2026 agenda

Explore the content we've got lined up for this year's Leaders in Logistics: Autumn!

Session 1: Thriving in a rapidly changing industry

09.05 - 09.20

Welcome and chair's opening remarks

09.20 - 09.35

Fireside chat

Ensuring supply chain resilience in a changing world

Paul Johnson-Barnett

Vice President Operations EMEA

Centric Brands

09.35 - 09.50

Fireside chat

JoyBuy, 6 months in: building the logistics backbone of Europe’s next platform

Natalie Frow

Managing Director Joy Logistics UK&I

JD.com

09.50 - 10.10

Keynote

Minimising supply chain disruption: getting on the front foot

10.10 - 10.25

Keynote

The evolving role of the logistics partner

10.25 - 10.45

Keynote

Accelerating the uptake of zero emission HGVs

Sir Vince Cable

Chairman

eFREIGHT 2030

10.45 - 11.15

Leaders' forum

Winning the next stage of retail logistics

Examine how shifting consumer demand, inflationary pressure and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping volume flows and margin structures across the retail logistics value chain
Explore how automation, AI-driven forecasting and next-generation fulfilment technologies are giving logistics leaders new levers to drive efficiency, resilience and competitive differentiation
Hear how C-suite leaders are recalibrating their strategic priorities, investment decisions and partner ecosystems to stay ahead of market shifts and position for the next phase of growth

James Edge

Chief Executive Officer, Landmark Global and Executive Committee Member

bnode

Pink stage - Mastering the middle mile

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

How volatility is exposing brittle networks

12.15 - 12.30

Keynote

Progress in zero emission HGVs & infrastructure deployment: real world learnings

The UK’s £200m Zero Emission HGV & Infrastructure Demonstrator programme is now three years into deploying zero emission heavy goods vehicles across real commercial operations in the UK, with over 70 charging and refuelling locations being rolled out nationwide. Dr Isabella Panovic, Programme Manager at Innovate UK, shares the latest from the programme: performance of the vehicles under real world conditions, observations on TCO, what shared depot charging is looking like in practice, and how grid infrastructure is shaping operator decisions.

Dr Isabella Panovic

Programme Manager

Innovate UK

12.30 - 12.50

Keynote

The autonomous supply chain: unlocking new levels of performance

12.50 - 13.20

Panel discussion

Resilience by design: building flexibility into network operations

Examine how disruption exposes the hidden fragility in middle mile networks and why retrofitting resilience is costlier than designing for it
Learn how leading operators are keeping networks fluid and costs in check through smarter routing, forecasting and visibility
Discover where network efficiency and operational flexibility genuinely reinforce each other and how to navigate the trade-offs where they don’t

Sebastian Bleser

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

Autodoc

Lukasz Sierant

Senior Manager, Group Middle Mile Transportation

Allegro

Patrick Lindby

Director - Sales & Marketing Freight Denmark

DHL

Green Stage - Delivery strategy

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

Rasmus Koster

Director, Retail, OOH

PostNord

12.15 - 12.30

Keynote

Leading through complexity: how Europe’s businesses are redefining growth

Franck Philippe

European Sales Director

Geopost

Carmen Cureu

Market Research Director

Geopost

12.30 - 12.50

Keynote

The rise of the smart locker: from passive to active network asset

Miha Jagodic

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Bloq.it

12.50 - 13.20

Panel discussion

Stop blaming the carrier: the checkout decisions shaping last mile margins

Assess how delivery options set at checkout directly impact cost to serve, and who ends up paying for the promise
Examine what retailers must do to change delivery behaviour, and how to guide consumers towards the option that works for all three parties
Interrogate why, although out of home is often praised as the option that works for retailer, carrier and consumer, it is still absent from many checkouts
Explore how to balance more choice at checkout against the operational complexity it creates and the conversion risk of getting it wrong

Amit Somani

Head of Global Middle and Last Mile Network Excellence

Wayfair

Sam Jarvis

Chief Executive Officer

HubBox

Workshop stage - Preparing for peak

Open workshop

Peak season leaves little margin for error. With the busiest period of the year fast approaching, the window to stress-test plans, guarantee capacity and align partners is narrowing rapidly.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will discuss what final preparations make a difference, where the biggest risks lie and how to head into peak with confidence.

12.00 - 12.05

Welcome and introductions

12.05 - 12.20

Presentation

Peak times past: lessons from previous surge periods

Gabriel Villoria

Senior Delivery Experience Manager

VistaPrint

12.20 - 12.50

Moderated discussion

Perfecting the peak: aligning people, partners and technology

How can systems and operations best be stress-tested to identify vulnerabilities before peak exposes them?
How can seasonal workforce planning and surge capacity be optimised to ensure the right resource is in place when it matters most?
What does good partner preparedness look like, and how can standards be kept consistent across stakeholders?
Navigating disruption: how do leading operators keep peak on track when volume spikes, systems fail or partners let them down?
As peak seasons extend, how can networks and operations be designed to sustain performance for longer periods?
Learning from peak: which metrics generate the most useful insight for navigating future demand surges?

12.50 - 13.10

Group feedback

Innovation stage - Innovation in the supply chain

11.55 - 12.05

Opening address

Assessing the M&A trends shaping supply chain innovation

Okan Inaltay

Managing Director, Head of AI and Software

ComCap

12.05 - 12.15

Case study

Unlocking new asset value through smart, 24/7 monitoring

Joost De Smedt

Founder/CEO

Agenda | Leaders in Logistics Autumn

12.15 - 12.25

Case study

12.25 - 12.35

Case study

12.35 - 12.45

Case study

12.45 - 13.15

Panel discussion

Backing supply chain tech: what VCs are investing in now

Pink stage - Cross-border logistics

14.30 - 14.50

Fireside chat

Unlocking the potential of cross-border C2C

Chris Farren

Commercial Director

Pro Carrier

14.50 - 15.10

Keynote

Removing the friction from cross-border logistics

15.10 - 15.50

Panel discussion

Unlocking cross-border growth as complexity mounts

Explore how geopolitical volatility, rising tariffs and regulatory changes are reshaping the economics of cross-border logistics
Discover how leading operators are using smooth compliance, local market knowledge and strategic partnerships as competitive differentiators
Assess how new technologies are enabling operators to scale across borders without adding complexity

Sigmund Sebestyén

Head of International Business Development

Österreichische Post

Alexander Golyosa

Deputy Director of International Operations

Ukrposhta

Isabella Wayte

Chief Executive Officer

XDP

Green stage - Fulfilling new commerce models

14.30 - 14.50

Keynote

Managing the complexity of a growing multi-channel network

Darren Hall

Logistics Director

B&Q

14.50 - 15.10

Keynote

From viral to volume: building networks for social commerce

Sanae Murschel

Vice President, International Sales

La Poste Colissimo

15.10 - 15.30

Keynote

Unifying commerce: turning channel complexity into competitive advantage

15.30 - 16.05

Panel discussion

New commerce, new rules: adapting logistics for the next generation of buying

Examine how new commerce models are fragmenting demand and exposing the limits of traditional logistics network design
Explore how logistics operators are building the infrastructure, connectivity and partnerships needed to plug into new commerce ecosystems
Assess whether logistics companies should aim to serve every new commerce model that emerges or double down on specialisation

Abbas Tolouee

Strategy Director

Arvato

Michał Mroczkowski

Head of Group Last Mile Expansion

Allegro

Isaac Arevalo

Director of Supply Chain EMEA

AG1

Murvah Iqbal

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

HIVED

Workshop stage - AI for operational decisions under pressure

Open workshop

Logistics operations can be planned to the finest detail, but when disruption hits, operators still need to make split-second decisions. AI is increasingly playing a central role in time-critical decision-making, processing complexity at a speed and scale human teams struggle to match.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will discuss how AI can best support operational decision-making under pressure, and where human judgement still needs to lead.

14.45 - 14.50

Welcome and introductions

14.50 - 15.05

Presentation

AI on the operational front line: lessons from the moments that matter most

15.05 - 15.35

Moderated discussion

Embedding intelligent decision-making in operational teams

What organisational and technical foundations need to be in place before AI can be trusted with time-critical decisions?
How do you train teams to work effectively alongside AI in high-pressure moments?
How do operators know when to act on an AI recommendation and when to override it?
Assessing accountability: when an AI-assisted decision goes wrong under pressure, who owns it?

Innovation Stage - Innovation in delivery

14.30 - 14.50

Panel discussion

Mapping the logistics investment landscape

Amine Khechfe

Executive Advisor

SeaSky Advisors

Bernhard Bukovc

Founder

Postal Innovation Platform

Jon Bradford

Managing Partner

Dynamo Ventures

Zerxis Billimoria

Investor

Copilot Capital

14.50 - 15.00

Case study

One Technology. A Different Impact.

How delivery infrastructure can help Food Banks support more people in need.

Nayden Nedyalkov

Managing Director

Parcel Hive

Stanimira Ivanova

Food Sourcing Coordinator

Bulgarian Food Bank

15.00 - 15.10

Case study

Dominic Hill

SVP Operations

Gelato

15.10 - 15.20

Case study

15.30 - 15.50

Panel discussion

Reflecting on today’s startup pitches

Green stage - Perfecting logistics partnerships

16.25 - 16.45

Keynote

Creating value together: from service provider to growth partner

Ole Kulinski

Director Transport Management

Arvato

16.45 - 17.30

Panel discussion

Shared risk, shared reward: aligning incentives for better partnership outcomes

Examine how leading retailers, 3PLs and carriers are restructuring contracts to share risk, reward performance and create incentives to pull in the same direction
Explore how greater data sharing, collaborative forecasting and joint planning are enabling partners to move beyond transactional relationships and unlock operational improvements together
Hear about the joint solutions logistics partners are actually building together – from shared infrastructure and co-invested technology to collaborative network design – and what has made them work

Matthew Carroll

Director, Business Unit and Contract Logistics

CEVA Logistics

James Cregan

Director of Strategic Sales

Royal Mail

Darren Hall

Logistics Director

B&Q

Pink Stage - Building a delivery network

16.45 - 17.15

Interview

From second-hand marketplace to major carrier: the Vinted Go story

Vytautas Atkocaitis

Chief Executive Officer

Vinted

Workshop Stage - The future of the logistics fleet

Open Workshops

Logistics fleets are rapidly evolving and companies must decide what their future fleet should look like and invest accordingly.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will share their experiences of building a green, cost-effective and efficient logistics fleet.

Available for sponsorship

16.25 - 16.30

Welcome and introductions

16.30 - 16.45

Presentation

Beyond the van: mapping the evolution of the logistics fleet

Kevin Savage

Chief Commercial Officer

Delivery Mates

16.45 - 17.15

Moderated discussion

Imagining the electrified fleet of tomorrow

The following topics will be discussed between attendees in breakout groups:

Will a fully electrified fleet ever be a requirement for logistics companies? If so, when is this likely to be?

What supporting infrastructure is required for an electrified fleet, and where is it best located?

How can fleet operators manage hybrid fleets without creating excessive cost and operational complexity?

Assessing eHGVs: when are they likely to reach scale?

AVs, robots, drones: when might they reach a level of maturity to become viable alternatives to EVs?

17.15 - 17.30

Group feedback

Green stage - Digital transformation

09.30 - 09.35

Welcome and introductions

Bernhard Bukovc

Chairman

Postal Innovation Platform

09.35 - 09.55

Keynote

Modernising at pace: transforming operations without disrupting performance

09.55 - 10.15

Keynote

From reactive to proactive to predictive supply chain decisioning

10.15 - 10.35

Keynote

Building an intelligent, innovation-led logistics model

Sven Kukemelk

Chief Commercial Officer

Omniva

10.35 - 10.50

Keynote

Next-generation forecasting: the power of AI

10.50 - 11.25

Leaders' forum

Operational transformation: lessons from the front line

Find out how the best-run transformation programmes are tackling data maturity through breaking down silos, building the data foundations to unlock AI and ensuring infrastructure decisions today don’t become constraints tomorrow
Hear how logistics operators are moving AI from pilot to scale, and which applications are transforming operational efficiency and service quality the most
Learn how leading operators are approaching build vs buy, and how architecture decisions made today are determining how much agility they have in future

Amit Somani

Head of Global Middle and Last Mile Network Excellence

Wayfair

Johan Holstein

Managing Director Group Digital, AI and OOH

GLS Group

Felix Hettlage

Managing Director Retail

FIEGE

Workshop stage - OOH strategy

09.30 - 09.35

Welcome and introductions

Fraud is no longer a negligible risk for e-commerce logistics operators – it is a significant and growing threat to margins and customer trust. From parcel theft and diversion to returns abuse to identity fraud, the methods are becoming more sophisticated and the financial consequences more damaging.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will discuss how to identify and prevent the fraud threats harming e-commerce logistics today.

09.35 - 09.50

Presentation

09.50 - 10.20

Moderated discussion

10.20 - 10.40

Group feedback

Pink stage - Warehousing

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

Making warehousing an asset, not a liability

Nick Hay

Managing Director

Holman

12.15 - 12.35

Keynote

From legacy WMS to intelligent warehouse control

12.35 - 13.10

Panel discussion

Building warehouse operations that flex with demand

Examine how social commerce, omnichannel fulfilment and returns complexity are actively reshaping warehouse design
Explore how automation and robotics are being deployed differently as operators look to build genuine operational flexibility
Learn how AI and machine learning are reshaping warehouse management, from predictive inventory to throughput optimisation

Conor Crosland

Group Director of Logistics & Automation

Holland & Barrett

Christina Morgan

Director Business Development UK&I

Toyota Automated Logistics

Green stage - Delivery network design

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

From flat packs to an omni-ecosystem: transforming retail, the IKEA way

Mikael Redin

Global Head of Replenishment & Inventory Management

IKEA

12.15 - 12.35

Keynote

Intelligent network planning: the new non-negotiable

An de Wispelaere

Chief Innovation Officer

PTV Logistics

12.35 - 13.10

Panel discussion

Redesigning networks for increasing volatility

Examine why last mile networks built for stable flows are struggling, and what shortcomings demand, capacity and competitive disruptions are exposing
Explore how leading operators are building flexibility into network architecture, from dynamic nodes to modular infrastructure, without incurring excessive costs
Find out how smarter forecasting and real-time data are enabling network designers to anticipate volatility rather than simply react to it

Fernando Penteado

Global Head of Logistics Operations

Galderma

Workshop stage - Reskilling the workforce

Open workshop

Logistics operators enjoy ever-increasing levels of visibility across their operations. The question is what to do with this data. The leading control tower operators don’t use it as a dashboard – they use it as an asset to improve the network it monitors.

In this workshop, attendees will discuss what it takes to turn visibility data into decisions, and decisions into meaningful actions.

11.55 - 12.00

Welcome and introductions

12.00 - 12.15

Presentation

Designing reskilling that keeps pace with technology

12.15 - 12.45

Moderated discussion

Building from within: what makes reskilling work in practice

Which roles are changing fastest, and how can operators identify skill gaps before they appear?
How can training be delivered to frontline teams without disrupting the operation?
Which metrics are most useful in measuring return on reskilling investment?
When does in-house training beat external providers or partnerships?
What career paths make workers stay, and how visible are those routes from the vehicle cab and warehouse floor?

12.45 - 13.00

Group feedback

Innovation stage - Innovation showcase

12.05 - 12.15

Case study

Electrification as a cost advantage, not a green initiative

William Rowe

Founder & CEO

Swaptopus

12.15 - 12.25

Case study

Boosting battery health, increasing uptime: retrofitting commercial vehicles with solar panels

Matt Reeve

Managing Director

Genie Insights

12.25 - 12.40

Case study

Rich Pleeth

CEO & Co-Founder

Fin Mile Logistics

12.40 - 12.50

Case study

12.50 - 13.00

Case study

Green stage - Reverse logistics

14.30 - 14.50

Keynote

Unlocking hidden value: the re-commerce opportunity

14.50 - 15.10

Keynote

Fighting spiralling returns fraud

15.10 - 15.45

Panel discussion

Returns experience: the new loyalty driver

Examine why the returns experience has become a key battleground for customer loyalty and what a genuinely customer-centric returns proposition looks like in practice

Explore how technology and smarter operational design are helping operators reduce the cost of reverse logistics while raising the bar on customer experience

Andrew Seirlis

Vice President, Global Key Accounts

DSV

James Mason

Head of Returns

Pro Carrier

Innovation stage - Transformative approaches

14.30 - 14.45

Case study

Protecting profit margins against failed deliveries

Megan Bingham-Walker

Founder & CEO

Anansi

14.45 - 15.00

Case study

Adapting to relentless convenience in the age of agentic commerce

Christian Østergaard

Lead Visionary - Senior Group Strategist IT - Production/IoT/AI

PostNord

15.00 - 15.15

Case study

Scaling the Deliveroo of fashion

Simone Oloman

Co Founder and CEO

Need It For Tonight

Session 1: Thriving in a rapidly changing industry

09.05 - 09.20

Welcome and chair's opening remarks

09.20 - 09.35

Fireside chat

Ensuring supply chain resilience in a changing world

Paul Johnson-Barnett

Vice President Operations EMEA

Centric Brands

09.35 - 09.50

Fireside chat

JoyBuy, 6 months in: building the logistics backbone of Europe’s next platform

Natalie Frow

Managing Director Joy Logistics UK&I

JD.com

09.50 - 10.10

Keynote

Minimising supply chain disruption: getting on the front foot

10.10 - 10.25

Keynote

The evolving role of the logistics partner

10.25 - 10.45

Keynote

Accelerating the uptake of zero emission HGVs

Sir Vince Cable

Chairman

eFREIGHT 2030

10.45 - 11.15

Leaders' forum

Winning the next stage of retail logistics

Examine how shifting consumer demand, inflationary pressure and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping volume flows and margin structures across the retail logistics value chain
Explore how automation, AI-driven forecasting and next-generation fulfilment technologies are giving logistics leaders new levers to drive efficiency, resilience and competitive differentiation
Hear how C-suite leaders are recalibrating their strategic priorities, investment decisions and partner ecosystems to stay ahead of market shifts and position for the next phase of growth

James Edge

Chief Executive Officer, Landmark Global and Executive Committee Member

bnode

Pink stage - Mastering the middle mile

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

How volatility is exposing brittle networks

12.15 - 12.30

Keynote

Progress in zero emission HGVs & infrastructure deployment: real world learnings

Dr Isabella Panovic

Programme Manager

Innovate UK

12.30 - 12.50

Keynote

The autonomous supply chain: unlocking new levels of performance

12.50 - 13.20

Panel discussion

Resilience by design: building flexibility into network operations

Examine how disruption exposes the hidden fragility in middle mile networks and why retrofitting resilience is costlier than designing for it
Learn how leading operators are keeping networks fluid and costs in check through smarter routing, forecasting and visibility
Discover where network efficiency and operational flexibility genuinely reinforce each other and how to navigate the trade-offs where they don’t

Sebastian Bleser

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

Autodoc

Lukasz Sierant

Senior Manager, Group Middle Mile Transportation

Allegro

Patrick Lindby

Director - Sales & Marketing Freight Denmark

DHL

Green Stage - Delivery strategy

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

Rasmus Koster

Director, Retail, OOH

PostNord

12.15 - 12.30

Keynote

Leading through complexity: how Europe’s businesses are redefining growth

Franck Philippe

European Sales Director

Geopost

Carmen Cureu

Market Research Director

Geopost

12.30 - 12.50

Keynote

The rise of the smart locker: from passive to active network asset

Miha Jagodic

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Bloq.it

12.50 - 13.20

Panel discussion

Stop blaming the carrier: the checkout decisions shaping last mile margins

Assess how delivery options set at checkout directly impact cost to serve, and who ends up paying for the promise
Examine what retailers must do to change delivery behaviour, and how to guide consumers towards the option that works for all three parties
Interrogate why, although out of home is often praised as the option that works for retailer, carrier and consumer, it is still absent from many checkouts
Explore how to balance more choice at checkout against the operational complexity it creates and the conversion risk of getting it wrong

Amit Somani

Head of Global Middle and Last Mile Network Excellence

Wayfair

Sam Jarvis

Chief Executive Officer

HubBox

Workshop stage - Preparing for peak

Open workshop

Peak season leaves little margin for error. With the busiest period of the year fast approaching, the window to stress-test plans, guarantee capacity and align partners is narrowing rapidly.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will discuss what final preparations make a difference, where the biggest risks lie and how to head into peak with confidence.

12.00 - 12.05

Welcome and introductions

12.05 - 12.20

Presentation

Peak times past: lessons from previous surge periods

Gabriel Villoria

Senior Delivery Experience Manager

VistaPrint

12.20 - 12.50

Moderated discussion

Perfecting the peak: aligning people, partners and technology

How can systems and operations best be stress-tested to identify vulnerabilities before peak exposes them?
How can seasonal workforce planning and surge capacity be optimised to ensure the right resource is in place when it matters most?
What does good partner preparedness look like, and how can standards be kept consistent across stakeholders?
Navigating disruption: how do leading operators keep peak on track when volume spikes, systems fail or partners let them down?
As peak seasons extend, how can networks and operations be designed to sustain performance for longer periods?
Learning from peak: which metrics generate the most useful insight for navigating future demand surges?

12.50 - 13.10

Group feedback

Innovation stage - Innovation in the supply chain

11.55 - 12.05

Opening address

Assessing the M&A trends shaping supply chain innovation

Okan Inaltay

Managing Director, Head of AI and Software

ComCap

12.05 - 12.15

Case study

Unlocking new asset value through smart, 24/7 monitoring

Joost De Smedt

Founder/CEO

Agenda | Leaders in Logistics Autumn

12.15 - 12.25

Case study

12.25 - 12.35

Case study

12.35 - 12.45

Case study

12.45 - 13.15

Panel discussion

Backing supply chain tech: what VCs are investing in now

Pink stage - Cross-border logistics

14.30 - 14.50

Fireside chat

Unlocking the potential of cross-border C2C

Chris Farren

Commercial Director

Pro Carrier

14.50 - 15.10

Keynote

Removing the friction from cross-border logistics

15.10 - 15.50

Panel discussion

Unlocking cross-border growth as complexity mounts

Explore how geopolitical volatility, rising tariffs and regulatory changes are reshaping the economics of cross-border logistics
Discover how leading operators are using smooth compliance, local market knowledge and strategic partnerships as competitive differentiators
Assess how new technologies are enabling operators to scale across borders without adding complexity

Sigmund Sebestyén

Head of International Business Development

Österreichische Post

Alexander Golyosa

Deputy Director of International Operations

Ukrposhta

Isabella Wayte

Chief Executive Officer

XDP

Green stage - Fulfilling new commerce models

14.30 - 14.50

Keynote

Managing the complexity of a growing multi-channel network

Darren Hall

Logistics Director

B&Q

14.50 - 15.10

Keynote

From viral to volume: building networks for social commerce

Sanae Murschel

Vice President, International Sales

La Poste Colissimo

15.10 - 15.30

Keynote

Unifying commerce: turning channel complexity into competitive advantage

15.30 - 16.05

Panel discussion

New commerce, new rules: adapting logistics for the next generation of buying

Examine how new commerce models are fragmenting demand and exposing the limits of traditional logistics network design
Explore how logistics operators are building the infrastructure, connectivity and partnerships needed to plug into new commerce ecosystems
Assess whether logistics companies should aim to serve every new commerce model that emerges or double down on specialisation

Abbas Tolouee

Strategy Director

Arvato

Michał Mroczkowski

Head of Group Last Mile Expansion

Allegro

Isaac Arevalo

Director of Supply Chain EMEA

AG1

Murvah Iqbal

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

HIVED

Workshop stage - AI for operational decisions under pressure

Open workshop

In this interactive workshop, attendees will discuss how AI can best support operational decision-making under pressure, and where human judgement still needs to lead.

14.45 - 14.50

Welcome and introductions

14.50 - 15.05

Presentation

AI on the operational front line: lessons from the moments that matter most

15.05 - 15.35

Moderated discussion

Embedding intelligent decision-making in operational teams

What organisational and technical foundations need to be in place before AI can be trusted with time-critical decisions?
How do you train teams to work effectively alongside AI in high-pressure moments?
How do operators know when to act on an AI recommendation and when to override it?
Assessing accountability: when an AI-assisted decision goes wrong under pressure, who owns it?

Innovation Stage - Innovation in delivery

14.30 - 14.50

Panel discussion

Mapping the logistics investment landscape

Amine Khechfe

Executive Advisor

SeaSky Advisors

Bernhard Bukovc

Founder

Postal Innovation Platform

Jon Bradford

Managing Partner

Dynamo Ventures

Zerxis Billimoria

Investor

Copilot Capital

14.50 - 15.00

Case study

One Technology. A Different Impact.

How delivery infrastructure can help Food Banks support more people in need.

Nayden Nedyalkov

Managing Director

Parcel Hive

Stanimira Ivanova

Food Sourcing Coordinator

Bulgarian Food Bank

15.00 - 15.10

Case study

Dominic Hill

SVP Operations

Gelato

15.10 - 15.20

Case study

15.30 - 15.50

Panel discussion

Reflecting on today’s startup pitches

Green stage - Perfecting logistics partnerships

16.25 - 16.45

Keynote

Creating value together: from service provider to growth partner

Ole Kulinski

Director Transport Management

Arvato

16.45 - 17.30

Panel discussion

Shared risk, shared reward: aligning incentives for better partnership outcomes

Examine how leading retailers, 3PLs and carriers are restructuring contracts to share risk, reward performance and create incentives to pull in the same direction
Explore how greater data sharing, collaborative forecasting and joint planning are enabling partners to move beyond transactional relationships and unlock operational improvements together
Hear about the joint solutions logistics partners are actually building together – from shared infrastructure and co-invested technology to collaborative network design – and what has made them work

Matthew Carroll

Director, Business Unit and Contract Logistics

CEVA Logistics

James Cregan

Director of Strategic Sales

Royal Mail

Darren Hall

Logistics Director

B&Q

Pink Stage - Building a delivery network

16.45 - 17.15

Interview

From second-hand marketplace to major carrier: the Vinted Go story

Vytautas Atkocaitis

Chief Executive Officer

Vinted

Workshop Stage - The future of the logistics fleet

Open Workshops

Logistics fleets are rapidly evolving and companies must decide what their future fleet should look like and invest accordingly.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will share their experiences of building a green, cost-effective and efficient logistics fleet.

Available for sponsorship

16.25 - 16.30

Welcome and introductions

16.30 - 16.45

Presentation

Beyond the van: mapping the evolution of the logistics fleet

Kevin Savage

Chief Commercial Officer

Delivery Mates

16.45 - 17.15

Moderated discussion

Imagining the electrified fleet of tomorrow

The following topics will be discussed between attendees in breakout groups:

Will a fully electrified fleet ever be a requirement for logistics companies? If so, when is this likely to be?

What supporting infrastructure is required for an electrified fleet, and where is it best located?

How can fleet operators manage hybrid fleets without creating excessive cost and operational complexity?

Assessing eHGVs: when are they likely to reach scale?

AVs, robots, drones: when might they reach a level of maturity to become viable alternatives to EVs?

17.15 - 17.30

Group feedback

Green stage - Digital transformation

09.30 - 09.35

Welcome and introductions

Bernhard Bukovc

Chairman

Postal Innovation Platform

09.35 - 09.55

Keynote

Modernising at pace: transforming operations without disrupting performance

09.55 - 10.15

Keynote

From reactive to proactive to predictive supply chain decisioning

10.15 - 10.35

Keynote

Building an intelligent, innovation-led logistics model

Sven Kukemelk

Chief Commercial Officer

Omniva

10.35 - 10.50

Keynote

Next-generation forecasting: the power of AI

10.50 - 11.25

Leaders' forum

Operational transformation: lessons from the front line

Find out how the best-run transformation programmes are tackling data maturity through breaking down silos, building the data foundations to unlock AI and ensuring infrastructure decisions today don’t become constraints tomorrow
Hear how logistics operators are moving AI from pilot to scale, and which applications are transforming operational efficiency and service quality the most
Learn how leading operators are approaching build vs buy, and how architecture decisions made today are determining how much agility they have in future

Amit Somani

Head of Global Middle and Last Mile Network Excellence

Wayfair

Johan Holstein

Managing Director Group Digital, AI and OOH

GLS Group

Felix Hettlage

Managing Director Retail

FIEGE

Workshop stage - OOH strategy

09.30 - 09.35

Welcome and introductions

In this interactive workshop, attendees will discuss how to identify and prevent the fraud threats harming e-commerce logistics today.

09.35 - 09.50

Presentation

09.50 - 10.20

Moderated discussion

10.20 - 10.40

Group feedback

Pink stage - Warehousing

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

Making warehousing an asset, not a liability

Nick Hay

Managing Director

Holman

12.15 - 12.35

Keynote

From legacy WMS to intelligent warehouse control

12.35 - 13.10

Panel discussion

Building warehouse operations that flex with demand

Examine how social commerce, omnichannel fulfilment and returns complexity are actively reshaping warehouse design
Explore how automation and robotics are being deployed differently as operators look to build genuine operational flexibility
Learn how AI and machine learning are reshaping warehouse management, from predictive inventory to throughput optimisation

Conor Crosland

Group Director of Logistics & Automation

Holland & Barrett

Christina Morgan

Director Business Development UK&I

Toyota Automated Logistics

Green stage - Delivery network design

11.55 - 12.15

Keynote

From flat packs to an omni-ecosystem: transforming retail, the IKEA way

Mikael Redin

Global Head of Replenishment & Inventory Management

IKEA

12.15 - 12.35

Keynote

Intelligent network planning: the new non-negotiable

An de Wispelaere

Chief Innovation Officer

PTV Logistics

12.35 - 13.10

Panel discussion

Redesigning networks for increasing volatility

Examine why last mile networks built for stable flows are struggling, and what shortcomings demand, capacity and competitive disruptions are exposing
Explore how leading operators are building flexibility into network architecture, from dynamic nodes to modular infrastructure, without incurring excessive costs
Find out how smarter forecasting and real-time data are enabling network designers to anticipate volatility rather than simply react to it

Fernando Penteado

Global Head of Logistics Operations

Galderma

Workshop stage - Reskilling the workforce

Open workshop

In this workshop, attendees will discuss what it takes to turn visibility data into decisions, and decisions into meaningful actions.

11.55 - 12.00

Welcome and introductions

12.00 - 12.15

Presentation

Designing reskilling that keeps pace with technology

12.15 - 12.45

Moderated discussion

Building from within: what makes reskilling work in practice

Which roles are changing fastest, and how can operators identify skill gaps before they appear?
How can training be delivered to frontline teams without disrupting the operation?
Which metrics are most useful in measuring return on reskilling investment?
When does in-house training beat external providers or partnerships?
What career paths make workers stay, and how visible are those routes from the vehicle cab and warehouse floor?

12.45 - 13.00

Group feedback

Innovation stage - Innovation showcase

12.05 - 12.15

Case study

Electrification as a cost advantage, not a green initiative

William Rowe

Founder & CEO

Swaptopus

12.15 - 12.25

Case study

Boosting battery health, increasing uptime: retrofitting commercial vehicles with solar panels

Matt Reeve

Managing Director

Genie Insights

12.25 - 12.40

Case study

Rich Pleeth

CEO & Co-Founder

Fin Mile Logistics

12.40 - 12.50

Case study

12.50 - 13.00

Case study

Green stage - Reverse logistics

14.30 - 14.50

Keynote

Unlocking hidden value: the re-commerce opportunity

14.50 - 15.10

Keynote

Fighting spiralling returns fraud

15.10 - 15.45

Panel discussion

Returns experience: the new loyalty driver

Examine why the returns experience has become a key battleground for customer loyalty and what a genuinely customer-centric returns proposition looks like in practice

Explore how technology and smarter operational design are helping operators reduce the cost of reverse logistics while raising the bar on customer experience

Andrew Seirlis

Vice President, Global Key Accounts

DSV

James Mason

Head of Returns

Pro Carrier

Innovation stage - Transformative approaches

14.30 - 14.45

Case study

Protecting profit margins against failed deliveries

Megan Bingham-Walker

Founder & CEO

Anansi

14.45 - 15.00

Case study

Adapting to relentless convenience in the age of agentic commerce

Christian Østergaard

Lead Visionary - Senior Group Strategist IT - Production/IoT/AI

PostNord

15.00 - 15.15

Case study

Scaling the Deliveroo of fashion

Simone Oloman

Co Founder and CEO

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