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c2p in-person events

Join our c2p in-person events to learn, share, and network with leaders of the postal and parcel industry, startups, and ecosystem partners.

c2p Community Circuit at Parcel+Post Expo

A stage and a networking zone for one day for panel disussions, pitches, matchmaking, 1-2-1 meetings and open networking.

On 24 October at Parcel+Post Expo in Amsterdam

c2p in Asia-Pacific

We are collaborating with the leading postal/parcel conference in the APAC region, the APPU Postal Business Forum and organize one afternoon of innovation-focused panel discussions and pitches.

Join us in Bangkok from 18-20 November 2024

Workshops

Together with partners we organize workshops and other similar events which are focusing on concrete topics and where startups have the unique opportunity to share their expertise and network.

Next workshop: Last Mile, in collaboration with Bettermile on 11 September in Berlin

Dinners and more

At relevant industry events, we organize networking dinners where postal and parcel company executives, startups, and other ecosystem partners meet in an informal setting to get to know each other, network, and establish lasting contacts.

Our next networking dinner will be organized on 9 October in London, following the Leaders in Logistics conference.

c2p Barcelona Circuit

One of the c2p key events is our own c2p Barcelona Circuit where we combine networking and matchmaking with industry insights and a scenario planning and foresight planning workshop.

Join us in Barcelona from 23 to 24 January 2025

Bootcamps

Together with our partner BEAM we will organize our first startup bootcamp from 22 to 23 January 2025 in Barcelona

Previous in-person events

Asia-Pacific Postal Business Forum

Bangkok | 20 - 22 November 2023



After our first successful in-person event at Parcel+Post Expo in Amsterdam we organized another event in to the Asia-Pacific region, in cooperation with the Asia Pasific Postal Union (APPU)..

The theme of the Postal Business Forum was “Innovating with Digital Transformation to Build Resilience in the Postal Sector” where participants discussed the latest innovations, trends, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of the postal sector. For the first time, a CEO Forum was organized on 20 November in conjunction with the Postal Business Forum. The event brought together CEOs, Post Masters General, and other postal leaders from the region and beyond who shared their visions and insights about the sector and to interact with the stakeholders.


The connect2posts startup showcase on day three of the forum was a major highlight.

Community Circuit

live in-person event

at



Amsterdam

RAI Exhibition and Conference Center

24 - 26 October 2023


24 October

PIP Startup Innovation Award Competition

with the

award ceremony reception in the evening


26 October

connect2posts Community Circuit

with

panel discussions

networking

matchmaking

pitching sessions

connect2posts Community Circuit

26 October 2023

at Parcel+Post Expo, Amsterdam


PROGRAM

9:30 am

Welcome & Introduction

Bernhard Bukovc, Founder Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) & connect2posts

9:40 am

The role of startups in the postal and parcel sector

panel discussion with

Amanda Martinez, connect2posts (moderator)

and

Marco Lommatzsch, Senior Corporate Growth & Innovation Strategy, Austria Post

Jesper Bang-Olsen, Head of Venture Development, Beam

Sophie Desier Biehler, Responsable EUROPE, La Poste & Vice-Présidente Innovation PostEurop

Saleh Khan, Coordinator, Knowledge Centre and Think Tank, UPU

Startup Pitches & Discussion

with

Proworx | Pelican | Shiptimize | Stamp Free | Kardinal | Geomain

10:30 am

Engagement models between postal/parcel companies and startups

panel discussion with

Derek Osborn, Whatnext4u (moderator)

and

Thierry Golliard, Director/VP Open Innovation & Venturing, Swiss Post

Anett Sorli, Investment Director Bring Ventures & Senior Vice President Next

Alex Collins, Chief Operating Officer, Infinite pl, Saudi Post Group


Startup Pitches & Discussion

with

Tighd | Regify | Clearquote | Deed Delivery | WubbleSafe | Rebelio.tech | Dronamics | iCustoms

11:20 am

Break with Networking and 1-1 meetings

Meet with the other participants - postal and parcel companies, startups, industry partners, postal venture funds, supply chain accelerators etc.

_

12:30 pm

Key technologies which will shape the industry - the next 5 to 10 years

a panel discussion with

Andre Pharand, Postal and CEP Expert & Advisor (moderator)

and

Candice Yuan Tingting, General Manager of Logistics Technology Business, Cainiao Group

Christian Oestergaard, Lead Visionary & Senior Group Strategist of IT-production/IoT/AI, PostNord

Gustavo Damy, Innovation and Partnership Development, UPU

Benoit Faucher de Corn, Director Innovation, La Poste Groupe


Startup Pitches & Discussion

with

Vaultgroup | Mily Technologies | Glow | Monoceros | Enigmatos | Linksmart | Transmetrics

_

1:20 pm

Closing of the Panel Discussions and Pitching | Wrap Up

_

1:30 pm

until

3:00 pm

Networking and 1-1 meetings

Meet with the other participants - postal and parcel companies, startups, industry partners, postal venture funds, supply chain accelerators etc.

Upcoming members-only virtual events

What you can expect from our members-only Virtual Talks


Industry experts and innovation leaders from the industry will share insights on their work, industry trends, market needs and more. Get the opportunity to pitch during these events and receive valuable feedback from the industry representatives and other stakeholders. Learn about the industry, understand the market, and get actively involved to convince the industry about your solution.

In addition, share your knowlede and expertise and make yourself a valuable partner of the postal and parcel ecosystem.

9 April 2024

members-only / virtual

2:30 - 4:00pm CET

Join our members-only executive talk with representatives of the postal and logistics industry, startups and other partners who will contribute to our discussion.


Artificial Intelligence (part 1)

use cases & challenges

focus: process optimization



with presentations from

DHL

PostNord

USPS OIG



14 May 2024

members-only / virtual

10:30 - 12:00am CET

Join our members-only executive talk with representatives of the postal and logistics industry, startups and other partners who will contribute to our discussion.


First & Last Mile

route optimization

fleet

OOH solutions

focus: trends, challenges & solutions


Presentations & discussion

7 June 2024

members-only / virtual

2:30 - 4:00pm CET

Join our members-only executive talk with representatives of the postal and logistics industry, startups and other partners who will contribute to our discussion.


Artificial Intelligence (part 2)

use cases & technologies

focus: computer vision & outlook on technology and market developments for the coming years


with presentations from

Swiss Post

bpost

USPS OIG



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