project44 to Host Decision44 Conference Defining the Future of AI-Powered Supply Chain Execution

Annual event brings together global supply chain leaders in Chicago and Amsterdam to showcase the next generation of intelligent, resilient operations

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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project44, the global leader in supply chain decision intelligence, will host its flagship decision44 conference on April 8-9, 2026 in Chicago and April 15-16, 2026 in Amsterdam. The event will bring together supply chain, logistics, and transportation executives to explore how AI and Decision Intelligence are transforming supply chain performance through executive forums, practitioner-led sessions, product training, and real-world customer stories.

Why it matters

As volatility and cost pressure reshape global trade, the ability to deploy AI agents that can act, adapt, and coordinate across the supply chain is becoming a defining competitive advantage. The decision44 conference aims to show leaders how intelligent orchestration can close the gap between strategy and measurable operational outcomes.

The details

The Chicago program will feature keynotes from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary and Pierre Yared, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, as well as sessions led by senior executives from Abercrombie & Fitch, Alcon, AstraZeneca, Eaton, Ford, Suntory Global Spirits, and Tailored Brands. The Amsterdam program will include a keynote from former Porsche AG Executive Board Member Barbara Frenkel, along with presentations from leaders at BAT, CEVA Logistics, Heineken, Novelis, and Syngenta.

  • The decision44 conference will take place on April 8-9, 2026 in Chicago and April 15-16, 2026 in Amsterdam.

The players

project44

The global leader in supply chain decision intelligence.

Jett McCandless

Founder and CEO of project44.

Kevin O'Leary

Chairman of O'Leary Ventures and Investor on ABC's Shark Tank.

Pierre Yared

Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers within the Executive Branch of the President.

Barbara Frenkel

Former Member of the Executive Board at Porsche AG.

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What they’re saying

“decision44 is where the industry defines what modern execution looks like. As volatility and cost pressure reshape global trade, the ability to deploy AI agents that act, adapt, and coordinate across the supply chain is becoming a defining competitive advantage. decision44 shows leaders how intelligent orchestration closes the gap between strategy and measurable outcomes.”

— Jett McCandless, Founder and CEO of project44 (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The decision44 conference will debut the next wave of AI-powered capabilities from project44's Decision Intelligence Platform, including new tools designed to automate workflows, resolve exceptions faster, and support smarter tradeoffs across cost, service, and risk.

The takeaway

As supply chains evolve from reactive cost centers to strategic growth engines, the decision44 conference aims to equip global supply chain leaders with the intelligence, capabilities, and strategic partnerships needed to transform their operations through the power of AI and Decision Intelligence.