3PL Value Creation Europe Summit

Registration, badges, and networking in the exhibitor space.

Armstrong & Associates opens the Summit by presenting a data-driven overview of the European and global 3PL market, covering current market size and trends, key growth drivers, and emerging challenges shaping the logistics landscape.

Host: Evan Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong & Associates

The third-party logistics industry is being reshaped by globalization, rapid digital innovation, and rising customer expectations, with strong growth in Asia-Pacific and ongoing transformation across mature European markets. This executive-level session explores global opportunities and how leading European 3PLs are positioning through technology, sustainability, and evolving supply chain strategies to position for what comes next.

Panelists:
Roel Steigerwald, VP Global Forwarding Europe, C.H. Robinson
Cobus Rossouw, Strategic Executive: Commercial Supply Chain & Consulting
Hans-Jörg Bertschi, Executive Chairman, Bertschi Group

Moderator: Evan Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong & Associates

Networking and refreshments in the exhibitor space.

This panel examines the leading trends shaping investment decisions among strategic buyers and financial sponsors worldwide. It also explores how investors are underwriting growth in today’s uncertain economic environment.

Panelists:
Guy Gueirard, Global Logistics Growth Lead & EMEA Logistics Lead, JLL
John Anderson, Operating Partner, Greenbriar Equity Group
J.J. Schickel, Co-Founder, EVE Partners

Moderator: Ron Lentz, CEO / Managing Partner, Logisyn Advisors

Artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer future concepts. They are actively transforming how supply chains operate today, enabling predictive insights and real-time optimization. This session explores how technology is converging to create smarter, more resilient, and more efficient logistics networks.

Panelists:
Carolina Ciprés, Director of Research, Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC)
John Pennypacker, Strategic Account Director-Logistics, Altana
Astrid Camprubí, CEO Astra Grupo/Co-leader of MELYT

Moderator: Jamison Mize, VP EMEA, Armstrong & Associates

The lunch is designed for open networking and casual conversation.

E-commerce continues to grow steadily, creating both challenges and opportunities for 3PL providers as they adapt to rising expectations for omnichannel retail, value-added warehousing, and faster, more accurate delivery. This panel will explore how 3PLs are leveraging technology and sustainability-focused innovations to improve fulfillment efficiency and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving supply chain landscape.

Panelists:
Jake Arnold, Logistics Partner Manager, AfterShip
Dries De Love, CEO Central Europe 3PL, bpost
David Rodriguez, Amazon AWS

Moderator: Evan Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong & Associates

The freight forwarding sector is changing rapidly, driven by new regulations, growing trade complexity, and shifting global supply chains. This panel will explore how digitalization, sustainability pressures, and niche specialization are reshaping the industry, while highlighting how companies are adapting and where the most promising opportunities for competitiveness lie.

Panelists:
Tristan Bierenbroodspot, Founding Partner, Stealth Company
Christopher Saillard, Chief Strategy Officer, Stracker

Moderator: Peter Reed, Managing Director: Europe, Logisyn Advisors

Closing remarks from Armstrong & Associates and Logisyn Advisors.

Followed by cocktails and networking with fellow attendees, panelists, and sponsors.