Women in Breakbulk Lounge

Practical AI for Logistics, Supply Chain & Business

A practical, hands-on session on using AI to move faster, follow up smarter and bring more visibility to your workflow. Clara McVille will demonstrate real tools and systems already being used inside Pro Box, including smarter inbox management, an AI meeting recorder and a workflow visibility dashboard that helps keep projects moving and surfaces what needs attention next.

Attendees won’t just watch—they’ll leave with at least one AI shortcut set up and ready to use immediately. Clara will also share a bonus 60-second productivity switch she uses personally that saves her about 15 hours a week. The goal is simple: let computers handle more of the repetitive work behind the scenes so people have more time for conversations, relationships, judgment calls and the work only humans can do.

As a thank you for attending, every participant will also receive a complimentary post-conference AI consultation for themselves, their team, or their company.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the way we work, the skills that make us distinctly human become even more valuable.

Beyond AI is an interactive wellness session exploring the intelligence that technology cannot replace: our emotional, social and collective intelligence.

Participants will move beyond the technology conversation and turn inward, exploring how we read ourselves, understand others, communicate under pressure and create better outcomes together.

Through short experiential exercises, paired conversations and group reflection, attendees will practice the human skills that support stronger leadership, healthier teams and more meaningful connection.
 

Export packing is often one of the most overlooked parts of planning an international shipment, yet the way cargo is prepared can directly impact handling, transportation, cost, and ultimately whether it arrives safely at its destination. “Beyond the Crate: What Every Breakbulk Professional Should Know About Export Packing” is an interactive workshop that takes participants behind the scenes of preparing breakbulk and project cargo for international transportation.

Attendees will learn how cargo characteristics, dimensions and weight, lifting and handling requirements, transportation mode, environmental exposure, and moisture and corrosion risks influence packing decisions. Participants will also explore common export packing methods, including skidding, crating, blocking and bracing, and protective barriers, while learning what information should be provided when requesting packing services.

Through real-world cargo examples, attendees will be challenged to “think like an export packer” and determine how they would approach different packing scenarios. Participants will leave better equipped to identify potential issues, ask the right questions, and make more informed decisions when planning international shipments.

Brought to you by Women in Breakbulk Association Partner WIMOs