Professionals across logistics, transport, engineering, and technology are invited to join European Supply Chain Day 2026, hosted online by E3, Trinity College Dublin, as part of Ireland’s 4th Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week.
Taking place over two virtual halfdays—Thursday, 16 April and Thursday, 23 April 2026—this event brings together worldclass experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the forces reshaping global supply chains.
With supply networks undergoing unprecedented transformation, this year’s programme focuses on three strategic themes:
- Global: Understanding international trade, global connectivity, and reshoring trends
- Innovative: Harnessing digitalisation, AI, and emerging technologies
- Resilient: Designing sustainable, adaptable, and disruptionready systems
Event organiser Michael Lynham (FCILT) of Trinity College Dublin:
“The future of supply chains will be defined by how effectively organisations combine predictive intelligence, digital innovation, and resilience to navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global landscape.”
Across both days, attendees will gain insights that blend academic expertise, industry experience, and forwardlooking strategy—making this a must-attend event for anyone working in, or aspiring to enter, the supply chain sector.
Day 1 Highlights – Thursday, 16 April 2026
The opening day features a compelling mix of policy, engineering innovation, and operational insight.
- Opening Keynote – Minister Seán Canney
- Decarbonising Our Transport Networks – Prof. Brian Caulfield, School of Engineering
- Life Cycle Thinking in Engineering Practices – Dr. John Gallagher, School of Engineering
- From Carbon Accounting to Climate Action – Dr. Susana Val, Research Institute ZLC
- The role of nonprofit organisations in today’s supply chains – Professor Gemma Berenguer, Associate Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
- Careers in Logistics, Engineering & Supply Chain – Darragh McCarthy, Director – Supply Chain, Science & Engineering, Morgan McKinley
Sessions on Day 1 will explore decarbonisation, engineering sustainability, and career pathways across the sector.
Day 2 Highlights – Monday, 20 April 2026
- Inside Irish Rail’s Operations & Future Vision – Qian Li, Deputy Procurement Officer, Irish Rail & Michael Power, Head of Transformation.
Day 3 Highlights – Thursday, 23 April 2026
Day 2 looks ahead to the next era of global supply chains—driven by AI, strategy, and responsible globalisation.
- Responsible Re-globalisation – Prof. Jan Godsell, Loughborough Business School (Top 100 Women in Supply Chain)
- Tensions on the Road: Navigating Competing Demands in Drivers’ Work and Transport Logistics – Dr. Annika Mies, Assistant Professor in Operations and Sustainable Systems, Trinity College Dublin
- Predictive AI & Sustainable Logistics – Michael Lynham, E3, Trinity College Dublin
- Future-Ready Supply Chains – Dr. John Gattorna, Global Supply Chain Thought Leader
- 21st Century Supply Chain Strategy – Prof. Edward Sweeney, Edinburgh Business School and Trinity Engineering graduate
- Resilient Supply Chains & Governance – Dr. Maximilian Schormair, Trinity Business School
These sessions will offer perspectives from globally recognised thought leaders, examining the strategic, technological, and governance dimensions shaping the supply chain landscape of the future.
Why Professionals Should Attend
This twoday event offers valuable takeaways for leaders, practitioners, and emerging professionals:
- Industry Insights: Hear directly from leading supply chain strategists, engineers, and policymakers
- Technology & Innovation: Learn how AI, digitalisation, and new business models are changing global operations
- Sustainability Focus: Gain perspective on climate action, decarbonisation, and responsible global trade
- Career & Skills Development: Understand the evolving skills landscape and emerging career opportunities
Whether you work in logistics, engineering, sustainability, technology, or operations, this event provides the knowledge needed to stay competitive in one of the world’s fastestmoving sectors.
Register Now
Spaces are limited. Secure your place by selecting your preferred sessions at:
https://www.tcd.ie/e3/european-supply-chain-day-2026/
We look forward to welcoming you to E3, Trinity College Dublin for a week of learning, inspiration, and futurefocused thinking.
