21st Annual RLA Conf & Expo Las Vegas 2025
March 11, 2025 –
March 13, 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV
United States
Join the RLA for our annual Las Vegas Conference and Expo at the World of Hyatt Rio March 11-13, 2025. The 21st Annual RLA Conference and Expo is designed to bring RL professionals together for 3 days of powerful keynote speakers, content-driven panel discussions, RL Master class and an ample amount of networking opportunities.
2025 Keynote Speakers
TopGolf Charity 
Awards Nominations
Venue 
Event Schedule (pdf version)
Speaker 
Sponsors
RL Startup Pitch Competition 2025
RLA Conference Map
Be sure to register for the RL Master Class and also join the following activities, Top Golf (open to all attendees), Industry Partners Forum (open to all attendees), Retailer & Manufacturer Forum (open to Retailer and Manufacturer attendees only), Women's VIP Luncheon (open to women attendees only).
Jason Bell
SVP Supply Chain Operations
Nordstrom
Richard Bulger
CEO
Bulger Consulting Group
Troy Campbell
Director RLC Operations
The Home Depot
Brian Comiskey
Senior Director, Innovation & Trends
CTA
Corinne Copello
Senior Vice President - Inventory Operations
Nordstrom
Claudia Freed
President & CEO
EALGreen
Brad Harris
Sr. Director Reverse Network | Circular Commerce
Walmart
Michelle James
VP Strategic Industry Programs
CTIA - The Wireless Association
Chuck Johnston
Chief Strategy Officer
ReturnPro
Jason MacIver
Vice President, Services Procurement at Dell
Dell Technologies
Sean Magann
Chief Commercial Officer
Sims Lifecycle Services
Dr. Pinar Martin
Head of Planning and Analytics, Reverse Logistics
Amazon
Daniel O'Neill
Vice President, Client Solutions
Liquidity Services
Shashank Rao
Professor Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
Christopher Rezendes
Managing Director Service supply chain
OnProcess Technology
Julie Ryan
Sr. Manager NA Returns & Remanufacturing
HP Inc
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Tuesday, March 11
8:00 am
Registration Desk Open- Check-in, Badges pickup
Registration Desk Open- Check-in, Badges pickup
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
11:00 am
Women in Reverse Logistics VIP Luncheon
Women in Reverse Logistics VIP Luncheon
11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Tropical Topic: Your Roadmap to Career Fulfillment
Speaker:
Claudia Freed
Sponsored by:
1:00 pm
Intermission
Intermission
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Exhibit Hall
1:15 pm
Forum "1" - Retailer and Manufacturer only Session
Forum "1" - Retailer and Manufacturer only Session
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Brasilia 2Restricted to RLA approved Retail and Manufacturing companies only. The purpose is for retailers and manufacturers the opportunity to openly discuss issues unique to them in a controlled, comfortable environment. The focus will be around reducing returns and maximizing asset value.
Host:
1:15 pm
Forum"2" - RL Industry Partners Session
Forum"2" - RL Industry Partners Session
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Brasilia 3Any 3PSPs, academics, consultants, retailers and manufacturers, etc. can register and attend this Forum.
Reverse Logistics Industry will be presented with opportunity for Q&A and discussion.
Host:
Speakers:
3:00 pm
Welcome Remarks, Chairperson's Opening Address
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Welcome Remarks, Chairperson's Opening Address
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm
Opening Keynote - The Future of Returns Industry is Circular
Opening Keynote - The Future of Returns Industry is Circular
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | BrasiliaSpeaker:
Brian Comiskey
3:45 pm
Raffle Drawing 1
Raffle Drawing 1
3:45 pm - 3:50 pm | BrasiliaRaffle Drawing 1
3:45 pm
RLA Startup Pitch Competition
RLA Startup Pitch Competition
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm | BrasiliaPresentations:
Pitch Competition Judges:
4:30 pm
Evening Networking Reception (Exhibit Hall)
Evening Networking Reception (Exhibit Hall)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Exhibit HallEvening Networking Reception (4:30 pm - 6:00pm)
Food Sponsored By:
Bar Sponsored By:
6:00 pm
Cell Phone for Soldiers Charity TopGolf (MGM Grand TopGolf)
Cell Phone for Soldiers Charity TopGolf (MGM Grand TopGolf)
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | MGM Grand TopGolf6:00 -6:30pm Bus Gathering & Ride to MGM TopGolf
Host:
Rob Bergquist
Tony Sciarrotta
Sponsored by:
Wednesday, March 12
7:30 am
Networking Breakfast - Continental (Brasilia)
Networking Breakfast - Continental (Brasilia)
7:30 am - 8:30 am | BrasiliaContinental Breakfast - Coffee, pastries in Brasilia
Sponsored By:
7:30 am
Registration Desk Open- Check-in, Badges pickup
Registration Desk Open- Check-in, Badges pickup
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
8:30 am
Welcome Remarks, Chairperson's Opening Address
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Welcome Remarks, Chairperson's Opening Address
8:30 am - 8:42 am | Brasilia
8:43 am
Raffle Drawing #2
Raffle Drawing #2
8:43 am - 8:45 am | BrasiliaRaffle Drawing #2
Raffle Sponsor:
8:45 am
Keynote 2
Keynote 2
8:45 am - 9:15 am | Brasilia StageSpeakers:
Corinne Copello
Jason Bell
9:15 am
Presentation 1
Presentation 1
9:15 am - 9:45 am | BrasiliaTopic
Speaker:
David Johnson
Sponsored by:
9:45 am
Morning networking break (Exhibit Hall)
Morning networking break (Exhibit Hall)
9:45 am - 10:30 am | Exhibit HallSponsored By:
10:30 am
Breakout Session "A1" - Asset Recovery
Breakout Session "A1" - Asset Recovery
10:30 am - 11:15 am | Amazon B-FModerator:
Panelists:
Sponsored By:
10:30 am
Breakout Session "A2" - Artificial Intelligence
Breakout Session "A2" - Artificial Intelligence
10:30 am - 11:15 am | Palma BallroomModerator:
Panelists:
Sponsored by:
11:15 am
Intermission
Intermission
11:15 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am
Breakout Session "B1" - Supply Chain Operations for RL
Breakout Session "B1" - Supply Chain Operations for RL
11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Tropical BallroomModerator:
Panelists:
Sponsored By:
11:30 am
Breakout Session "B2" - Closing the Loop: Unlocking the Power of Circular Economy
Breakout Session "B2" - Closing the Loop: Unlocking the Power of Circular Economy
11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Palma BallroomDiscover how circular economy transforms waste into valuable resources, creating sustainable growth and resilience. Join our experts to explore innovative strategies, practical examples, and actionable steps for driving change in our organizations and communities.
Moderator:
Stephen Beard
Panelists:
Sponsored By:
12:15 pm
Networking / Lunch Break (Exhibit Hall)
Networking / Lunch Break (Exhibit Hall)
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Exhibit HallSponsored By:
2:15 pm
Breakout Session "C1" -
Breakout Session "C1" -
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Tropical BallroomModerator:
Robin Cruzen
Panelists:
Sponsored By:
2:15 pm
Breakout Session "C2" -
Breakout Session "C2" -
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Palma BallroomModerator:
Panelists:
Sponsored By:
3:00 pm
Intermission
Intermission
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm
Breakout Session "D1" -
Breakout Session "D1" -
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm | Tropical BallroomModerator:
Panelists:
Sponsored By:
3:15 pm
Breakout Session "D2"
Breakout Session "D2"
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm | Amazon H-MModerator:
Panelists:
Sponsored By:
4:00 pm
Intermission and Raffle Drawing #3
Intermission and Raffle Drawing #3
4:00 pm - 4:05 pm | Brasilia
4:05 pm
Keynote 3
Keynote 3
4:05 pm - 4:35 pm | Brasilia StageSpeaker:
Michelle James
4:30 pm
RLA Excellence Awards
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
RLA Excellence Awards
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Brasilia2025 Reverse Logistics Award Winners Announcement:
1) Operational Excellence
2) Innovation Solution Partner
3) Green Reverse Logistics
4) Circular Economy Award
5) RL Education Award
6) Lifetime Achievement Award
4:55 pm
Raffle Drawing #4
Raffle Drawing #4
4:55 pm - 5:00 pm | Brasilia
5:00 pm
Evening Networking Reception (Exhibit Hall)
Evening Networking Reception (Exhibit Hall)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Exhibit HallEvening Networking Reception (5:00 pm - 6:00pm)
Food Sponsored By:
Bar Sponsored By:
Thursday, March 13
7:00 am
RLA Advisory Board Meeting
RLA Advisory Board Meeting
7:00 am - 9:00 am
7:30 am
Registration Desk Open- Check-in, Badges pickup
Registration Desk Open- Check-in, Badges pickup
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
8:00 am
Networking Breakfast - Continental (Brasilia)
Networking Breakfast - Continental (Brasilia)
8:00 am - 9:00 am | BrasiliaSponsored by:
9:00 am
Welcome Remarks, Chairperson's Opening Address
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Welcome Remarks, Chairperson's Opening Address
9:00 am - 9:15 am
9:13 am
Raffle Drawing #5
Raffle Drawing #5
9:13 am - 9:15 am | Brasilia
9:15 am
Keynote 4
Dr. Pinar Martin
Head of Planning and Analytics, Reverse Logistics
Amazon
Keynote 4
9:15 am - 9:45 am | BrasiliaSpeaker:
Dr. Pinar Martin
Sponsored By:
10:15 am
Presentation 2
Presentation 2
10:15 am - 10:45 am | Brasilia
10:45 am
Morning networking break (Exhibit Hall)
Morning networking break (Exhibit Hall)
10:45 am - 11:30 am | Exhibit HallSponsored by:
11:30 am
Interactive Champagne Roundtables with RLA Board Companies
Interactive Champagne Roundtables with RLA Board Companies
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Brasilia 6Sponsored by:
12:30 pm
Closing remarks, Conference Wrap-up
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Closing remarks, Conference Wrap-up
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm | Brasilia 6
12:40 pm
Raffle Drawing #6 (Final)
Raffle Drawing #6 (Final)
12:40 pm - 12:45 pm | Brasilia 6Sponsored by:
1:00 pm
Facility Tour (Optional TBD Approval Required)
Facility Tour (Optional TBD Approval Required)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pmTBD