DELIVER Europe matches retailers and logistics suppliers in Amsterdam

DELIVER Europe, a leading matchmaking event for retail and commerce professionals and logistics suppliers, is back in Amsterdam on 5 and 6 June 2024, with more than 1,500 participants expected to attend this year.

Held at the esteemed Taets Art and Event Park, this year's event is set to gather over 1,000 retail leaders from industry giants such as Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Samsung, and TikTok, and about 150 logistics suppliers.

CEP-Research is once again a media partner and will be reporting on the top topics from the event.

Ninth year

Founded by Stephane Tomczak, DELIVER Europe celebrates its 9th year in 2024, maintaining its legacy of excellence in bringing together the brightest minds in retail and commerce.

He commented: "We're excited to unite the retail and commerce ecosystem. With over 1,000 retailers and 150 supply chain partners expected to attend from across the continent, DELIVER Europe serves as the leading matchmaking event for the retail and commerce community. Matchmaking is in our DNA, and our unique process and platform deliver carefully curated 1-2-1 meetings, fostering valuable connections between retail giants and strategic supply chain providers."

Top speakers

This year's conference program will feature a lineup of top experts addressing the future of the retail industry, along with a range of informative sessions covering topics such as the Tech Retail Revolution, Sustainability, and Data-Driven Decision-Making.

Among the speakers, Jannie Appelt, VP Global Logistics at Just Eat, will deliver a keynote address focusing on the evolution of on-demand delivery and the trend towards empowering everyday convenience. Jesper Toubøl, Vice President Operations at LEGO, will focus his keynote presentation on the all-important need of boosting efficiency and sustainability through digitalisation and automation.

Bjoern Kirchner, Corporate Vice President, Supply Chain Management for Henkel, will speak on the topic of “Customer-Centric Supply Chain: It all started with a vision”, while Marlein Wiertsema, Global Head of Service Fulfilment Development & Innovation for Ingka Group (IKEA), will highlight the group’s innovative and sustainable approach.

Circular retailing

A highlight of the conference will be an exciting panel titled "The Future is Circular," featuring Laurence Fontinoy, Head of Circularity at Decathlon, Amy-Marie Allen, Head of Fulfilment, Supply Chain at Selfridges, Stephanie Crespin, Founder & CEO of Reflaunt.com. Together, they will explore how circularity offers companies a way to gain a competitive edge at significant scale and thrive in a future in which profits will be made differently.

Matchmaking time

In parallel, the future of the retail industry will be on display at DELIVER Europe's vibrant exhibition, with over 150 supply chain providers showcasing cutting-edge solutions.

More than 7,400 one-to-one meetings between retailers and supply chain providers are expected to be scheduled over the two days. Registered attendees can already start to reach out and book meetings as of May 6 onwards.

Moreover, all the attendees will be able to connect in a relaxed setting whilst enjoying prime entertainment at the exclusive evening Dining & Networking Party on 5 June.

CO2-neutral event

In 2024, DELIVER Europe will once again demonstrate its dedication to eco-responsibility by maintaining its 100% carbon-neutral and profit-neutral hosting approach.

As the industry increasingly adopts eco-conscious practices, the event organizer aims to set the standard by prioritising sustainability in all aspects of event planning. This includes providing exclusively vegetarian meals, selecting venues with convenient public transport access and implementing sustainable exhibition practices.

Further information

For more information and to register for a VIP Pass to DELIVER Europe 2024, visit the DELIVER website.