Innovation Day 2025 Landing Page Header

Thursday, November 6, 2025 

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT

Oracle Industry Innovation Lab 

Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and technology
at the Oracle & Redwood Innovation Day!  

This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, visionary thinkers, and technology enthusiasts to explore the future of enterprise solutions and digital transformation at the only Oracle Industry Innovation Lab in the United States, one of only 3 across the world.

Innovation Day Web Graphic-1

Register Here

Please provide your full name and email address. You will then be rerouted to the next page to complete your registration. 

Working with Leading Companies of all Sizes
Award-Winning Services
embassy-suites-chicago-north-shore-deerfield-exterior-1122641

Hotel Room Block

Redwood has reserved a block of rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield hotel, located just 0.6mi  from the event location. 

Reservations may be booked via the link below, or by calling 800-362-2779. Please reference “Redwood + Oracle Innovation Day" to receive the group rate.

Event Agenda

9:00 - 9:30 AM
Arrivals
9:30 - 9:45 AM
Welcome Address
Keith McMahon
Keith McMahon
AVP, Supply Chain
Oracle
9:45 - 10:30 AM
Industry Update
CT-1
Christopher Thornycroft
EVP, Operations
Redwood Logistics
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Customer Innovation Spotlight
Steel & Pipe Supply
Fred Erb
Fred Erb
VP, Transportation
steel and pipe
brandon vilander
Brandon Vilander
Transportation Planning and Systems Manager
steel and pipe
garrett hall
Garrett Hall
Transportation Application Analyst
steel and pipe
11:15 - 11:45 AM
Partner Spotlights
dat_logo_dat_f_a_vertical_digital_blueVelostics Vector 1SONAR_Black        

 

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Customer Innovation Spotlight
Placon
Brandon Nontelle-1
Brandon Nontelle
Director, Customer Fulfillment
Company Name
Sam Kok
Sam Kok
Logistics Specialist
Company Name
12:15 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lab Rotations: AI Powering Transportation

AI empowers logistics decisions by providing predictive analytics and autonomous decision-making, which transforms operations from reactive to proactive. This leads to reduced operating costs, increased efficiency, fewer errors, and improved customer satisfaction.

This session will cover three key topics:

  1. A preview of all in-progress Logistics AI agents.
  2. A review of a predictive transit time AI example.
  3. A deep dive into a solution built in our AI studio: the Connected Logistics Agent.
Rebecca Hoffman
Rebecca Hoffman
Master Principal Solution Engineer
Company Name
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lab Rotations: AI Powering Distribution

Drive distribution efficiency and automate decision making through use of AI and machine learning. Evolve from reactive to proactive operations leveraging predictive analytics leading to reduced operating costs, shorter fulfillment cycle times, and more accurate inventory, ultimately resulting in improved customer satisfaction.

This session will cover three (3) topics:

  1. In-progress additional AI/ML capabilities
  2. Review of a Smart Putaway example
  3. Review of a Smart Cycle Count example
Mike Rudolph
Mike Rudolph
Sales Engineer, Consultant
Company Name
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lab Rotations: AI for Product Classification - The Smart Route

Embedded machine learning for Oracle Global Trade Management provides an automated yet responsible product classification proposal workflow. This human-in-the-loop process assists human classifiers in minimizing errors by using historical context of currently classified items while ensuring decisions are auditable.

This session will cover three key topics:

  1. A review of an AI assisted product classification proposal example.
  2. A preview of future enhancements to AI assisted product classification.
  3. An overview of potential future use cases for AI in Global Trade Management including AI agents.
Bill Buckley
Bill Buckley
Distinguished Solution Engineer
Company Name
2:05 - 3:05 PM
GTM/WMS Demo
Kim Bauman
Kim Bauman
Solution Engineer
Redwood Logistics
Bill Warrington
Bill Warrington
Sr. Director, Warehousing & Distribution
Redwood Logistics
3:05 - 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 - 4:00 PM
Building a Future-Ready Workforce
Thomas Deakins - Headshot
Thomas Deakins
Adjunct Professor - Department of Supply Chain Management
Redwood Logistics
4:00 - 4:45 PM
AI In The Supply Chain
Eric
Eric Rempel
Chief Innovation Officer
Redwood Logistics
4:45 - 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Reception

What to Expect

Interactive Tech Demos

Discover the latest products and solutions from Oracle and Redwood that are transforming industries.

Real User Testimonials

Hear from OTM, WMS, and GTM users on their supply chain transformation journeys since partnering with Redwood and Oracle.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers, industry leaders, and Oracle and Redwood executive to share ideas and build lasting relationships.

Thank You to Our Strategic Partners

dat_logo_dat_f_a_vertical_digital_blue
Velostics Vector 1
SONAR_Black