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"Thank you very much for organizing the WCBL conference. It was a very inspiring event and was exceptionally well-organized."

Niklas Herzel

Project Lead Sustainable Logistics

Bosch

"The blend of case-study presentations and roundtable conversations allowed like-minded people and industry peers to explore the #DigitalFuture and #InnovativeTrends."

Roxana Liliana Coman

IT Communications & Digital Enablement Manager

Uniper

"There were great presentations by many other companies. The sessions ended with a lively round table discussion, where I was asked many questions for another 45 minutes. I was amazed and overwhelmed by the input of the audience."

Michele Sebastiano D'Angelo

Senior Manager Processes & Performance

Lufthansa Cargo

How It Works

Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

Facts

Limited to

150

Attendees
Limited to

100

Companies

20

Speakers

80/20

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Unlock the potential of new technologies to protect your supply chain
Master the art of risk mitigation and supply chain planning
Connect with industry leaders and shape the future of supply chain resilience

Agenda

First day of conference

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD

9:00

No Chairperson Yet

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9:15

Supplier on Fire - Aspects of an Effective Supplier Risk Management Approach

Marion Gillich

Head of Supplier Risk Management
Daimler Truck
Germany

9:45

No Speaker Yet

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10:15

Coffee Break

10:45

Striving for a Zero Defect Supply Chain

Jürgen Löffler

Supplier Enablement Manager
BMW AG
Germany

11:15

From Crisis to Control: Mastering Supply Chain Cash Flow

Radharaman Jha

Vice President Supply Chain
flaconi
Germany

11:45

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Supplier on Fire - Aspects of an Effective Supplier Risk Management Approach

    Marion Gillich (Daimler Truck)
  2. Striving for a Zero Defect Supply Chain

    Jürgen Löffler (BMW AG)
  3. From Crisis to Control: Mastering Supply Chain Cash Flow

    Radharaman Jha (flaconi)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Supplier on Fire - Aspects of an Effective Supplier Risk Management Approach

    Marion Gillich (Daimler Truck)
  2. Striving for a Zero Defect Supply Chain

    Jürgen Löffler (BMW AG)
  3. From Crisis to Control: Mastering Supply Chain Cash Flow

    Radharaman Jha (flaconi)

12:30

Lunch with Networking

13:45

Exhibitor Tour

Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space

14:00

Optimizing Supplier Selection and Managing Geopolitical Risks (in the 6 Business Units of Evonik)

Benjamin Fonfe

Senior Supply Chain Manager Performance & Projects
Evonik
Germany

14:30

ViSCA: A Collaborative Platform for Visual Supply Chain Mapping to Strengthen Crisis Management

Thomas Hoppe

Project Manager and Research Associate
Fraunhofer FOKUS, Data Analytics Center (DANA)
Germany

15:00

No Speaker Yet

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No Speaker Yet

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15:30

Sustainable Sourcing and CO2 Reduction in Supply Chains

Dennis Demir

Senior Supply Chain Manager
IBL International ‑ Tecan Group
Germany

16:00

Coffee Break with Networking

16:30

Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization

Gabriel Garbuio Pereira de Miranda

Commodity Risk Management Engagement Lead
Kenvue
Switzerland

17:00

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Optimizing Supplier Selection and Managing Geopolitical Risks (in the 6 Business Units of Evonik)

    Benjamin Fonfe (Evonik)
  2. ViSCA: A Collaborative Platform for Visual Supply Chain Mapping to Strengthen Crisis Management

    Thomas Hoppe (Fraunhofer FOKUS, Data Analytics Center (DANA))
  3. Sustainable Sourcing and CO2 Reduction in Supply Chains

    Dennis Demir (IBL International ‑ Tecan Group)
  4. Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization

    Gabriel Garbuio Pereira de Miranda (Kenvue)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Optimizing Supplier Selection and Managing Geopolitical Risks (in the 6 Business Units of Evonik)

    Benjamin Fonfe (Evonik)
  2. ViSCA: A Collaborative Platform for Visual Supply Chain Mapping to Strengthen Crisis Management

    Thomas Hoppe (Fraunhofer FOKUS, Data Analytics Center (DANA))
  3. Sustainable Sourcing and CO2 Reduction in Supply Chains

    Dennis Demir (IBL International ‑ Tecan Group)
  4. Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization

    Gabriel Garbuio Pereira de Miranda (Kenvue)

17:45

End of the 1st Day

19:00

Evening Reception with Sparkling Wine, Snacks and Networking

Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue

Second day of conference

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH

9:00

No Chairperson Yet

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No Chairperson Yet

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9:15

Catena X: A New Data Ecosystem for Holistic Risk Management

Frank Göller

Volkswagen Group Lead for Catena X Implementation
AUDI AG / Catena‑X Automotive Network
Germany

9:45

No Speaker Yet

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No Speaker Yet

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10:15

AI Act and Supply Chain: A Government's Role in Shaping the Future

Sebastian Straub

Attorney for Data Protection, Technology Law & AI Regulation
VDI/VDE Innovation
Germany

11:15

Coffee Break with Networking

11:45

Navigating the Evolving Dynamics of Logistics and Commercial Operations

Thomas Fuhrken

Vice President Logistics & Commercial Operations
Neste
Switzerland

12:15

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Catena X: A New Data Ecosystem for Holistic Risk Management

    Frank Göller (AUDI AG / Catena‑X Automotive Network)
  2. AI Act and Supply Chain: A Government's Role in Shaping the Future

    Sebastian Straub (VDI/VDE Innovation)
  3. Navigating the Evolving Dynamics of Logistics and Commercial Operations

    Thomas Fuhrken (Neste)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Catena X: A New Data Ecosystem for Holistic Risk Management

    Frank Göller (AUDI AG / Catena‑X Automotive Network)
  2. AI Act and Supply Chain: A Government's Role in Shaping the Future

    Sebastian Straub (VDI/VDE Innovation)
  3. Navigating the Evolving Dynamics of Logistics and Commercial Operations

    Thomas Fuhrken (Neste)

13:00

Lunch with Networking

13:30

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as a Cornerstone of Resilience

Helmut Leitner

CEO
HELIBLICK GmbH
Switzerland

14:00

The Supply Chain Act: Legal Obligations and Practical Approaches to Risk Management

Markus Foit

Senior Manager Supply Chain Optimisation
Sasol Chemicals
Germany

14:30

IT Security Awareness in the Supply Chain

Dr. Kristin Masuch

Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity Research Group
Universität Göttingen
Germany

15:00

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as a Cornerstone of Resilience

    Helmut Leitner (HELIBLICK GmbH)
  2. The Supply Chain Act: Legal Obligations and Practical Approaches to Risk Management

    Markus Foit (Sasol Chemicals)
  3. IT Security Awareness in the Supply Chain

    Dr. Kristin Masuch (Universität Göttingen)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as a Cornerstone of Resilience

    Helmut Leitner (HELIBLICK GmbH)
  2. The Supply Chain Act: Legal Obligations and Practical Approaches to Risk Management

    Markus Foit (Sasol Chemicals)
  3. IT Security Awareness in the Supply Chain

    Dr. Kristin Masuch (Universität Göttingen)

15:45

End of the Conference with Summary of all Tracks

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