Exploring Supply Chain Risk & Resilience at The US Summit

Join procurement leaders at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit to find out how leaders are navigating risk amid geopolitical volatility.

As global supply chains are facing more turbulence than ever, as a result of climate events, trade wars, shifting relationships and economic instability, leaders are changing how they face risk.

Instead of reacting to it, leading organisations are taking active steps to mitigation and risk-prediction in order to build long-lasting resilience.

Hear leading insights and secure your place now for The US Summit.

Identify, manage and mitigate risk

Global supply chains have undergone significant changes in recent years. Instead of prioritising efficiency, organisations are turning towards resilience strategies. Whether through developing strong sustainability initiatives, or implementing supply chain transparency, leading organisations are actively taking steps to making themselves more risk-resistant.

Emerging technology and the advancements of AI is increasing opportunities to predict risk events, with the ongoing implementation of data analytics and digital twins ensuring leaders can gain thorough insights and informed solutions for their operational stability. 

Attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit, hosted with Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit, to hear from leading supply chain professionals and their valuable insights on The Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Summit panel, in association with RapidRatings. 

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit brings together the world’s leading supply chain and procurement experts to discuss the events that have impacted global supply chains and the tools reshaping the industry as a result.

The Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Summit panel will explore strategies to identify, manage and mitigate supply chain risks. Here, leaders will learn valuable insights into how to build resilient systems, navigate disruptions and maintain business continuity in an increasingly complex environment.

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The Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Summit

• Location: The Supply Chain Stage
• Date: 21 April, 2026
• Time: 10:45 am -11:20 am

Meet the speakers

James Gellert, Executive Chairman at RapidRatings

As the Executive Chair at RapidRatings, James is an international leader on corporate counterparty risk management, supply chain risk and business health. He has more than 30 years of experience in operating companies, investment banking and corporate governance. As a result, he has seen how global organisations have been formed and reshaped dramatically over the years, with significant experience in navigating turbulence.

He has led a variety of companies in technology industries, particularly in the rating, research and analytical explorations of their financial health. Through RapidRatings' expertise in financial health transparency, James has a thorough understanding of predictive analytics and transparency for building resilience.

Sheri Hinish, Founder and CEO, Supply Chain Revolution

Sheri is a a global executive, strategist and content creator who helps businesses through their innovative and sustainable supply chain AI adoption. Nicknamed the 'Supply Chain Queen', Sheri advises a range of organisations, from governments to start-ups, on how they can drive measurable and long-term value through embedding technology, AI and sustainability into their supply chain strategies.

Sheri has led on a range of scaled solutions for decarbonisation, ESG data, AI, digital infrastructure and sustainable supply chain transformation. Throughout her work, she has reimagined how supply chains can be transformed to develop equity and innovation.

Abhijit Supekar, Senior Director of Global Supply Chain at Aeva

With more than 20 years of experience in global supply chain operations, Abhijit is an expert on strategic sourcing and business strategy across a range of high-tech and heavy-engineering industries, including defense, consumer electronics and e-commerce. Throughout his career, he has developed a range of creative solutions and supervised change management in large-scale manufacturing environments. 

Abhijit offers keen insights into how AI can be used to transform supply chain operations, particularly amid turbulence. Moreover, he has a deep understanding of embedding resilience through strategic partnerships and supply chain visibility. 

Secure your place now for The US Summit – group booking discounts available.

Do you wish to offer your own insights into Risk & Resilience? Apply now to have an opportunity to showcase your organisation and speak at the event.