ELA at the 13th Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit on August 14+15

The European Logistics Association (ELA) was proud to be represented at the 13th Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit, held in California on 14–15 August 2025. ELA Board Members Markus Mau (President) and Konstantinos Haniotis (Vice President) as well as Veit Kohnhauser (VNL Austria) were invited to share their expertise as speakers at this prestigious international event.

Hosted by Nick Vyas, with contributions from leading figures such as Gene Seroka, Claudio Irigoyen, Noel Hacegaba, and Sanjay Shah, the summit brought together more than 80 panel experts, globally recognized thought leaders, Fortune 500 executives, and industry pioneers. Through keynote sessions and panel discussions, participants explored the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing supply chains today.

The theme of this year’s summit, “Transforming Global Supply Chain Culture”, highlighted the critical role of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in shaping the future of global supply networks. Across two days of dialogue, industry leaders discussed strategies to build resilient, future-ready supply chains capable of navigating an increasingly interconnected world.

By contributing the ELA’s perspective on excellence, resilience, and innovation, our representatives reinforced the association’s mission to support logistics professionals and organizations in building stronger, more sustainable supply chains for the future.

Thanks to the summit sponsors, including Bank of America, the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach – The Green Port, NNR, Freight Right, Maersk, Röhlig Logistics, and Advatix, for supporting this global platform.