Canada's Logistics Conference 2025 Program & Agenda
See below for the schedule starting Wednesday, June 4th and ending Friday, June 6th, 2025.
Please note that sessions and speakers are being added as they are
confirmed, and the agenda remains subject to change. Check back regularly for updates to the program.
19:00
Welcome Reception
Kick off your conference experience at Canada's Logistics Conference 2025 at the InterContinental Toronto Centre. Meet & network with your fellow supply chain professionals from across the country while enjoying appetizers and refreshments.
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07:30
Breakfast
Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast with your fellow conference attendees in the ballroom at the Canada's Logistics Conference 2025 venue, the InterContinental Toronto Centre
08:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Pina Melchionna, President & CEO, CITT
08:45
Economic Update and Forecast
A look at current economic trends and what's ahead with Economist Carrie Freestone of Royal Bank of Canada
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09:20
PiiComm Technology Session
More information coming soon!
09:55
Circular Economy: Case Study in Tire Recycling
More than 1 billion pounds of tires are recycled every year in Canada. But how is it done logistically? How is the best use and highest value from the product and materials determined?
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10:25
Morning Networking Coffee Break
Visit our exhibitor booths and network with conference attendees, speakers and sponsors while enjoying a hot or cold beverage and a light snack
10:55
Surface Transportation Update
Insider discussion on hot topics and trends in road and rail transportation, featuring speakers from C.H. Robinson, CN Rail and the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada
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11:45
BlackBerry Radar Technology Session
More information coming soon!
12:15
Lunch
Enjoy a full buffet lunch and network with your fellow attendees in the ballroom
13:15
End-to-End Supply Chain
Jim McKay, CCLP, CEO of GLS North America, shares how shippers and service providers can stay ahead in an era of increasing complexity
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13:50
Procurement Panel
This executive panel, hosted by National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders, will explore how supply chain and procurement leaders drive transformation, manage risk & create long-term value
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14:35
Afternoon Networking Coffee Break
Visit our exhibitor booths and network with conference attendees, speakers and sponsors while enjoying a hot or cold beverage and a light snack
15:05
Shippers' Roundtable
This session puts the concerns of shippers in the spotlight, as a senior group of shipper-side supply chain logistics pros discusses the challenges and opportunities their businesses are confronting in 2025
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16:00
Day Ends / Free Evening
Enjoy the many restaurants and entertainment options in downtown Toronto, set up meetings with clients or suppliers, or simply use this downtime to catch up on work or rest in your hotel room.
16:30
CITT Toronto Area Council Social Drop-In
Join your fellow conference attendees for a casual meet-up at The Loose Moose/Antler Room - no registration required! Hosted by the CITT Toronto Area Council
08:00
Breakfast
Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast with your fellow conference attendees in the ballroom at the Canada's Logistics Conference 2025 venue, the InterContinental Toronto Centre
08:45
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Pina Melchionna, President & CEO, CITT
08:50
Modal Update: Air
Discussion of emerging trends and the current state of transportation by air
09:30
Cybersecurity in the Transportation and Logistics Sector
Moshe Tolendano of PwC Canada will discuss how to ensure safety and efficiency in a digital age
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10:15
Beyond Resilience: Antifragility in Modern Supply Chains
Charles Daharry, CCLP, MBA of RONA dives into the concept of “antifragility”—a strategy that doesn’t simply endure disruptions, but leverages them as catalysts for growth.
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10:45
Morning Networking Coffee Break
Visit our exhibitor booths and network with conference attendees, speakers and sponsors while enjoying a hot or cold beverage and a light snack
11:15
Leadership Keynote: Playing to Crush It
Dianna Fioravanti-Ashikwe, President of Kuehne + Nagel Canada, shares valuable and practical insights from her 25 years of executive leadership experience
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11:50
AI Use Cases in Logistics
Attendees will learn how AI is being successfully deployed in transportation & logistics operations right now, as well as challenges that have been encountered in adoption of AI in the industry.
12:30
Lunch
Enjoy a full buffet lunch and network with your fellow attendees in the Commonwealth Ballroom
13:45
Modal Update: Marine Transportation
More information coming soon!
14:35
The Logistics of Beer, Wine & Spirits
Moderated by Nick Nanos, CCLP, Chief Supply Chain Officer at LCBO, this panel will explore the intricate logistics of beer, wine, and spirits across Canada and globally
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15:05
Closing Remarks / Daytime Program Ends
Daytime program concludes with final remarks and information about the awards evening program.
18:00
Closing Cocktail Reception
Join us to network and enjoy refreshments with your fellow conference attendees before the closing event of Canada's Logistics Conference 2025 - the annual Awards Dinner
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19:00
Awards Dinner
Join CITT and our Awards Dinner sponsor 4Refuel to close out Canada's Logistics Conference 2025 and celebrate excellence in transportation & logistics
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