c2p Summit 2025
Barcelona
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
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c2p Summit 2025
C2P SUMMIT 2025
Program
DAY 1 - 23 January 2025
14h00 - 18h00
Welcome and Introduction | 1400
Outcome and Take-aways from the c2p & BEAM Bootcamp | 1420
Short presentation from the startups that participated in the bootcamp:
LOXO | Smarcel - Innovative Robot Delivery | Bettermile | Transmetrics | Visiocue
and feedback from the participating postal and CEP companies
First and last mile - out with the old, in with the new | 1530
How can innovative strategies re-invent the first and last mile of logistics, replacing outdated methods with cutting-edge solutions
Sumesh Rahavendra, Pos Malaysia (moderator)
Pascal Stalder, Swiss Post
Nadja Kurbanova, Avery Dennison
Waleed Abu Nada, Infinite pl / Saudi Post Group
Cesar Lapuerta, KEBA
Coffee Break | 1630
Reimagining Urban Logistics: Delivering the City of Tomorrow | 1700
How can postal and parcel companies navigate the unprecedented challenges from political pressure, customer demands, and competition to shape the future of city delivery
Amanda Martinez,HubBox (moderator)
Thomas Wälchli, Swiss Post (keynote presentation)
Marc Sorgeloos, bpost
Andre Veskimeister, Parcel Locker Central
Daniel Starkey, Bloq.it
End of Day 1 | 1800
DAY 2 – 24 January
9h00 - 17h00
Welcome to DAY 2 | 0900
Sustainability - a driver for business growth | 0915
Keynote speech: Charles Brewer, CEO Pos Malaysia Group
Explore how integrating sustainable practices can not only benefit the environment but also drive significant business growth and innovation
Panel discussion with:
Bernhard Bukovc, connect2posts (moderator)
Charles Brewer, Pos Malaysia
Vinicius Pedroso de Almeida, DHL
Aidan McGuinness, An Post
Startup Showcase 1 | 1015
Clearquote | HubBox | GLOW
Coffee Break | 1030
Navigating the data deluge | 1100
How can postal and parcel companies manage the overwhelming amount of data available to them and use it to transform their operations, improving efficiency and decision-making processes
Ira Cohen, MMDSmart (moderator)
Ravi Kiran Kotty, PostNord
Gustavo Damy, UPU
Sumit Mitra, Kearney
Startup Showcase 2 | 1200
Kasparium | Shiptimize
AI - disruption ahead | 1210
Discuss the imminent disruptions AI is set to bring to the postal and parcel industries, reshaping business models and operational landscapes
Bernhard Bukovc, connect2posts (moderator)
Christian Oestergaard, PostNord
Daniel Bacelic, Amazon Web Services
Ira Cohen, MMDSmart
Lunch | 1315
Foresight Methodology & Planning
Workshop sessions | 1415 - 1700
Take a step back from day-to-day work and dive into innovation management methodologies. Mattia Crespi, an Institute for the Future (IFTF) Research Affiliate will introduce the future foresight methodology developed by the Institute. Use the tools flexibly for anything from single meetings to multi-year initiatives, a real value which you can take back home with you.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
TRENDS 2025
Discuss with your peers and ecosystem partners about trends for 2025 and how innovation, new technologies, and startups can help you to succeed.
FUTURE FORESIGHT TRAINING
Take a step back from day-to-day work and dive into innovation management methodologies. An Institute for the Future (IFTF) Research Affiliate will introduce the future foresight methodology developed by the Institute. Use the tools flexibly for anything from single meetings to multi-year initiatives, a real value which you can take back home with you.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Learn in our demo session (following the Beam/c2p bootcamp) and our pitching sessions about innovative and disruptive startup solutions and technologies for the postal and parcel industry.
NETWORK
Meet with postal and parcel industry executives, innovation leaders, startups, as well as ecosystem partners and discuss innovation, the industry, and its needs. If you are a startup, share your expertise, pitch your solution, and network to match your solution with the industry’s needs.
Venue & Useful Information
Monday | Pau Claris
Pau Claris 79
in the heart of Barcelona
The Club at Monday Pau Claris’ co-working location is a multipurpose space designed to organize engaging events, from informal networking to workshops and conferences. It is the ideal location for our first c2p Summit in Barcelona where all our activities will be engaging and interactive. It is a space with a minimalist design whose main decoration is a huge window that allows natural light to enter through the street. It has a bright cafeteria and participants can enjoy the coffee breaks on the terrace, right beside the meeting space.
Venue & hotels
The venue is in the heart of Barcelona, a few steps from Placa de Catalunya (location link).
We haven't reserved any hotel rooms, but in close reach are many hotels of all categories.
Airport connection
Taxi: 20-30 min (depending on traffic)
Metro: L1 + L9
Aerobus: direct shuttle bus between Place de Catalunya and the airport every 5-10 minutes (Aerobús Barcelona)
Register now
For c2p member startups and postal/CEP companies, 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.
c2p ecosystem partners are considered as sponsors and don't need to pay this fee (up to 2 participants).
Participation is limited to 65 participants. To reserve your spot, get in touch and/or make sure to pay the fee via our Stripe link below (under category 1) or ask for an invoice.
Find out which category applies to you and how you can join
1/ postal/CEP companies & c2p member startups
For c2p member startups and postal/CEP companies, 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.
2/ startups that are not c2p members
If you are not a c2p member startup you can also join. If you don't want to become a full member, then opt for the 4-month test period. This will allow you to buy tickets for you and your colleagues.
Sign up for one of the two membership options or join with a 4-month test membership.
Then you can buy your ticket (use the payment link under category 1).
3/ c2p ecosystem partners
c2p ecosystem partners are considered as sponsors and don't need to pay the participation fee.
The participation for up to two participants is free. For any additional participant, c2p ecosystem partners need to pay the participation fee (use the payment link under category 1).
4/ others
If you are not a postal/CEP company, a c2P member startup, or a c2p ecosystem partner, you can also join this event.
Contact us to discuss participation and sponsorship opportunities (find the contact form below).
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