TFEST26: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TFEST26, Europe's senior supply chain transformation event in Berlin, December 1–2 2026. Covering tickets and pricing, audience seniority, speakers, the agenda, venue and travel logistics, and sponsorship opportunities.
About TFEST26
What is TFEST26?
TFEST26 is Europe's most senior supply chain conference, taking place December 1–2, 2026 at Colosseum Berlin. It brings together 400+ Director-level and above leaders (Chief Supply Chain Officers, VPs, and senior directors from companies including Cisco, Henkel, Estée Lauder, Diageo, Novartis, Schneider Electric, and Mars) for two days of knowledge sharing, peer benchmarking, and strategic planning.
When and where is TFEST26?
TFEST26 takes place on Tuesday December 1 and Wednesday December 2, 2026 at Colosseum Berlin (event entrance: Gleimstraße 31, 10437 Berlin, Germany). A pre-event welcome dinner is hosted on Monday November 30, 2026 (by invitation).
Who organises TFEST26?
TFEST26 is produced by Future Insights Network, the global community for supply chain transformation leaders. Future Insights runs senior-level conferences and content focused on the evolving CSCO mandate. More at futureinsights.org.
How is TFEST26 different from other supply chain conferences?
TFEST26 is strictly Director-level and above: 17% C-Suite, 40% VP-level, 43% Director-level. The format emphasises peer benchmarking, candid practitioner firesides, themed roundtable discussions, and pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings rather than vendor presentations. Sessions are designed around real transformation experience, not product pitches.
Tickets & Pricing
How much does a TFEST26 ticket cost?
Delegate pass pricing is tiered: Early Bird, Standard, and Last Chance, with prices increasing as the event approaches. Solution Provider passes are also available for technology vendors, consultancies, and service providers. See tfest.ai/get-tickets for current pricing and to register.
What's included with a delegate pass?
Two days of conference access, all Main Stage sessions, breakout tracks (Innovation Stage and The Lab), themed lunch discussion tables, networking breaks and coffee, the Day 1 networking reception, and access to private sponsor dinners (by invitation). Catering and refreshments are included throughout both days.
Are there group discounts?
Yes. Two delegate passes are 10% off and three are 15% off, applied automatically at checkout. Buy four and the fifth pass is free, and larger teams save more on each extra pass. For a bigger team, email andrewb@tfest.ai with your team size and we will send a quote.
Is there a virtual option?
TFEST26 is in-person by design; the format relies on candid peer-to-peer conversation that doesn't replicate online.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets are transferrable to a colleague at any time before the event. For cancellations, please email andrewb@tfest.ai as early as possible.
Audience & Networking
Who attends TFEST26?
TFEST26 is curated for senior supply chain and procurement leaders only. The audience is 100% Director-level and above: 17% C-Suite (CSCOs, CPOs), 40% VP-level (SVPs and VPs of Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement), and 43% Director-level. Past attendees have included CSCOs and senior leaders from Unilever, Henkel, Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric, Novartis, Monsanto, 3M, Bechtel, and many more.
How many attendees are expected?
Approximately 400 senior leaders. Attendance is intentionally capped to maintain the event's curated, peer-driven format.
How does the 1:1 meeting system work?
Pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings happen in the coffee and networking blocks: on 1 December 11:20–12:15 and 16:35–17:30, and on 2 December 10:40–11:35 and 15:55–16:10. Each meeting is 15 minutes. Delegates request meetings through the TFEST26 delegate portal with other attendees, speakers, and sponsors.
Is there a dress code?
Business casual. Most attendees opt for blazers without ties.
Speakers & Agenda
Who's speaking at TFEST26?
TFEST26 features 50+ speakers, including confirmed CSCOs from Cisco (Chuck Graham), Estée Lauder (Roberto Canevari), Henkel (Dirk Holbach), Essity (Ilham Smaali), and Haleon (Namrata Patel). See the full lineup at tfest.ai/speakers-2026.
What are the main themes?
TFEST26 covers six themes: Technology & Operational Excellence (AI, autonomous decision-making), Geopolitical & Economic Risk (trade policy, nearshoring), Supply Chain Resilience (network design, redundancy), Talent & Workforce Development (skills gap, leadership pipeline), The Evolving CSCO & CPO Mandate, and Procurement Transformation.
How many sessions are there?
Approximately 50 sessions across two days and three stages (Main Stage, Innovation Stage, and The Lab) plus 20 sponsor-hosted lunch discussion tables and additional breakout sessions.
Can I propose a session topic?
Yes. The Call for Papers is open at tfest.ai/call-for-papers. Submissions should come from senior practitioners (Director-level and above) sharing real transformation experience.
Logistics & Travel
Where exactly is the venue?
Colosseum Berlin, Gleimstraße 31, 10437 Berlin, Germany: the event entrance is on Gleimstraße, around the corner from the cinema's Schönhauser Allee frontage. The venue is in the Prenzlauer Berg district, well-served by U-Bahn (Schönhauser Allee station) and approximately 30 minutes from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) by taxi or train.
Can I get a visa invitation letter?
Yes. Once registered, email andrewb@tfest.ai with your passport details and we will issue an official invitation letter for your visa application.
Is travel and accommodation included?
Travel and accommodation are not included in delegate passes. We have negotiated rates and held rooms at Berlin hotels near the venue; see tfest.ai/hotels for the hotels, prices and booking deadlines. The booking links and codes are reserved for pass holders and are provided in your TFEST26 portal once you have a pass.
What language is the event in?
All sessions are conducted in English.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Can my company sponsor TFEST26?
Yes. Sponsorship packages are designed for technology providers, consulting firms, and service vendors targeting senior supply chain decision-makers. Visit tfest.ai/sponsorship-enquiries to request the sponsorship brochure.
How do I exhibit at TFEST26?
Exhibition space is included with sponsorship packages. The expo area is open during all networking breaks across both days. Email andrewb@tfest.ai for details.
Is press / media welcome?
Selected media partners and accredited press are welcome. Email andrewb@tfest.ai for press accreditation enquiries.