Complexica Pty Ltd, a leading provider of Artificial Intelligence software for supply & demand optimisation, announced today that the company’s co-CEO Matt Michalewicz will deliver a keynote at Supply Chain Week 2026, held in Sydney on 18th – 20th August. His keynote, titled “The Rise of AI is About to Change Everything – in Supply Chains and Beyond”, will explore how recent advances in AI models and their application to knowledge work are about to redefine every job in every industry.
Drawing on his 30 years as a veteran of applied Artificial Intelligence and as the author of six books, Matt will delve into the implications for supply chain professionals and functional areas such as demand planning, logistics, and production. He will also cover how these latest advances can:
- Elevate supply chain decision-making from reactive to proactive
- Drive measurable improvements in demand forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and logistics performance
- Leverage real-time data and machine learning to adapt rapidly to supply disruptions and demand volatility
- Create competitive advantage through end-to-end visibility and optimisation
The event brings together senior supply chain leaders to address today’s most pressing challenges: navigating global disruptions, integrating emerging AI capabilities, and building resilient, customer-centric operations. Other confirmed speakers include:
- Stephen Forshaw, Chief Representative for Australia and the Pacific at Airbus
- Rebecca Ransford, VP Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing at Sun Rice Group
- Simon Hinds, Senior Director Supply Chain at CSL Limited
- Alexandra Riha, Regional Head, Supply Network Operations (APAC) at Merck Group
- Jay Dixit, Head of Supply Chain at Delonghi Group
- Amy Offord, Global Director of Planning at Belkin International
- Robert Mooney, Director Global Logistics at Cochlear Limited
- Kiran Pradhan, Senior Director Global Logistics at TE Connectivity
The summit will attract decision-makers in supply chain management, supply and demand planning, inventory and warehouse management, transportation & logistics, and shipping & freight. The live in-person conference will be held at International Convention Centre, Sydney.
For more information on the summit and to register, please click here.
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