Frontline Technology Summit:

ROI At The Supply Chain Edge

An exclusive executive event for CIOs, VPs, CTOs, and Directors of IT & Operations

April 8, 2026 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CDT

Zebra Technologies HQ,

Lincolnshire, IL

Presented with:

Join Us for an Exclusive Executive Leadership Event

Step inside a full day designed for visionary leaders who are shaping the future of supply chain, operations, and digital transformation. Hosted at the Zebra Experience Center, this invite‑only event brings together executives, innovators, and SAP ecosystem experts for a highly curated, outcomes‑focused experience.
You will gain strategic insights, hands‑on exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, and meaningful connections with peers driving measurable ROI in their organizations.

Morning:

The Strategic Vision & Orchestration

8:00 AM – 8:40 AM

Check - In: Registration and Networking

Start the day with a warm welcome, fresh coffee, and an opportunity to network with fellow CIOs, VPs, and industry peers before the sessions begin.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Opening Keynote: The Missing Link: An Integrated Strategic Roadmap At The Edge

Learn how leading organizations are aligning technology investments with business growth goals to build resilience, agility, and competitive advantage in a volatile market.

Speakers: Chip Yager, VP Corporate Strategy, Zebra Technologies

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Kickoff : A Human-in-the-Middle Approach

Warehousing and Distribution Trends – A strategic overview of the key shifts we are observing in the market based on Zebra’s research and direct feedback from the field.

Speakers: Andres Boullosa, Global Strategy – Warehouse Vertical at Zebra Technologies, Zebra Technologies

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Session 1: The North Star

Aligning IT Objectives with Labor Standards – Connect with peers and solution experts to explore how synchronizing IT goals with labor standards creates a roadmap for workforce productivity and operational excellence.

Speaker: Jordan Roberts, Connors Group

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

BREAK

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Session 2: Supply Chain Orchestration & AI

How IT can guide their organizations to move beyond basic AI chatbots to build closed source, enterprise-integrated AI systems that leverage live warehouse data to proactively resolve bottlenecks and autonomously orchestrate supply chain operations.

Speakers: Dean Jackson, VP Mygo Consulting, Inc. & Tony Holland, SVP, Synactive

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 3: Artificial Intelligence - The Future of Frontline Operations

Explore practical, "ready-to-use" AI applications at the supply chain edge that automate complex decision-making and enhance frontline execution efficiency.

Speakers: Mark Oliver, Sr. Dir. Advance Technology Product Management & Tony Holland, SVP, Synactive, Inc.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

LUNCH

Networking Power Lunch

Afternoon:

Empowerment & The ROI Loop

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Session 4: Frontline Empowerment

How Feedback and System Analytics Drive Warehouse Success – Discover how to bridge the gap between high-level data and floor-level execution by leveraging system analytics and direct frontline feedback to eliminate operational bottlenecks.

Speakers: Shari Christofferson (President, Connect Inc.)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 5: Measure What Matters

The Moneyball Approach to Warehouse Improvement – Apply a rigorous, data-driven framework to identify the high-impact KPIs that truly drive profitability and uncover hidden efficiencies within your existing infrastructure.

Speakers: David Floss, Senior Manager, End User Services, Zebra Technologies; Shari Christofferson, President, Connect Inc.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session 6: The Invisible Thread in Action

Bridging the Gap Between SAP Strategy and the Warehouse Floor – A customer case study examination of how leading organizations utilize SAP BTP and Zebra mobile integrations to modernize operations and achieve 100% paperless warehouse execution.

Speakers: Mauricio Grossi, CRO, Mygo Consulting, Inc.; Ram Ganesan, Director IT Applications at ACCO Brands

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Practitioner Panel & Call to Action: All Partners + Host Q&A Session

An interactive session to synthesize the day's insights into a concrete, "Monday Morning" roadmap for your organization’s digital transformation journey.

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Zebra Experience Center Tour

Take a guided, hands-on tour of Zebra’s state-of-the-art innovation hub to witness the future of robotics, RFID, and intelligent edge technologies in action.

4:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Cocktail Networking Session

Wrap up the day with food, drinks, and continued strategic conversations with industry leaders, partners, and your executive peers.