The Mercury Group
The premier shipper collective
August 5 - 7, 2024 | Nashville, TN
2024 Conference Theme: Performing in the Next Era of Transportation
We are experiencing a reimagined transportation industry characterized by supply chain transformation, artificial intelligence, and a paradigm shift toward decarbonization. In this era of transportation, actionable data, smart technology, and true partnerships create strategic harmony for sustained growth and innovation.
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Breakthrough brings solutions, research, and industry expertise to The Mercury Group, an annual gathering of Breakthrough shipper clients that drives deep conversations, peer-based learning, and collaboration.
An exclusive client event
The Mercury Group is an exclusive event for Breakthrough clients.
2024 Agenda
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Networking Event
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All attendees
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
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All attendees
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Welcome & Breakthrough Keynote
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John Teggart, Breakthrough
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break
15-minute break
All attendees
10:00 - 10:40 AM
Breakthrough Advisor Webinar LIVE
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Matt Muenster, Matt Snider, Josh Delfosse & Peyton Jack, Breakthrough
10:40 - 11:10 AM
Shipper Panel: Proven Strategies for Implementing Sustainable Freight and Energy Practices in Your Network
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Jenny Vander Zanden, Breakthrough & Clients
11:10 - 11:25 AM
Break
15-minute break
All attendees
11:25 - 11:55 AM
Roundtable: Implementing Sustainable Freight and Energy Practices in Your Network
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Heather Mueller, Breakthrough
11:25 - 11:55 AM
Industry Share: Implementing Alternative Energy
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Heather Ewing, Breakthrough
11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch break
All attendees
1:00 - 1:30 PM
A look ahead at artificial intelligence's impact on the supply chain
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John Kahan, Microsoft (Retired)
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Leveraging the full power of the breakthrough ecosystem
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Jared Spude & Matt Snider, Breakthrough
2:00 - 2:15 PM
Break
15-minute break
All attendees
2:15 - 2:45 PM
Best practices to maximize fuel recovery value
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Allie Barthen & Ryan Haertl, Breakthrough & Clients
2:15 - 2:45 PM
Transportation benchmarking to optimize your supply chain
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Peyton Jack & Heather Ewing, Breakthrough
2:50 - 3:20 PM
Roundtable: creating a data-driven strategy for the next era of transportation
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Dave Tuttle & Allie Barthen, Breakthrough
2:50 - 3:20 PM
Shipper panel: real-world applications and outcomes of intermodal conversion
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Katie Hansen, Breakthrough & Clients
3:20 - 3:35 PM
Break
15-minute break
All attendees
3:35 - 4:40 PM
Guest keynote: exponential growth through the third door
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Alex Banayan, #1 International Bestselling Author of The Third Door
5:30 - 10:00 PM
Networking event
Join us at the Country Music Hall of Fame for an evening of networking and music!
All attendees
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
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All attendees
9:00 - 9:10 AM
Day 3 Welcome
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Erin Blaha
9:10 - 9:40 AM
Unpacking a Client's Strategy for Transformational Change
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John Teggart, Breakthrough & Client
9:40 - 10:10 AM
Industry Panel: What's Next for Freight
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John McCaw & Danielle Grant, Breakthrough & Industry Guest Speakers
10:10 - 10:25 AM
Break
15-minute break
All attendees
10:25 - 10:55 AM
Unveiling Best Practices for LTL Fuel Recovery: A Case Study
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Nick Kornaus, Breakthrough & Client
10:25 - 10:55 AM
Experience the Outcome of Fuel Hedging in Your Network: A Transformational Fuel Simulation
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Nic Kumbalek & Josh Delfosse, Breakthrough
11:00 - 11:25 AM
Industry Panel: What You Need to Know for Upcoming Supply Chain Policy
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Jenny Vander Zanden, Breakthrough & Industry Guest Speakers
11:00 - 11:25 AM
Global Supply Chain Trends: Europe, Marine Shipping, and Sustainable Practices Unpacked
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Matt Muenster & Ankit Patel, Breakthrough
11:25 - 11:35 AM
Break
10-minute break
All attendees
11:35 - 12:00 PM
Shipper Share: The Crucial Role of Pilots in the Shipping Industry
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Danielle Grant, Breakthrough & Clients
12:00 - 12:15 PM
Conference Closing
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John Teggart, Breakthrough
12:15 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
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All attendees
Keynote Speaker
Alex Banayan
Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. The Third Door chronicles Banayan’s seven-year quest to uncover the definitive mindset of exponential growth and success. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and Business Insider’s “Most Powerful People Under 30,” Banayan is his generation’s leading expert in high-performance and personal development, having been featured in Fortune, CNBC, Businessweek, The Washington Post, MSNBC, Fox News, and NBC News.
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2024 Venue
We’re excited to host The Mercury Group at the W Nashville, in the heart of The Gulch neighborhood. Once registered, watch your inbox for more information on room reservations.
Questions?
Please contact The Mercury Group team with any questions about this year’s event.