The Event

Manifest Vegas Las Vegas · 8-10 Feb 2027

Manifest Vegas is a supply chain and logistics innovation conference, new to Expandly's calendar for the 2027 forward-planning cycle. It brings together operations leaders, logistics technology providers and investors focused on the future of supply chain infrastructure. For US ecommerce brands, it's a useful stop for evaluating international fulfillment options ahead of a European launch.

As a new addition without a track record on this calendar yet, treat this as a Consider rather than an established Attend: the content is directly useful once international fulfillment decisions are on the table, but the audience skews toward logistics operators and investors rather than ecommerce brand founders.

What this means for EU expansion

The Room

Who's expected at Manifest Vegas 2027

Manifest Vegas draws supply chain operations leaders, logistics technology providers and investors focused on the next generation of fulfillment infrastructure. For an ecommerce brand, the audience is more logistics-focused than brand-founder-focused, but the content is directly useful once international fulfillment decisions are on the table.

Supply Chain Executives Logistics Technology Providers Ecommerce Operations Leaders Supply Chain Investors

For a growing brand seeking the next step up, is Manifest Vegas 2027 a good fit?

Founder-led DTC brands may find the room skews more toward enterprise supply chain professionals than peer founders; operations hires get the most out of it.

New for 2027

Added to the calendar for the 2027 forward-planning cycle, reflecting rising interest in supply chain strategy as a precursor to international expansion.

Best fit

Operations and supply chain leaders specifically evaluating European warehouse and 3PL options will get the most direct value.

Global supply chain lens

Programming covers international and cross-border fulfillment topics, not just domestic US logistics.

Programme

What's on at Manifest Vegas 2027

Three tracks anchor the confirmed agenda.

01 Supply Chain Technology

Sessions on the technology reshaping supply chain operations, from automation to AI-driven inventory management.

Automation in warehousing
AI for demand forecasting

02 Global & Cross-Border Fulfillment

Coverage of international fulfillment strategy, directly relevant to brands planning to hold stock outside the US for the first time.

Choosing international warehouse locations
Cross-border customs strategy
Multi-country inventory management

03 Supply Chain Resilience

Sessions on diversifying supply chains and reducing dependency on any single market or channel amid ongoing trade volatility.

Diversifying beyond a single market
Managing tariff and trade volatility

Live Intelligence

What's being said about Manifest Vegas 2027

Themes shaping the February 2027 conference.

Supply chain diversification is a top agenda item

ECOMMERCE EVENTS CALENDAR · JUL 2026

Ongoing tariff and trade volatility continues to push brands toward diversifying supply chains across multiple markets. This is a key driver behind the current wave of US brands evaluating European fulfillment for the first time.

International warehouse decisions are a growing session focus

INTELLIGENCE UPDATE · JUN 2026

More sessions are addressing how brands choose international warehouse locations as part of a broader resilience strategy. Speed of market entry, like the Netherlands' fast VAT registration, is increasingly cited as a deciding factor.

Automation investment continues to accelerate

INTELLIGENCE UPDATE · MAY 2026

Warehouse automation remains a dominant investment theme across the exhibitor floor. This trend is showing up in European 3PL capabilities too, narrowing the technology gap between US and EU fulfillment options.

The bigger picture

Supply chain strategy now includes Europe

Manifest Vegas reflects a broader shift: supply chain diversification conversations increasingly include Europe as a destination, not just an alternative sourcing region. For brands attending, it's a chance to benchmark international fulfillment thinking before making a European warehouse decision.

Tariff and trade volatility is pushing more US brands to diversify beyond reliance on a single market.
Netherlands VAT registration, at 3-4 weeks, is consistently the fastest route to legally holding EU stock.
A central EU warehouse location reaches Germany and neighboring countries within a day or two by road.
Automation and technology gaps between US and European 3PL providers continue to narrow.
As a new addition to the calendar, expect this event's audience mix and fit to sharpen after its first run; worth reassessing after the 2027 edition.

A useful benchmarking stop before finalizing a European fulfillment strategy.

Netherlands VAT registration

Netherlands VAT registration, done in as little as 3-4 weeks, is often the deciding factor when choosing a first EU warehouse location.

3-4weeks, fastest EU route to legal stock

Why brands diversify now

Rising US costs and risk are driving interest in EU fulfillment

Tariffsand channel volatility

EU delivery speed

A Netherlands warehouse typically reaches Germany and other neighboring EU markets within 1-2 days by road, a key advantage for fast delivery.

1-2days from a central warehouse

Good to Know

Questions about Manifest Vegas 2027

Is Manifest Vegas focused on US logistics only, or does it cover international supply chains too?

The program covers global supply chain innovation, including cross-border and international fulfillment topics relevant to brands expanding beyond the US.

Is Manifest Vegas new to Expandly's events calendar?

Yes, it's a new addition for the 2027 forward-planning cycle, reflecting growing brand interest in supply chain strategy ahead of international expansion.

Who should attend Manifest Vegas from an ecommerce brand?

Operations and supply chain leaders planning international fulfillment, particularly those evaluating European warehouse and 3PL options.

Is this a founder-networking event or a logistics-operator event?

Mostly the latter. The audience skews toward supply chain executives, logistics technology providers and investors rather than DTC brand founders, so operations hires tend to get more direct value than founders looking for peer networking.

Why hold stock inside Europe instead of shipping from the US?

Local stock ships next-day domestically and reaches neighboring EU countries in a day or two. Shipping each order from the US adds cost, customs delay, and a slower delivery promise.

How do EU customs charges affect shipping from the US?

Customs rules on low-value goods shipped into the EU are tightening, raising the landed cost of shipping direct from the US. Holding stock inside the EU avoids per-order import friction.

Make Your Move

Heading to Las Vegas?

If Manifest Vegas has you benchmarking international fulfillment options, it's worth pairing that with a clear VAT and compliance plan for Europe.

Expandly's Global Expansion Pathway (GEP™) covers VAT registration and fulfillment setup for the UK and EU, including options through our Netherlands warehouse for fast, central coverage. We're happy to brief you before the conference on what a realistic European fulfillment timeline looks like. Want to talk through it ahead of February?