Upcoming Events

Sustainability Under Pressure: How Firms Are Responding to New Rules

Mar 04, 2026 at 11:00AM - Mar 04, 2026 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Global supply chains are operating in an environment where sustainability pressures, shifting regulations, and evolving customer expectations are reshaping how companies design, manage, and govern their networks. Policy changes, Scope 3 requirements, and supply chain decarbonization demands are no longer episodic disruptions but continuous forces that redefine what it means to remain competitive. Traditional sustainability strategies, built around isolated initiatives or compliance oriented reporting, struggle to keep pace when expectations accelerate across entire value chains.

Roundtable: From Risk Management to Resilience Action

Mar 17, 2026 at 12:00PM - Mar 18, 2026 at 12:00PM

MIT Campus 

Persistent supply chain disruptions have kept resilience at forefront of business discussions. Building on a MIT CTL roundtable last October focused on current events affecting global trade, this roundtable advances the resilience conversations while shifting the focus from risk management to resilience action and in making the case for investment in such capabilities.

Advancing Data-Driven Warehouse Operations

Apr 01, 2026 at 11:00AM - Apr 01, 2026 at 12:00PM

Virtual

This session highlights the MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab's ongoing research collaboration with Mecalux, focused on how advanced analytics, simulation, and emerging AI capabilities can improve warehouse operations and automation decisions. We will briefly introduce three active projects addressing internal material flow optimization, dynamic inventory positioning, and digital-twin-based design of high-density automated storage systems, and connect these efforts to broader industry trends. The session will also reflect on insights from a recently concluded industry survey on the state of ML & AI in warehouse operations.

Crossroads 2026

Apr 14, 2026 at 8:00AM - Apr 14, 2026 at 5:00PM

MIT Campus

Since 2005, Crossroads has provided a unique learning experience by connecting industry executives with world-renowned MIT researchers and educators. Hosted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL), this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights and network with thought leaders at the intersection of technology and supply chain management.

2026 Annual Partner Meeting

Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00AM - Apr 15, 2026 at 2:00PM

MIT Campus

The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) convenes members from the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange for the Annual Partner Meeting. The Annual Partner Meeting provides the representatives from our 50+ Supply Chain Exchange member companies with updates on the latest research and development activities at MIT CTL. We use this time together to solicit input from members on future plans for the Center.

2026 MIT CTL Emerging Research Showcase

May 14, 2026 at 12:00PM - May 14, 2026 at 5:00PM

MIT Campus

The MIT CTL Emerging Researcher Showcase highlights the innovative contributions of early-career researchers at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). During this session, CTL emerging talent will present their current projects or forward-thinking research ideas and engage directly with industry partners from MIT CTL to exchange insights, gather feedback, and explore opportunities for collaboration.  This showcase is designed not only to spotlight the groundbreaking work of CTL's early-career talent but also aims to connect cutting-edge research with the industry needs to address critical challenges in supply chain management. Discover how these rising experts are driving the future of MIT CTL research and advancing its leadership in supply chain innovation, defining the next era in the field.

MIT SCM Symposium 2026

May 15, 2026 at 8:00AM - May 15, 2026 at 4:00PM

MIT Campus

The MIT SCM Symposium provides a unique overview of supply chain projects conducted by MIT SCM graduate students working in partnership with project-sponsor companies. The SCM Symposium showcases students’ future-forward projects on a range of supply chain and operations areas including Sustainability, Inventory Management, Transportation, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Strategy, and many more. The MIT Supply Chain Management department will be hosting a reception upon the conclusion of the Symposium, providing students, guests, and representatives from sponsoring companies the opportunity to network further. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided.

Executive Education - Supply Chains: Driving Strategic Advantage

Jun 02, 2026 at 8:00AM - Jun 05, 2026 at 5:00PM

On Campus

AI in Supply Chain and Logistics Management: MIT CTL Summer School

Jul 13, 2026 at 8:30AM - Jul 24, 2026 at 5:00PM

MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA, USA

Unlock the Power of AI in Supply Chain and Logistics Management! Step into the future of global commerce with an immersive summer program that places you at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence applications in supply chain and logistics management. This intensive experience is designed to equip you with the technical skills, strategic insight, and hands-on practice needed to understand and shape the AI-driven supply chains of tomorrow. Designed for current and emerging professionals seeking to advance their expertise, this program blends core data science principles with cutting-edge AI techniques shaping today’s supply networks. Through a rigorous curriculum and hands-on projects, you’ll examine how machine learning and deep learning are redefining the movement of goods, accelerating decision-making, and transforming the future of global operations.