John Monarch is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader specializing in supply chain innovation, blockchain integration, and digital transformation. He has founded and led multiple startups, including serving as CEO of ShipChain, a blockchain-based logistics platform. John has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and celebrity-owned brands, bringing deep expertise in ecommerce operations, logistics, and customer service. He is a recognized expert with the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) and has contributed to the World Economic Forum's Blockchain in Supply Chain initiative. John holds a B.S. in Physics from Clemson University and is a regular contributor to CEOWORLD magazine on topics such as supply chain resilience, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

Michael Heisman is CEO of Tansect, a technology and consulting firm specializing in supply chain solutions, analytics and cost reductions. Prior to this role, he served as senior engineering manager at XPO Logistics, as founder and CEO of MetJet Inc., as an engineer and transportation manager at Schneider National Carriers, and in other logistics and business roles. He has garnered deep experience in information technology, entrepreneurship, warehousing, brokerage, engineering, airlines, purchasing, optimization, fleet management, network design, just in time, dedicated fleets, oil and gas, and air freight. Heisman holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain from Georgia Southern University and a master’s degree in supply chain management from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.

Julie Van de Kamp is chief customer officer at FreightWaves SONAR, where she leads product and customer strategy and engagement for the freight industry’s most powerful market intelligence platform. With nearly two decades of experience in trucking and brokerage —including roles in pricing, operations and customer experience — Van de Kamp brings deep industry insight and a passion for solving complex logistics challenges. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. She’s also a recognized advocate for women in transportation and a past recipient of the Women in Supply Chain Award.