Less Hype.
More Insight.
Logistics Tech for the People That Get It.
September 23-24, 2024 | Sitges, Spain
Please note that FreighTech is by invitation only.
From APIs to TEUs.
Global freight connects the world. It's a real-world problem with real-world characteristics. It's dirty. Things break. When barcodes gets smeared, integrations throw errors. And when pandemics, combat, allisions and trade wars are thrown in the mix, all bets are off.If you're reading this, it's because you believe that logistics and technology can play a vital role in connecting the companies that connect the world. It also means that you know that tech never really looks like the it does in the PowerPoint deck.We're excited to once more bring together pros from carriers, BCOs, forwarders and more this year to explore logistics technology in the real world. Our theme this year?The Inherent Volatility of Global Freight - Planning and Working Despite...Everything
With Insights From Leaders Like...
Zvi Schreiber
Founder and CEO,
Freightos Group
Eric Johnson
Senior Editor Technology,
Journal of Commerce
Helge Remmers
Global Head of Ocean & Air Freight Procurement, Covestro
Arsenio Martinez
Partner - Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure, McKinsey
Nicole Glenn
Founder and CEO,
Candor Expedite
Paolo Galli
VP Group & Europe Logistics and Aftermarket Operations, Electrolux
Mark Chadwick
President of the Global Shippers Association for GE HealthCare
Megan Kelley
Vice President of Enterprise Applications, Crane Worldwide Logistics
About FreighTech
If this is your first FreighTech...we can't wait to meet you.
FreighTech focuses on bringing real-world, practical insights on the convergence of logistics and technology. Over the course of a day and a half, you'll hear true domain experts from a range across BCOs, forwarders, airlines, ocean liners and logistics tech companies, all banking on real-world experience.In addition, FreighTech 2024 will also include an optional tour of Sitges on the morning of Monday, September 23rd, a networking event that evening, and networking sessions during the conference on September 24th.
Conference Agenda
Monday, September 23rd
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-13:00 | Check-in, Registration and Networking | |
| 9:00-11:00 | Sitges - Sightseeing (Optional) | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Welcome Lunch | |
| 13:00 - 13:20 | The State of Digitization | Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos Group |
| 13:20- 13:45 | Connecting the Dots: Navigating Tech Integration Pitfalls Between Partners | Megan Kelley, VP, Platforms, Crane |
| 13:45-14:10 | TBD- Panel Discussion on Tendering | |
| 14:10-14:40 | TBD- Airline Panel | |
| 14:40-15:05 | Internal Digitization and Lessons in Connecting the Pieces | Susanne Klingler-Werner, President, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Europe |
| 15:05-15:35 | Coffee Break & Networking | |
| 15:35-16:00 | The Role of Relationships in Controlling for Shipping Volatility | Mark Chadwick, President, Global Shippers Association (GE Healthcare) |
| 16:00-16:30 | Fireside Chat: Ecosystem as a Service: Customizing Resiliency | Host: Ian Arroyo, Chief Strategy Officer, Freightos. With: RedWood Logistics, Oracle TM |
| 16:30-17:00 | Future Evolution of BCO Needs and Strategic Pathways to Win in the New Market | Arsenio Martinez, Managing Partner, McKinsey |
| 17:00-17:30 | TBD- Tech Forwarder Panel | |
| 17:30-17:55 | Volatility and Indexing | Bjorn Vang Jensen, Founder, Nannoq |
| 19:30-00:00 | Get Together Dinner |
Tuesday, September 24th
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30-09:00 | Breakfast | |
| 09:00-09:15 | The State of Digitization | Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos Group |
| 09:15-09:45 | Quantifying Relationships: The Data and Processes Behind Resilient Carrier/BCO Relationships | Helge Remmers, Global Head Logistics, Covestro |
| 09:45-10:15 | TBD | Mark Drusch, Chief Cargo Officer, Qatar Airways |
| 10:15-10:45 | Challenges in Plugging the Tech Gaps | Manuel Galindo, Freightos Group & Ian Arroyo, Freightos Group |
| 10:45-11:15 | Coffee Break & Networking | |
| 11:15-12:00 | TBD: What Last-Gen Tech Got Wrong | Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO, Teleport |
| 12:00-12:25 | TBD | Karsten Ramm, Director Digital Products & Innovation, Hapag Lloyd |
| 12:25-12:50 | The Tech Road to New Healthcare Logistics Approach in 2032 | Mattias Menschel, Global Head WWT&W, Bayer |
| 12:50-13:50 | Lunch | |
| 13:50-14:30 | Networking 1:1s | |
| 14:30-15:00 | Cool Innovations: Lessons in Playbooking Innovation | Nicole Glenn, CEO and Founder, Candor Expedite |
| 15:00-15:30 | Fireside Chat: The Tech Miss | Eric Johnson, Technology Editor, Journal of Commerce |
| 15:30-16:00 | Coffee Break & Networking | |
| 16:00-16:45 | TBD: BCO Panel | Shell, Schlumberger, Electrolux |
| 16:45-17:30 | Panel: Global Logistics in Asia | SA Group, Continental Carriers, Skyways Group |
| 17:30-17:40 | Closing Remarks | |
| 17:40-18:30 | Goodbye Reception |
ME Sitges Terramar
FreighTech 2024 is hitting up Sitges, Spain, for the first time ever! Sitges, a coastal town in Spain's Catalonia region, southwest of Barcelona, is known for its Mediterranean beaches and seafront promenade lined with grand mansions. The modest old town and surrounding streets are filled with shops, restaurants, many bars and nightclubs, and a community filled with modern culture.We will be hosting the event at the beautiful 5-star ME Sitges Terramar Hotel (part of the luxuries Melia hotel chain), where art and culture burst from every corner, guaranteeing a unique and unforgettable stay.FreighTech attendees will benefit from an exclusive rate of 260 Euros per night, with complimentary breakfast included. By staying on-premises, you'll have easy access to all conference events and after-hours networking opportunities. Be sure to reserve your hotel room soon, as we have a limited number of rooms set aside for our group.
More Details
FreighTech is an invite-only event for logistics and technology innovators.
FreighTech begins at 12:00 on Monday, Sep 23rd and ends at 18:00 on Tuesday, Sep 24th.
The registration fees are 450$, Register now!
Registration
Don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]