The Broker-Carrier Summit (BCS) is a dynamic and one-of-a-kind event that exists for the sole purpose of strengthening the bonds between brokers and carriers. BCS is slated to host its fourth event in two years later this month, and the energy surrounding the event is ramping up.
The Strongest Man in Logistics, Robert Bain of GLCS, has been involved with BCS from the beginning. He is motivated by the connections that have been formed at past events, and he only expects those to grow with this next event.
“We want to form a common bond,” Bain said. “This is an industry that is incredibly connected, and the best way to grow your business is to connect with more people.”
In order to further foster those connections, BCS hosts a robust array of networking opportunities during its biannual in-person events. From mainstay activities like kick-off parties to more unique offerings like professional speed dating, brokers and carriers have numerous opportunities to seek each other out.
The Summit’s newest networking offering, professional speed dating, gives participants the opportunity to meet 15 to 20 new potential partners over the course of one hour. Speed dating is broken down into segments, with different sessions for those handling different types of freight. This ensures that each connection has the potential to be meaningful.
Rob McCutcheon, vice president of strategy and growth at TAFS, is energized by the opportunities for networking and education BCS offers. TAFS is the title sponsor of the Broker-Carrier Summit.
“We love the purpose. We love the people behind it,” McCutcheon said. “We don’t do well unless the carriers we work with do well. We want to connect them with the best brokers and shippers as we can.”
Beyond networking events, education is a mainstay of the summit. The schedule includes a powerful list of expert speakers, including Beta Consulting Group CEO Trey Griggs, Integrity Global Logistics CEO Melanie Patterson, industry veteran Andrew Silver, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Director Ken Riddle, Ballast founder Nate Shutes, carrier consultant and strategist Adam Wingfield and many others.
“We have talked to a lot of people across the industry that have a lot of knowledge, and we are focused on compiling all that educational material for Summit attendees,” McCutcheon said.
Tickets are still available for this fall’s Broker-Carrier Summit, which is scheduled to take place from Oct. 23-25 in Fort Worth, Texas. Multi-day tickets are available for all attendees, and day passes are also an option for drivers and carriers.
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