Event Recap
Unlock the full potential of your final mile business at the premier industry event of the year—the Final Mile Forum (FMF)! Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to gain the cutting-edge tools and invaluable resources necessary for driving growth and maximizing profitability. This annual gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and experts offers a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry education. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an event that can transform your business.
The time in San Diego was planned to maximize both networking and educational opportunities. See below to get a taste of what you could expect at a future FMF.
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Golf
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
San Diego Zoo Tour
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Move-in
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Registration Open
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
New Member & First Time Attendee Ambassador Meet & Greet
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FMF Welcome Kick-Off
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
President's VIP Reception (by invitation only)
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Attendee Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Advocacy in Action
10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Networking and Coffee Break
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Final Mile Flash Sessions in the Exhibit Hall
Flash Session #1 (11:20 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.): Demystifying AI in Logistics
Flash Session #2 (11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Life Sciences and the Gig Economy
Flash Session #3 (12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.): TSA Update
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Attendee Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Future of Contracting: Supporting Independent Contractors on Their Journey to Small Business Success
What Shippers Want: Biomedical
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
What Shippers Want: Specialized Delivery
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Great Unknown: How to Take Your Domestic Courier Operation Global
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
What Shippers Want: Small Parcel
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Shipper Roundtables
5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Carrier Roundtables
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Grand Reception
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Open
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Bridge or Brig: What Control Can You Have Over Insurance Costs
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Attendee Brunch in the Exhibit Hall & Exhibitor Giveaways
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
FMF 360: Open Mic