ParcelNext
Data & AI
Innovation Meets Intelligence Vienna, Austria
11-12 June 2026
Explore the Future & Challenge your Assumptions
From foresight management to humanoid robots - explore the technologies driving tomorrow’s delivery networks. Discover how automation and artificial intelligence are redefining postal and parcel operations.
The postal, parcel, and eCommerce logistics industry is at a turning point. Rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the rise of automation are redefining how goods move from sender to recipient. To stay ahead, businesses must not only anticipate change - they must actively shape it.
This c2p event is designed as a hands-on innovation event where foresight meets action. Attendees will explore three critical pillars driving the future of delivery:
AI-Powered Technologies
Cutting-edge applications like vision technology, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making tools that are reshaping logistics and eCommerce.
Physical AI
How automation is revolutionizing efficiency and scalability. Explore and discuss robotics, delivery bots, humanoids, and autonomous yard management systems.
Trend & Foresight Management
Understanding emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviors, and disruptive forces. How to transform insights into strategies that future-proof operations.
What you can expect and why you should join
Join us at our ParcelNext 2026 Summit – the exclusive event where postal and parcel leaders come together to explore the latest trends and technologies that will shape the industry.
This is not a passive event - it’s an interactive experience exploring latest technologies and use cases. From a site visit to collaborative workshops, you’ll engage directly with technologies and ideas that will define the next decade of delivery. This is an opportunity to connect, explore, and lead the transformation.
Industry foresight
Dive into the drivers and trends shaping the next wave of transformation. In addition, learn about trend and foresight management. Get the tools and prepare yourself for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Hands-on insights
Bootcamps, workshops, and discussions with top experts. Our events are hands-on, focused on exchange, interaction, and co-creation.
Exclusive access
Limited to just 70 participants for maximum interaction and networking
This is your chance to connect with decision-makers, exchange ideas, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Places are limited – secure your spot now and register below!
Please find below a link to a survey - to be completed BEFORE the event
(you can also complete if you don't attend the event in Vienna).
It will take you about 2-3 minutes to complete and will provide us with valuable input for our event.
Program & Session Themes
Bootcamp & Summit
Day 1 | 11 June | morning
Fast Forward Bootcamp
9am - 12.30pm
Validation and co-creation of relevant startup solutions that can bring value in the areas of AI, data, and physical AI, incl. autonomous solutions, robotics, humanoids, drones, computer vision etc.
with
Synkka | Zeropact | Dexter | Datakrew | Levtek | Kanguro | Tourmix
Participation is limited to the startups selected for the bootcamp as well as to postal & parcel companies and selected mentors. If you are interested in joining the bootcamp, please get in touch.
Find out more about our 4-hour bootcamp (11 June morning):
Day 1 | 11 June | afternoon
ParcelNext AI & Data
1.30 - 3.45 pm followed by site visit & dinner
Introduction & Welcome | 1.30pm
Walter Oblin, CEO of Austrian Post
Bernhard Bukovc, connect2posts
Keynote Speech:
Collaborative AI & Orchestration
Moses Ma, FutureLab
Panel Discussion:
Orchestrating Intelligence: The Next Phase of AI in Logistics
The first wave of AI adoption in logistics focused on solving discrete problems. The next challenge is orchestration: enabling AI systems to share context, align objectives, and adapt collectively as conditions change. This panel examines architectural choices, platform strategies, and governance models that allow logistics companies to turn isolated AI tools into a coherent, learning system.
Bernhard Bukovc, c2p (chair)
Moses Ma, FutureLab
Mark Briganti, Accenture
Christian Oestergaard, PostNord
Johan Holstein, GLS
José Anson, UPU
Fireside Talk:
The State of AI in the Postal & Parcel Ecosystem
How AI is reshaping efficiency, customer interaction, and operational decision making across the industry. Who will harness AI faster and who will be left behind?
with
Bernhard Bukovc, c2p (chair)
Peter Umundum, COO Austrian Post
Charles Brewer, CEO Pos Malaysia
Site Visit & Dinner | leaving at 3.45pm
Visit of Austrian Post sorting facility with focus on AI driven projects and robotics/autonomous solutions.
Followed by joint networking dinner
Day 2 | 12 June | morning
ParcelNext AI & Data
9.00am - 12.45pm followed by lunch
Coffee & Welcome as of 8.30am
Innovation Showcase | 9.00 am
Synkka | Zeropact | Tourmix | Datakrew | Levtek | Kanguro
Where AI Generates Real Value
AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to measurable impact in postal and parcel operations. This session cuts through the hype and shows where AI is already delivering real business value today
Michael Andrae, Austrian Post (chair)
Enrico Romani, Amazon/AWS
Konrad Steiner, Optano
Gilad Avidor, Bloq.it
Cristi Pena, movacy
The “Uberization” of Parcel Delivery: From AI-Powered Predictions to Real-Time Orchestration
Using insights from Customer Code’s latest UK consumer survey, a Royal Mail case study, and a behind-the-scenes view, the session demonstrates how accurate ETAs and dynamic orchestration boost engagement, first-attempt success, and customer satisfaction for large-scale postal and parcel operators - all without disrupting existing operations.
Sebastian Poberschin, Bettermile
Practical AI in the Parcel Industry
Beyond pilots and buzzwords, AI is quietly transforming parcel operations. This session dives into real world implementations highlighting practical insights, measurable outcomes, and the operational realities of deploying AI at scale.
Christian Oestergaard, PostNord (chair)
Giuseppe Bordonali & Simon Wälchli, Microsoft
Fredrik Lindqvist, Posten Bring
Shahrin Binti Oli Mohamed, CTO Pos Malaysia
Bart Coppelmans, HERE Technologies
From reactive to autonomous: what it actually takes to deploy agentic AI in postal and parcel operations
Why digitisation alone hasn't solved the firefighting problem | What distinguishes agentic AI from traditional automation | Where autonomous AI is delivering measurable outcomes today | The organisational shift
Elena Solomonova, CEO Shipsy
Rolf Oostrom, Shipsy
Ravi Kiran Kotty, PostNord
Day 2 | 12 June | afternoon
ParcelNext AI & Data
1.30 - 4pm
From Manual to Automated: Robotics in Everyday Logistics
How can robotics gradually replace manual tasks across logistics operations - with practical experiences, deployment realities, and insights into what it really takes to make robotics work at scale.
Marc Sorgeloos, bnode (chair)
Adrian Berry, Evri
Elke Salzmann, PostNL
Gora Soto, Isitec International
Louis Verspreeuwen, Logibot
Foresight Planning & Workshop
Michael Anderson, MASS (chair & workshop moderation)
Insights: Foresight planning approaches and findings at Austrian and Swiss Post
Michael Andrae & Marco Lommatsch, Austrian Post
Larissa Bollmann & Cristina Bumbacher, Swiss Post
Workshop Session & Discussion
Wrap Up & End of the Summit | 4.00pm
In collaboration with Austrian Post
at their HQ in Vienna
REGISTRATION
Please note that registration is now closed
We have reached and exceeded the maximum number of participants and are unfortunately unable to accept any further registrations.
If you have previously expressed interest in attending, please contact us by email or via the contact form below so we can check whether any places may still be available.
If you have registered but have not yet completed your payment, feel free to get in touch and we will provide you with the payment link.
Please use the payment links below depending on your respective membership level or type of company/organization.
All indicated prices are "per person".
- c2p paying member startups pay a discounted fee of € 150
- Postal & CEP companies, non-member startups, e-commerce marketplaces, and retailers pay the standard fee of € 350.
- Ecosystem Partners get 2 free tickets. If an Ecosystem Partner wishes to participate with 3 or more people, please use for each additional participant the standard participation fee.
- Suppliers or consultancies that are not c2p ecosystem partners can sponsor and join. Please get in touch to learn more.
The low cost-covering fees allow us to organize a high value event. These contributions ensure high-quality programming and a collaborative, independent experience.
c2p member startups (cat 1&2)
€ 150
Only for c2p member startups in the two categories
(1) fee model, and
(2) reduced fee model, which are the current 2 membership models.
If you are not sure whether you fall into this category please get in touch or verify here.
Standard participation fee
€ 350
for
1/ Postal, parcel, and CEP companies
2/ startups that are not paying members
3/ e-commerce companies / marketplaces / retailers
4/ Ecosystem Partner: as of 3rd ticket
Others
Suppliers & Consultancies
Please reach out to find out more about possibilities to join
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