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If you're looking for the best-of-the-best Global Marketing Summit or Global Sales Summit in the logistics industry, this is it! TMSA ELEVATE is THE place you want to be. 

 

TMSA is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by bringing together the top sales and marketing talent across the transportation and logistics industry for three days of inspiring keynotes, innovative storytelling, engaging breakout sessions, and meaningful networking in New Orleans.  

 

Why You Should Attend the Event

Learn

Educational topics including digital strategies, lead generation, public relations, advertising, generational marketing, CRM, automation, brand loyalty, social media, CX, and sales training.

Network

Join our community of more than 600 sales and marketing people who are ready to engage and connect. Meet hundreds at the conference.

Get Inspired

We're hosting some of the most influential people in our industry. Learn strategies and tactics sales and marketing professionals can use to drive more revenue for their company and ultimately themselves.

Have Fun!

Work hard, play hard. Sales and marketing professionals are the crowd that knows how to have a good time. From our Blazer's Bash to going to a Savannah Bananas game, we'll be hosting fun outings to get to know your peers better.

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The Power of Storytelling 

Ty Bennett
Keynote Speaker

Ty Bennett is the Owner & CEO of the largest Ninja Warrior Gym in the world. An active CEO and serial entrepreneur, he has built three multi-million dollar businesses in three different industries. The first was built while in his 20's, where he and his brother developed 500 sales managers with sales and leadership in 37 countries, eclipsing $20 Million in annual revenue.

Ty knows from firsthand experience what it takes to lead and influence others. He has used storytelling to sell, lead and teach people around the world. Ty will share specific techniques to increase your effectiveness as a communicator and improve your ability to move people to action through The Power of Storytelling. 

General Session: Economic Panel

 

Our industries have been weathering a cyclical freight downturn, directly impacting how we go to market in both Marketing and Sales. Gain insights into what to expect from the economic experts.

  • Does the second half of 2024 offer a strengthening of our markets?
  • What impact will 2024 being an election year have?
  • What are the impacts of both the Red Sea and Panama Canal challenges?
  • Q & A with the Experts

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Dean Croke

Principal Analyst, DAT Solutions

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Lindsay Bur

Senior Economic Analyst, American Trucking Associations

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Lee Klaskow


Senior Analyst—Transportation & Logistics, Bloomberg Industries

Discover Our Equitable and Inclusive Initiatives

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Learn

ELEVATE's educational line-up includes the best of the best in trending topics in sales and marketing in transportation and logistics. This includes digital strategies, lead generation, AI, public relations, social selling, advertising, sales training, CRM/CX, automation, brand loyalty, and more. 

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Network

Mix and mingle with your industry peers who are ready to discuss all things marketing, sales, transportation, and logistics. 

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Get Inpired

TMSA hosts some of the most influential people in our industry. Learn the tactics and strategies that sales and marketing professionals can use to drive more revenue for their company and tools for professional growth. 

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Give Back

As a non-profit ourselves, giving back to the community is important to us. For the second year, TMSA is hosting a unique opportunity for attendees: a GiveBack event where you can support a local charity, while networking with other industry professionals.

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Have Fun

Work hard, play hard. Sales and marketing professionals are the crowd that knows how to have a good time. From our Blazer's Bash to Ghost Tours, we'll be hosting fun outings to get to know your peers better.

We heard you! Now more opportunities to network and see the cities we're in!

Community GiveBack

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TMSA's first-ever Community GiveBack last year was met with rave reviews. The biggest piece of feedback was that you wanted to do MORE! 

TMSA is excited to partner with The Covenant House this year to do a holiday gift drive and more. 

Jazz Brunch Cruise

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Let's kick off TMSA's 100-year anniversary with those New Orleans vibes by taking to the water for a Jazz Brunch Cruise on Sunday, June 9th at 11:30am.

This is an opt-on 2-hour networking event for TMSA attendees and guests. 

Port of New Orleans Tour
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We're excited to offer our members a private bus tour through the Port of New Orleans on Wednesday, June 12th at 12:00pm.

These are always a hit and tickets go fast! 

TMSA Wellness Room

Need a break from the conference buzz? Take a moment to visit the TMSA Wellness Room—an inclusive space thoughtfully designed for attendees to unwind, unplug, and relax.

Sponsored by: Odyssey LogisticsAtlantic LogisticsBlended, and Trailer Bridge

DEI Breakout Session

"Intersecting DEI with Sustainability to Propel Growth" breakout session will be hosted by the TMSA DEI Taskforce and will explore the powerful intersection between DEI initiatives and sustainability practices.

Learn more here!

Mobility Concerns?

If you have mobility concerns which prevent you from walking to our optional networking events, we're happy to arrange transportation for you - just email tiffany@tmsatoday.org prior to the event.
We're here to ensure everyone can participate comfortably.

What People Are Saying About ELEVATE

April Morone, Freight Sales & Operations Director, GoProFreight

"As a new member and a first-time attendee to the TMSA ELEVATE conference in Savannah, my conference experience was absolutely incredible. The networking, the knowledge, and the energy that go through that conference truly make it one of a kind. I’ll never miss another one, it’s by far the best conference I’ve been to."

Mike Mikulik, VP Sales and Marketing, North America, SPI Logistics

"I love being a part of TMSA. In the last 2 events we have gotten so much out of it. Last year our marketing was in a funk, and if I look what we took from 2022's meetings and connections our marketing is going in the right direction. What we learned at ELEVATE 2023 will take it to another level. Can't wait for 2024!"

Kameel Gaines, CEO, Rig On Wheels

"The TMSA ELEVATE 2023 conference was enlightening and motivating, and I'm glad I went. I couldn't wait to get back to our sales lab and start putting my newfound marketing knowledge to use. I left the conference feeling refreshed and eager to put the new ideas I learned into practice. The 2024 event in New Orleans is also high on my list of must-attends."

Rob Bussey, National Sales Manager, BWS Logistics

“In my first year with TMSA I have made so many great industry connections which have helped me learn and see things from differing perspectives within sales and marketing. If you are not a member, please join the TMSA and I will see you in New Orleans."

Agenda

We’ve put a lot of effort into curating the best programming in the industry and hope you’ll enjoy the world class sessions below.

*Schedule subject to change

Sunday, June 9
11:30 - 1:30 PM EST

Jazz Brunch Cruise on the Steamboat NATCHEZ

Sunday, June 9
2:00 - 7:00 PM EST

Registration

Sunday, June 9
3:30 - 4:30 PM EST

Newcomer's Reception

TMSA welcomes all new attendees to attend this Newcomers Reception to meet and greet with fellow newbies to the event AND members of the TMSA Membership Committee.

Sunday, June 9
4:30 - 6:00 PM EST

Community GiveBack

Sunday, June 9
6:00 - 8:00 PM EST

Opening Reception

Monday, June 10
7:00 - 4:00 AM/PM EST

Registration

Monday, June 10
7:30 - 8:10 AM EST

Breakfast

Monday, June 10
8:30 - 9:00 AM EST

Opening Remarks

Monday, June 10
9:00 - 10:00 AM EST

The Power of Storytelling
Opening Keynote
Ty knows from firsthand experience what it takes to lead and influence others. He has used storytelling to sell, lead and teach people around the world. Ty will share specific techniques to increase your effectiveness as a communicator and improve your ability to move people to action through The Power of Storytelling. 

Monday, June 10
10:00 - 10:15 AM EST

Transportation Tales

Monday, June 10
10:15 - 10:30 AM EST

Break

Monday, June 10
10:30 - 11:30 AM EST

Thriving Through Disruption Panel

Monday, June 10
11:30 - 11:45 AM EST

Transportation Tales

Monday, June 10
11:45 - 12:00 AM/PM EST

Transportation Tales

Monday, June 10
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

Lunch Roundtables

Monday, June 10
1:15 - 2:15 PM EST

Shippers Panel

Monday, June 10
2:15 - 2:30 PM EST

Transportation Tales

Monday, June 10
2:15 - 3:15 PM EST

Sponsor Hour

3:00 - 3:45
PM EST

Breakout Sessions

4:00 - 4:45
PM EST

General Session

6:00 - 6:30
PM EST

Cocktail Party/Blazer's Battle

6:30 - 9:30
PM EST

Blazer's Bash/Awards Ceremony

8:30 - 9:30
AM EST

Breakfast/TMSA Member Meeting

9:30 - 10:15
AM EST

General Session

10:30 - 11:15
AM EST

Breakout Sessions

11:30 - 12:30
AM/PM EST

Closing Keynote

12:30 - 1:30
PM EST

Interactive Roundtable Discussions (Lunch)

10:00 - 11:00
AM EST

TMSA Board of Directors Meeting

10:00 - 11:00
AM EST

Port of New Orleans Tour
Come for a tour of the New Orleans port with us! You can purchase your tour pass with your conference ticket. Spots are limited.
Sunday June 9
14:30 - 19:00 (CST)
Foyer

Registration

Sunday June 9
15:30 - 16:30 (CST)
Courtyard
Networking

Newcomer's Welcome

TMSA welcomes all new attendees to attend this Newcomers Welcome to meet and greet with fellow newbies to the event, members of the TMSA Membership Committee, and your veteran buddy.

Sunday June 9
16:30 - 18:00 (CST)
Fleur de Lis Suite
Networking

Community GiveBack

TMSA's first-ever Community GiveBack last year was met with rave reviews. The biggest piece of feedback was that you wanted to do MORE! TMSA is excited to partner with The Covenant House this year.

Sunday June 9
18:00 - 20:00 (CST)
Courtyard + Fleur de Lis Suite
Networking

Opening Reception

 

Get Your Tickets Now!

Final Call Non-Member Pricing

$1,740

Registration for 1 person
All Main Event Sessions
Blazer's Bash, Meals and Snacks Included

Final Call Member Pricing

$1,390

Registration for 1 person
All Main Event Sessions
Blazer's Bash, Meals and Snacks Included

Optional Networking Events

Varies

Jazz Brunch Cruise
The Sazerac House Tour
Ghost Tours
Port of New Orleans Tour

By registering you agree to have your contact information, including email, passed on to the sponsors of this event for the purpose of following up on your interests.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

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Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

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