Parcel Forum 2026 (dates TBA)
PARCEL Forum '26 Orlando is a three-day conference and exposition for the small-package fulfillment industry, held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL
- Dates
- Expected within Sep 11–19, 2026
- Venue
- Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL
- Attendance
- ~2,000 attendees, 140+ exhibitors
TL;DR
- PARCEL Forum '26 Orlando takes place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, within a window that includes September 11–19, 2026, based on the event's discounted travel period.
- PARCEL Forum offers a $250 airfare or $100 drive-in travel rebate to paid attendees, plus discounted fares through United, Southwest, and Delta.
- Programming includes an opening keynote, a closing keynote, an analyst panel, and Margaritaville-themed and Women in Logistics networking events alongside a Shipper-Only Breakfast and Grand Reception.
- The event draws roughly 2,000 attendees and more than 140 exhibiting parcel and fulfillment companies.
Source: techdinamics.com/blog-tech/orlando-awaits-the-ultimate-guide-to-parcel-forum-2026
About
PARCEL Forum was founded in 2003 and has run for more than two decades, moving to a different host city each year while staying focused on small-package fulfillment. CloserStill Media acquired PARCEL Forum in June 2025, describing it as an independent, three-day conference and exposition for the small-package fulfillment industry. The 2026 edition moves to Orlando's Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center after the 2025 edition's sold-out exhibit floor of 135 companies in Schaumburg, Illinois. Exhibitor packages for PARCEL Forum '26 Orlando include five complimentary Platinum Package passes so exhibitors can host first-time shipper clients as VIP guests.
Source: tradeshowexecutive.com/closerstill-media-acquires-parcel-forum
Who you'll find in the room
Transportation & Shipping Professionals
Professionals who manage transportation costs, the largest line-item shipping expense, for their organizations.
Supply Chain & Fulfillment Operators
Roles overseeing resource flow through the supply chain, plus receiving, picking, packing, warehousing, and movement of product.
Order Accuracy & Data Analysts
Teams that integrate front-end and back-end operations, ensure orders arrive as shipped and damage-free, and analyze shipment data for efficiency.
eCommerce Operations Leaders
Roles such as Director of Operations, eCommerce, are represented among attendee voices.
Featured speakers
8 listedLee Klaskow
Senior Analyst · Bloomberg
Chris Kina
Gartner
Jim Cochrane
CEO · Package Shippers Association
Yehia Amar
Principal · Boston Consulting Group
Hannah Testani
CEO · Intelligent Audit
Kevin Breedlove
Director of Customer Delivery and Returns · Nordstrom
Parker Bushaw
Strategic Sourcing Manager · Nordstrom
Joe Wilkinson
VP of Professional Services · Intelligent Audit
Partners on record
3 listedSource: parcelforum.com/event/2970edee-3bd5-40dc-b730-87f4054321f9/hotel-travel
Past editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 8–10, 2025 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg, IL | Sold-out exhibit floor with 135 companies; ~2,000 attendees expected |
Venue & travel
Venue
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746Getting there
PARCEL Forum's room block rate at the Gaylord Palms is $149 per night.
Getting there
Additional non-affiliated hotel options include the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Marriott Village with a complimentary PARCEL Forum shuttle, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando, and the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista.
Getting there
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines offer discounted fares for PARCEL Forum '26 Orlando attendees.
Getting there
Paid attendees qualify for a $250 airfare or $100 drive-in travel rebate; complimentary passes are not eligible.
Questions people ask
7 answeredPARCEL Forum '26 Orlando falls within a window that includes September 11 to September 19, 2026, based on the organizer's discounted travel period for attendees.
PARCEL Forum 2026 draws roughly 2,000 attendees and more than 140 exhibiting companies.
PARCEL Forum '26 Orlando is held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, Florida 34746.
Attendees are transportation and shipping professionals who manage transportation costs, supply chain resource flow, warehousing and fulfillment operations, front-end to back-end integration, order accuracy, and shipment data analysis.
It is most useful for shippers managing parcel costs, fulfillment and carrier strategy, since more than 140 exhibitors cover carriers, software and 3PLs, and sessions include Nordstrom, Backcountry and Fanatics speakers on carrier diversification and network design.
Attendees at parcel and logistics expos usually wear business casual, with polos and slacks common on the exhibit floor and a step up for keynotes. The Gaylord Palms resort in Florida is warm and casual, so lighter clothing and comfortable shoes suit the themed social events, though conference rooms are heavily air-conditioned.
Roles at Parcel Forum span transportation cost management, supply chain and fulfillment operations, and shipment data analysis. Companies represented include retailers and shippers such as Nordstrom, Backcountry, Fanatics, and EssilorLuxottica, based on named speaker-panel participants.
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