Melbourne Supply Chain Conference

Melbourne Supply Chain Conference

26 October 2026

Hosted by the Department of Management and Marketing (Operations and Supply Chain Management Area), University of Melbourne

Future-Ready Supply Chains: Where Sustainability, Resilience, and AI Converge

The fourth Melbourne Supply Chain Conference (MSCC 4.0) explores how organisations can build more resilient, sustainable and intelligent supply chains in an increasingly complex global environment. As businesses respond to geopolitical uncertainty, climate risks and evolving market demands, the conference will examine how AI, digital technologies and innovative strategies can strengthen resilience, improve risk management and support sustainable supply chain transformation.

Gain insights into balancing sustainability with operational performance, managing emerging risks, navigating evolving regulations, and preparing for the future of supply chain leadership. Connect with industry experts, researchers, and peers to exchange ideas, learn from real-world case studies, and take away actionable strategies to build smarter, more resilient, and future-ready supply chains.

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Highlights from MSCC 2025

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Business and Economics offers the only supply chain specific conference in Australia. Click the video for a quick recap of the 2025 Melbourne Supply Chain Conference and discover the highlights, insights, and industry connections that made this year's event a success!

Highlights from the 2025 Melbourne Supply Chain Conference

Program

Monday 26 October

Full-day conference from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Plenary Session 1: Accelerating Sustainable Supply Chains Through Technology

Plenary Session 2: Building Intelligent and Resilient Supply Chains

Lunch & Industry Showcase

Plenary Session 3: Integrating Sustainability, AI and Resilience

Plenary Session 4: Leading the Supply Chains of the Future

Full Conference Program  will be announced soon.

Tuesday 27 October

Site Visit:
More details will be provided.

MSCC Case Competition: CSL - Click here for more information

Important information

  • Price Type Description
    $350 Early-bird Industry Delegates & Academics Full-day Conference on Day One 
    $500 Regular Industry Delegates & Academics Full-day Conference on Day One 
    $56Early-bird UoM StudentsFull-day Conference on Day One +  more details  to  be confirmed for Day Two
    $80 UoM Students Full-day Conference on Day One +  more details  to  be confirmed for Day Two
  • Parking is available on surrounding streets. The nearest car park is Ace Parking: 96 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053.

  • Forum, Melbourne Connect
    700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053

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Key Dates 2026

03 August 2026

Registration opens

10 September 2026

Early Bird registration closes

21 September 2026

Case competition team registrations close

19 October 2026

Conference registration closes

26 October 2026

Conference day

27 October 2026

Site visit and case competition final

Meet our Speakers

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Bruno Porchietto

CEO Australia - VICT
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Simon Hinds

Senior Director Supply Chain - CSL Behring
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Fleur Walsh

Head of Transformation - A.P. Moller, Maersk
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My Therese Blank

Head of Commercial Flight Products - Jetstar Airways
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Shankar Sribalachandran

Managing Director - Accenture Australia
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Lewis Ironside

Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Recruiter, Partner - Sharp & Carter

Organising Committee

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Prof William Ho

Professor & Head, Department of Management and Marketing, University of Melbourne
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Dr George Panas

Director of Engagement, Department of Management and Marketing, University of Melbourne
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Dr Medo Pournader

Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Marketing, University of Melbourne
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Dr Setareh Seyedghorban

Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Marketing
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Joanne Niu

Research & Engagement Coordinator, Department of Management and Marketing, University of Melbourne
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Neda Rahmani

Engagement Officer, Department of Management and Marketing, University of Melbourne

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