2025 Education Day

Discover the fundamentals of this specialized sector that powers global infrastructure and industrial projects worldwide. This essential foundation session reveals why breakbulk offers dynamic and rewarding career opportunities in modern logistics.

Emerging leaders at top logistics companies will share their journeys from university to industry success. You'll hear firsthand how they landed roles in the sector, navigated their early career challenges, and the strategies that accelerated their professional growth. These rising professionals will reveal the insider tips and key decisions that transformed them into sought-after industry talent.

Landing your dream role in logistics requires more than impressive qualifications on paper. From approaching industry leaders with confidence to developing the corporate etiquette that sets you apart, students will unlock the networking strategies that transform chance encounters into career-defining opportunities. You'll discover how the right professional moves create lasting impressions and leave equipped to position yourself as a standout candidate ready to make your mark from day one.

 

The Exporters Competitive Maritime Council (ECMC) will lead students on an exclusive guided tour of the exhibition floor to explore the diverse sectors of the supply chain industry and connect with leading professionals. You'll gain insider access to companies shaping the future of breakbulk logistics and discover firsthand what your career could look like in this exciting field.

This interactive session will enable you to use problem-based learning in tackling a real-world scenario.
 

Join us as we celebrate and reveal the winners of our highly anticipated annual Student Research Poster Competition! Undergraduate teams from leading Texas universities and beyond have competed with innovative research on global capital projects, sustainability, and industry challenges, and now it's time to discover who takes home the top honors.