On November 12, Armstrong & Associates and Logisyn Advisors are partnering to host the third annual 3PL Value Creation Europe Summit in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s event analyzes the most important European and Global Third-Party Logistics Market trends (such as the effects of central bank monetary policy and inflation, normalization of transportation rates, growth in warehousing and e-commerce, and head and tailwinds in the freight forwarding market segment) in an interactive and fully engaged way—network with industry experts and peers who successfully navigate the unique daily complexities of the global 3PL industry. The 3PL Value Creation Europe Summit will be held in World Trade Center, 1ª planta Edif. Este, Moll de Barcelona, s/n, 08039, Spain.
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Single-day program • November 12, World Trade Center Barcelona
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM • Registration & Networking
Registration, badges, and networking in the exhibitor space.
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM • Welcome and the Current State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Market Research
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.
Speaker: Evan Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong & Associates
9:45 AM – 10:35 AM • Panel: Global 3PL View & Regional Variations
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.
Speakers:
Roel Steigerwald, VP Global Forwarding Europe, C.H. Robinson
Hans-Jörg Bertschi, Executive Chairman, Bertschi Group
Cobus Rossouw, Strategic Executive: Commercial Supply Chain & Consulting
Moderator: Evan Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong & Associates
10:35 AM – 11:05 AM • Networking Break
Networking and refreshments in the exhibitor space.
11:05 AM – 11:55 PM Panel: Major Deal Factors Driving Global M&A Activity
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.
Speakers:
Guy Gueirard, Global Logistics Growth Lead & EMEA Logistics Lead, JLL
J.J. Schickel, Co-Founder, EVE Partners
John Anderson, Operating Partner, Greenbriar Equity Group
Michael Rolle, CFO, DHL Supply Chain
Moderator: Ron Lentz, Managing Partner / CEO, Logisyn Advisors
11:55 PM – 12:45 PM • Panel: The Convergence of Technology and Logistics: Building a Truly Connected Global Supply Chain
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.
Speakers:
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, Vice President – M&A, Armstrong & Associates
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM • JLL Presentation
European Logistics Market Perspective.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM • Networking Luncheon
The lunch is designed for open networking and casual conversation.
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM • Panel: Contract Logistics and E-Commerce Fulfillment
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.
Speakers:
Dries De Love, CEO Central Europe 3PL, bpost
David Rodriguez, Manager for Data Center Infrastructure Delivery, Amazon
Jake Arnold, Logistics Partner Manager, AfterShip
Moderator: Evan Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong & Associates
2:50 PM – 3:40 PM • Panel: The Post-Purchase Edge: Circular Tech-Enabled 3PL Solutions
Panel theme: This panel unpacks how automation, robotics, and integration layers are reshaping 3PL operations end-to-end from forward fulfillment to returns processing, which business models will win, and why post-purchase experience from OMS to returns processing is becoming the brand’s real competitive edge.
Speakers:
Maxime Huzar, CEO, SpaceFill
Tom Killeen, COO, THG Ingenuity
Moderator: Otto de Werd, Managing Director, Logisyn Advisors
3:40 PM – 3:50 PM • Summit Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts
Closing remarks from Armstrong & Associates and Logisyn Advisors.
3:50 PM – 5:00 PM • Reception & Networking
Cocktails and networking with fellow attendees, panelists, and sponsors.
Central European Time Zone. The agenda is tentative and subject to change.
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