AIMMS Connect Day - Chicago
Join us for a focused day of learning and practical discussions on how teams are building, scaling, and sustaining optimization capabilities in real business environments.
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Drinks & Networking: 5:00 – 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook, View map
Please note that the seats are limited to keep the discussion focused and interactive. If you are interested, please register now.
Agenda for the day
The 5th Revolution Starts With Your Supply Chain
Juan-Carlos Mani, Chief Revenue Officer at AIMMS
The Intersection of Network Modeling and Real Estate: How CBRE brings network modeling and industrial real estate together to sharpen supply chain decisions
Speaker:
Tyler Heard is a Senior Supply Chain Network Design Modeler at CBRE Supply Chain Advisory, based in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been with CBRE for more than 20 years, focusing on supply chain and network modeling since 2020.
The Trust Layer
AI has made building and using optimization apps easy, so the value shifts to what it can’t hand you: a decision you can trust. In this session, we will share how AIMMS makes optimization auditable by design, with AI in every layer, so teams move from building models to owning the decisions behind them.
Speaker:
- Evgenia Kerzhentseva, Head of Engineering at AIMMS
Opportunity vs Accountability: GenAI in Enterprise Decision-Making
Speaker:
Jake O’Neal is the Corporate Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics at Ace Hardware, where he leads end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, distribution, transportation, and logistics operations. He is known for driving operational excellence, scalability, and resilience across complex networks while partnering closely with cross‑functional leaders to support business growth. In 2026, Jake will mark 31 years of service with Ace Hardware.
Speaker:
Madison Ogrey joined Ulta Beauty in May 2025 as a Senior Analyst on the Network Strategy and Optimization team. She collaborates across the supply chain organization to support strategic initiatives through network design, optimization modeling, center of gravity analysis, and scenario planning.
Prior to joining Ulta Beauty, Madison worked as an Account Manager for a third-party logistics provider and brings experience across transportation, procurement, and fulfillment. She holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems from Loyola University Chicago.
Agenda for the day
