LEADERS IN LOGISTICS SUMMIT 2026 LANDS IN BRUSSELS WITH MAJOR BPOST PARTNERSHIP
Chris Peeters, CEO of bpost, has just been confirmed as a keynote speaker at Leaders in Logistics Summit 2026, where he will address the transformation of traditional postal operators for the e-commerce era. His keynote is part of exceptional Belgian representation at the event, which makes its Brussels debut on 17-18 March following successful editions in London, Barcelona and Berlin.
The Summit, recognised as Europe’s most senior e-commerce logistics event, will bring together over 1,100 industry leaders representing the entire e-commerce logistics value chain from major retailers and postal operators to innovative carriers and third-party logistics providers.
Joining Peeters from bpost are senior executives Frank Croket, Chief Digital Officer, Elke Segers, EVP Transformation, Strategy & Performance Cross Border, and Karin Enzlin, Director Business Development and Sustainability, demonstrating the depth of Belgian logistics expertise participating in the event.
The 2026 edition has secured exceptional representation from major retailers, with confirmed speakers from IKEA, JD Sports, B&Q, Decathlon and AG1, alongside leading postal operators, carriers and third-party logistics providers. Confirmed attendees include senior decision-makers from Amazon, Arvato, British American Tobacco, Correos, CTT, Curry’s, DSV, Herbalife, Royal Mail, Swiss Post and many more.
Other speakers confirmed to join the lineup include:
- Karsten Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer DACH, Geopost
- Bernd Gemein, Chief Information Officer, Deutsche Post
- Nils Thiesen, Chief Commercial Officer Overland Transport, Rhenus
- Boris Scholz, Managing Director Digital, FIEGE
- Meagan Fitzsimmons, Chief Compliance and ESG Officer, GXO Logistics
- Olafur Magnusson, Global Supply, Fulfilment Planning & Optimisation Manager, IKEA
- Candice de Dieuleveult, Head of Global Partnerships & Digital Expansion, JD Sports
- Darren Hall, Logistics Director, B&Q
- Isaac Arevalo Perel, Director End to End Supply Chain EU & UK, AG1
- Oliwia Guziel, Head of E-commerce Logistics, Decathlon Czech Republic
- Tom Killeen, Chief Operating Officer, THG Brands
- Sanae Murschel, Managing Director International Sales, Colissimo, La Poste
- Andreas Thöni, EVP Group Strategy, Digital & Innovation, Österreichische Post
- Wim van de Sande, Director, Procurement and Business Development, PostNL
- Martin Seidel, Senior Director, Partner Ecosystem Management & eCommerce Data Analytics, DHL Supply Chain
- Karen Leppard, Director, ESG, GXO Logistics
„Brussels is the perfect location to address the complexity facing European logistics right now,“ commented Tristan Hipper, Senior Producer at Leaders in Logistics. „With geopolitical disruption, digital transformation and sustainability challenges all converging, the quality of speakers and attendees we’ve secured reflects how critical these conversations have become. The exceptional representation from bpost, along with GLS Belgium, the IPC, PostEurop and Pro Carrier, demonstrates Belgium’s growing importance as a European logistics hub, whilst the strong retail presence ensures we’re addressing challenges from both sides of the supply chain.“
The event uniquely brings together retail logistics professionals alongside operations teams from carriers, postal operators and third-party logistics providers, creating unparalleled opportunities for strategic partnerships and direct peer-to-peer networking across the supply chain. Attendees benefit from interactive workshops, panel discussions and dedicated networking sessions designed to foster meaningful business relationships.
The Leaders in Logistics Startup Award Evening on 16 March has become a cornerstone of the event, with seven innovative startups pitching to industry leaders and investors. The panel discussion, chaired by Bernhard Bukovc, Chairman of the Postal Innovation Platform, features venture capital representatives including Jesper Bang-Olsen, Head of Venture Development at Beam, and Jeppe Høier, Co-Host EUCVC.
Early bird tickets are available now for a limited time. With 50+ speakers confirmed and multiple content streams covering digital transformation, cross-border logistics, sustainability, last-mile innovation and workforce development, this is the essential gathering for anyone serious about the future of e-commerce logistics.
For more information and to register, visit the Leaders in Logistics Summit website.