Jump Start 2013 is much more than the sum of its parts. The special events related to the conference carry their own significance. Throughout the conference, you'll have ample opportunity to connect with your peers as well as our sponsors and speakers. Make the most of your conference experience by participating in all the Jump Start 2013 special events:

Jump Start for First-Time Attendees
SMC³ conferences have set the bar for education and networking in the supply chain industry and attendance is growing at a record level. We hope you will choose to make Jump Start 2013 your first industry event of the year! If this is your first time attending, be sure to sign up for this brief, but essential introduction to the SMC³ team and an overview of the conference format. It's our way of ensuring that you're prepared to make the most of every learning and networking opportunity!

Meet Our Sponsors
We're making it easy for you to find out what's on the cutting edge of technology in the industry by scheduling all our networking breaks in the sponsor gallery. Here you'll find refreshments between sessions and gain access to hundreds of conversations with your peers!

1st Annual Alliance Award Ceremony
SMC³ and World Trade 100 are proud to co-host the 1st Annual Alliance Award Ceremony. The Alliance recognizes excellence in supply chain performance resulting from the close cooperation and collaboration of supply chain partners. Winners will be announced in December and awards will be presented in five distinct categories at a special ceremony on Wednesday, January 22nd. Join us and find out which companies are driving supply chain excellence throughout our industry.

Networking Receptions
Take advantage of these well-attended events throughout the conference. You're sure to reunite with colleagues and make new industry connections. This is your time to take a break from the rapid fire of information and delicious fare prepared for us by Renaissance Chef Ed Dory and his staff.

An Evening with Tom Papa
SMC³ proudly welcomes comedian and actor Tom Papa as our entertainment headliner! As a veteran standup comedian, Papa has toured for nine years with Jerry Seinfeld. He has recorded two standup specials on Comedy Central and is a frequent visitor to late night television; making numerous appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and the Late Show with David Letterman. Tonight he is all ours for "An Evening with Tom Papa."

Post Conference Event: Behind the Scenes with SMC³
This two-part exploration provides a comprehensive view behind the scenes of SMC³ product and service offerings. Part one features an in-depth panel discussion on recent infrastructure upgrades, product end-of-life plans, SMC³ alliance partners and product updates. Part two offers unprecedented access to the technology pros who envision, develop and implement the powerful tools created by SMC³. Join discussions on CarrierConnect®, RateWare®, the SMC³ XL platform, product integration and more. This is your chance to see product demonstrations and pose product and implementation questions directly to the experts who have the answers