WERC Annual Conference Coming to Jacksonville, Florida, May 17‑20, 2026

werc annual conference coming to jacksonville florida, may 17 20 2026

THEMED AROUND “ADVANCING Warehousing: Where Human Insight Drives Logistics Innovation,” the 2026 WERC Annual Conference will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. The conference will feature education sessions that address the current concerns of warehousing and distribution center professionals, like ongoing workforce challenges and how artificial intelligence, robotics and automation technologies can impact operational performance. The conference will also feature two keynotes:

  • Tyler Gillum, head coach of the Savannah Bananas
  • Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics, chairman of The Futurist Institute

“We’re thrilled to bring warehousing and distribution center professionals together to learn the key trends and technologies impacting this vital industry,” says Michael Mikitka, EVP for MHI Knowledge Center and WERC. “The WERC Conference is the place for professionals to gather together to exchange information to solve top‑of-mind issues that face logistics professionals as well as an excellent venue to network and make connections in our industry.”

As the only conference dedicated to advancing warehouse and distribution center efficiency, WERC 2026 is where you’ll learn about the latest technological trends, connect with peers and explore the central and evolving role of your workforce.

This year’s WERC Conference will be collocated with the 2026 MHI Spring Meeting. Visit werc.org/conference today for details and registration.

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