

NWA Supply Chain Trends & Expo
4th Annual collaboration between Plug and Play and the University of Arkansas bringing the brightest and most innovative supply chain minds together!
NWA Expo 2026 returns on April 22, bringing together the most forward-thinking leaders in the Retail Supply Chain and AI.
This expo provides a platform for retailers, suppliers, logistics providers, fleet operators and OEMs to collaborate, share insights and develop solutions.
300+ high-level attendees
50+ unique corporations represented
15+ startup technologies
10+ industry speakers
Agenda
Registration opens at 12:30p
1:00 - 1:40 Opening Keynote with Rob Montgomery, EVP Supply Chain, Walmart
1:40 - 2:00 Leadership Fireside with Jordyn Wieber, Gymnastics Head Coach, University of Arkansas
2:00 - 2:20 - 'Full Meal Deal' Panel
2:20 - 2:35 - Startup Presentations
2:45 - 3:05 - Fireside Chat with John Davidson, CEO and Dr. Chris Held, CSCO, 7Brew
3:05 - 3:15 - Matt Waller Innovation Award
3:15 - 3:25 - Startup Presentations
3:25 - 3:45 - Retail Supply Chain & AI
3:45 - 4:10 - Hot Ones Panel
4:10 - 6:00 - Networking Reception