March 10, 2025 –March 13, 2025
LAS VEGAS, NVUnited States
2025 Keynote Speakers RL Masterclass TopGolf Charity Awards Nominations
Venue/Book A Room Event Schedule (pdf version)
Speakers 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 Luncheon (open to women attendees only).
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Event App Tutorial / Lead Capture Function
Events dates/times:
Mon Mar 10: 3:00pm - 6:00pmEarly Check-in, Badge Pick-up
Tue, Mar 11: 7:30am - 6:00pmExpo Hall Hrs: 3:45pm - 6:00pm
Wed, Mar 12: 7:30am - 6:00pmExpo Hall Hrs: 9:45am - 4:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Thu, Mar 13: 7:30am - 12:30pmExpo Hall Hrs: 8:00am - 11:15am
Pacific Time
Monday, March 10
Tuesday, March 11
Instructors Rich BulgerPeter EvansDeborah Dull
Sponsored by:
Presentation Title: Your Roadmap to Career Fulfillment
Speaker:
Claudia Freed - ealGreen
Any 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:
Cathy Roberson - RLARob Iaria - B-Stock
Presenters:
Sean Magann - Sims (Topic: Mobility Insights)Gay Gordon-Byrne - The Repair Association (Topic: Rights to Repair)
Restricted 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.
Hosted by:
Julie Ryan - hpBrad Harris - WalMart
- Dr. Shashank Rao - Auburn University
- Open Discussion
Executive Director & Publisher RL MagazineReverse Logistics Association
Keynote Speaker:
Raffle Drawing 1
Raffle Prize Sponsored by:
Tue Expo Hall Hours:
3:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Pitch Competition Judges:
Marcus Shen
Tammy Lesch
Tom Maher
Evening Networking Reception (4:30 pm - 6:00pm)
Food Sponsored By:
Bar Sponsored By:
6:00 -6:30pm Bus Gathering & Ride to MGM TopGolf at Miranda Patio
Host: Rob Bergquist
Wednesday, March 12
Sponsored By:
Speakers:
Corinne Copello Jason Bell
Raffle Drawing #2
Topic: Apparel Returns and Solutions
Panelists:
Paul Doertenbach - Landbell H2 ComplianceEd Lada - Goodwill Keystone Area
Wed Expo Hall Hours:
Topic: Asset RecoveryTitle: Maximizing Recovery Value: Resale, Refurbishment & Liquidation Strategies for Retailers & Manufacturers
Moderator:Deborah Dull - Circular Supply Chain Network
Topic: Circular Economy/SustainabilityTitle: Closing the Loop: Unlocking the Power of Circular Economy
Moderator:Stephen Beard - Flex
Joyce Cruts - AcerJennifer Foxworthy - hpDavid Watson - RL Equity
Topic: Secondary Market/ Liquidation / Refurb/ Reselling / Donations as optionTitle: How Automation Can Be a Lever for Driving Process & Profits for Companies in the Secondary Market
Moderator:Sean Magann - Sims
Panelists:Rob Lawson-Shanks - molgRebecca Latson - Dell
Topic: Circularity/SustainabilityTitle: Enhancing Resilience & Economic Benefits through Circularity
Moderator:April Wiley - DHL
Topic: Robotics/Automation in Reverse LogisticsTitle: Automation Meets Reverse Logistics: Driving Innovation in Supply Chain Management
Moderator:
Monica Franco - DB Schenker
Greg Saxon - PlanITROI Colleen Robinson - AmazonDr. Ron Lembke - University of Nevada
Topic: Returns: reduction, fraud & solutionsTitle: Returns Intelligence: How to Get It, What to Do with It
Michelle James
The pace of innovation in the wireless industry has forced a rethinking of the product lifecycle. This keynote will explore how lessons learned from managing the complexities of the smartphone ecosystem can be applied across other industry segments. Discover how to build customer trust and loyalty by delivering on the promise of sustainability with transparent standards and certifications. Learn how to adapt these valuable insights to optimize your own reverse supply chain, regardless of industry, while supporting a more sustainable future for all.
Raffle Drawing #3
2025 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
Happy Hour (5:00 pm - 6:00pm)
Thursday, March 13
Thursday Expo Hall Hours:
8:00 am - 11:15 pm
1) Welcome Remarks2) Contest Winners Announcement3) Charity Donation
Head of Planning and Analytics, Reverse LogisticsAmazon
Dr. Pinar Martin
Raffle Drawing #4
Topic: Consumer Electronics: Returns & Solutions
Host:Tony Sciarrotta
Presenter:
Michael Blumberg - Blumberg Advisory GroupGay Gordon-Byrne - The Repair Association
Three Rotations 20 mins each.
Final Raffle Drawing
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World of Hyatt - Rio Convention Center
3700 W Flamingo RdLAS VEGAS, NV 89103United States
Reserve a room at the World of Hyatt RIO by calling the hotel directly & request a renovated room in the Ipanema Tower with the RLA Conference (702) 777-7777. ?