3rd Annual Gies Business Supply Chain Conference

In today’s era, businesses must manage their supply chains in a manner that minimizes their environmental impact and focuses on making ethically and socially responsible decisions.

Learn the latest advances in these areas from academia and industry at the 2026 Gies Business Supply Chain Management Conference.

Theme: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Supply Chains

Date: March 6-7, 2026

Location: I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, 1900 South First Street, Champaign, Illinois

The conference explores how organizations can minimize environmental impact and make ethical, socially responsible decisions that create long-term value.

The conference will bring together leading academic researchers and industry professionals who share a commitment to advancing sustainable practices in supply chain management.

It also offers an opportunity for students to engage with current research and gain insight into emerging trends shaping the field.