Niche event · Supply chain & logistics
Jump Start 2027
- Dates
- 25–27 Jan 2027
- Where
- Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, United States
- Attendees
- 700+
- no edition stated
- Exhibitors
- Count not published
- Tickets
- From $2,995 until 11 Nov
- Format
- In person
Organized by SMC3 · Official site · Checked 22 Oct 2026 against the organizer's pages · Sources
What it is
Jump Start is an annual conference for the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) freight industry. It runs for about two and a half days with general sessions, breakouts, market and technology tracks, networking meals and a sponsor gallery. The 2027 agenda covers LTL market shifts, AI in freight, shipper expectations and data center freight demand.
Who attends
Decision makers from LTL carriers, shippers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and transportation technology vendors. The organizer says the event connects you with more than 700 of them. Speakers listed for 2027 include executives from XPO, Estes Express Lines, Averitt Express, Southeastern Freight Lines, C.H. Robinson and ShipStation, plus the FMCSA Administrator.
Who exhibits and sponsors
A sample from the official 2027 partner list.
- American Journal of Transportation
- Inbound Logistics
- Logistics Management
- SupplyChainBrain
- Supply Chain Management Review
- Beyond this sampleGet the exhibitor and attendee list →
SMC3 Jump Start: common questions
When and where is Jump Start 2027?
Jump Start 2027 runs 25–27 Jan 2027 in Atlanta, United States, at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel.
How much does SMC3 Jump Start cost?
- General registration: USD 3,295, or USD 2,995 if you register by 11 November 2026
- SMC3 Member rates: USD 1,495 early and USD 1,695 regular
- SMC3 Associate rates: USD 1,795 early and USD 1,995 regular
- Guest ticket: USD 495
- Sponsor packages: from USD 9,500 (Silver) to USD 40,000 (Diamond), including 1 to 4 registrations
- SMC3 reviews and approves all registrations
Who attends SMC3 Jump Start?
Decision makers from LTL carriers, shippers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and transportation technology vendors. The organizer says the event connects you with more than 700 of them. Speakers listed for 2027 include executives from XPO, Estes Express Lines, Averitt Express, Southeastern Freight Lines, C.H. Robinson and ShipStation, plus the FMCSA Administrator.
Is there an exhibitor list for SMC3 Jump Start?
The organizer has not published a public exhibitor list for this edition yet.
Can I get the attendee list for SMC3 Jump Start?
Organizers rarely publish one. EarlyHall builds it from public sources: exhibitor and speaker pages and social posts, plus the event app when you give us access. Each person is tagged with their role at the event and the source we found them in, and a listing is never presented as confirmed attendance. Lists start at $349 per event.
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