Leaders in Logistics: Autumn has announced major keynote speakers for its 2026 London edition, including a former Cabinet Minister, bringing together executives from Europe’s largest logistics companies and retailers to tackle the most critical topics in retail logistics.
Sir Vince Cable, Chairman, eFREIGHT 2030, will deliver a keynote on “Accelerating the uptake of zero emission HGVs”, speaking on behalf of a consortium of major logistics operators, OEMs, retailers and infrastructure providers spearheading the vital transition to emission-free HGVs.
Mikael Redin, Global Head of Replenishment & Inventory Management at IKEA, will provide exclusive insight into the logistics underpinning the company’s expansion into urban brick-and-mortar stores.
Natalie Frow, Managing Director Joy Logistics UK&I, JD.com, will detail how JD.com is scaling in Europe as it looks to establish itself as the dominant marketplace in the region.
Nils Thiesen, Chief Commercial Officer – Overland Transport, Rhenus, will explore the evolving dynamic between logistics operators and their retail clients, and how one of the largest logistics companies in the world is adjusting accordingly.
About the programme
“It’s rare to find a line-up of speakers with this level of responsibility on stage,” said senior producer Tristan Hipper. “The insight they bring isn’t available anywhere else, and the fact they’ve chosen to speak reflects how critical a point the industry has reached.”
These four keynotes form part of a programme including over 80 senior executives from throughout retail logistics, tackling issues across four content streams.
Additional confirmed speakers include:
- James Edge, Chief Executive Officer, Landmark Global and Executive Committee Member, bnode
- Patrick Lindby, Chief Commercial Officer, DHL Freight
- Johan Holstein, Managing Director Group Digital, AI and OOH, GLS
- Eliana Invernizzi, Vice President Planning and Engineering, FedEx
- Sven Kukemelk, Chief Commercial Officer, Omniva
- Conor Crosland, Group Director of Logistics & Automation, Holland & Barrett
- Felix Hettlage, Managing Director Retail, FIEGE
- Saba Hasan, Senior Director Logistics Commercial Services, Asda Logistics Services
The event, which is expecting around 900 attendees, has once again attracted significant interest from major European logistics companies, marketplaces and retail brands.
Postal companies attending include Royal Mail, Deutsche Post, La Poste, bpost and PostNord.
Carriers attending include FedEx, UPS, Evri, GLS and Geopost.
3PLs attending include DHL Supply Chain, DSV, GXO, CEVA and Maersk.
Marketplaces attending include Vinted, Temu, JD.com, eBay and Amazon.
Retailers attending include adidas, Dyson, H&M, Decathlon, M&S and Mars.
Team discounts available.
Website: Leaders in Logistics Autumn
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