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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 acceleration bootcamp in collaboration with Beam, our workshops and forums 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.


c2p Virtual Talk

6 May 2025

Delivering the Global Marketplace:

Adapting to Cross-Border E-commerce Developments and Demands


The landscape of global e-commerce is rapidly evolving, and postal and CEP companies are at the forefront of this transformation. Industry players need to stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on the booming cross-border market. 

In this dynamic session, we will delve into the critical aspects shaping the future of cross-border e-commerce, including:


  • Understanding the Shifting Sands of Customer and Market Requirements
  • Decoding Market Developments and Emerging Opportunities
  • Elevating the Key User Experience
  • Solving the Ever Increasing Trade Hurdles and Regulations

Confirmed Speakers:


Sid Hart, CEO at Redly Express, Pos Malaysia

Kate Muth, Executive Director at IMAG

Luke Lloyd, Head of Markets at IPC

Mirko Wichmann, Principal at Kearney

Adnan Zaheer, CEO at iCustoms


c2p Virtual Talk

2 June 2025

CX: Bringing Customer Experience to a New Level


Join our c2p Virtual Talk on 'CX - Bringing Customer Experience to a New Level,' and discover how to transform your operations and services into a competitive advantage. We'll discuss actionable strategies to enhance transparency, communication, and ultimately, customer satisfaction. Don't just deliver goods, deliver exceptional experiences!

A recent survey has revealed that customer experience is the number one priority of postal and parcel companies in 2025.


In this dynamic VT, we will delve into the critical aspects shaping the future of CX:


  • Understanding customer preferences
  • Personalization of the customer experience
  • Real-time visibility
  • Omnichannel communication
  • Simplified processes (sending, returns etc.)
  • Leveraging customer feedback

c2p Forum & Workshop

September 2025

in Lisbon, Portugal

Delivering the Future


"Delivering the Future" is a forum and workshop exploring the evolving landscape of last mile solutions and urban logistics. This event shall bring together postal and parcel companies, startups, ecosystem partners and others to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid growth of e-commerce, OOH solutions, and the importance of providing state of the art delivery solutions with convenience for customers


Delivering the Future shall provide a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among key stakeholders in the

  • last mile delivery, 
  • OOH, and 
  • urban logistics ecosystem.

Updates and more details will follow soon!

c2p Bootcamp & Launchpad

September 2025

in Lisbon, Portugal

Focus: Delivering the Future


The c2p Bootcamp & Launchpad shall help to accelerate the identification, development, and deployment of solutions by bringing together postal and parcel companies, startups, and possible other solution providers. This collaboration between all stakeholders, peers in the industry and those that have solutions or ideas to solve the problems is the key benefit for all participants.



Thus, the c2p Bootcamp & Launchpad can help to enhance the speed of innovation, enabling faster project development.

Focus areas:

  • Urban Logistics
  • Customer Experience
  • Leveraging Data
  • OOH Networks
  • Smart Parcel Lockers
  • New Technologies

Updates and more details will follow soon!


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.

Learn more / event flyer

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).

Reserve you seat for the dinner

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more about our 2024 c2p day

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.

Learn more / event page

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.

Learn more / brochure

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.

Learn more / brochure

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!

Learn more about Manifest

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






connect2posts Community Circuit

24 October 2024

at Parcel+Post Expo, Amsterdam


PROGRAM

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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