REGISTER NOW! October 23-24, 2025: 2025 Next-Gen Smart Logistics Conference Sponsored by: CCALS, CILTNA and Old Dominion University
Date/Time
Date(s) - 23 October 2025 - 24 October 2025
8:30 am EDT - 5:00 pm EDT
About the Conference
Join an international gathering of logistics professionals to hear from industry leaders about trends and advances in the field. Hosted in Norfolk, VA, home to one of the world’s safest and most advanced ports and a gateway to multimodal transportation through the US and beyond, the conference will bring together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore how artificial intelligence, digital twins, robotics, and advanced analytics are reshaping freight movement, multimodal logistics, and supply chain resilience.
From AI-powered rail scheduling to smart ports, from ethical AI governance to workforce transformation, attendees will explore the latest innovations and practical applications that are transforming logistics networks across rail, maritime, road, and intermodal systems.
Conference Date: October 23-24, 2025
Cost
- Corporate: $300
- Government employees: $150
- Students: $25
- ODU students and faculty: Free
* Longwood, ODU, UVA, VCU, VSU
Location: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
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🗓️ Next Gen Smart Logistics Conference 2025 – Schedule Overview
| Day 1 – Conference & Sessions | |
| Time | Session |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Check-in & Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Conference Kick-off |
| Welcome by Conference Chairs – Prabhu & Karen | |
| 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Breakout Session I |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Networking Break & Roundtable Discussions |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Session II (Parallel Tracks) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Networking |
| 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | Fireside Chat with: |
| Dr. Kuntal Bhattacharyya (Dr. B) | |
| Cameron Peel | |
| 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Breakout Session III (Parallel Tracks) |
| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Breakout Session IV |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Keynotes & Remarks |
| • Closing Keynote 1: Dr. Senthilkumar Thiyagarajan (4:30 – 4:40 PM) | |
| • Closing Keynote 2: Shiva Kumar Ramavath (4:40 – 4:50 PM) | |
| • Closing Remarks: Prabhu or Karen | |
| 5:00 PM | Day 1 Concludes |
| Day 2 – Networking & Industry Visit | |
| 📍Location: [Tour Starting Point or Meeting Place] | |
| 🕢 Date: [Insert Date] | |
| Time | Session |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking |
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Awards Ceremony |
| 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Shuttle Boarding & Transit to Industry Site |
| 10:30 AM onwards to 12:00 PM | Industry Tour Begins |
Notes:
Please arrive early on Day 1 for check-in to ensure a prompt start.
Breakout sessions will include presentations, panels, and Q&A.
Parallel sessions will run in designated rooms—details to follow.
The industry tour on Day 2 offers behind-the-scenes access to leading logistics operations—an unmissable opportunity!
*Please note that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.*
Call for Presenters 
We invite thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and innovators to share their expertise, case studies, and forward-looking insights with an engaged, cross-sector audience. We invite you to submit abstracts that explore the future of logistics across eight key tracks (listed below). We encourage submissions not only in these areas but also welcome proposals on any emerging topics related to the evolving landscape of next generation smart logistics.
Presentation Formats
We welcome abstract proposals for:
- Case Study Presentations (20–30 minutes)
- Technical Talks / Research Presentations (20–30 minutes)
- Panel Discussions (45–60 minutes) – moderator + multiple speakers
Why Present?
- Recognition and Awards: Best Presentation Award for each track.
- Share your expertise with a highly engaged audience of logistics professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
- Position yourself and your organization as a thought leader in AI-driven logistics innovation.
- Network with decision-makers shaping the future of freight movement in North America and globally.
- Influence industry adoption of cutting-edge AI and analytics solutions.
Key Dates for Presenters
- Abstract Submission Deadline: September 25, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2025
- Final Presentation Slides Due: October 15, 2025
Last modified: 8 October 2025