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.
Highlights from MSCC 2025
The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Business and Economics offers the only supply chain specific conference in Australia. Hear from our academics about the event that brings together industry, academia and our students to explore new topics shaping the industry.
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 - TBC. More information will be released.
Important information
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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 $56 Early-bird UoM Students Full-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 -
Metered parking is available on surrounding streets. The nearest car park is Ace Parking: 96 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053.
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Forum, Melbourne Connect
700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
Key Dates 2026
- 03 August 2026
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Registration opens
- 10 September 2026
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Early Bird registration
- 21 September 2026
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Case competition team registrations close
- 19 October 2026
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Conference registration closes
- 26 October 2026
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Conference day
- 27 October 2026
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Site visit and case competition final
Organising Committee
Dr George Panas
