Stephanie Wright is the Founder and CEO of Agora Leadership, focused on developing strategy with purpose and leaders grounded in authenticity. She also serves as VP of the American Manufacturing Futures Institute, advancing future-readiness across manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems through workforce, innovation, and sustainability initiatives. Stephanie brings 25 years of leadership experience in Supply Chain and Procurement, having led teams and transformational projects across 60 countries.
Day 1 | Wednesday 4th November
8:50 AM Chairperson’s Welcome
11:40 AM Keynote Panel: Supplier Collaboration: How can you improve supply visibility and build trust-based partnerships to strengthen coordination, planning, and resilience?
- How can organisations move beyond transactional supplier relationships to build long-term partnerships that improve resilience, efficiency, and innovation?
- How can companies align forecasts, transport plans, and contingency actions to reduce the cost of disruption?
- What is the role of shared networks and data transparency in strengthening supplier collaboration?
- How can companies collaborate more effectively to improve end-to-end visibility and respond faster to disruption?
4:00 PM Keynote Panel: Future Proofing Teams: How to identify, attract, and develop top supply chain talent to build the teams of tomorrow?
- How must the modern automotive supply chain leaders redefine themselves to meet the demands and opportunities of the automotive landscape in 2026 and beyond?
- How do you develop structured upskilling programs to prepare teams for a more strategic role?
- How are you bridging competency gaps through targeted training, career development, and process optimisation?
4:40 PM Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Day 2 | Thursday 5th November
8:55 AM Chairperson’s Welcome Remarks
3:40 PM Chairperson Closing Remarks
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Stephanie.
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