European Supply Chain Day on April 16th at E3, Trinity College Dublin for Students, Industry Leaders, Educators and Innovators

I  am delighted to invite you to a vibrant series of online events celebrating European Supply Chain Day 2026, delivered alongside Ireland’s 4th Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week.

This nationwide initiative brings together students, industry leaders, educators, and innovators to highlight the exciting career pathways shaping the future of logistics, transport, engineering, and supply chain management. The programme also showcases Ireland’s growing leadership in green transformation, digital innovation, and the development of sustainable and resilient supply chains capable of competing on a global stage.

At the heart of the 2026 programme are three key themes reflecting the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today:

Global – embracing international connectivity and the evolving dynamics of global trade.
Innovative – accelerating digitalisation, automation, and emerging technologies that are redefining how supply chains operate.
Resilient – building systems capable of withstanding disruption while supporting Ireland’s economic and environmental ambitions.

Together, these themes frame a week of learning, collaboration, and inspiration, positioning Ireland’s next generation of supply chain professionals at the forefront of a rapidly changing world.

I would like to extend the invite to your colleagues and students to attend any of the below online presentations.

Event Schedule & Registration

Thursday, 16 April 2026

09:15 – Opening Keynote

Minister Seán Canney
Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Minister Canney will open the event and share insights on Ireland’s transport infrastructure, digital development, and the role of sustainable logisticsin supporting strong communities and economic development.

09:30 – 10:15

Decarbonising Our Transport Networks
Speaker: Prof. Brian Caulfield, Trinity College Dublin

This session will explore the urgent need to reduce emissions across national and international transport systems, examining innovations driving sustainable mobility and the role logistics professionals must play in building a low-carbon future.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P6vHBPyWSZyBasOTixxQWg

11:00 – 11:45

Life Cycle Thinking in Engineering Practices: From Supply Chain to Value
Speaker: Dr. John Gallagher, Trinity College Dublin

Dr. Gallagher will discuss how life cycle thinking and circular economy principles can transform traditional supply chains into value-driven systems and support more sustainable engineering and supply chain decision-making.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TY-vtFXlRbabrS0Yuq-rgw

12:00 – 13:00

From Carbon Accounting to Climate Action: Framework Towards Zero Emissions in Logistics
Speaker: Dr. Susana Val, Zaragoza Logistics Center / MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program

This session introduces the GLEC carbon footprint calculation framework, the foundation upon which ISO 14083 was developed, and explores decarbonisation strategies emerging from the European ALICE cluster aimed at achieving zero-emission transport and logistics by 2050.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x281UbtGSIujWxDECcuIpw

15:00 – 16:00

Careers in Logistics, Transport, Engineering & Supply Chain
Speaker: Darragh McCarthy, Morgan McKinley

This session explores the wide range of career opportunities across logistics, transport, engineering, and supply chain management and highlights the skills, trends, and career pathways shaping the sector.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xZC17PFCS0a-mxBcxuXcMQ

Thursday, 23 April 2026

09:00 – 10:00

Responsible Re-globalisation – The Restorative Power of Supply Chains
Speaker: Prof. Jan Godsell, Dean, Loughborough Business School

This session examines how global supply chains are evolving following major disruptions such as COVID-19, exploring how organisations can responsibly re-globalise while balancing resilience, sustainability, and productivity.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fRXL3JeDRZS6tSC32eha9Q

11:00 – 11:45

Breaking the Chain Reaction: Using Predictive AI & Sustainable Logistics to Halt the Domino Effect in Global Supply Networks
Speaker: Michael Lynham, Trinity College Dublin

This presentation explores how predictive artificial intelligence and sustainable logistics strategies can help organisations detect early disruption signals and prevent cascading failures across global supply networks.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-IzB0ER3SWO5bCAMDZzt6w

12:00 – 13:00

Future-Ready Supply Chains: Designing for 2030 and Beyond
Speaker: Dr. John Gattorna, Executive Chairman, Gattorna Alignment

Dr. Gattorna will share insights into designing resilient, adaptive, and strategically aligned supply chains, drawing on decades of research and global industry engagement.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KM08XrxnSfqqdYN45GX1UA

14:00 – 15:00

21st Century Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A Strategic Perspective
Speaker: Prof. Edward Sweeney, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

This session explores how supply chains can be developed as sources of strategic competitive advantage in response to sustainability pressures, technological change, and global volatility.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oQVcG1T5T96CiPu2VZIy4w

15:30 – 16:30

Resilient Supply Chains and Due Diligence: The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Governance
Speaker: Dr. Maximilian Schormair, Trinity Business School

This research seminar explores how collaborative governance and multi-stakeholder engagement can strengthen responsible supply chains and improve due diligence in complex global networks.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vX2NIz8mSky31HVYAqcJbw

Places are filling quickly so early booking is advisable.

To avoid disappointment, please register online for each presentation you wish to attend using your email address.

For the full programme, please visit:
https://www.tcd.ie/e3/european-supply-chain-day-2026/

I very much hope you can join us for what promises to be an engaging and insightful series of discussions with leading international experts.

Kind regards.

Mise le meas

Micheál Lynham HND BA (Hons.) MSc MSc SP Cert FHEA

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin