Avant South 2025 Schedule
Get ready for two days packed with bold ideas, real talk, and future-forward insights. While we’re still finalizing our speaker lineup, here’s a look at the event’s flow so you can plan ahead.
Thursday, October 16
10–10:30 a.m. Registration & Check-In
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MasterClasses
1–3 p.m. Networking & Innovation Showcase
4–5 p.m. VIP Registration & Check-In
5–6 p.m. Pitch Competition (VIP Event)
6–7 p.m. Activations & Networking (VIP Event)
*Schedule subject to change due to really cool stuff
Friday, October 17
8–9 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
9–9:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
10–10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11–11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
12–12:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
1–3 p.m. Lunch, Keynote & Showcase
EXPLORE OUR TRACKS
CHART YOUR OWN PATH
Each breakout session will fall into one of these five focused tracks. You’ll choose from panels, sessions, fireside chats, and more within these themes, allowing you to customize your conference experience around the topics that matter most to your work and interests.

Policy, Capital & the Future of Movement
Explore how smart policy, strategic investment, and public-private partnerships are revolutionizing transportation and logistics.
Logistics and transportation reimagined
From global freight networks to your doorstep delivery, dive deep into the systems, technologies, and strategies powering modern logistics.
Tech, Trust & The Customer Experience
Discover how leading organizations revolutionize operations, create exceptional customer experiences, and stay ahead of rapid change.
Founders First: Building the Future
Meet the founders, investors, and visionaries transforming bold concepts into market-changing companies.
Level Up: From Classroom to Career
Purpose-built for students and emerging professionals ready to make their mark. Develop in-demand skills, uncover exciting opportunities, and network with the innovators defining the future.