Mahoning Valley Logistics Conference

October 12, 2023 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Description

The first annual Mahoning Valley Logistics Conference is a dynamic, half-day event that will feature a variety of speakers and panels who will touch on topics that relate to various logistics sectors. 

The conference will feature the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, Trumbull county engineers, and ODOT who will discuss current infrastructure projects as well as projects in the pipeline. This group will also discuss funding sources at the state and federal level that go towards helping the valley complete these projects. Along with this panel, Ferzan Ahmed, the Executive Director of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission will discuss the launch of the new tolling system and how it affects freight movement along the route.

The conference will also host a presentation from the Western Reserve Port Authority, CMT, SPS and the regional FAA. This group will be speaking about their airport planning and development analysis, which takes a deep dive into best use cases for the airport, as well as the surrounding properties. 

Another panel, featuring global supply chain experts Joe Joseph and Dennis Unkovic, will discuss the geopolitical environment, and how events across the world can affect supply chains in northeast Ohio. 

The event will also feature a public policy discussion by the Executive Director of the Ohio Trucking Association, Thomas Balzer. He will talk about the OTA’s current advocacy initiatives affecting trucking companies in the Youngstown/Warren region.

Register by October 5th to avoid incurring late fees!