Regional Roundtable

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Hoboken, New Jersey

The Mercury Group Conversations

Join us in Hoboken!

Breakthrough’s Regional Roundtable in Hoboken, NJ brings senior transportation and supply chain leaders together to unpack what’s driving today’s rapid energy market shifts and share practical strategies for managing energy across the full transportation supply chain. Together, we’ll discuss what leaders can do to plan, strengthen procurement and budgeting decisions, and build resilience into their transportation energy strategy. Register to secure your spot.

Agenda

10:00-10:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Join us as we kick off a day of insightful discussions and meaningful connections.

Matt Coopman

10:15-11:30

Breakthrough Energy Market Update & Outlook

Gain a clear understanding of the key supply, demand, and geopolitical factors driving the volatile energy market. You’ll better equip you and your team with the insights needed to protect your margins, stay ahead of market dynamics, and make freight procurement decisions with confidence.

Marc Schaffer

11:30 – 11:45

Break

11:45 – 12:15

Fuel Hedging & Risk Mitigation: Building Cost Resilience in Volatile Markets

Explore a clear framework to decide whether fuel hedging belongs in their risk management strategy. You’ll leave with insights needed to manage fuel price risk along the ULSD curve, understand what aspects of the market you can influence, and measure your exposure to effectively protect your budget. With a focus on preparedness and intentional decision-making, this discussion will equip you to shift from reactive to proactive strategies, ensuring you’re ready to adapt as market conditions evolve.

Nic Kumbalek

12:15-1:15

Lunch

1:15 – 1:45

Building Fuel Cost Resilience Across First- and Third-Party Fleets

Learn how disciplined fuel management across both first-party and third-party fleets can help insulate your organization from market events like the volatility we’re experiencing now. We’ll discuss practical approaches to creating consistency and transparency across diverse fuel programs—so you can improve cost control, reduce unplanned exposure, and make faster decisions when prices move. Expect an interactive conversation on the operating models, data, and cross-functional alignment required to build a more resilient transportation energy strategy.

Conor Proud, Matt Coopman

1:45-2:00

Break

2:00-3:00

Top Shipper Questions on Energy Market Volatility: Strategies & Group Discussion

Understand what’s changed, what to watch next, and how to protect transportation budgets as energy market volatility continues. Through facilitated small-group conversation, participants will share challenges, compare approaches and discuss practical tactics to strengthen cost control and network resilience.

Eric Stone, Morgan Schultz

3:00 – 3:15

Closing Remarks

Matt Coopman

3:15 – 5:00

Networking Reception

Connect with your peers and the Breakthrough team during our networking reception where hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

Roundtable Venue

We’re excited to host Breakthrough's Regional Roundtable at Antique Loft at Riverview. Once registered, watch your inbox for more information about the 1-day event!

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Questions?

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