2026 speakers

As UK MD for JoyLogistics, Natalie is leading the establishment of a full end to end logistics capability to support JD.com’s entry into the UK market through its retail platform JoyBuy. Natalie also leads JD.com’s third party logistics capability in the UK. Prior to this, Natalie was MD for Ecommerce and Retail at DHL Supply Chain leading large-scale logistics and omnichannel fulfilment operations for major UK retailers.

Sven has been engaged in the field of logistics and foremost aviation for more than 15 years having been on different roles in the sector. From 2020 he has been VP International Business of Omniva and has seen the complete turnaround of its International Operations with establishment of strategic partnerships, development of IT and new products. Currently Sven is the CCO of Omniva. Sven has a doctoral degree in business management and has 2 daughters.

Franck Philippe is the European Sales Director at Geopost.

Previously, Franck Philippe was one of the key architects behind Chronopost’s rise as France’s express delivery leader shaping the company’s commercial vision; in a world where expectations evolve faster than ever, commercial excellence must be built on agility, insight, and a deep connection to customers.

I am Managing Director and Head of AI & Software at ComCap, where I advise technology companies — including AI, software, and vertical SaaS — on mergers & acquisitions and growth capital. Over the past decade, I’ve completed 30+ transactions totaling approximately $3 billion, partnering with founders and investors on strategic positioning and exit readiness.

Michał Mroczkowski serves as the Head of Group Last Mile Expansion at Allegro, where he drives the strategic growth and infrastructure design of the Allegro One Box parcel locker network and PUDO. He is an expert in location intelligence and modern e-commerce logistics, specializing in adapting physical supply chains to meet next-generation consumer demand.

James is Head of Returns at Pro Carrier, where he leads the strategy and operations for domestic and international returns solutions. He works closely with retailers and carrier partners to deliver scalable, cost-effective returns across the UK, EU, and US markets.

Dr Isabella Panovic is a Programme Manager at Innovate UK, managing the delivery of the UK Government’s £200m Zero Emission HGV & Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme. The programme is the UK’s key intervention towards decarbonising heavy duty road freight, aiming to increase HGV operator confidence and government understanding of various zero emission HGV technologies and their infrastructure requirements. Prior to joining the Land & Maritime Transport team at Innovate UK, Isabella has worked in R&D policy for several years to support development of other net zero technologies, such as offshore renewables and decarbonising heating and cooling. Isabella also completed a PhD at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, focussing on biorefineries and the chemistry of biomass.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Delivery Mates with significant experience in Supply Chain and Logistics across multiple sectors brings a unique perspective to the challenges in Supply Chain and Logistics. Currently running a number of operations that are driving the changes in order to meet the environmental and social responsibility challenges within Last Mile deliveries. With previous experience working for companies like Amazon and DHL, and more recently SMEs who are disrupting “the norm” with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers, this will give a balanced view. The experience in Supply Chain and Logistics will give a valuable insight into the rapidly changing world of sustainable logistics in last mile transport.

Megan Bingham-Walker is an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO who thrives on bringing innovative new technologies to market. She has had a diverse career spanning entrepreneurship, venture capital and public service.

Dr. An De Wispelaere is the Chief Innovation Officer of PTV Logistics. She co-founded Conundra in 2012, which merged into PTV Logistics in 2022. With a PhD in Mathematics, she breathes and lives algorithms and modelling techniques. She is a highly skilled problem-solver and combines strategic and operational experience in logistics and supply chain optimization. An is committed to developing products that help companies not only reduce their costs but also their environmental footprint, whilst contributing to a more sustainable future. She works closely with her customers to deliver the excellence they seek.

Julie’s primary responsibility will be to connect individuals who may benefit from knowing each other, helping to foster strong relationships.

Bernhard manages the Postal Innovation Platform (PIP), an open platform and initiative focusing on innovation and the future for the postal and logistics industry. He previously worked for the Austrian Post and served on the Management Board of the International Post Corporation in Brussels for over five years. He is also a consultant for the postal and logistics sector, focusing on innovation, startups and transformation.

Bernhard is an entrepreneur, who founded a European platform solution for the wine industry providing full logistics, payment, tax, and duty administration support. Bernhard holds an LL.M from George Washington University, USA, and a J.D. from the University of Graz, Austria.

Richard previously headed up the ‘Retail Insight and Analytics’ team at the British Retail Consortium. Before that, he worked in mergers and acquisitions for Citi Group. He has a wealth of experience in data analytics, consumer research and macroeconomics, and is skilled in generating actionable insights for clients. Richard is based in London and has a keen interest in Behavioural Game Theory.