 pm       Featured Speakers 4, 5, 6

2:30 – 2:45 pm       Break II / Refreshments served in Exhibitors Area

2:45 – 4:00 pm       Afternoon Panel Session: Port Community Platform Integration

4:00 – 5:00 pm         Hackathon Challenge Overview

5:00 - 7:00 pm         Networking Reception / Hackathon Mixer

7:00 pm               End of Conference

*subject to change

For more information, go to: www.uscsupplychain.com/digitalsc