Inside TPM Tech and Editorial-Driven Conference Programming with Eric Johnson

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Brian Glick interviews Eric Johnson about the evolution of the TPM conference and the importance of an editorial-first approach in programming.

In this special TPM Tech Preview episode, Brian Glick sits down with Eric Johnson of the Journal of Commerce to go behind the scenes of TPM and TPM Tech. Eric explains how the conference has evolved from its transpacific shipping roots into a broader forum for containerized supply chains, global economics, geopolitics, and technology—and why an editorial-first approach remains central to its credibility. Together, they explore how TPM Tech sessions are designed, how topics and speakers are selected months in advance, and how the program avoids becoming sales-driven or trend-chasing. The conversation also dives into what Eric is most excited about for the upcoming event, from challenging long-held industry assumptions to framing more practical, grounded discussions around AI. Key topics discussed include: * The evolution of TPM and the role of TPM Tech within the broader conference * Why editorial independence matters in conference programming * How panels are developed, prepped, and structured for real audience value * Avoiding hype-driven content around AI, blockchain, and other "topic du jour" trends * Challenging industry sacred cows like data silos and visibility models *…

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Hosts: Brian Glick, Brian

Guest: Eric Johnson

Topics covered

• TPM Tech
• conference programming
• editorial independence
• AI
• global economics
• geopolitics
• containerized supply chains

Keywords

• logistics
• technology
• data silos
• visibility models
• industry assumptions

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