Snapshot: 2022 Accelerate! Conference and Expo

More than 1,700 transportation and logistics professionals registered to attend the 3-day event. Attendees from all roles, levels, and company types in the industry were represented - bringing perspectives, education, best practices and stories about gender diversity in transportation.

100-plus thought leaders and subject matter experts shared their expertise on issues ranging from leadership, HR/talent management and industry trends to operations, safety, technology, and driver issues.

More than 150 sponsoring and exhibiting companies offered access to thousands of products and services through a comprehensive exhibition. A Photo Networking component offered a fun and interactive way to connect with exhibitors and attendees.

20-plus trucks and trailers were featured at the WIT Truck & Technology Tour, which enabled attendees to experience innovative new cabs, trailers, self-driving trucks, Big Data and AI technology, IoT devices and platforms, TMS and WMS solutions.

Participants expanded their industry networks and made new professional affiliates and friends through more than 50 networking opportunities, including speed networking, workshops, receptions, interactive roundtable discussions, and expo time.

Amazon was presented the Most Attendees Award. “Attendees from TOM, POST, AFP, Amazon Freight, Relay and MMPM came to the conference to show our dedication to women development,” says Monica Leonard, Amazon WaT Board Vice President and company champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “We’re so proud we could put our women leaders first and strive to be earth’s best employer here at Amazon.” n