SIOR's Fall 2026 Event - Keynote Speakers

FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

October 19-22, 2026

Our expert keynote speakers bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion. With their unique insights and proven track record, they are dedicated to inspiring and empowering you to reach new heights. Explore more about these remarkable individuals below.

Chris Christie

Chris Christie was inaugurated as the 55th Governor of the State of New Jersey on January 19, 2010. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote in November of 2013 and served two terms as Governor. He was a Republican candidate for President in both 2016 and 2024. Governor Christie was elected Chairman of the Republican Governors Association in 2014, leading the organization to the election of 31 Republican Governors.

In 2017, President Donald J. Trump appointed Governor Christie as Chairman of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. The Commission issued a final report on November 1, 2017. As Governor, he was the lead plaintiff in challenging the federal prohibition on sports gambling. His six-year fight concluded with a win before the U.S. Supreme Court in May of 2018.

Prior to his service as Governor, he was nominated by President George W. Bush, and he served as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey from January 2002 to December 2008.

In 2019, he authored The New York Times bestseller, Let Me Finish, about his life and his candidacy for President. In 2021, he authored Republican Rescue, dealing with his prescription for the future of the national GOP. In February 2024, he released his third book, What Would Reagan Do?, about Reagan’s leadership.

Governor Christie serves as a Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs in New Haven, Connecticut. He is the Managing Member of the Christie Law Firm and Christie 55 Solutions, LLC in Morristown, NJ. Governor Christie also serves on the Board of Directors of the New York Mets, appointed by owner Steve Cohen, Pacira Pharmaceuticals in Parsippany, NJ, Tenneco Automotive, Northville, MI and Saker Holdings in Middletown, NJ. Governor Christie also serves as a Senior Political and Legal Contributor for ABC News.

Governor Christie graduated in 1984 from the University of Delaware with a B.A. in Political Science. He graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1987 with a Juris Doctor degree Governor Christie married his wife Mary Pat in 1986. They have four children: Andrew, Sarah Anne, Patrick, and Bridget. They currently reside in Mendham and Bay Head, New Jersey.

Session: Opening General Session, October 20 at 10:45 a.m. Sponsored by Prologis.

Mark Zandi

Mark Zandi is chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, where he directs economic research. Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody’s Corp., is a leading provider of economic research, data and analytical tools. Dr. Zandi cofounded Economy.com, which Moody’s purchased in 2005.

Dr. Zandi is on the board of directors of MGIC, the nation’s largest private mortgage insurance company, is the lead director of PolicyMap, a data visualization and analytics company used by policymakers and commercial businesses, and is a director of the Coleridge Initiative, a nonprofit that facilitates the exchange of data across governments.

He is a trusted adviser to policymakers and an influential source of economic analysis for businesses, journalists and the public. Dr. Zandi frequently testifies before Congress and conducts regular briefings on the economy for corporate boards, trade associations and policymakers at all levels.

Dr. Zandi is the author of Paying the Price: Ending the Great Recession and Beginning a New American Century, which assesses the monetary and fiscal policy response to the Great Recession. His other book, Financial Shock: A 360º Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis, is described by The New York Times as the “clearest guide” to the financial crisis. Dr. Zandi is host of the Inside Economics podcast.

Dr. Zandi earned his BS from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania.

Session: Wednesday General Session, October 21 at 10:45 a.m. Sponsored by Moody's.

Caroline Webb

Caroline Webb is a leadership coach, economist, and bestselling author of How to Have a Good Day and Leadership Intelligence. Named one of the world's top executive coaches by Thinkers50 and one of the top leadership thinkers by Inc. magazine, she is a senior advisor to McKinsey & Company and a trusted advisor to senior executives around the globe. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and Fortune.

Leadership Intelligence: Making Better Decisions, Building Stronger Teams

The demands on today's leaders have never been greater. In this engaging keynote, Caroline Webb shares science-backed strategies for making better decisions, navigating uncertainty, inspiring high-performing teams, and building resilience in fast-changing environments. Drawing on insights from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, attendees will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.

Session: Closing General Session, October 22 at 9:15 a.m. Sponsored by Wonderful Logistics Center.