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Dole, Diageo headline food & beverage focus at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference


The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is spotlighting the food & beverage industry as one of its four central focus areas, bringing some of the most recognized brands and associations in the space to Nashville.

From navigating shifting regulatory frameworks to scaling mid-size operations with innovation and flexible manufacturing, this track features food leaders shaping the next decade of supply chains.

The food & beverage program includes a Visionary Award keynote from Lisa Drane of Diageo, insights from Phil Kafarakis of IFMA on regulatory evolution, and a fireside chat with Our Home’s Timothy Egan on scaling hypergrowth. The track also explores practical last-mile strategies with Walmart and others, and concludes with a forward-looking keynote from Dole Packaged Foods’ Todd Stillwell on driving innovation and efficiency.

The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, taking place Oct. 22–24 at the W Nashville, will gather more than 50 senior executives and thought leaders across industries. Alongside food & beverage, the agenda includes tracks on CPG, life sciences, and 3PL/logistics.

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