18th Annual RLA Conference and Expo Las Vegas 2021
September 27, 2021 –
September 30, 2021
United States
Registration Now open- Join the RLA for our annual Las Vegas Conference and Expo -Live September 28-30, 2021. The RLA defines reverse logistics as, "all activity associated with a product/service after the point of sale, the ultimate goal to optimize or make more efficient aftermarket activity, thus saving money and environmental resources and protecting your brand."
Join us in person in September as the RLA brings you the industry thought leaders in reverse logistics. Hear from the experts how to navigate the demanding world of RL especially during these challenging times.
RLA’s 2021 Las Vegas Conference and Expo is designed to bring RL professionals together for 3 days of powerful keynote speakers, content-driven panel discussions, and an ample amount of networking opportunities. Be sure to check out the pre-event activities too, Top Golf (open to all attendees), Academic Roundtable (open to all attendees), OEM & Retailer Roundtable (open to OEM and Retailer attendees only), Women's VIP Luncheon (open to women attendees only)
Trish Boehm
Director of Operations
The Home Depot
Tim Brown
Managing Director
Georgia Institute of Technology
Laura Duke
Enterprise Returns
Walmart
Brad Harris
Director, Circular Economy
Walmart
Chuck Johnston
Chief Operations Officer
goTRG
Daniel O'Neill
Vice President, Client Solutions
Liquidity Services, Inc.
Nikos Papaioannou
Senior Manager, Amazon Renewed
Amazon
Julie Ryan
Sr. Manager NA Returns & Remarketing
HP, Inc.
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Tevon Taylor
Managing Director Technology Sales
FedEx Services
Event Schedule PDF
Pacific Time
Monday, September 27
6:00 pm
Pre-Conference Event- Cell Phone for Soldiers Charity Top Golf
Pre-Conference Event- Cell Phone for Soldiers Charity Top Golf
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmHelp raise money for a great cause while having a fun night networking with industry colleagues at Top Golf.
Tuesday, September 28
8:00 am
Registration Desk Open- Check-in
Registration Desk Open- Check-in
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
9:30 am
Pre-Conference Event- Academic and Industry Roundtable
Tim Brown
Managing Director
Georgia Institute of Technology
Pre-Conference Event- Academic and Industry Roundtable
9:30 am - 11:00 am
9:30 am
Pre-Conference Event- Retailer and Manufacturer only Roundtable
Pre-Conference Event- Retailer and Manufacturer only Roundtable
9:30 am - 11:00 am
11:00 am
Pre-Conference Event- Women in Reverse Logistics VIP Luncheon
Pre-Conference Event- Women in Reverse Logistics VIP Luncheon
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:00 pm
Conference Start- Opening Remarks
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Conference Start- Opening Remarks
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm
1:05 pm
Chairperson's Opening Address
Chairperson's Opening Address
1:05 pm - 1:15 pm
1:15 pm
Keynote Address
Keynote Address
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Building Support for the Circular Economy Panel Discussion
Building Support for the Circular Economy Panel Discussion
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
2:45 pm
Afternoon coffee/networking break and raffle drawing
Afternoon coffee/networking break and raffle drawing
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
3:45 pm
Asset Recovery Panel Discussion
Asset Recovery Panel Discussion
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Case Study
Case Study
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm
RLA Industry Awards
RLA Industry Awards
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
5:30 pm
Evening Networking Reception
Evening Networking Reception
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, September 29
7:30 am
Networking Breakfast & Event Registration
Networking Breakfast & Event Registration
7:30 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am - 8:35 am
8:35 am
Chairperson's Opening Address
Chairperson's Opening Address
8:35 am - 8:45 am
8:45 am
Keynote Address
Keynote Address
8:45 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am
Planning for the Reverse Last Mile Panel Discussion
Planning for the Reverse Last Mile Panel Discussion
9:30 am - 10:15 am
10:15 am
Morning networking coffee break and raffle drawing
Morning networking coffee break and raffle drawing
10:15 am - 11:00 am
11:00 am
Recycling in Reverse Logistics Panel Discussion
Recycling in Reverse Logistics Panel Discussion
11:00 am - 11:45 am
11:45 am
Returns from the Consumer Panel Discussion
Returns from the Consumer Panel Discussion
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 pm
Networking Lunch Break and Raffle drawing
Networking Lunch Break and Raffle drawing
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Circularity of the Apparel Industry Panel Discussion
Circularity of the Apparel Industry Panel Discussion
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
2:45 pm
Point/Counterpoint RL Debate
Point/Counterpoint RL Debate
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm
Dell Technologies Case Study
Dell Technologies Case Study
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm
Networking Break and Raffle drawing
Networking Break and Raffle drawing
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Interactive Champagne Roundtables
Interactive Champagne Roundtables
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmJoin the RLA Board Companies and interact directly with the industry’s brightest minds and continue the dialogue while sipping champagne!
6:00 pm
Evening Networking Reception
Evening Networking Reception
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 30
7:30 am
Networking Breakfast & Event Registration
Networking Breakfast & Event Registration
7:30 am - 8:25 am
8:25 am
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
8:25 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am
Wireless and Mobility- their unique challenges in Reverse Logistics
Wireless and Mobility- their unique challenges in Reverse Logistics
8:30 am - 9:15 am
9:15 am
Keynote Address
Keynote Address
9:15 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am
Fireside Chat with the RLA Board Members
Fireside Chat with the RLA Board Members
10:00 am - 11:00 am
11:00 am
Closing remarks, Conference Wrap-up and final Raffle
Closing remarks, Conference Wrap-up and final Raffle
11:00 am - 11:10 amGrand Prize- Must be present to win
Venue
The Mirage Las Vegas
United States
Hotel
The Mirage Las Vegas
3400 South Las Vegas Blvd
LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
United States
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