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GAME Change Summit #6

June 16, 2026

The Lightwell at North by Hotel Covington
19 E Pike Street

Covington, KY 41011

The GAME Change Summit brings together leaders in supply chain, manufacturing and the circular economy from industry, academia and the public sector to advance real-world circular economy solutions.

Focused on circular supply chain innovation, resilient infrastructure and scalable manufacturing strategies, the Summit creates space for collaboration, partnership and action across the GAME Change network.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Hotel Covington
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011

A hotel room block is available for the night of June 15 at $189 plus taxes.

The event space is affiliated with this hotel.

GAME Change Summit #6 Pre-Event
June 15, 2026
5 – 7 p.m. EDT
SparkHaus
727 Madison Avenue, Covington

Join us for an pre-event gathering ahead of the GAME Change Summit. The SparkHaus Pre-Event offers an opportunity to connect with peers across industry, academia and the public sector in a relaxed setting before the full Summit program begins.

GAME Change Summit #6
June 16, 2026
9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. EDT
The Lightwell at North by Hotel Covington

Tentative Agenda

8:00 – 9:00 am

Registration

Pick up your name badge and enjoy a light breakfast and beverages.

9:00 – 9:15 am

Welcome and GAME Change Update

Ian McClure, CEO, GAME Change

9:15 – 9:45 am

Opening Keynote: Automating the Circular Economy

9:45 – 10:45 am

Robotics and Automation in Circular Systems

10:45 – 11:00 am

Break

11:00 – 11:30 am

Fireside Chat: Scaling Trust, Visibility and Resilience in Automated Supply Chains

Deborah Dull, Senior Advisor for Circularity, GAME Change and Founder, Circular Supply Chain Network

David Warrick, Executive Vice President, Enterprise, Overhaul

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Can AI Ever Be Circular?

12:15 – 1:15 pm

Lunch and Networking

Facilitated networking with topic-based tables to encourage discussion and connection.

1:15 – 2:45 pm

Innovation and Demonstration Session: Circular Economy-Enabling Technologies

High-energy session featuring rapid-fire pitches from emerging technology teams and startups advancing circular solutions. Managed and facilitated by Midsouth I-Corps Hub.

2:45-3:30 pm

Talent, Training and Unit Economies

3:30 – 4:00 pm

State of the Market: Automation and Supply Chain Innovation Investment

Chad Summe, Managing Partner, eGateway Capital

4:00 – 4:15 pm

Closing and Next Steps