Empower 2025
Lyric is thrilled to host our second annual event — Lyric Empower!
Over the past three years, we’ve been working closely with supply chain leaders to transform how decisions get made — and now, we’re bringing the entire community together.
Whether you're a customer, supply chain leader, educator, or simply passionate about the future of supply chain intelligence, this event is for you.
At Lyric Empower, you’ll experience:
High-impact insights from real-world success stories
Hands-on learning and platform training
Dynamic networking with peers and industry pioneers
A celebration of innovation, ideas, and of course — fun
All set against the backdrop of Chicago in the summer. Come join us for an unforgettable gathering where technology meets transformation!
Looking for more details? Explore the agenda below or visit the full event website here.
Day 0 – August 12
1:00pm | Complimentary Training (limited spots available)
Requires a separate registration here.
5:00pm | Welcome Reception at City Winery on the Riverfront
Day 1 – August 13
8:00am | Registration & Breakfast
9:10am | Lyric Keynote | Ganesh Ramakrishna, Founder & CEO, Lyric
10:00am | Customer Talk | Sam Fellows, VP of US Logistics, Krispy Kreme
10:40am | Comedy Break | Second City
11:00am | Customer Panel | Yanni Gamvros, Senior Director of Supply Chain Ops, BODYARMOR, Wes Finger, Group Director, Strategic Initiatives, Coca-Cola, Mike Greene, VP of Logistics, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
11:30am | Thought Leadership | Razat Gaurav, CEO, Planview (Former Llamasoft CEO)
12:50pm | Roadmap Reveal | Lyric Product Team
1:50pm | Customer Talk | Christophe Theys, Global Head of Data, AI, and Analytics, DHL
2:50pm | Customer Panel | Natesh Rao, Supply Chain Strategy Lead, Mondelez, Ryan Aseltine, VP North American Supply Chain, ACCO Brands
3:20pm | Thought Leadership | Dr. Mike Watson, Professor, Northwestern University, Colin Kessinger, Supply Chain Innovator & Advisor, Independent Consultant
3:50pm | Customer Talk | Eileen Rogan, Executive Director, Estee Lauder
4:30pm | Cocktail Hour
5:15pm | Dinner
8:00pm | After Party at Tony’s Rooftop at Time Out Market
Day 2 – August 14
8:00am | Registration & Breakfast
9:00am | Sponsor Keynote | Tarik Hammadou, Director of Developer Relations, NVIDIA
9:30am | Breakout Sessions: Leadership, Modeling & Analysis, Planning & Execution
11:00am | Ask Lyric Anything | Lyric Leadership Team
11:45am | Lunch