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The #1 event for retail logistics leaders

9-10 March 2027 | SugarFactory, Amsterdam

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Leaders in Logistics Summit is where Europe’s retail logistics operations get optimised.

This is the logistics summit for operations professionals solving real supply chain problems.

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Why Partner with
LEADERS IN Logistics SumMIT

The complete retail logistics ecosystem

The only event bringing together logistics decision-makers from 150+ retailers, marketplaces and brands with the operations leaders at carriers, posts and 3PLs who fulfil their operations. All the key players in the e-commerce logistics buying chain.

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Reach decision-makers across warehouse, fulfilment and delivery

From warehouse automation buyers to last mile technology investors to returns solutions seekers. Decision-makers responsible for every stage of the e-commerce logistics operation.

Senior decision-makers


43% director level+ attendance, ensuring your message reaches executives with actual budget authority and partnership decision-making power.

Transformation means investment

Retail logistics is being reshaped by market pressure. Operations are being upgraded. Technology is being deployed. Your buyers are here, and they're actively looking for solutions.

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Get on stage: thought leadership

Demonstrate your expertise and position yourselves as market leaders by delivering a keynote presentation, or participating in a panel discussion or fireside chat alongside industry leaders.

Targeted lead generation

Get creative and personal. Build interactive experiences via workshops, roundtables and parties. Meet target customers through unique and engaging networking.

PAST sponsors

We are proud to partner with leading organisations that are driving change in the logistics sector. Get in touch now to secure your place on our growing list of sponsors.

What's trending in logistics?
Get ahead with exclusive insights from the Leaders in Logistics Trends Report, in partnership with Accenture

Innovation at Leaders in Logistics Summit

Where Europe’s logistics innovation meets customers, capital and partnerships.

Discover cutting-edge technology solving real operational challenges. Meet the startups building tomorrow's logistics infrastructure. Evaluate investment opportunities validated by operations professionals.

For operations teams

From warehouse automation to last mile optimisation, solve tomorrow’s logistics challenges today.

For startups

Demonstrate your solution to retail, carrier, and 3PL teams with active projects - plus investors and corporate partners.

For investors & corporates

Source deal flow, evaluate technologies, and connect with founders solving billion-euro problems.

A great place to make new connections, to deepen connections we had before, and to tell our story.

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Simply put, we get more business here than at any other event.


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Connect with Europe's logistics decision-makers

2026 SPEAKERS

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Dr. Karl Pfaff

Dr. Karl Pfaff

Chief Executive Officer
GLS Group
Chris Peeters

Chris Peeters

Group Chief Executive Officer
bnode
Karsten Schwarz

Karsten Schwarz

Chief Executive Officer
DPD Germany
Simon Lemmen

Simon Lemmen

Chief of Customer Service & Strategy and incoming CIO Post & Parcel Germany
Deutsche Post DHL Group
Meagan Fitzsimmons

Meagan Fitzsimmons

Chief Compliance and ESG Officer
GXO Logistics
Nils Thiesen

Nils Thiesen

Chief Commercial Officer - Overland Transport
Rhenus
Sanae Murschel

Sanae Murschel

Vice President, International Sales
La Poste Colissimo
Alexander Van Schie

Alexander Van Schie

Director of Group Strategy
PostNL

Maarten Ree

Managing Director Operations Technology
FedEx Express
Mike Richmond

Mike Richmond

Managing Director, Consumer
Royal Mail

Key themes fROM 2026

This is the Logistics Summit where Europe’s operational teams solve real problems together.

The future of e-commerce logistics

Featuring speakers from Geopost, Rhenus, bpost and GLS

Delivery CX

Featuring speakers from DSV, Decathlon, JD Sports, La Poste

Smart sustainability

Featuring speakers from GXO, bpost, GRUBER Logistics, The IPC

Warehousing & fulfilment

Featuring speakers from DHL Supply Chain, THG Brands, Currys, Uniserve and Zalando

Cross-border logistics

Featuring speakers from PostNL, Allegro, Landmark Global, La Poste

Reverse logistics

Featuring speakers from Royal Mail, Arvato, DHL Supply Chain

Digital transformation

Featuring speakers from FIEGE, Deutsche Post, bpost, CTT

Last mile optimisation

Featuring speakers from Wayfair, IKEA, La Poste, Austrian Post

Who attends

This is where Europe’s e-commerce logistics operations teams connect.

An outstanding experience - exceptional networking opportunities and captivating speaker presentations

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General Manager – Operations, John Lewis

Leaders in Logistics is our top event every year because of the ROI we see from it


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Senior Marketing Manager, Blue Yonder

The Summit was inspiring, insightful and provided the right mix of experts

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CEO, DPD Germany

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agenda at a glance

Take a look at the hot topics coming up at Leaders in Logistics Summit 2026

16 March | Startup Award Evening

BLUE STAGE

Leaders in Logistics Startup Award Evening

Judges: Postal Innovation Platform, PostNord, Beam, EUVC, La Poste, Österreichische Post, rethink Ventures

Speakers: LogiBot, k2.mobility, Senvo, Osmosis AI & more​

17 March | Day 1

GREEN STAGE

The future of e-commerce logistics

Speakers: Retail Economics, ComCap, GLS Group, FedEx, bnode, DPD Germany, Rhenus, GXO Logistics & more​

PINK STAGE

Warehouse optimisation

Speakers: Zalando, UK Warehousing Assoication, FM Logistic, Maersk & more​

BLUE STAGE

Smart sustainability

Speakers: GXO Logistics, bpost, International Post Corporation, GRUBER Logistics & more​

GREEN STAGE

Delivery CX

Speakers: Royal Mail, Colissimo, Decathlon Czech Republic, JD Sports, PostNL & more​

PINK STAGE

Cross-border logistics

Speakers: Landmark Global, La Poste, PostNL, Allegro & more​

BLUE STAGE

Workforce

Speakers: Swiss Post, Pos Malaysia, Beam & more​

GREEN STAGE

Out-of-home delivery

Speakers: PostNL, DHL eCommerce, bpost, Geopost & more​

GREEN STAGE

Reverse logistics

Speakers: DHL Supply Chain, Royal Mail, Arvato & more​

THE OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY

18 March | Day 2

GREEN STAGE

Digital transformation

Speakers: Deutsche Post, FIEGE, Österreichische Post, CTT, XPO Logistics & more​

PINK STAGE

Retailer-LSP relationships

Speakers: AG1, Arvato, B&Q & more

GREEN STAGE

Overcoming urban delivery challenges

Speakers: bpost, VUB Mobilise, Innoviris, La Poste, ALICE & more​

PINK STAGE

Fulfillment

Speakers: THG Brands, Herbalife, DHL Supply Chain, byrd, Uniserve & more

GREEN STAGE

Optimising the last mile

Speakers: Need It For Tonight, Omniva, Österreichische Post, Kotsovolos, ALICE & more​

GREEN STAGE

Resilience

Speakers: Kühne Logistics University, MINES ParisTech, ALICE  & more​

Get to know LILS26:
See agenda, speaker list, hot topics & attendee list

Introducing our interactive workshops:
- Scaling up AI
- Optimised route planning
- The Marketplace Logistics Forum
- Navigating USO reform
- Responding to the eFTI

Join the workshops to solve operational challenges together

Our attendees

Meet the operations professionals who control Europe’s logistics networks, including:

Head of E-commerce Logistics, Decathlon Czech Republic
Head of Outsourced Operations, Currys
Global Director Projects Distribution & Logistics, Herbalife
Chief Commercial Officer – Overground Transport, Rhenus
Head of Global Partnerships & Digital Expansion, JD Sports
Strategy Director, Arvato
Head of Warehouse & Reverse Operations, bol.com
Global Manager - Supply, Fulfilment Planning & Optimisation, IKEA
CEO, bpost
COO, THG Brands
CEO DACH, Geopost
Head of EU Transportation & Delivery, Wayfair
CIO, Deutsche Post

Head of Fulfilment, Puma
Director Enterprise Accounts, UPS
Chief Automated Parcel Officer, bpost
Director End to End Supply Chain EU & UK, AG1
Logistics Director, B&Q
Global Head of Fulfilment, British American Tobacco
VP Operations, DHL eCommerce
Director Procurement and Business Development, PostNL
Head of Key Account Management, Royal Mail
Managing Director Digital, FIEGE
Chief Compliance and ESG Officer, GXO Logistics
Managing Director International Sales, Colissimo, La Poste
Director eCommerce Europe, CEVA Logistics

Join Avery Dennison, Quadiant & kernTerminal in Amsterdam

Engage Europe’s RETAIL logistics professionals

The teams managing peak season surges, optimising last mile routes, and deploying warehouse automation are gathering in Amsterdam this March.

Connect with them in March.

Bespoke package built to meet your business targets

We tailor every package to your unique business objectives. Here are just a few of the ways you can partner with retail logistics leaders

Join a C-suite panel of handpicked retail logistics experts. Sit side by side with executives and contribute to market-shaping conversations.

Engage onstage with an industry leader and demonstrate your expertise on the industry challenges and opportunities for which you provide solutions.

We bring together top execs from your target accounts. In a private and interactive setting to discuss the issues you can help solve.

From large-scale booths to plug-and-play exhibition pods, we have an expo solution for you.

Our private hospitality options provide extended networking opportunities to build relationships with decision-makers.

Sponsor our official afterparty or a more focused reception, with a wide range of bespoke branding opportunities available.

From the VIP and speaker zone to coffee and smoothie bars, you can but your brand in the places where our high quality attendees will congregate.

Demonstrate thought leadership and drive leads through our highly respected webinars, exec interviews and industry trend reports.

Join Arvato, bnode & Allegro this March

our 2026 sponsors

We are proud to partner with leading organisations that are driving change in the logistics sector. Get in touch now to secure your place on our growing list of sponsors.

Platinum

Trends Report Sponsor

Gold

Silver

ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers
Bettermile
PTV Logistics
Shoosmiths
SwipBox

Bronze

Start-up

Fastport
K2 Mobility
Logibot
Osmosis AI
Senvo

Media Partner

Join JD.com, DHL Supply Chain & Poste Italiane in Brussels

Connect with Europe's logistics decision-makers

leaders in logistics startup of the year award

Where breakthrough logistics technologies meet capital

Included with every ticket

16 March | The EGG

Get to know LILS26:
See agenda, speaker list, hot topics & attendee list

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