2026 Conference Explores Global Furniture Logistics and Supply Chain

AHFA's Specialized Furniture Carriers, part of the Solution Partners supplier division, will hold its 2026 Global Logistics and Supply Chain Conference? from June 15-17 at the Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

This premier gathering brings together home furnishings manufacturers, importers and retailers with transportation, logistics and supply chain professionals to explore the latest trends, challenges and innovations driving logistics and supply chain excellence worldwide.

The keynote presenter is Chris Spear, CEO and president of the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Spear is a government relations specialist with over two decades of experience on five continents serving the transportation, energy and defense technology industries. He was named CEO and president of ATA in 2016 and previously was vice president of government affairs at Hyundai Motor Company for one year and vice president of global government relations at Honeywell International for more than six years.

ATA represents a federation of 50 state associations with over 33,000 members consisting of motor carriers, original equipment manufacturers, suppliers and services. Together, these sectors represent more than 8.5 million industry employees who move 71 percent of all domestic freight.

Spear's presentation anchors a two-day agenda featuring:

• Case studies from industry leaders: Learn how top organizations are navigating disruptions, building supply chain resilience and achieving greater efficiency.
• Future-focused topics: Explore the impact of AI and automation on today's supply chains, as well as on future supply chain management.
• Cutting-edge insights: Discover emerging technologies and solutions redefining logistics and supply chain operations.
• Interactive sessions and panels: Engage directly with experts through panel discussions and Q&A designed to tackle real-world challenges.

Rob Spilman, chairman and CEO of Bassett Furniture, will present the Industry Keynote on Wednesday, June 17, and Mark Vitner, senior economist and founder of Piedmont Crescent Capital, will provide an economic outlook.

"This is more than a conference. It's a chance to shape the future of global logistics together," states Gene Clark, executive director of AHFA's Solution Partners division.

An optional pre-conference golf outing will take place at Greenbrier Country Club on Monday, June 15, and the starting tee-time is 9:00 a.m. A reception will open the conference that evening as well, and the business program will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, and conclude with a dinner event on Wednesday, June 17.

Earlybird registrationis $299 per person until March 1. After March 1, registration increases to $349 per person. (AHFA members should check the registration page for member discounts.)

A block of discounted roomsis available at the Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites. Accomodations can also can be made by calling the hotel directly at (757) 910-1012 and mentioning AHFA. The reservation window will close on Sunday, May 31, or when it has reached maximum capacity.

Port of Virginia is the Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 AHFA Global Logistics & Supply Chain Conference, and a tour of the port is on the agenda on Wednesday, June 17. Massood Logistics is the Bronze Sponsor; breaks are sponsored by Cooke Trucking and CV International, and J.B. Hunt and SunBelt Xpress are Partner Sponsors.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring or has any questions about the conference, please contact Gene Clark.