LINK Tabletalks

Peer-Led Conversations That Drive Real Insights

Tabletalks are designed to connect retail supply chain leaders through carefully matched, small-group discussions. Each discussion brings together retailers facing similar challenges and priorities—creating a space for honest dialogue that helps uncover fresh perspectives, surface strategic opportunities, and deliver actionable insights that support business growth at scale.

Meet the right peers. Focus on what matters. Walk away with ideas you can use.

Retail supply chain leaders participating in a small-group discussion Curated peer discussions

Built for honest dialogue

The right people. The right challenge. A conversation that moves work forward.

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Shape the conversation

2027 Discussion Topics

Choose discussions focused on the challenges shaping today’s supply chain landscape, including:

AI & Intelligent Agents

Resilience & Planning

People, Automation & Operating Models

Performance & Partner Coordination

Leading Through Change

The Tabletalk format

How It Works

45 Minutes

A fast, focused conversation built to fit into your LINK schedule.

5–8 Matched Peers

A small group of retail leaders navigating similar challenges and priorities.

Up to 4 Sessions

Choose the conversations most relevant to the work on your plate.

Want to know what to expect? Review participation details, expectations, and what to know before your Tabletalk.

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Designed for useful outcomes

Why It Works

Precision Matched

Groups are built around shared interests, expertise, and availability.

No Panels. No Pitches.

No slides or branded presentations. The conversation is driven by the retailers at the table.

Ideas You Can Use

Leave with fresh perspectives, valuable relationships, and practical takeaways.

Attendee perspective

What Attendees Are Saying

“LINK is where supply chain strategy meets real-world execution. The conference blends forward-thinking insights with practical takeaways. Every time I attend, I leave with fresh perspectives and meaningful industry connections that help us tackle today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s solutions.”
Kevin Kinnaman Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy & Fulfillment DICK’S Sporting Goods
“I really enjoyed the new Tabletalks. It was nice to connect more with fellow retailers. Build upon those opportunities to connect retailers to learn best practices.”
Devin Arpin Manager, Global Inbound Logistics Hasbro

Tabletalk sample topics and participation information

Retail supply chain leaders participating in a LINK Tabletalk discussion

Dig into real-world challenges

Connect with peers who understand the challenges you face every day. LINK Tabletalks bring retail supply chain leaders together for practical, peer-driven conversations focused on AI and intelligent agents, resilience and planning, people, automation and operating models, performance and partner coordination, and leading through change.

How to Join

Once you secure a ticket, we’ll get in touch and ask you to select your preferred topics, set your availability, and share any peer-matching preferences. We’ll build your personalized schedule—then you’ll confirm your sessions during the acceptance window before RILA LINK 2027.

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