Chicago CSCO Community
Inner Circle
June 10, 2026 | The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
June 10, 2026
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Collaborate with your peers
Join Chicago's top CSCOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CSCOs today:
Turning AI Hype into Practical Value
Building Digital Savviness and Strategic Ownership
Designing for a Technology-First Future
Chicago CSCO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CSCOs, For CSCOs™.
Agenda
June 10, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Architecting AI-Driven Supply Chain — From Hype to High-Impact
Supply chains are at an inflection point. AI promises transformative potential, but separating hype from reality is critical. Leading CSCOs know success isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about creating exponential value through strategic choices. That means delivering impact today while building the foundation for a future-ready supply chain.
This requires more than technology adoption. It demands bold leadership, new value streams, and the ability to navigate organizational complexity. Data remains a stumbling block, and AI can unlock value—but only if leaders address availability, accessibility, and integration challenges. Those who combine quick wins with long-term vision will define the next era of supply chain performance.
Discussion Questions:
- What steps can CSCOs take to fully integrate AI for meaningful impact—beyond isolated use cases?
- What data-related challenges stand in the way of unlocking AI-driven value, and how are leaders overcoming them?
- What levels of personal and political savviness, influence, and executive presence will CSCOs need to succeed in a future shaped by AI and other disruptive forces?
- How are CSCOs delivering exponentially better ROI and forging new value streams—not just through AI, but across the supply chain ecosystem?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
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Apply to participate in the Chicago CSCO Community Inner Circle.
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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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