Tomorrow, Thursday, April 10th, Trinity College Dublin’s E3 initiative will proudly host the highly anticipated European Supply Chain Day 2025. With a staggering 1,600 registrations, this online conference promises to be a pivotal moment for supply chain professionals worldwide.

Under the theme “Building Resilient and Sustainable Global Supply Chains: Navigating Disruption in a Digital Era,” the event, running from 08:30 to 16:30hrs, will convene global experts to delve into the critical challenges and opportunities shaping the future of supply chains.

E3: A Hub for Innovation and Sustainability

Trinity College Dublin's E3 (Engineering, Environment, and Emerging Technologies) initiative, a transformative project uniting the Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science & Statistics, provides the perfect backdrop for this event. E3's core mission aligns seamlessly with the conference's focus, emphasising the vital role of supply chains in building a sustainable and resilient future.

The upcoming E3 Martin Naughton Learning Foundry, slated to open in 2025, will further amplify this commitment by fostering a multidisciplinary space for breakthrough thinking in supply chain innovation, climate science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable engineering.

Lineup of Global Experts

European Supply Chain Day 2025 boasts an impressive roster of speakers, including:

  • Minister Seán Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport: Delivering the official opening address.

  • Provost & President Dr. Linda Doyle, Trinity College Dublin: Providing the opening keynote.

  • Wilko Sierksma (Heineken): Exploring how to scale local operations with global tech.

  • Prof. Jan Godsell (Loughborough University): Sharing insights on creating the future we want for global supply chains.

  • Dr. Eoin Plant-O'Toole (Edinburgh Napier University): Discussing resilience and sustainability in a disrupted world.

  • Prof. Bidisha Ghosh (Trinity College Dublin): Presenting a microscopic approach to decarbonizing the Irish freight sector.

  • Prof. Omera Khan (AP Møller Maersk): Navigating supply chains in an uncertain climate.

  • Philip Ideson (Art of Procurement): Examining the trends reshaping supply chain and procurement.

  • Hervé Legenvre (EIPM): Addressing decarbonization, digitalization, and de-globalization.

  • Dr. Maximilian Schormair (Trinity Business School): Strengthening supply chain due diligence on social issues.

  • Patrick Van Hull (Supply Chain Storyteller): Delivering during disruption through visibility, transparency, and transformation.

  • Simon McKeever (Irish Exporters Association), James Kearney (The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport), and Dr. Yvonne Delaney (IPICS): Participating in an industry leaders panel discussion.

  • Michael Lynham (Trinity College Dublin): Discussing the future of integrating sustainability into supply chains.

A Word from the Organiser

Michael Lynham, event organiser and member of the E3 team, shared his thoughts ahead of the big day:

“We’re thrilled to see such an extraordinary level of global interest in this year’s European Supply Chain Day. The response shows how urgent and vital these conversations are. E3 is about tackling the world’s toughest challenges through collaboration and innovation, and this event is a perfect example of that. Together, we’re shaping the future of sustainable supply chains.”

European Supply Chain Day 2025 will serve as a vital platform for academia, industry, and policymakers to collaborate and explore how next-generation supply chains can contribute to a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable world.

With its global outlook and focus on innovation, Trinity College Dublin, through the E3 initiative, is uniquely positioned to host this pivotal event, demonstrating the power of cutting-edge research and education in shaping the future of supply chain design and management.

Registration Still Open

While the event has reached an impressive 1,500 registrations, attendees are reminded to register for each individual presentation, talk, and panel discussion separately.  Please visit: European Supply Chain Day 2025 - E3 | Trinity College Dublin

Join us tomorrow as we embark on a journey towards building a more sustainable and resilient future for global supply chains.