Conference Agenda

WMX Europe Welcome Reception // Tuesday 18th June 2024

Day 1 // Wednesday 19th June 2024

09.05 // Insights directly from our Postal Leaders

In a world of chaos and unforeseen obstacles, our postal operators have continuously shown resilience and willingness to adapt and modernise operations to predict and withstand future shocks. The sector is undergoing huge transformation through the growth of ecommerce, changing consumer demands, reduction in mail volume, and global crises through the ongoing effects of the pandemic and continuing conflict. We will hear from some of our most influential postal leaders who are actively implementing new technologies and strategies ensuring more efficient, sustainable, and reliable operations that will reshape the industry for the better.

Moderator: Brody Buhler | Chief Executive Officer | Escher Group

11.25 // In conversation with Zonos: Boosting Postal Growth: The Role of DDP

Postal operators must adapt their strategies to remain competitive globally. Many are looking to develop a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) solution; some already offer one. In our discussion with Zonos, we will explore the current options available for postal operators to become part of this DDP network. This involvement aims to increase both outbound and inbound volume.

13.25 // Transforming Posts to Stay Alive!

Posts need to further transform their traditional activities at a higher speed to maintain market relevance and competitiveness. This is evident through the accelerated decline in mail volumes; rapid development of competitors; growth of e-commerce, and the pressures of the USO. The market landscape is changing and evolving at a speed that posts have always struggled to meet. In this session we will learn from industry leaders on how posts can transform to meet new ever-changing demands and examine the transformations that are no longer optional; but mandatory to stay alive!

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

15.25 // Green Logistics: Driving Change for a greener future

The post and parcel industry have taken on huge development strides to tackle sustainability issues by investing in technological advancements and green solutions such as electrifying fleets, fuel alternatives, out-of-home deliveries, route optimisation and much more. In this session, we will explore how these developments have been implemented into business models as well as what our next steps for the future will look like. It is important to act (now!) and understand that there is no time to wait for a “perfect solution”, we must embrace responsibility and collaborate to create a greener future for all of us.

Moderator: Botond Szebeny | Secretary General | PostEurop

16.10 // Sustainability Panel Discussion

Green Logistics: How far we have come and what we still need to achieve to ensure a greener future in logistics.
Moderator: Botond Szebeny | Secretary General | PostEurop

Day 2 // Thursday 20th June 2024

10.00 // Delivering value: the importance of customer centricity

Moderator: Alan Barrie / Chair / Stamp Free and YEEP! Lockers 

12.00 // The future is here: unlocking the true potential of AI

Artificial intelligence has enabled the logistics industry to further develop efficiency and reliability of operations by revolutionising the way we are able to manage and process large data sets, make intelligent decisions, and predict outcomes. The rapid development of AI creates excitement as well as uncertainties which results in many companies failing to truly leverage the potential of AI.

AI will continue to develop and become a critical tool for all businesses; highlighting that as an industry there needs to be a change in mindset and behaviour to embrace the true potential and advantages of AI.

Moderator: Sven Kukemelk | VP International Business | Omniva 

14.05 // FUELLING GROWTH AND SHAPING THE FUTURE: INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations, have massively changed the landscape of logistics and highlighted the importance of evolving traditional business models to ensure growth and efficiency. Innovation and technology are pivotal tools needed to optimize operational processes, from streamlining last-mile delivery to enhancing warehouse our operations. New innovations and technology will continue to play a huge role in reshaping the logistics industry, which is why it is important to invest, implement and collaborate with these technologies allowing companies to adapt to the constantly shifting environment
Moderator: Amine Khechfe | Co-founder, Endicia | Chief Strategy Officer, ex-Auctane/Stamps.com (retired)