Event Overview:

The Global Expeditionary Logistics Symposium (GELS) is a premier professional symposium featuring a large and diverse audience across the Marine Corps, the Department of Defense (DoD), allies and partners, industry, and academia. In recent years, targeted focus, research, and analysis has centered on Logistics and supply chain planning as the pacing function in contested environments globally. The symposium is a platform to discuss and showcase complex logistics use cases, while addressing the myriad of challenges logistics professionals must contend with. The symposium will host various speakers and guest panels who are leaders that recognize the critical importance of advancing and sharing logistics, energy and infrastructure ideas, innovations, data and modeling methods; connecting professionals in the logistics, distribution, transportation, and supply chain professions. GELS 2026 will provide attendees with the opportunity to engage with these military leaders, global policy makers, and industry professionals.

Event Information:

Location: Christopher Newport University

Dates: August 4-6, 2026

Sponsorship Information: www.marinecorpslogistics.org/event-info/gels-2026-sponsorship-opportunities

To learn more about GELS or to register for the 2026 Symposium, visit: www.marinecorpslogistics.org/gels2026