• Schulich Supply Chain Alumni

    2026 Networking Event

    Join us for this casual, in-person networking event for Schulich alumni who studied and/or currently work in supply chain management. We welcome graduates from all of Schulich’s degree programs, including the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Management (MMgt), and other relevant programs.

    Registration is open to Schulich alumni on a first come, first served basis. RSVP early as space is limited.

    Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Schulich School of Business
    Rob & Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building
    45 York Blvd., Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
    Tickets: $15.00 for Alumni

Benefits of attending:

  • Network with a diverse group of Schulich alumni who work in supply chain management roles
  • Attend panel sessions to hear alumni perspectives on the trends and challenges affecting supply chains
  • Learn more about the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA)
  • Light lunch and refreshments will be served

Agenda:

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
10:30 – 10:40 a.m. Opening Remarks:

  • Anthony Ferreira, Associate Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
  • David Johnston, Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
10:40 – 11:30 a.m. Alumni Panel: “Supply Chain’s Top Challenges and Opportunities Today”
A candid, interactive discussion on what’s shaping supply chain management today, from the pressures testing managers to the opportunities redefining the field. Bring your questions and join the conversation.
11:30 – 11:55 a.m. Coffee Break
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Leadership Panel: Supply Chain Challenges
Senior supply chain leaders share their perspectives on the industry’s most pressing challenges, drawing on frontline experience to explore emerging risks, resilience strategies, and practical insights for professionals.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Networking with Light Lunch and Refreshments

Speakers:

David A. Johnston

Director and Research Chair, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, Schulich School of Business

Anthony Ferreira

Associate Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, Schulich School of Business

Gaurav Kakkar

Implementation Project Manager, Element Fleet Management (MBA '24); SSCAA Co-President

Benaisha Major

Manager, Supply Planning (Tim Hortons, US), Restaurant Brands International (BBA '21, MSCM '24); SSCAA Co-President

& More to Be Announced

Hosted by:

The George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA), and Schulich’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE).

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