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
Pete Chareonwongsak
Chief Executive Officer
Teleport
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-13:00 | Check-in, Registration and Networking | |
| 09:00-11:00 | Sitges - Sightseeing (Optional) | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Welcome Lunch | |
| 13:00-13:10 | Introduction: Setting the (Digital) Stage | Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos Group Eytan Buchman, CMO, Freightos |
| 13:10-13:35 | Keynote: Connecting the Dots: Navigating Tech Integration Pitfalls Between Partners | Megan Kelley, VP, Platforms, Crane |
| 13:35-14:05 | Fireside Chat: The Future of Tenders in a Volatile World | Sebastian Hehn, Global Category Lead Logistics Procurement, Knauf Host: Oliver Esch, VP Business Development at Shipsta by Freightos |
| 14:05-14:25 | Fireside Chat: The Ocean Airlines | Jannie Davel, SVP Air Cargo, MSC Host: Ian Arroyo, CRO, Freightos |
| 14:25-14:55 | Keynote: Volatility and Indexing | Bjorn Vang Jensen, Founder, Nanooq |
| 14:55-15:25 | Keynote: The Role of Relationships in Controlling for Shipping Volatility | Mark Chadwick, President, Global Shippers Association (GE Healthcare) |
| 15:25-15:55 | Coffee Break & Networking | |
| 15:55-16:25 | Fireside Chat: Ecosystem as a Service: Customizing Resiliency | Eric Rempel, CIO, Redwood Logistics Dominic Regan, Sr. Director, EMEA Logistics Applications, Oracle Host: Ian Arroyo, Chief Strategy Officer, Freightos |
| 16:25-16:55 | Keynote: Future Evolution of BCO needs and Strategic Pathways to Win in the New Market | Arsenio Martinez, Managing Partner, McKinsey |
| 16:55-17:35 | Panel: Tech in Forwarding - Value Delivered or Delayed | Hemang Kapur, CEO, Shipa Freight Ken Potts, Director of Pricing, CH Robinson Robert Khachatryan, Founder, Freight Right Noah Sange, SVP eCommerce, ECU Worldwide Host: Antonia Ambrozy, Director of eBookings Growth, WebCargo by Freightos |
| 17:35-18:00 | Keynote: Internal Digitization and Lessons in Connecting the Pieces | Susanne Klingler-Werner, President, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Europe |
| 19:45-23:30 | Get Together Dinner + Activity |
Tuesday, September 24th
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30-08:45 | Breakfast | |
| 08:45-09:05 | Introduction: The State of Digitization | Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos Group |
| 09:05-09:35 | Keynote: The imperative to digitise the cargo industry | Mark Drusch, Chief Cargo Officer, Qatar Airways |
| 09:35-10:00 | Fireside Chat: The Freight Tech Identity Crisis: Connectivity, Transparency and Tech | Manel Galindo, Chief Revenue Officer, Freightos Group Ian Arroyo, Chief Strategy Officer, Freightos Group |
| 10:00-10:30 | Keynote: Just Add Tech | Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO, Teleport |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break & Networking | |
| 11:00-11:40 | Panel: Steadying the Ship: BCO Strategies for Navigating Uncertain Waters | Paolo Galli, VP Group Logistics Operations, Electrolux Martin Polakovic, VP Logistics, Lenovo Faisal Zanjani, Global Head of Supply Chain Transformation, Diageo Host: Aliona Yurlova, Director of Sales, Freightos |
| 11:40-12:10 | Keynote: The Tech Road to New Healthcare Logistics Approach in 2032 | Matthias Mentschel, Global Head WWT&W, Bayer |
| 12:10-12:40 | Panel: Airlines and Digitalization: an Untapped Potential | Stefano Sinagra, Cargo Digital Transformation Manager, ITA Airways Cargo Jonathan Holmes, Deputy Director Global Accounts, ANA Cargo Sebastien Kunze, Director - Pricing & Inventory Management, Delta Air Lines Mark Drusch, Chief Cargo Officer, Qatar Airways Host: Julien Triay, Senior Sales Manager (Airlines), WebCargo by Freightos |
| 12:40-13:40 | Lunch | |
| 13:40-14:20 | Networking 1:1s | |
| 14:20-15:20 | Keynote: Workshop: Unraveling the Data Fabric Confusion | Ian Arroyo, Chief Strategy Officer, Freightos |
| 15:20-15:50 | Fireside Chat: The Tech Miss | Eric Johnson, Technology Editor, Journal of Commerce |
| 15:50-16:20 | Coffee Break & Networking | |
| 16:20-16:45 | Keynote: Quantifying Relationships: The Data and Processes Behind Resilient Carrier/BCO Relationships | Helge Remmers, Global Head Logistics, Covestro |
| 16:45-17:10 | Keynote: Cool Innovations: Lessons in Playbooking Innovation | Nicole Glenn, CEO and Founder, Candor Expedite |
| 17:10-17:40 | Region Highlight: Contending with Freight Volatility in Southeast Asia | Yashpal Sharma, Managing Director, Skyways Group Host: Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos |
| 17:40-17:50 | Closing Remarks | |
| 17:50-18:35 | 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]