If you’re headed to Manifest Vegas 2026 (February 9–11 at The Venetian in Las Vegas), you already know this is a massive event — with hundreds of opportunities to hear from industry experts, meet clients and potential partners, and gain insight into the future of logistics and supply chain.
That scale can also feel overwhelming.
If you’re a first-time attendee — or simply want guidance on which sessions may be most relevant — our team has reviewed the agenda and put together a recommended presentation track, with a focus on perishable DTC brands, fulfillment leaders, supply chain operators, and technology decision-makers.
These sessions emphasize temperature-controlled logistics, fulfillment optimization, visibility, and growth strategy — all critical for brands scaling cold and frozen delivery.
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Monday, February 9
Black Sheep No More: How Procurement Transforms
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Location: Venetian Ballroom B
Why attend: Learn how modern procurement organizations are becoming drivers of innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
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AI Slopocalypse: Avoid Destroying Customer Trust Without Being a Luddite
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Location: Venetian Ballroom D
Why attend: A practical look at how organizations can harness AI responsibly without damaging credibility or customer trust.
Cargo Confidential: 2026 Trends and Predictions
Time: 12:35 pm – 1:10 pm
Location: Venetian Ballroom J
Why attend: Benchmark your organization’s performance and forecasting against macro supply-chain trends, with discussion on risk and security.
Resilient Food Procurement: Building the Next-Generation Supply Ecosystem
Time: 1:55 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Venetian Ballroom G
Why attend: Strategies for optimizing food procurement to reduce waste while improving economic and environmental outcomes.
Identifying Low-Hanging Fruit in Fleet Sustainability & Clean Tech
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:35 pm
Location: Venetian Ballroom D
Why attend: For organizations managing transportation fleets, this session explores practical ways to integrate clean technology and support sustainability goals.
Manifest Kick-Off Party
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Hall A
A great opportunity to network and kick off the week.
Tuesday, February 10
With the Expo Hall opening on Tuesday at 10am, we’ve intentionally limited recommendations to give you time to explore.
Stop by ColdTrack Booth #2182, located in the Cold Chain Pavilion.
Chat with our team about perishable DTC fulfillment, test your skills at our beer pong table, and enter to win prizes — including a Scotty Cameron putter.
Cold Chain Fulfillment Tech: Precision Inventory, Perfect Orders, and DTC Growth
Sponsored by ColdTrack
Time: 10:50 am – 11:10 am
Location: Cold Chain Pavilion, Expo Hall
Why attend: A must-see panel featuring ColdTrack, Deposco, and Force of Nature. Learn how integrated fulfillment and software solutions deliver reliability, accuracy, and scalable growth for perishable DTC brands.
We’ll be joined by Rebecca Linz (Force of Nature) and Josh Lett (Deposco) to discuss how we made “Perfect Orders” an operational reality — not just a lofty goal.
Shipper Case Study: Life as the Chief Spend Management Officer
Time: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cold Chain Pavilion, Expo Hall
Why attend: See how the CSCO role is evolving into a broader spend-management and strategic leadership function. While the case study comes from healthcare, the lessons are highly transferable.
Smarter Packaging Systems: Turning the Cube Into a Strategic Advantage
Time: 2:40 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Cold Chain Pavilion, Expo Hall
Why attend: Learn how data-driven packaging systems can unlock cost savings, improve performance, and reduce waste — especially relevant for perishable DTC fulfillment.
Wednesday, February 11
Scaling a Culture of Innovation: Fostering Creativity and Equipping Talent To Drive Operational Excellence
Time: 9:10 am – 9:40 am
Location: Hall D
Why attend: The presenters will discuss how best to foster your team to sustain a productive working environment and accelerate company growth.
Spoiler Alert! Excess Inventory Isn’t an Obstacle … It’s Opportunity
Time: 10:50 am – 11:10 am
Location: Expo Hall
Why attend: Learn about additional opportunities to avoid unnecessary disposal of slow moving inventory.
These are just a few of our recommended sessions — you can view the full Manifest agenda here.
If you’d like to reserve time with our team or learn more about our sessions, view additional information here.
It’s shaping up to be a great show. If we can help guide your experience in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
See you in Vegas!
