Meet the executives defining the future of retail logistics
The old playbook no longer applies.
New commerce models outpacing logistics infrastructure. Market entrants challenging established models. Cross-border routes fragmenting. Parcel margins thinning. Automation and AI revolutionising warehouse operations. Change isn't coming. It's here. Leaders in Logistics: Autumn is where the industry decides what to do about it.
The conversations happening here aren’t happening anywhere else
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- 900+ attendees featuring Europe’s leading logistics companies
- 60% C-Level, Director, Head-of attendees making strategic decisions
- 90+ expert speakers sharing actionable insights
- 150+ retailer brands – your competitors and future clients all in one room
2026 HEADLINE SPEAKERS
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Sir Vince Cable
Chairman
eFREIGHT 2030
James Edge
Chief Executive Officer, Landmark Global and Executive Committee Member
bnode
Natalie Frow
Managing Director Joy Logistics UK&I
JD.com
Mikael Redin
Global Head of Replenishment & Inventory Management
IKEA
Nils Thiesen
Chief Commercial Officer - Overland Transport
Rhenus
Sven Kukemelk
Chief Commercial Officer
Omniva
Johan Holstein
Managing Director Group Digital, AI and OOH
GLS Group
Eliana Invernizzi
Vice President Planning and Engineering
FedEx
Who attends
"A must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of supply chain and e-commerce. The insights, networking, and practical takeaways are truly best-in-class.”
The year-round community
Leaders in Logistics isn’t just an event. The relationships you build here tend to last well beyond October.
Our community of senior logistics professionals stays connected through webinars, the annual trends report, and the Leaders in Logistics Summit in the spring. When you attend, you’re joining something that runs all year.
The one place where the entire logistics ecosystem truly connects
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What makes Leaders in Logistics: Autumn different
Complete retail logistics ecosystem
The only event bringing together logistics professionals from retailers, posts, carriers and 3PLs in one strategic conversation.
Confirmed speakers include senior leaders from IKEA, FedEx, DSV, Holland & Barrett, Royal Mail, JD.com, CEVA, B&Q and PostNord.
Operations-focused professionals
Directors, heads of department and operations managers with budget authority and partnership decision-making power.
Confirmed attendees include: Tesco, M&S, John Lewis, Decathlon, H&M, Chanel, Mars, Amazon and JD Sports.
Workshop stage open to all
Interactive workshop sessions built around live discussion rather than one-way presentation:
- Preparing for peak season
- AI for operational decisions under pressure
- Inside the control tower
- The future of the logistics fleet
Know who you're meeting before you arrive
Every Leaders in Logistics: Autumn ticket includes full access to the networking platform.Browse and filter the attendee list, connect with key prospects in advance, and arrive with your schedule planned out.
Key themes for 2026:
Digital transformation, cross-border, fleets, warehouse automation, preparing for peak and more.
Meet the people who matter
60% of attendees are at C-Level, Head of or Director level and above. These are the people with budgets, the people who make the call on partnerships
From across the whole ecosystem: Retailers, carriers, posts, 3PLs and solutions providers all in the same room. Whoever you're trying to reach, the chances are they're here too.
Speakers include DSV, Autodoc, AG1, Wayfair, Parcelforce, Pro Carrier and more.
Connect with the people that matter
Networking with Industry Leaders
Leaders in Logistics Last Mile brings together over 800 attendees, including C-suite executives and disruptive tech-titans. This is your chance to rub shoulders with the people shaping the future of e-commerce delivery.
Prearranged 1-2-1 Meetings
Our dedicated matchmaking service ensures you meet the right people for your business needs. Schedule 1-2-1 meetings with key decision-makers to discuss potential partnerships and collaborations.
Facilitated Discussions and Informal Networking
Engage in structured discussions and informal networking opportunities. From coffee breaks to evening receptions, every moment is designed to foster meaningful connections.
The Official Leaders in Logistics: Autumn After Party
Day 1 closes. The networking doesn't. Join fellow logistics executives, 3PL leaders, retailers and innovators for an evening of conversation, connection and celebration.
Included with every ticket.
Attending as a group?
Book together and unlock 35% off per-ticket for groups of 12+.
Speaker Spotlight
Sir Vince Cable
Chairman
eFreight 2030
Sir Vince Cable chairs eFREIGHT 2030, the industry coalition driving the rollout of zero emission heavy goods vehicles across the UK. With a background spanning government, economics and industry leadership, he brings a unique perspective on the policy and infrastructure decisions shaping the future of freight. Join Vince for his keynote, Accelerating the uptake of zero emission HGVs, on Day 1.
Amit Somani
Head of Global Middle Mile and Last Mile Network Excellence
Wayfair
Amit Somani oversees Wayfair’s middle and last mile network strategy across complex international markets, with deep expertise in scaling delivery operations efficiently while managing cost and service trade-offs. Catch Amit on the panel Turning last mile efficiency and service excellence into complementary strengths on Day 1, and in the Leaders’ forum: Operational transformation: lessons from the front line on Day 2.
Eliana Invernizzi
VP, Planning & Engineering
FedEx
Eliana Invernizzi leads planning and engineering for FedEx, working at the intersection of network design, infrastructure investment and operational strategy for one of the world’s largest logistics operators. Her work sits right at the heart of how a global network adapts to shifting demand and new technology. Join Eliana for the Leaders’ forum: Operational transformation: lessons from the front line on Day 2.
Sebastian Bleser
SVP, Supply Chain
Autodoc
Sebastian Bleser leads supply chain operations at Autodoc, one of Europe’s largest online retailers of car parts and accessories, where managing a vast, fast-moving middle mile network is central to keeping the business running. He brings a practical, operator’s view of what it takes to build resilience into networks that can’t afford to slow down. Join Sebastian on the panel Resilience by design: building flexibility into network operations on Day 1,
Mikael Redin
Global Head of Replenishment & Inventory Management
IKEA
Mikael Redin leads replenishment and inventory management for IKEA globally, helping to transform one of the world’s most recognisable retail operations into an integrated omnichannel ecosystem. With deep experience in retail logistics at scale, Mikael offers a rare look inside how a major retailer is rethinking its supply chain from the ground up. Hear Mikael’s keynote, From flat packs to an omni-ecosystem: transforming retail, the IKEA way, on Day 2.
The Leaders in Logistics
Innovation Stage
Where logistics tech gets discovered
Chaired by investors from ComCap, SeaSky Advisors & more, The Innovation Stage is two full days of pitches, case studies and panels showcasing the latest developments in logistics technologies to carriers, posts, 3PLs and retailers who'll be deploying it.
Agenda Spotlights
Winning in the next stage of retail logistics
Shifting consumer demand, inflationary pressure and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping volume flows and margins across retail logistics. This session looks at how automation, AI-driven forecasting and next-generation fulfilment are giving leaders new ways to compete.
Expert speaker:
James Edge CEO Landmark Global
Resilience by design: building flexibility into network operations
Disruption exposes the hidden fragility in middle mile networks, and retrofitting resilience costs far more than designing for it from the start.
Expert speakers:
Fernando Liesa
Secretary General
ALICE
Sebastian Bleser SVP Supply Chain Autodoc
Łukasz Sierant Senior Manager, Group Middle Mile Transportation Allegro
Operational transformation: lessons from the front line
The best transformation programmes break down data silos, move AI from pilot to scale, and make architecture decisions that determine future agility.
Expert speakers:
Johan Holstein Managing Director Group Digital, AI and OOH GLS Group
Felix Hettlage Managing Director, Retail FIEGE
Eliana Invernizzi VP, Planning & Engineering FedEx
Amit Somani
Head of Global Middle Mile and Last Mile Excellence
Wayfair
Attendees include Chanel, Fiege, Culina Group, H&M, Crown SDS and more.
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