Shipper Summit takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Plan for the summit to kick off at 8 AM and go until 4 PM with a reception/dinner to follow.
There will be a casual gathering in the hotel bar on Monday, September 8. Additional details to follow to registered attendees.
Shipper Summit is DAT’s flagship gathering for Benchmark Analytics customers — shippers only, invite-only, and focused on solving the problems that matter most. You’ll spend a full day connecting with leading, forward-thinking shippers, hearing real-world strategies, and previewing new DAT innovations that help you adapt faster and plan smarter.
- Transportation / Logistics Analysts & Operations Managers:
- Why attend: Connect with peers digging into the same data challenges you face—carrier scorecards, lane performance, forecast accuracy. Learn practical methods to uncover savings, support strategic sourcing, and prove ROI.
- Directors of Transportation & Logistics
- Why attend: Pressure-test your transportation strategy with leaders managing similar scale and complexity. See how top shippers are navigating cost volatility, measuring carrier performance, and aligning procurement with operations.
- Transportation Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Leaders
- Why attend: Learn how peers are shortening bid cycles, improving award defensibility, and leveraging benchmarking to drive smarter sourcing decisions. Whether you run annual RFPs or rolling mini-bids, you’ll leave with tactics to improve ROI.
- VP-Level Executives
- Why attend: Join a curated group of senior leaders shaping the future of freight strategy. Align on big-picture challenges: balancing cost, service, and risk—while making tech investments that deliver long-term value.
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel: 5300 N. River Road, Chicago, IL 60018
Book through this link to get the group rate. We have a block of rooms at $245 per night plus taxes and fees. The discounted rate is available beginning Saturday September 6th through Thursday September 11th for any attendees who need to arrive early or depart late.
For air travel, we recommend flying into Chicago O'Hare Airport, because Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel has a complimentary Shuttle, which runs every 15 minutes 24/7.
Yes, this year we are encouraging multiple people from organizations to attend, all at no cost. To help them get the most value, we encourage them to be from one of the above roles.