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SCMI Spring Symposium Registration

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The 2026 Spring Symposium will take place on April 24 at the University of San Diego as a half-day, in-person event. Early registration rates are available through Sunday, April 12, so register now!

Standard Registration:

  • $130/person: includes lunch, closing reception, parking, and all conference materials.
    Rate increases to $165 on April 12

Professional Association Members:

  • $100/person: includes lunch, closing reception, parking, and all conference materials.
    Rate increases to $135 on April 12
  • Professional memberships include ASCM, CAPPO, CSCMP, ISM, NCMA, NIGP, SANDAG, WTC

USD Alumni:

  • $78/person: includes lunch. closing reception, parking, and all conference materials.
    Rate increases to $99 on April 12

Cancellation Policy:

Fees paid to attend the SCMI Spring Symposium are transferable to another attendee of your choice at any time with email notification. Full refunds will be provided for cancellations received by Sunday, April 12, 2026. No refunds will be provided for any cancellations after this date, but fees can be applied to a future event.

Contact:

Karen Kukta, Manager
Knauss School of Business
Supply Chain Management Institute
kkukta@sandiego.edu
(619) 260-7903


Spring Symposium Schedule (Tentative)

Date: April 24, 2026

Symposium Schedule (Tentative)
Time Event Details
12:00 p.m. Networking Lunch
12:45 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:00 p.m. Opening Keynote: Greener by design™ - Innovating to Deliver More Sustainable Solutions
2:00 p.m. Panel: Powering the Loop: SDG&E's Roadmap to Operational Circularity
3:00 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Panel: Beyond the Buzzwords: Authentic Storytelling in the Circular Economy
4:15 p.m. Closing Keynote: Refill! Refill! OK! Dr. Bronner's Soapy Path to Circularity
5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
5:15 p.m. Networking Reception

Note: Schedule is subject to change