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SUPPLY CHAIN FUTURIST - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - STRATEGIC ADVISOR

James Lisica - Supply Chain Futurist, Keynote Speaker & Strategic Advisor

JAMES LISICA

WORLD-LEADING SUPPLY CHAIN FUTURIST

30+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

300+

KEYNOTES DELIVERED

25+

COUNTRIES SERVED

1000+

EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS

Helping CEOs, CSCOs and global organisations navigate the forces transforming global supply chains, from AI and autonomous operations to geopolitical disruption and sustainability.

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I don't sell software. I don't sell theory. 

I help leaders turn disruption, AI and sustainability into moves they can execute.

Built on 30+ years at the frontlines of global supply chains.

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KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

SYNCHRONIZED AUTONOMY

THE SIX INTEGRATED CAPABILITIES POWERING NEXT-GENERATION SUPPLY CHAINS

The Future Of Supply Chains - Synchronized Autonomy - Roadmap to 2030 - James Lisica

Adding technology to a broken supply chain does not build resilience.

It automates chaos and scales fragmentation.

The Synchronized Autonomy keynote is the 2030 mandate for evolving beyond legacy operations.

James cuts the vendor hype to unpack the six capabilities required to survive what comes next:

  • PARTNER-CENTRIC ECOSYSTEMS

  • GEOPOLITICAL & CYBER RESILIENCE

  • PROFITABLE SUSTAINABILITY

  • THE HYBRID ENTERPRISE

  • ALGORITHMIC INTELLIGENCE

  • AUTONOMOUS OPERATIONS

The next evolution of the supply chain isn't just another technology, it's an entirely new operating model.

 

True synchronization lets machines handle the speed and complexity. Your people stop managing the chaos and reclaim their bandwidth to drive the strategic and commercial value only humans can deliver.

THE FUTURE OF STRATEGY

THE FUTURE OF WORK

Tech is beginning to run itself, your leadership shouldn't. These sessions cover how to upskill your workforce to govern & leverage automated systems instead of managing spreadsheets and daily fire-fighting.

ANTIFRAGILITY

Surviving a disruption isn't a strategy. In these sessions we break down how to build bulletproof cybersecurity and geopolitical resilience so your operations capture market share when things go wrong.

SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

Going green shouldn't crush your margins. In these sessions learn how to use profitable sustainability to cut physical waste, lower emissions, and hit ESG targets while protecting your bottom line.

THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY

AI & INTELLIGENCE

Manual planning is a bottleneck. These sessions look at how advanced AI is building supply chains that actually think for themselves, making fast, independent decisions without waiting for a human to sign off.

DIGITAL TWINS

Stop testing strategies in the real world where mistakes cost money. These sessions explore how virtual modelling lets you stress-test disruptions and fix bottlenecks before they actually happen.

ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION

Traditional hardware is a passive tool. These sessions explore how robotics, IoT, and 3D printing give your supply chain the physical agency to manufacture at the point of need and execute at machine speed.

THE FUTURE OF NETWORKS

DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS

Operating in a silo is a massive liability. In these sessions discover how to build connected partnership networks that share real-time data, erase blind spots and coordinate supply chain action instantly.

BLOCKCHAIN

Trust doesn't scale on a handshake. These sessions look at how secure tracking technology protects your data, guarantees product origins, and forces real financial transparency across complex global networks.

CUSTOMER INNOVATION

Your customers are changing how they buy. These sessions explore how to adapt your operations for machine customers, digital procurement and deliver fulfillment speeds tomorrows buyers demand.

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WHAT DO GLOBAL LEADERS SAY

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"James is one of the best speakers I’ve seen in my career. He has a unique ability to connect strategies with the  tactics necessary to reach a vision." 

Eileen Coparropa, Starbucks

Director, Strategy & Business Optimization, Global Supply Chain

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Always in high demand, clients frequently comment that seeing him was worth the entire trip and price of admission. James is a rare find."

Kit Hamilton, Gartner

Senior Director,

Conference Management

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"James is way ahead of the pack on so many future topics. In a world with so much noise and jargon, his voice always rings with reason and clarity. "

Brett Frankenberg, Coca-Cola

Senior Vice President, Planning

Bottle Sales

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COLLABORATE WITH JAMES

JAMES IN ACTION - CURRENT SESSIONS

WHO JAMES WORKS WITH

James delivers keynote presentations, workshops, training and executive briefings for:

  • Global Corporations & The Fortune 500

  • International Conferences, Industry Summits & Events

  • Government Bodies & Economic Forums

  • Universities, Business Schools & Leadership Programs

His sessions help leaders understand how AI, automation, sustainability and geopolitical change are reshaping the future of global supply chains and trade, and what practical and strategic moves they need to make next.

GLOBAL & REGIONAL COVERAGE

He delivers keynotes, executive workshops, and advisory engagements globally, with regular sessions across:

  • Europe (UK, DACH, Benelux, Nordics)

  • Asia-Pacific (Singapore, Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia)

  • China & Hong Kong

  • North America (USA & Canada)

  • Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, wider region)

  • Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)

He regularly works across regions, tailoring content to local market dynamics while maintaining a global strategic lens. Both in-person and virtual engagements are supported.

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