2024 Conference Agenda

THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS: COLLABORATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND AUTOMATION

Day One // Sunday 18th February 2024

19.30 // Welcome Drinks Reception

Day Two // Monday 19th February 2024

9.35 // FUTURE OF POSTS: THE PATH OF CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION

Throughout history Postal Operators have always adapted and shown great resilience to unforeseen obstacles within the industry. However, over the past three years significant occurrences such the Covid-19 pandemic and the enormous strides in technological advancements has caused great uncertainties placing pressures and challenges on the Postal Industry. There is a need for Posts to shift to a more modern focus continuing transformation plans and creating new strategies to survive the everchanging landscapes at a fast rate. To open the 2024 WMX Americas, we will be hearing from our leading Posts in the Americas who will share their transformation strategies to adapt to these new landscapes inviting room for growth and profitability.

Moderator: Thomas Roggendorf | Chief Executive Officer |Roggendorf Management Group NV

10.20 // Discussion and Q&A

11.10 // In Conversation with Zonos: THE FUTURE OF E-COMMERCE: PREDICT, PREPARE, AND RESPOND TO RAPIDLY EVOLVING LANDSCAPES

It’s no secret that the COVID 19 pandemic ignited a ‘boom’ in e-commerce volumes which forced companies to change the way operations ran in every aspect of the supply chain. However, we are seeing a decline in ecommerce volumes due to the pressures of inflation and changes within the global market. In this session, we will learn how to effectively collaborate with strategic partners and implement new technologies enabling us to predict and respond to future challenges and global market changes successfully.

Moderator: Daniel Johnson | Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder | Zonos

12.00 // Discussion and Q&A

13.10 // Cross Border: Tools to provide global business success

Cross border is arguably one of the most important areas of post and parcel operations which has faced increased volumes and challenges in correlation with the continuous growth of e-commerce. Our session speakers will discuss how to navigate constantly changing cross border rules and regulations, by implementing innovative solutions to meet consumer demands and enhance the overall customer journey, ensuring operational success.

Moderator: Gavin Macrae| Co-Founder & President, Europe | Delta Prospect

13.55 // Discussion and Q&A

14.45 // The Start Up Pitch

There is no doubt that start-ups have become one of the most important sources of new technology and innovation in this new era of digital transformation within the postal and logistics industry. In this exciting session we will hear from panel of remarkable start-ups who will provide a 10-minute pitch on their products/solutions that they have developed to overcome current industry challenges, to a panel of industry-leading judges who will exchange views on the start-up pitches and decide on a winner!!

Moderator: Andre Pharand | Founder and CEO | Pharand Advisors

16.20 // Discussion and Q&A

18.00 // Drinks Reception

Day Three // Tuesday 20th February 2024

10.10 // GREEN LOGISTICS: A PATH TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability continues to be a topic that holds huge importance and is at a point where it is essential for businesses (big and small) to take action in implementing sustainable solutions in goal to meet net zero. However, the term sustainability is broad and complex which creates challenges for companies to determine where to start and how to turn ideas into actionable plans ensuring a greener future in logistics.

Moderator: Peter Somers| Group CEO | Bob Eco

11.00 // Discussion and Q&A

11.40 // LAST MILE DELIVERY: Challenges, Solutions, and trends in 2024

Last mile delivery operations experience constant pressures to adapt to the ever-changing demands of consumers for more convenient, cheap, fast, sustainable, and transparent delivery services. In this session, we will hear from some of the most forward-thinking companies within the technology and logistics industries, who will share latest last mile insights and advice on how to meet these consumer demands to maintain customer loyalty.

Moderator: Amine Khechfe | Co-founder, Endicia | Chief Strategy Officer, ex-Auctane/Stamps.com (retired)

12.15 // Discussion and Q&A

13.35 // THE VALUE OF COLLABORATIVE LOGISTICS

Collaboration has been used as a buzz word within the logistics industry in the last few years and yet is still needed to be put forward as a key enabler for future success and a source of competitive advantages. In this discussion we will learn the importance of collaboration in the future, the need to elevate it to a new level, potential forms of strategic collaboration, and the main obstacles that must be removed to achieve this.

Moderator: Luis Yangali | Sales VP, LATAM | Escher

14.25 // Discussion and Q&A

15.05 // ENHANCE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY BY UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool which has and will continue to transform the transportation sector! The emergence and continual development of AI creates excitement as well as uncertainties which results in many companies failing to truly leverage the potential of AI. Understanding the benefits of AI will shift focus on leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency, optimize revenue generation, manage risks, enhance security, and meet ESG goals. We will be hearing from industry leaders who are embracing AI and in return gaining great strides in digital transformation.

Moderator: Amanda Martinez | Independent Advisor 

15.50 // Discussion and Q&A