WERC Annual Conference

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.

• Visit werc.org/conference today for details and registration.

The conference will feature educational 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

In addition, to help attendees navigate their workforce amidst a shifting economy, the conference will also host an executive masterclass led by John Frehse, Senior Managing Director at Ankura.

“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.”

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.

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 co-located with the 2026 MHI Spring Meeting.
• Visit werc.org/conference today for details and registration.