The 50 Best Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences in 2024
Wise Systems
Global trade and eCommerce are constantly evolving. Parcel and courier industry conferences provide a valuable resource for professionals in the field to network with industry peers, discover the latest innovations and cost-cutting strategies, and stay on top of best practices and trends to develop an effective last-mile delivery strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
In this article, we explore the leading events in the parcel and courier industry, spanning from last-mile delivery-focused conferences to expos showcasing technologies, products, and solutions for every stage of the supply chain. If you’re looking to improve your parcel and courier delivery operations, consider adding a few of these industry-leading events to your calendar in 2024.
In this article:
- Q1 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
- Q2 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
- Q3 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
- Q4 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
- Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences Not Yet Scheduled for 2024
- Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
1. NRF Supply Chain 360 Summit
January 13-16, 2024
New York, NY
The NRF Supply Chain 360 Summit, part of Retail’s Big Show, is a significant event for retail supply chain professionals offering a comprehensive program addressing major challenges in the supply chain. The summit features industry experts sharing strategies and insights, with a focus on resilience, efficiency, and innovation in the supply chain. Key topics include logistics, automation trends, inventory management, and sustainability. A special keynote by FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam highlights the event, discussing global supply chain insights and strategies.
2. JumpStart
January 22-24, 2014
Atlanta, GA
The SMC³ Jump Start 2024 is a three-day supply chain event offering valuable networking and industry education. It attracts carriers, shippers, logistics service providers, and technology providers for its networking opportunities, top-tier presenters, and timely content. It’s recognized for bringing together industry professionals for problem-solving, sharing best practices, and learning about the latest developments in the transportation and supply chain sectors.
3. Savant Supply Chain
January 30-31, 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Savant Supply Chain Congress 2024 is a premier event in Europe for supply chain and logistics professionals. It focuses on using intelligent technology and processes to create resilient, sustainable networks that adapt in real time to market changes. The congress features over 140 supply chain heads from top brands, offering 13 hours of packed content and over 7 hours of networking. Key topics include sustainability, digital tech for performance enhancement, workforce engagement in business transformation, and building eco-friendly delivery networks.
4. Manifest Vegas
February 5-7, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
Manifest Vegas 2024 is a leading supply chain and logistics event. It’s designed for industry executives, entrepreneurs, and investors, focusing on end-to-end supply chain innovation. The event will feature over 250 thought leaders and pioneers from the supply chain industry. Attendees will include Fortune 500 supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators, and investors, offering an excellent opportunity for networking and insight into industry trends.
5. The Delivery Conference
February 6, 2024
London, UK
The Delivery Conference is a significant event focused on e-commerce and delivery. It features over 25 speakers, 20+ sessions, and expects more than 900 leaders from over 500 brands. The conference provides insights into data-driven and tech-anchored growth, addressing the unpredictability in eCommerce.
6. RLA Conference & Expo
February 6-8, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The 20th Annual RLA Conference & Expo is a gathering for reverse logistics professionals. It features keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, focusing on challenges and innovations in reverse logistics. The event includes pre-events like Top Golf and Academic Roundtable, and covers topics like reducing returns, maximizing asset value, and circular economy awards.
7. 2024 Final Mile Forum & Expo
February 14-16, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The 2024 Final Mile Forum & Expo, “Navigating Disruption: Tech and the Final Mile,” is a premier event for supply chain leaders focusing on the final mile. It covers the impact of technology and disruption in logistics, offering insights from industry experts and innovators. The event includes keynote speeches, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, highlighting strategies and technologies to enhance final mile operations and customer satisfaction.
8. World Mail & Express (WMX) Americas 2024
February 18-20, 2024
Miami, FL
WMX Americas 2024 is a premier post and parcel conference that attracts industry leaders from across the Americas and the Caribbean. The event is a platform for sharing ideas, strategies, and networking among senior executives. It focuses on strategy, tracking industry developments, and showcasing product innovations. The conference includes keynotes and exhibitions, making it an essential gathering for those in the post and parcel sector.
9. LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference
February 25-28, 2024
Dallas, TX
Presented by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference is a pivotal event for retail supply chain professionals. The conference offers a platform for networking, learning, and exploring best practices with over 2,000 industry leaders. It features more than 100 expert speakers and presentations, over 50 breakout sessions, and an expo with 350+ top solution providers. The program is designed by retail supply chain executives and includes retailer-led breakouts, round tables, inspiring keynotes, and general sessions.
10. Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
February 27-28, 2024
London, UK
The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo, taking place at ExCeL London, is a key event for the retail industry. It aims to create perfect customer journeys by improving delivery times and return systems. The expo offers over 100 seminars from industry experts, highlighting the latest in warehousing, distribution, and supply chain strategies. This event is a significant hub for businesses looking to adapt and excel in the demanding retail sector. This event also takes place in Las Vegas, NV in May 2024.
11. Food Shippers of America
March 3-5, 2024
Orlando, FL
The Food Shippers of America conference brings together food chain professionals for education and networking. The 2024 event focuses on “Driving resilience through talent and technology,” featuring talks and sessions on gender diversity, the transportation outlook and impacts on the economy and shipper costs, artificial intelligence, and more. 2024 marks the 68th Food Shippers of America conference.
12. MODEX
March 11-14, 2024
Atlanta, GA
MODEX 2024 is a premier supply chain experience trade show. It brings together over 1,000 leading manufacturing and supply chain suppliers, showcasing end-to-end solutions. The event features 4 keynotes, over 150 expert-led seminars, and draws over 45,000 professionals. It covers various topics from traditional equipment to sustainability, automation, robotics, and emerging technologies. Attendees can explore innovations and network with industry leaders.
13. TLC Annual Conference
March 18-20, 2024
Charleston, SC
The 50th Annual Conference of the Transportation & Logistics Council (TLC) includes pre-conference seminars, a CCP Exam Primer Class, and the CCPAC Annual Membership Meeting. It offers an opportunity for logistics professionals to network, engage in educational sessions, and stay updated on industry trends.
14. ICPCS 2024: International Conference on Postal and Courier Services
March 25-26, 2024
Brussels, Belgium
The International Conference on Postal and Courier Services (ICPCS) 2024 aims to bring together academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars. It provides an interdisciplinary platform to present, discuss innovations, trends, and challenges in the fields of Postal and Courier Services. The conference invites contributions on various related topics and will feature peer-reviewed presentations.
Q2 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
15. ECA MarketPlace
April 8-10, 2024
Orlando, FL
The ECA MarketPlace 2024 is a unique conference focusing on the delivery industry. It facilitates direct meetings between shippers, carriers, and vendors through proprietary matchmaking software, creating a dynamic environment for networking and business development. More than 600 company representatives attended and 11,000+ interviews took place at ECA MarketPlace in 2023.
16. TIA 2024 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition
April 10-13, 2024
Phoenix, AZ
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) presents the TIA 2024 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition, a significant annual event for third-party logistics providers. It offers a platform for professionals from North America and abroad to interact and explore various aspects of logistics and transportation. The conference includes exhibitor opportunities, networking events, and discussions on industry trends and challenges. It’s an essential gathering for those in the logistics sector seeking to expand their knowledge and business connections.
17. NAFA Institute Conference & Expo
April 22-24, 2024
San Antonio, TX
The NAFA (National Association of Fleet Administrators) Institute’s Conference & Expo brings together thousands of fleet professionals from across North America. Attendees include representatives from every segment, including government, public safety, corporate, utility, education, and more. The theme of the 2024 event is “New frontiers. Big possibilities,” offering more than 35 hours of educational sessions, networking opportunities, innovative products and solutions, and more.
18. Georgia Logistics Summit
May 16, 2024
Savannah, GA
The Georgia Logistics Summit 2024, set for May 16th in Savannah, GA, is a prominent supply chain event in the Southeast. It has been a major logistics gathering for over a decade, addressing regional and state issues relevant to the industry. The summit attracts industry professionals to discuss digitalizing supply chains and other current challenges, featuring several knowledgeable speakers. It’s an important venue for networking and learning about best practices in the logistics sector.
19. Scope Supply Chain & Logistics Summit
April 21-23, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The SCOPE Supply Chain & Logistics Leadership Summit is a leading event for supply chain and logistics professionals. It includes 35+ sessions, keynotes on digital transformation, IoT in logistics, and sustainable supply chain strategies. The summit is designed for networking and professional growth, with a focus on innovation and technology in supply chain management.
20. Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit
April 24, 2024
Virtual
The Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit is a virtual event organized by FreightWaves. It aims to provide small fleet managers and owner-operators with knowledge and insights to improve their business operations and network with other owner-operators to share best practices, discuss future challenges and innovations, and more.
21. ISM World Annual Conference
April 29 – May 1, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The ISM World Annual Conference is a major event for procurement and supply chain professionals. It offers an immersive experience with educational sessions, networking opportunities, and interactions with industry thought leaders and suppliers. Keynote speaker Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist, will provide insights on global affairs. The event is designed to foster networking, actionable education, and team-building, targeting over 2,000 professionals in the field.
22. American Supply Chain Summit
April 30 – May 1, 2024
Dallas, TX
The American Supply Chain Summit 2024 is designed for supply chain and procurement leaders. It serves as a platform to exchange ideas and collaborate on market dynamics and new technologies, focusing on navigating supply chain disruptions, workforce management, advanced analytics, process improvement, and automation. Key themes include profitability and risk management, technology, cost optimization, and workforce management.
23. Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
May 8-9, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is designed to help businesses adapt their supply chains for faster delivery times and improved return systems. The event features over 100 seminars from industry experts, 100+ speakers, and innovative suppliers, creating an education and networking hub for those in the demanding retail industry to stay ahead. This event also takes place in the UK in February 2024.
24. eCommerce Packaging & Labelling Expo
May 8-9, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The eCommerce Packaging and Labeling Expo focuses on the latest trends in eCommerce packaging and labeling. It features industry-defining speakers, a keynote theater, and awards. The expo provides insights into sustainable supply chain practices, cybersecurity for eCommerce, and distribution automation. Attendees can learn about scaling eCommerce brands, reducing shipping costs, and enhancing the unboxing experience. This event also takes place in the United Kingdom in February 2024.
25. Momentum
May 13-16, 2024
San Antonio, TX
Momentum is a premier event for supply chain commerce professionals. The 2023 Momentum conference featured success stories from DHL and Pacsun, Manhattan’s technology vision for the future, and the Spotlight on Innovation Awards. The Discovery Center at Momentum offers demos and consultations from industry leaders in software, services, and automation on how to solve the industry’s most complex challenges and move supply chain commerce forward.
26. IRX & eDX
May 22-23, 2024
Birmingham, UK
IRX (Internet Retailing Expo) & eDX (e-Delivery Expo) is a premier event for digital leaders, eCommerce heads, customer experience experts, business leaders, developers, and architects. It focuses on exploring digital tools and innovations that are transforming modern commerce. The event offers insights into the latest technologies and networking opportunities for professionals in the retail and eCommerce sectors.
27. Supply Chain USA
May 22-23, 2024
Atlanta, GA
A cross-functional supply chain conference, Supply Chain USA unites more than 800 senior supply chain professionals from leading retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Attendees have the opportunity to explore their core priorities to build a resilient and optimized supply chain.
28. The National Postal Forum (NPF)
June 2-5, 2024
Indianapolis, IN
The National Postal Forum (NPF) 2024 features over 120 educational workshops and sessions focused on USPS innovation and industry expertise, offering insights into mailing and shipping strategies. Attendees can engage with USPS executive leadership and explore a large trade show with over 100 industry companies. The event emphasizes networking, industry insights, and strategies for optimizing mailing and shipping operations.
29. Future of Supply Chain
June 4-5, 2024
Atlanta, GA
The Future of Supply Chain 2024 conference brings together industry executives and supply chain leaders. The event features a live demo competition, keynote speeches from analysts and visionaries, and opportunities for networking. Attendees can participate in engaging sessions with over 70 freight industry experts. The conference also hosts exclusive parties, VIP experiences, and rapid-fire demos, providing an immersive experience for attendees in the supply chain sector.
30. WERC Annual Conference
June 4-7, 2024
Orlando, FL
The Warehousing Education and Research Council’s Annual Conference focuses on growth through disruption in the warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment industry. The event addresses challenges in these sectors, with topics ranging from labor and data issues to e-commerce growth. It includes keynote sessions, facility tours, networking events, and peer-reviewed solution-focused sessions. Keynote speakers cover topics like company culture, leadership under pressure, and personal growth in challenging times.
31. Home Delivery World USA
June 5-6, 2024
Philadelphia, PA
Home Delivery World 2024 is a comprehensive event focusing on retail logistics. It covers the entire supply chain process from warehouse inventory management to customer delivery and returns. The event includes over 300 speakers, 150 sessions, and more than 350 exhibitors, showcasing solutions for autonomous technologies, delivery services, and warehousing. Key areas of focus are route optimization, e-mobility, and warehouse automation.
32. RLA EMEA Summit – Amsterdam
June 18-19, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The 19th Annual Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) EMEA Summit is a day-and-a-half event focusing on reverse logistics, featuring non-promotional speakers presenting case studies, best practices, and educational content. It offers networking opportunities and industry presentations with global reverse logistics professionals. The summit includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and academic presentations, all designed to provide insights and strategies in the field of reverse logistics.
33. Connections
June 26-28, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO
The SMC³ Connections 2024 conference is a key event for supply chain intelligence. This three-day supply chain event annually attracts carriers, shippers, logistics service providers, and technology providers. It offers networking opportunities, top-tier presentations, and industry education presented by supply chain leaders. The conference is designed for modern supply chain professionals, focusing on networking and providing valuable industry insights.
34. Last Mile Delivery Conference & Expo
June 27-28, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The Last Mile Delivery Conference & Expo brings together industry, eCommerce, retailers, transit and fleet operators, insurers, legislatures, and academia to network and discuss parcel delivery technologies. Attendees will gain knowledge and resources to address support structure challenges, warehouse locations, and the effects of disruptive technologies on delivery, warehousing, and customer service. This event is co-located with the Last Mile Returns Conference & Expo and the Fulfillment Centers Xpo.
Q3 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
35. Enterprise Fleet Summit
July 17, 2024
Virtual
At this virtual FreightWaves TV event, attendees will examine the components of a successful enterprise fleet and the most successful strategies to manage volatility. The event tackles the most pressing concerns facing enterprise fleets today and provides strategies for growing your fleet, network, customer base, and bottom line.
36. Retail Delivery Connect
July 29-31, 2024
Fort Lauderdale, FL
An invite-only event, Retail Delivery Connect offers networking opportunities with like-minded peers as well as knowledge and insights on best practices and opportunities for the future. Topics include preparing your supply chain for success in a challenging economic environment, preparing for supply chain disruptions, last-mile delivery customer success stories, delivering value for today’s omnichannel shoppers, and more.
37. Package Fulfillment, Logistics & Delivery Expo North America
August 21-22, 2024
Chicago, IL
The only dedicated exhibition for parcel fulfillment, logistics, and delivery in North America, this event showcases next-generation technologies, systems, and services for the complete package and parcel journey. The free-to-attend exhibit hall hosts more than 150 exhibitors including innovative startups and the latest technologies and solutions.
38. ASCM CONNECT 2024: North America
September 9-11, 2024
Austin, TX
Attendees of ASCM CONNECT North America will discover what’s next in the supply chain world. This event offers more than 70 expert-led education sessions, 12 learning tracks, inspiring keynotes, interactive labs and networking cafes, and more.
39. PARCEL Forum
September 16-18, 2024
Dallas, TX
The #1 small-package fulfillment supply chain show in the United States, PARCEL Forum has been educating, enlightening, and entertaining small-package supply chain professionals for 22 years. Attendees discover strategies for shipping more packages more efficiently and cost-effectively and can take part in peer-to-peer networking opportunities and a one-of-a-kind exhibit hall experience.
40. CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
September 29 – October 2, 2024
Nashville, TN
The CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition brings together more than 2,700 supply chain management professionals for networking and education. Attendees can take part in over 100 educational and specialty sessions, opportunities to experience the latest solutions of world-class supply chains, one-on-one interactions with experts, and more.
Q4 2024 Parcel & Courier Industry Conferences
41. DELIVER America
October 10-11, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
DELIVER pairs the biggest eCommerce decision makers with innovative supply chain vendors through its digital meeting selection platform. Attendees choose pre-qualified prospects and book one-to-one meetings to take place in pre-fitted, branded stands at the event in Las Vegas. DELIVER Americas brings together 75 vendors and more than 500 retailers for networking and education opportunities, including 32 content sessions.
42. Fleet Forward & Fleet Safety Conferences
November 6-8, 2024
San Diego, CA
At the Fleet Forward Conference, fleet operators discover comprehensive solutions encompassing areas such as electrification, charging infrastructure, connected vehicles, ADAS & autonomous technology, last-mile mobility, IoT & AI, shared mobility, Fleet Management as a Service, next-generation telematics, and more. The Fleet Safety Conference offers valuable insights from industry experts specializing in fleet safety. The conference focuses on mitigating driver distractions, implementing safety technologies, driver risk assessment, safety training, reducing fleet liability, deploying tools to enhance overall safety, and more. Attendees can participate fully in both conferences with a single registration.
43. Accelerate! Conference & Expo
November 10-13, 2024
Dallas, TX
The Accelerate! Conference & Expo, presented by the Women in Trucking Association, brings together more than 2,000 transportation professionals. Attendees can access more than 70 educational sessions featuring 180+ thought leaders and subject matter experts, choose from six educational areas of focus, and discover solutions through exhibitors and sponsors.
44. The Work Fleet Forum
November 12-14, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The Work Fleet Forum is designed for professionals who run hard-working fleets. More than 50 top fleets come together to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices and discover the latest fleet technologies. Attendees gain valuable insight on cutting costs, improving productivity, and keeping drivers safe.
Events Not Yet Scheduled for 2024
45. The RMDA Annual Local Delivery Conference
Not yet scheduled for 2024
Last held April 24-27, 2023
Salt Lake City, UT
The Annual Local Delivery Conference is presented by the Restaurant Marketing & Delivery Association (RMDA), a non-profit trade organization of independent and local delivery services across the U.S. and Canada. RMDA members and exhibitors come together for educational opportunities, insights and best practices to improve their operations, and the latest tools and technologies that can help to improve the customer experience. The event offers speakers, panels, breakout sessions, happy hours, sponsor demonstrations, and more.
46. Global Logistics Conference
Not yet scheduled for 2024
Last held May 10-11, 2023
Seattle, WA
The Global Logistics Conference offers discussions on global economy trends, transportation industry outlook, and supply chain risk management. Interactive sessions with industry experts are also featured, along with various keynote speakers addressing relevant topics.
47. Expedite Expo
Not yet scheduled for 2024
Last held July 21-22, 2024
Fort Wayne, IN
Expedite Expo is America’s largest event exclusively dedicated to the expedited trucking industry. It’s designed for owner operators, fleet owners, and drivers in this sector. The event features workshops, networking opportunities, a Casino Night, and a variety of exhibitors showcasing the latest in trucking industry news, equipment, and products. It’s an ideal venue for learning and connecting within the expedited trucking community.
48. World Parcel Alliance Annual Conference
Not yet scheduled for 2024
Last held September 14-16, 2023
Hong Kong, China
The World Parcel Alliance (WPA) supports the express delivery and logistics industry. The WPA Annual Conference aims to revolutionize how parcels are delivered to customers around the world and shape the future of the parcel delivery industry. Attendees explore the latest trends, transformative ideas, and practical strategies for parcel delivery operations.
49. DeliveryX World
Not yet scheduled for 2024
Last held October 12, 2023
London, UK
DeliveryX World is designed for retail logistics and supply chain professionals, focusing on innovative approaches, industry trends, and emerging technologies in retail delivery, operations, logistics, supply chain, and warehouse management. It addresses the challenges and opportunities arising from the eCommerce boom, inflation, global conflicts, and Brexit. The event features interactive sessions with industry experts, discussing topics essential for omnichannel integration, supply chain resilience, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability.
50. DeliveryCon Fleet Conference & Expo
2024 dates & location coming soon
Last held October 16-18, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
DeliveryCon is a new event tailored for high-mileage, mission-critical commercial vehicle fleets. It addresses fleet pain points such as vehicle procurement, maintenance, safety, and operational costs. The conference includes an exhibit floor, keynotes, panel seminars, roundtables, and “Shop Talks,” focusing on efficiency, tools, and technologies for fleet management. It’s an ideal platform for discovering new methods to maintain fleet uptime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the parcel delivery industry?
The parcel delivery industry involves the transport and delivery of packages and parcels across different geographic locations. It includes services ranging from standard mail to express and courier deliveries, catering to both individual and business needs.
What is the difference between courier and parcel delivery?
Courier services typically offer faster, more secure, and specialized delivery for important documents and packages, often with tracking and signature on delivery. Parcel delivery is generally slower, used for standard shipments, and less personalized.
What counts as a courier?
A courier is a person or company that delivers messages, packages, and mail, usually providing speedy and tracked delivery. Couriers often handle sensitive, urgent, or valuable shipments, and are known for their reliability and efficiency.
How big is the courier industry?
The courier industry is a substantial sector, continuously growing due to the rise in eCommerce, global trade, and technological advancements. It encompasses local and international deliveries, with major players and numerous smaller companies competing in the market.
