Conference Agenda

Day 1 // Wednesday 14th June 2023

09.10 // Postal Perspectives.

To kick off The European World Mail and Express Conference 2023, we have an impressive line-up of leaders in the postal industry ready to bring you thought provoked content. In the opening session will bring to light perspectives around past, present and future trends in our industry with a focus on sustainability. We will delve deep into the strategies adopted to ensure we are on a greener path whilst meeting the modern demands of consumers and what we can expect to see in the years to come.

Chair: Gavin Macrae | Co-founder & President | Europe Company: Delta Prospect

11.10 // Postal evolution (sustainability)

Undoubtedly, one of the most important issues facing the post and parcel sector today is the one of sustainability. In this session our panel of Experts will reflect what the Post and Parcel industry has implemented into their operations ensuring sustainability, what areas require improvement, and solutions to improve their carbon footprint within the last mile. They will discuss how they are establishing more sustainable strategies and practices to help educate the wider network of logistics and optimistically create a more environmentally friendly industry.

Panel Moderator: Botond Szebeny | Secretary General | PostEurop

13.25 // EMBEDDING DIGITAL STRATEGY INTO THE LAST MILE (AI FOCUS)

Utilizing digitalization in the Post and Parcel industry has endless advantages for business operations as well as aiding towards a more sustainable approach. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and integrating digital strategy into your operations will be the main topics of this session, with an emphasis on how this can transform and advance future business.

Chair: Derek Osborn | Business and Career Coach | Whatnext4u

15.30 // Optimising sustainable cross border in europe

Optimisation of cross-border logistics has become increasingly important; therefore, we must master this area if we hope to meet and exceed the market’s expanding demands. An emphasis has been placed on satisfying these demands while adopting sustainable solutions to minimise our industry’s carbon emissions and increase productivity due to the fast rise of e-commerce over the past 3 years. In this session, we will hear some of the greatest recommendations and insights from professionals who are creating and putting into practise cutting-edge, sustainable procedures and solutions to guarantee cross-border operational success.

Chair: Derek Osborn | Business and Career Coach | Whatnext4u

Day 2 // Thursday 15 June 2023

09.30 // Estonia: A Start Up Paradise

Estonia is renowned for being one of the most technologically sophisticated countries with an inventive and entrepreneurial culture. We have a line-up of outstanding startups from Estonia and other parts of Europe who will present their operations, solutions, and products. We will learn about their past successes and challenges within the postal & logistics market, as well as their future strategies to become significant industry disrupters.

Chair: Al Gerrie | CEO | ZigZag

11.40 // race for autonomous delivery

Autonomous delivery introduces cutting edge technology to the post & logistics industry as a result of rapid advancements in robotics, software, and vehicles. This session will discuss current developments in autonomous delivery, as well as the achievements, challenges, and implications that come with putting them into practise. Autonomous delivery provides fascinating and forward-thinking solutions to implement into operations with a focus to reduce our industries carbon footprint. We will have a sneak peek into how this is possible as well as what operators and technology companies have in store for us in the exciting years to come.

Chair: Gavin Macrae | Co-founder & President | Europe Company: Delta Prospect

14.20 // Developments in last mile

Due to the rising demand of ecommerce, there has been a significant drive to enhance last-mile delivery since 2020. Companies need to be aware of the leading last-mile delivery trends, adapt to the constantly shifting environment, and enhance the customer experience to gain a competitive edge. In our last session, we’ll learn about the most recent tactics and innovations that have increased the speed of delivery and how they could usher in a more sustainable age.

Chair: Gavin Macrae | Co-founder & President | Europe Company: Delta Prospect