c2p Events
Become a connect2posts member, exchange and network with leaders of the industry, other startups, and ecosystem partners. Pitch your solution and get valuable information and feedback
Become part of a unique innovation and startup focused network in the postal and logistics industry, build lasting contacts and develop business opportunities and cooperations
Through our own events as well as events for which we partner with other organizations, we create a strong community that is driven by the same ambitions:
driving innovation in the postal, parcel and logistics industry
exchanging on latest trends and developments
identifying game-changing solutions
identifying industry needs and use cases
collaborating
Events & c2p Summits
Join our c2p events to learn about industry trends and solutions, share your expertise, source latest technologies and startups, identify growth opportunities, as well as network with your peers and other industry players:
- c2p Intelligent Logistics: AI, CX, and Data Summit (10-11 September, London) - in partnership with HubBox
- c2p Redefining Delivery: OOH, Last Mile, and Urban Logistics Summit (13-14 November, Lisbon) - in partnership with Bloq.it
- c2p Summit (January 2026)
- c2p Next-Gen Logistics Processes: Automation, Robotics, and Autonomous Solutions (April 2026)
c2p Fast Forward Bootcamps & Startup Competitions
Validate and co-create innovative solutions and their features for postal, parcel, and logistics markets and operations of tomorrow.
Postal, parcel, and logistics companies can tailor the solutions to their needs and work on use cases that have a real impact on their operations and services.
Upcoming c2p Fast Forward Bootcamps:
- c2p Intelligent Logistics: AI, CX, and Data Fast Forward Bootcamp (10 September, London)
- c2p Redefining Delivery: OOH, Last Mile, and Urban Logistics Fast Forward Bootcamp(13 November, Lisbon)
Virtual Talks
Each month we get together for a c2p Virtual Talk in which we dive into innovation, industry and market trends, latest technologies, solutions, and growth opportunities for the postal, parcel, and logistics ecosystem.
Other upcoming connect2posts
activities & events
Meet with industry representatives, innovation leaders, startups, and make lasting contacts.
Our c2p events have the objective to enable networking and matchmaking within the industry. They range from our own events, such as our c2p Summit in Barcelona (January 2025), our startup Fast Forward Bootcamps, our focused Summits over the year, our c2p Virtual Talks once per month, our stage at Parcel+Post Expo, cooperations with other key industry events, such as Leaders in Logistics, dinners which we organize with our members at the sideline of relevant industry events, or other activities that help to drive networking and innovation.
Parcel & Post Expo
21 - 23 October 2025
Amsterdam
The c2p Days at Parcel+Post Expo
on the Innovation & Startup Stage as well as dedicated sessions on the main conference stage, the AI Parcel Lab and the Locker Room (OOH stage)
Join us at the the global event to showcase innovative and disruptive technologies across the postal and logistics industries.
connect2posts will be involved in all conference streams, including
- its annual startup competition,
- panel discussions,
- showcase sessions,
- and more.
The program will be out soon!
October 21, 22 & 23, 2025
RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Previous Events
Here you can find examples of previous events
c2p & Bettermile Last Mile Workshop & Meetup
Join our Last Mile Delivery Workshop and Meetup on 11 September at the Bettermile Space in Berlin.
c2p at Leaders in Logistics
c2p member startups (not older than 5 years) will again receive a discount for the upcoming Leaders in Logistics Last Mile event at Twickenham Stadium on 9 October in London.
Join our c2p networking dinner after the conference at the Scrummery, right across Twickenham Stadium (2-course menu for £40/€48 per person; drinks are on c2p).
PIP & c2p Startup Innovation Award
Join this year's finals of the PIP & c2p startup innovation awards and hear about solutions and new technologies that will re-shape our industry. The finals will take place live at Parcel+Post Expo on 22 October in Amsterdam.
c2p Community Circuit at Parcel+Post Expo
With our c2p stage and our networking and matchmaking zone for one full day. Join the unique c2p Community Circuit at Parcel+Post Expo on 24 October in Amsterdam.
connect2posts in Asia-Pacific
Join our connect2posts sessions at the APPU Asia-Pacific Postal Business Forum from 18 - 20 November in Bangkok, with special discounts for c2p members!
Contact us to learn more about the opportunities and our c2p discounts.
c2p & Beam Bootcamp
Apply for our Startup Acceleration Bootcamp, co-organized by Beam Accelerator and c2p in Barcelona from 22 - 23 January 2025. With leading experts from the postal and parcel industry you can validate your solution and focus on the features which match the industry’s needs.
c2p Summit
Join us for our c2p Barcelona Summit from 23 to 24 January 2025, and let us dive into innovation, new technologies, and future foresight planning. In a unique setting in the heart of Barcelona we will meet to network, exchange, and discuss postal and parcel industry relevant topics. Our c2p Summit will bring together leaders of postal and parcel companies, startups, and ecosystem partners to convert innovation into actions.
The event is for free.
We only ask for a contribution of € 185 per person to help cover the costs. This includes lunches, coffee breaks, costs of the venue, and dinner. Places are limited. To reserve your spot, make sure to pay the fee via our Stripe link or ask for an invoice to make a money transfer.
c2p at Manifest in Las Vegas
We are excited to announce our partnership with Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics - A 3-day event being held on February 10 - 12, 2025, at The Venetian, Las Vegas. Manifest is the premier gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and investors in a showcase of the cutting edge of supply chain and logistics - bringing together over 6000 of the brightest minds in logistics & end-to-end supply chain!
We will organize an innovation & startup showcase - if you want to join the panel and showcase, let us know. All c2p members can join at Manifest at a discounted rate. More information will follow soon!
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
22-24 October 2024
22 October
PIP & c2p Startup Innovation Award Competition
with the
award ceremony reception in the evening
24 October
connect2posts Community Circuit
with
panel discussions
networking
matchmaking
pitching sessions
9:30 am
Welcome & Introduction
Bernhard Bukovc, Founder Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) & connect2posts
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9:40am
Opening Keynote
Charles Brewer, Group CEO, Pos Malaysia
10:00 am
Venture Strategies
fireside talk with
Amanda Martinez, connect2posts (moderator)
and
Thierry Golliard, Director/VP Open Innovation & Venturing, Swiss Post
Oskari Tinkanen, VP Innovation and Venturing, Posti Group Oyj
Startup Pitches & Discussion
with HubBox, Papaya, VanOnGo, Enigmatos, LOXO
10:40 am
Bringing Down the Sales Cycle
panel discussion with
Andre Pharand, CEO, Pharand Advisors (moderator)
and
Jesper Bang-Olsen, Head of Venture Development, Beam Accelerator
Marc Sorgeloos, Senior Technology Advisor, bpost
Nadja Kurbanova,
Market Development Manager Logistics & Parcel Industry, Avery Dennison
Startup Pitches & Discussion
with Mobietrain, Shiptimize, GoWizi, Clearquote, 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.
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12:30 pm
Corporate Innovation Strategies
a panel discussion with
Thomas Roggendorf, CEO, RMG NV (moderator)
and
Christian Oestergaard, Lead Visionary & Senior Group Strategist of IT-production/IoT/AI, PostNord
Dr. Marco Lommatzsch, Senior Corporate Strategy - Growth & Innovation, Austrian Post
Alex Collins, Chief Operating Officer, Infinite pl, Saudi Post Group
Startup Pitches & Discussion
with Transmetrics, Glow, Tradler, OmniOpti, PixoAnalytics
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1:20 pm
Presentation of the PostEurop Innovation Booklet
Sophie Desier-Biehler, VP Innovation Forum, PostEurop & Head of Europe, La Poste Group
Carlos Bhatt, Head of Innovation Management, CTT Correios de Portugal and Chairman of the Innovation Forum at PostEurop
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1:30 pm - 3:00pm
Closing of the Panel Discussions and Pitching | Wrap Up | Networking
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