In two weeks’ time, the doors will open on Parcel+Post Expo at the RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands, with leading solution providers showcasing everything from last-mile delivery systems to sorting technologies from October 21-23.
This year’s exhibitor line-up covers a variety of tech from across the sector, as well as opportunities to meet with leading solution providers, exciting new startups, disrupters and young innovators, to discover what’s new in the industry.
Check out the latest exhibitor news in the exclusive show preview in the September issue of Parcel and Postal Technology International.
Innovation Labs
Based on attendee feedback, Parcel+Post Expo is bringing some exciting new features to the show floor this year, in the form of its Innovation Labs.
Delivering insight at every stage, these Innovation Labs will offer workshops and ‘meet the expert’ panels (and more) – and they are all free to attend!
Anticipated highlights include Strategic adaptation: thriving in the new normal of logistics, taking place in the AI Parcel Lab at 10am on October 21. Cédric Hervet, co-CEO of Kardinal, will share insights from a decade of digital projects in the parcel and postal sector, both the ones that succeeded and those that failed, and the key factors that make the difference, from data foundations to leadership and change management.
Gavin Macrae, co-founder and president for Europe at Delta Prospect, will moderate the session.
At 4:20pm on October 21, visit the Locker Room to hear Inside the RFP: how carriers choose tech vendors (and how to win their business). The presentation will give visitors insider knowledge about the buying process and an understanding of how logistics carriers evaluate and select technology vendors. Discover critical success factors, common pitfalls and actionable strategies to position your solutions effectively, stand out from your competitors and ultimately secure long-term partnerships with your clients.
Speakers will include Andre Veskimeister, CEO and founder, Parcel Locker Central, as moderator; Mirko Woetzel, chief growth officer and co-founder, kernTerminal; Andras Lengyel, VP international business development, Austrian Post; Laurens Himpe, chief automated parcel officer, bpost; and Johan Holstein, director of digital and last-mile transformation, GLS.
Over at the Startup & Innovation Zone at 10am on October 22, visitors will benefit from a panel discussion exploring Corporate expectations: a startup’s guide to partnership. The session will give startups an invaluable opportunity to gain direct insights into the minds of corporate partners. Leading corporate representatives will demystify their expectations, outlining the key criteria, strategic priorities and operational readiness they seek when evaluating and engaging with startups.
Speakers will include Tim Miksche, CEO, KSB transferNET UG, as moderator; Marcos Vinicius Pedroso de Almeida, ground operations innovation director – Europe, DHL Express; and Jesper Bang-Olsen, head of venture development, Beam.
It’s all happening at the Innovation Labs! View the full agenda here.
The Leadership Conference
Another new addition to this year’s event is the Leadership Conference. This exclusive three-day conference (for which rates apply) will give delegates the opportunity to hear from experts leading transformation across the postal, parcel and e-commerce worlds.
Some anticipated presentation highlights include:
- Think like a platform. Act like a partner. Deliver the experience. Presented by Ivana Vrviščar, a board member at Pošta Slovenije Group;
- The digital transformation imperative: technology-driven growth in logistics. Presented by Alan Barrie, founder, YEEP, as moderator; Sid Hart, CEO, Redly Express; Isaac Gnamba-Yao, CEO, La Poste Côte d’Ivoire; Andreas Thöni, EVP group strategy, digital and innovation, Österreichische Post; Christian Oestergaard, lead visionary, senior group strategist of IT-production/IoT/AI, PostNord; and Aidan McGuinness, senior manager, An Post;
- The CX imperative. Presented by Amanda Martinez, network partner director, HubBox, as moderator; Justus Klüver-Schlotfeldt, CEO, NeX eCommerce; Lars-Olaf Scholl, board member, PIN; Kishan Mishra, last and first mile – strategy and transformation, IKEA; and Sandra Bosma, director of customer experience management, PostNL;
- Fireside chat: trends & transformations in the evolving e-commerce ecosystem. Presented by Sid Hart, CEO, Redly Express, as moderator and Eeuwe Kamsteeg, director of digital and agile transformation, PostNL;
- Cross-border e-commerce: mastering customer convenience, cross-border complexities and returns. Presented by Sid Hart, CEO, Redly Express, as moderator; Dipankar Debroy, senior product manager, cross-border e-commerce, FedEx; Sanae Murschel, managing director of international sales, Colissimo/La Poste Group; Adam Tomczak, group head of international delivery and solutions development, Allegro; Helen Scurfield, CEO, Asendia Global Returns; and Aleksandar Alačkov, transportation director, Notino.
You can view the full conference program here. Group booking discounts are available. Book your conference pass here.
Parcel and Postal Technology International Awards 2025
The Parcel and Postal Technology International Awards, now in their 17th year, recognize and reward the latest achievements and developments in the postal sector. They cover various areas of the industry, with categories including Service Provider of the Year, Supplier of the Year, Business Diversification of the Year, Last-Mile Delivery Innovation of the Year, Transport Innovation of the Year, Environmental Achievement of the Year, Packaging Innovation of the Year – and more!
Award winners will be announced on October 21 at Parcel+Post Expo 2025, during an awards ceremony taking place alongside the opening day networking drinks – sponsored by Purolator. In addition to seeing who the winners are, this provides a fantastic opportunity to network with attendees in a relaxed and atmospheric setting.
The team cannot wait to welcome you at this year’s Parcel+Post Expo. Register for your FREE entry pass here.
