Event Agenda



Day 1: Tuesday, October 22

Hall 12 Stage Special panel: Empowering women leaders to shape the future of post: innovation, inclusion and trust
11:00 - 12:00

In an era of rapid technological advances, female leadership in the postal sector is essential to driving innovation and fostering inclusive, collaborative growth. This panel will spotlight prominent women leaders from global postal organizations, discussing how they are advancing gender equality and ensuring their organizations stay ahead in a digital-first world. The session will also align with key themes from the UPU World Leaders Forum, such as customer trust, AI and cybersecurity, offering insights into how women are steering the future of post through visionary leadership.

Ivana Vrviscar
Member of the executive management
Posta Slovenije
Slovenia
Mariella Buisson
CEO
Seychelles Postal Services
Seychelles
Siobhan MacDermott
Head of global advisory business
8 Degrees East
Switzerland
Moderator:
Simona Bratusa, advisor, international mail, Posta Slovenije, Slovenia

Hall 10 Stage Reception in celebration of the UPU's 150th anniversary
12:30 - 13:30

Be part of a milestone celebration as the Universal Postal Union (UPU) marks 150 years of facilitating global communication, postal development, and cross-border commerce. Join us for a special reception, sponsored by UPU Consultative Committee member Beyon Connect, to honour this legacy and explore the future of postal technology and logistics. Connect with industry leaders, share insights, and raise a toast to a century and a half of postal innovation and partnership.

Hall 10 Stage Welcome remarks
13:30 - 13:45

Marjan Osvald
Deputy director general
UPU International Bureau
Switzerland
Tony Robinson
Chairman and founder
UKi Media & Events
UK

13:45

Keynote session on artificial intelligence

Edgar Barroso
Professor of innovation and public entrepreneurship at Tecnológico de Monterrey and CEO
Horizons Architecture
Switzerland
Next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) have become a source of both inspiration and anxiety for businesses and entire industries. Our keynote speaker will delve into some of today’s most pressing questions on the topic of AI. This session will provide insight into whether the postal and logistics sector is embracing AI effectively com¬pared to other industries globally, consider whether we are overestimating the impact of intelligent solutions on our business, and examine ways in which AI might help us to define a roadmap to success for the sector.

14:15 - 15:15

Coffee break at the UPU stand

Hall 10 Stage Round table on intelligent solutions for the postal sector
15:15 - 16:30

Inspired by the keynote session on AI, leaders from posts and technological partners will dive deeper into how the sector can apply intelligent solutions to better anticipate and meet customer needs. They will examine ways in which posts and wider postal sector players can use AI to optimize their collaboration.

15:15 - 16:00

Round table panel

Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh
Secretary-general
Asian-Pacific Postal Union
Thailand
Christian Oestergaard
Lead visionary/senior group strategist of IT production - IoT/AI
PostNord
Sweden
Farah Akoum
Senior director, product management and digital shopping experience
Nordstrom
USA
Dr Valeria Sadovykh
Technology strategist
Microsoft
Germany
Moderator:
Edgar Barroso, professor of innovation and public entrepreneurship at Tecnológico de Monterrey and CEO, Horizons Architecture, Switzerland

16:00

Q&A with panellists

Day 1: Tuesday, October 22

Hall 10 Stage Lockers, part 1
09:40 - 12:00

Moderator

Peter Bonefeld Rønde
CEO
PBR Consult
Denmark

09:40

Ultimate guide to building a successful parcel locker network

Jacek Powalka
Head of business development
JE Modern-Expo
Ukraine
This presentation offers a comprehensive roadmap for developing a complex parcel locker network, drawing insights from the most competitive European market (Poland). We begin with the challenge of location finding, making possible faster and scalable OOH networks. Next, we delve into network management and operations, highlighting best practices for maintaining efficiency. We also cover effective strategies for customer acquisition. Inclusion and sustainability are emphasized, showcasing solutions customers and the environment will benefit from. Our data-driven guide will equip stakeholders with practical insights to build a robust, customer-centric parcel locker network based on use cases from Australia, UK and CEE.

What the audience will learn

  • Customer acquisition
  • Network management and operations
  • Locations intelligence
  • Inclusion and sustainability
  • Importance of partnerships

10:00

Columat smart lockers

Julia Corral
Marketing specialist
Columat
Spain
Columat's solution is a smart collection point using a locker system and logistics management software that allows you to manage the delivery, collection and return of any refrigerated and parcel purchases. With Columat's in-house developed software, it adapts the functionalities of the locker to the needs of each client, in addition to integrating with the client's management platform to book compartments and provide complete traceability of the locker. Each locker can be refrigerated to preserve purchases that require this.

What the audience will learn

  • News about software
  • Benefits of smart lockers
  • Sustainability and pollution
  • News about the Columat platform

10:20

KEBA loxmate – the new generation locker system

Robert Zehetner
Vice president logistics automation
Keba Handover Automation GmbH
Austria
The Loxmate parcel locker system is today's choice for tomorrow's world. It features streamlined technology, including solar or power grid-supplied variants, child safety features, integrated light and gripping heights designed according to the European Accessibility Act. The high level of adaptability in hardware and software, and the simple setup for location providers thanks to the flexible base element, among other things, make Loxmate attractive for many years to come.

What the audience will learn

  • The modular system for the future of your locker network
  • A new hardware platform
  • A new software platform

10:40

From 12 years to 15 minutes: mastering the art of building a successful parcel locker network

Francesco Cavagna
Co-CEO
OMNIC
Italy
Dive into the key strategies for building successful parcel locker networks. Learn how Omnic’s cutting-edge technology, sixth-generation software and comprehensive solutions are driving logistics efficiency to new heights and for long-term growth.

What the audience will learn

  • The challenges of launching large networks
  • Why deep expertise in large-scale operations is non negotiable
  • Mastery in managing large agnostic network: key insights and lessons
  • Defining the future: 6th level software for cutting-edge parcel locker
  • Quality or quantity? And can you really have it all?

11:00

Grid versus off-grid parcel lockers

Juan Lozano
CEO
kernTerminal
Spain
The debate between grid-connected and off-grid parcel lockers revolves around their energy sources and operational independence. Grid-connected lockers rely on the local electricity grid, offering consistent power and lower maintenance but are vulnerable to outages. Off-grid lockers, powered by renewable energy like solar, operate independently, making them ideal for remote or underserved areas. They reduce dependence on the grid and enhance sustainability but may have higher upfront costs and require more frequent maintenance to ensure reliable power. The choice between the two depends on factors like location, cost, environmental impact and energy reliability needs.

What the audience will learn

  • Locker technologies
  • Locker locations intelligence
  • Sustainability
  • Multicourier access
  • Locker network costs

11:20

It's time to take your OOH network to the NEXT level

Miha Jagodic
Founder and CEO
Bloq.it
Portugal
It’s time to take your OOH network to the NEXT level. Want to know how? Bloq.it is proud to introduce the NEXT generation of autonomous lockers. Bloq.it has combined the advanced features of traditional electric lockers with the versatility of a battery-powered system. NEXT answers the industry’s most pressing challenges, such as site preparation constraints, deployment efficiency and feature compromises when off-grid. This presentation will unveil NEXT’s potential to revolutionize delivery logistics for OOH networks worldwide.

11:40

Open or closed – that is the question

Noel Shapton
CEO/co-founder
YEEP! Lockers/Delivering London Ltd
UK
The presentation will offer an analysis of the pros and cons of developing OOH locker networks from scratch. What options do carriers have and how do they make the right decisions? What is in the end customer's best interests? What are the views of local and national governments?

What the audience will learn

  • Customers' motives are not always what we think
  • When it is best to collaborate not compete
  • Cities will intervene more often
  • Best to jump rather than be pushed

Day 1: Tuesday, October 22

Hall 11 Stage Welcome & Introduction
09:45 - 10:00

Moderator

Dr Bernhard Bukovc
Founder
Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) & connect2posts
France

Chair of the Judging Panel

Thierry Golliard
Director open innovation and venturing
Swiss Post
Switzerland

Hall 11 Stage First, Middle & Last Mile
10:00 - 11:15

Moderator

Dr Bernhard Bukovc
Founder
Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) & connect2posts
France

Transforming urban delivery with radius routing

Richard Savoie
CEO
Adiona
Australia

What the audience will learn

The SaaS-enabled DSP marketplace

Rui Mirra Santos
Founder
GoWizi
Portugal

What the audience will learn

The vehicle agnostic software solution that autonomously drives any commercial vehicle

Lara Amini
Co-founder, CBO
LOXO
Switzerland

What the audience will learn

Planning and managing OOH networks

Miloš Zlatković
Founder and CEO
Mily Technologies
Germany

What the audience will learn

Community-focused parcel delivery

Mikkel Dissing
CEO
Nabo
UK

What the audience will learn

Unleashing the power of shared economy logistics

Christis Plastiras
CEO
Svelta
Cyprus

What the audience will learn

Delivery orchestration SaaS to enhance last-mile and in-field services with robotic process automation

Andrey Golubinskyi
CEO and co-founder
VanOnGo
Estonia

What the audience will learn

11:15 - 11:45

Coffee Break

Hall 11 Stage Processes, Digital & Data
11:45 - 13:00

Moderator

Dr Bernhard Bukovc
Founder
Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) & connect2posts
France

Fast, reliable and scalable onboarding for quality sensitive last mile delivery

Joy Gisler
Co-founder
AtlasVR
Switzerland

What the audience will learn

An SaaS platform designed to optimize and monetize physical assets

Olivier Narayanin
CEO and founder
MyAssetRocks
France

What the audience will learn

Connecting fleet operators and service providers

Santi Ureta
CEO and co-founder
Papaya
UK

What the audience will learn

Transforming dashcams into smart perception devices with AI-powered computer vision

Jorit Schmelzle
CPO
Peregrine.ai
Germany

What the audience will learn

A mobile robots 3D sorting system

Pramod Ghadge
CEO and co-founder
Unbox Robotics
India

What the audience will learn

Inductive charging stations for EV fleets

Marin Champenois
CEO
UP&CHARGE
France

What the audience will learn

A label that tracks real-time quality of temperature sensitive products

Marina Pilz da Cunha
Founder
Useeble
Netherlands

What the audience will learn

13:00 - 14:30

Lunch Break

Hall 11 Stage E-commerce, Retail & Cross-Border
14:30 - 15:30

Moderator

Dr Bernhard Bukovc
Founder
Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) & connect2posts
France

Transforming post offices into dynamic and engaging contact points

Stéphane Martin
Founder
62 Ruby Street
France

What the audience will learn

Simplicity, efficiency and accuracy in customs declarations

Adnan Zaheer
CEO and founder
iCustoms
UK

What the audience will learn

Building, scaling and maintaining in-brand e-commerce connectivity

Jorn Spiertz
Co-founder and COO
Shiptimize
Netherlands

What the audience will learn

Enable more widespread adoption of low-carbon circular practices for consumer goods

Paul McSweeney
Founder and CEO
The ZeroNet
Ireland

What the audience will learn

Hall 11 Stage Closing Remarks
15:30 - 15:45

Moderator

Dr Bernhard Bukovc
Founder
Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) & connect2posts
France

Chair of the Judging Panel

Thierry Golliard
Director open innovation and venturing
Swiss Post
Switzerland

Hall 11 Stage Deliberations of the Judges
16:00 - 17:30

Judges

Charles Brewer
Group CEO
Pos Malaysia
Malaysia
Christian Oestergaard
Lead visionary/senior group strategist of IT production - IoT/AI
PostNord
Sweden
Peter Tinning
Senior director, last mile and innovation
DHL
UK
Sophie Desier Biehler
Vice-chair innovation, PostEurop and head of Europe
La Poste Groupe
France
Aimee van Nunen
Strategic program director IT/edge and innovation
PostNL
Netherlands
Dr Marco Lommatzsch
Senior corporate growth and innovation strategy
Austria Post AG
Austria
Marc Sorgeloos
Senior technology advisor
bpost
Belgium
Carlos Bhatt
Head of innovation management
CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal
Alexander Collins
COO
Infinite pl, Saudi Post Group
Saudi Arabia
Aidan McGuinness
Senior manager transformation
An Post
Ireland
Thomas Roggendorf
Founder and CEO
Roggendorf Management Group (RMG) NV
Curacao
Sumesh Rahavendra
Chief digital and strategy leader
Pos Malaysia
Malaysia
Arjan Griffioen
Partner
No Such Ventures
Netherlands
Oskari Tinkanen
VP innovation and venturing
Posti Group Oyj
Finland
Nadja Kurbanova
Solutions consultant, logistics
Avery Dennison
Germany
Jesper Bang-Olsen
Head of venture development
Beam
Germany
Kristijan Perčič
Director of innovation
Pošta Slovenije
Slovenia
Ravi Kiran-Kotty
Digital technology strategist, AI, IoT and future technology
PostNord
Sweden
Moderator:
Thierry Golliard, director open innovation and venturing, Swiss Post, Switzerland

Announcement at the Award Reception
17:30 - 18:00

  • of the winners of the three category winners (1/ first & last mile; 2/ Processes, Digital & Data; 3/ eCommerce, Retail & Cross-Border) and
  • of the winner of the PIP Startup Innovation Award 2024