Dubai, UAE - DELIVER Middle East, the region’s premier invitation-only event Powering the Future of Retail Supply Chains, has officially kicked off the countdown to its 2027 edition by unveiling its first wave of senior retail and supply chain speakers.

The announcement marks the next phase in the build-up to the event, giving confirmed and prospective attendees an early look at the world-class conference programme ahead of the launch of DELIVER’s signature 1-2-1 matchmaking platform.

Taking place on 20+21 January 2027 in Dubai, DELIVER Middle East will bring together the region’s most influential retail, supply chain and logistics leaders in a curated, fully hosted environment designed to foster meaningful commercial connections and strategic partnerships.

The programme features senior decision makers from leading retailers and brands across the Middle East and beyond, alongside influential voices from logistics, technology and supply chain innovation. Delegates will benefit from an inspiring conference programme exploring unified commerce, cross-border logistics, AI, automation, fulfilment innovation and the technologies transforming retail supply chains across the region.

Stéphane Tomczak, Founder and Chairman of DELIVER, commented:

“DELIVER Middle East exists to connect the region’s most influential retail and supply chain decision makers in a highly focused and efficient way. Our curated 1-2-1 meetings are at the heart of the experience, enabling meaningful, pre-qualified connections that drive real commercial outcomes. Combined with a world-class conference programme, this is where partnerships are built and business gets done.”

The event’s curated 1-2-1 matchmaking format remains DELIVER’s core differentiator, allowing retailers and brands to meet with carefully selected solution providers based on their business priorities and strategic objectives. Every meeting is pre-arranged, relevant and commercially focused, ensuring a high-value experience for all participants.

Attendance is strictly limited to maintain the quality of networking and meetings, bringing together senior-level retail and supply chain leaders, including C-suite executives, directors and regional decision makers, alongside a carefully selected group of innovative technology and logistics partners.

As momentum builds ahead of January 2027, additional speaker announcements and programme highlights will be revealed, with qualified retailers and brands encouraged to secure their invitations early to gain priority access to the matchmaking process when it goes live.

For more information, visit: https://www.deliver.events/middle-east

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By DELIVER - DELIVER America, the leading invitation-only event for retail and supply chain leaders, has officially kicked off the countdown to its 2026 event by unveiling its first wave of high profile industry speakers.

The announcement sets the stage for the highly anticipated gathering on October 7+8 at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, giving confirmed and prospective attendees an early look at the world-class content program before the event's signature 1-to-1 matchmaking platform officially opens later this summer.

This year's agenda features senior decision makers from some of the world's most influential retail and commerce brands alongside leading voices from across logistics, supply chain and technology.

Key speakers announced include Todd Soller, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Patagonia; Kirsten Hochberg, Board Director, Yogi Tea; Laurent Cohen, SVP Operations at Rockstar Original; and Gopalendu Pal, Director of Operations, Target. Bringing retailer-led insight to the forefront, these leaders will address the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of commerce - from artificial intelligence, automation and decision velocity to tariffs, trade shifts and practical sustainability strategies.

Stéphane Tomczak, Founder and Chairman of DELIVER, commented: “DELIVER America exists to connect the industry’s most influential decision makers in a highly focused and efficient way. Our upcoming 1-to-1 matchmaking phase will allow attendees to curate their own tailored schedules, ensuring meaningful, pre-qualified connections that drive real commercial outcomes. Combined with the incredible speaker lineup, this is where partnerships are built and business gets done.”

While the full matchmaking platform will launch closer to the event, qualified retailers and brands are encouraged to secure their invitations early - places are strictly limited to 100, and once they're gone, they're gone. Early applicants will receive priority access to the meeting selection process the moment it goes live. DELIVER's curated, pre-arranged 1-to-1 format remains the event's core differentiator, ensuring every interaction onsite is targeted, valuable, and commercially focused. 

Taking place in an exclusive, fully hosted environment, DELIVER America will bring together senior level retail and supply chain decision makers, including C- and Director level leaders, alongside innovative solution suppliers. Attendance is strictly limited to ensure quality connections, high level networking and a premium experience for all participants.

As anticipation builds throughout the summer, further speaker announcements and interactive session highlights will be revealed.

About DELIVER
DELIVER is the leading global event platform connecting supply chain, logistics and commerce decision-makers through curated B2B matchmaking experiences. Renowned for its disruptive event model built on ROI-driven matchmaking and strategic content, DELIVER operates across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East. A mission-led, 100% carbon and profit neutral company, DELIVER places sustainability at the core of its business model.

For more information on attending, exhibiting, or sponsoring, please visit https://www.deliver.events/AMERICA

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DELIVER Asia 2026 has officially unveiled its conference agenda and confirmed speaker line-up ahead of its second edition, scheduled for 4–5 March 2026 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. 

Recognised as a leading matchmaking event for retail, commerce, and supply chain decision-makers across the Asia-Pacific, the event returns following a successful inaugural edition, with an expanded programme, a stronger regional focus, and enhanced networking opportunities.

The event is designed to connect senior retail leaders with innovative logistics, technology, and supply chain solution providers through curated, AI-powered matchmaking. This format aims to foster commercially relevant conversations and accelerate strategic partnerships within one of the world’s fastest-evolving retail markets.

Strong Retail Participation Across Multiple Sectors

Confirmed retailers attending DELIVER Asia 2026 include global and regional brands such as 7Eleven, Adidas, Amazon Fresh, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore, Decathlon, Dyson, Estée Lauder, Fever-Tree, Hasbro, and Nestlé. These companies represent a broader delegation spanning fashion, grocery, FMCG, ecommerce, luxury retail, and omnichannel commerce.

The presence of such diverse retailers highlights Asia’s continued importance as a growth market for global commerce and supply chain innovation. The event aims to address emerging operational challenges while facilitating collaboration between retailers and technology providers.

AI-Powered Matchmaking Drives Commercial Outcomes

At the core of DELIVER Asia is its established matchmaking model, which pre-qualifies participants and schedules one-to-one meetings before the event begins. With matchmaking now open, attendees can build personalised meeting agendas designed to ensure productive, commercially focused discussions.

This approach has already been credited with accelerating numerous partnerships and live projects across DELIVER’s global events portfolio, positioning the platform as a key facilitator of B2B retail collaboration.

Conference Programme Focused on Retail Transformation in Asia

Industry Challenges and Opportunities

The 2026 conference programme will explore critical forces reshaping retail and supply chain operations across Asia-Pacific. Key themes include digital transformation, rising consumer expectations, cross-border commerce complexity, sustainability demands and the growing influence of data and artificial intelligence in business decision-making.

Sessions will examine how retailers are adapting to omnichannel fulfilment demands, strengthening supply chain resilience and scaling operations across diverse regional markets.

Confirmed Speakers from Global Industry Leaders

Confirmed speakers include senior executives from major global and regional organisations, including leaders from Schneider Electric, Landmark Group, FairPrice Group, BigBasket, Carousell Group, and ZALORA. Additional participation from organisations such as Google, Pilgrim, and SAPPE reflects the event’s cross-industry relevance.

Across two days, keynote presentations, panel discussions and executive conversations will provide insight into operational innovation, customer-centric retail strategies and future supply chain trends in Asia.

Closed-Door Roundtables for Strategic Dialogue

Day two of the event will feature exclusive closed-door roundtables designed specifically for retailers. These sessions will encourage candid peer-to-peer discussions on leadership priorities, shared operational challenges and long-term strategic direction within the retail and supply chain sectors.

Vendor Awards Recognising Innovation and Performance

The DELIVER Vendor Awards will return in 2026 to recognise excellence among solution providers serving the retail and supply chain industry. Voted on by attending retailers, the awards highlight measurable performance and innovation across categories such as Game Changer, Sustainability, Customer Experience, Rising Star and Brand Excellence.

Winners will be announced live during the event, providing industry recognition for partners delivering tangible business impact.

Curated Networking Experiences Strengthen Industry Connections

Beyond conference sessions and business meetings, DELIVER Asia 2026 will include several curated networking experiences aimed at fostering deeper professional relationships.

An invitation-only Elite Dinner on 3 March will bring together senior retail and supply chain leaders for high-level discussions in a private setting. The Networking Reception on 4 March will provide a more informal environment for introductions and collaboration, while the Women in Retail Breakfast on 5 March will spotlight female leadership and encourage dialogue on progress within the industry.

DELIVER’s Role in Global Retail Collaboration

DELIVER operates as a global event platform connecting supply chain, logistics and commerce decision-makers through curated B2B matchmaking. Its ROI-driven event model combines strategic content with pre-arranged meetings to facilitate measurable business outcomes.

With editions held across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, DELIVER continues to position itself as a key connector within the global retail and supply chain ecosystem, supporting innovation, collaboration and industry growth.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands – 6 August 2025 – DELIVER has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with DP World, naming the global logistics leader as Headline Sponsor and Launch Partner for DELIVER Middle East, set to debut in Dubai on 21–22 January 2026, with a second edition scheduled for 20–21 January 2027.

The announcement was made during the 10th anniversary edition of DELIVER Europe in Amsterdam, the organisation’s largest event to date, attracting over 2,000 attendees and more than 135 international solution providers. The partnership marks a milestone for both companies and the wider supply chain sector, combining DELIVER’s ROI-focused matchmaking model with DP World’s global logistics network.

Dubai was chosen for its position as a global trade hub, underpinned by world-class infrastructure, including Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone, both operated by DP World. These facilities connect over 11,000 businesses to more than 3.5 billion consumers across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Beat Simon, Group COO Logistics at DP World, said the collaboration reinforces Dubai’s role as a leading global trade gateway and will foster meaningful business connections and innovation in the Middle East. DELIVER Founder and Chairman Stéphane Tomczak described the event as a “high-impact, world-class marketplace” for global supply chain leaders.

About DELIVER

DELIVER is the leading global event platform connecting supply chain, logistics, and commerce decision-makers through curated B2B matchmaking experiences. Renowned for its disruptive event model built on ROI-driven matchmaking and strategic content, DELIVER operates across Europe, America, Asia, and now the Middle East.

A 100% carbon and profit-neutral company, DELIVER places sustainability at the core of its business model. At its 10th anniversary edition in Amsterdam, DELIVER announced the launch of a Sustainability Initiative - a cross-industry programme designed to rally the global supply chain, logistics, and commerce ecosystem toward more tangible, impactful, and collaborative climate action.

With its commitment to responsible growth and innovation, DELIVER is not just building world-class events - it is helping shape a more sustainable and interconnected future for global trade.

To request your VIP access pass, visit: https://bit.ly/40SqWXO

About DP World

DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities served globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 114,000 employees from 162 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

DP World is rapidly transforming and integrating its businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

Headquartered in Dubai, DP World is reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, the company is at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

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Recently Cross-Border Magazine´s founder Jeroen Leenders had the pleasure to meet with Stéphane Tomczak, the founder and CEO of DELIVER, to discuss the company's journey, its impact on the retail and supply chain community, bootstrapping as the way to go and its future aspirations. DELIVER has established itself as the matchmaking event, a connecting global platform which welcomes a wide variety of executives from  the retail and commerce sphere. 

Jeroen: Stéphane, first of all, congratulations! Recently, you celebrated a significant milestone.  

Stéphane Tomczak (Founder & CEO, DELIVER): Thank you! Yes, DELIVER is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. We launched the company in 2015, and the first show took place in 2016. So, it’s been quite a journey! 

Jeroen: You mentioned that DELIVER has always been bootstrapped, and even more impressively. That’s quite rare these days. Why did you choose that approach? 

Stéphane: Yes, we’ve been fully bootstrapped. From day one, we chose to fund the business solely through revenue generated by our clients. This approach was intentional because it forces us to focus on product and customer value first, not investor expectations. If anything changes in the future, it would likely be to place a foundation above the company, much like Patagonia. That’s my model. 

Jeroen: Speaking of your journey, DELIVER has evolved from a European-focused event to hosting shows in Las Vegas and Singapore. How did that expansion happen? 

Stéphane: We’ve always been extremely cross-border since day one. While I’m based in France and the company is French, DELIVER was never just a French business. Our vision was always broader. We started in Luxembourg, then expanded to Berlin,  London, and Lisbon. After Covid, Amsterdam became our European home base due to its excellent connectivity—both by train and plane. In 2023, we launched DELIVER America in Las Vegas, and this year, we’re introducing DELIVER Asia in Singapore. What sets us apart is how we remove the randomness from trade shows. Through our platform and team, we schedule meaningful, double opt-in one-on-one meetings— making sure both parties see value in every interaction. 

Jeroen: What can we expect from this year’s 10th-anniversary event in Amsterdam?

Stéphane: This will be our biggest and best event yet! We’re expecting over 1,100+ key decision-makers from leading retail brands in Europe, plus around 150 supply chain vendors. Overall, we’re aiming at about 2,000 delegates. 

Beyond the numbers, we’re adding exciting new features: 

• Over 50 hours of content in just two days! 

• A Sustainability Lounge (sponsored by Spring GDS) 

• A Women in Retail Breakfast  

• A C-Suite Dinner  

• As well as the fourth breakout stage and the Elite Tables 

• Special Guest Speakers, Christiana Figueres and Jo Malone CBE 

On top of that, our keynote stage will feature powerful speakers—announcements coming soon! 

We’re also highlighting two pillars close to our heart: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)  and Sustainability. For example, we’ll have a session focused on new female leaders in  retail. And since it’s our anniversary, you can expect a big celebration—think a giant  cake and an incredible DJ! 

Jeroen: For all the retailers reading this, why should they attend DELIVER? What is in it for them? 

Stéphane: There are several reasons. Decision-makers can meet so many supply chain vendors under one roof—from startups to industry giants. It’s a rare opportunity,  especially on a European scale. Our program, keynotes, and breakout stages offer valuable insights tailored to their needs. And we make it hassle-free. We always ensure there are more buyers than vendors, flipping the usual trade show dynamic. This creates a much healthier, more productive environment for retailers. 

Jeroen: I remember last year DELIVER made a bold decision: no meat served during the  event, to promote sustainability. Why is this important to you? 

Stéphane: We’ve fully embraced sustainability, not just in words but in action. Yes, we  stopped serving meat at events, even though it might lower our Net Promoter Score  (NPS). But we believe it’s the right thing to do. 

Food footprint is a major contributor to emissions. So, alongside encouraging train  travel over flights and compensating all CO2 emissions—including those from travel— we wanted to set an example. 

Additionally, we've established the "DELIVER Forest" initiative, helping to preserve trees  in the Amazon rainforest. Plus, all profits are reinvested into public good, via ethical  banks that fund positive impact companies. Our goal is to be a regenerative, purpose driven company.

¨Our goal is to be a regenerative,  purpose-driven company¨.

Stéphane Tomczak (Founder & CEO, DELIVER)

Jeroen: And last year, you also handed out a Sustainability Award to Spirng GDS, right? 

Stéphane: Exactly. For 10 years, we've given companies a platform to showcase their  sustainability stories. Last year, Spring GDS won, but the award is open to any company  demonstrating a meaningful sustainability journey. 

Jeroen: I know you’re a firm believer in long-term partnerships. What role does DELIVER play in fostering those relationships in the fast-changing e-commerce landscape? 

Stéphane: Absolutely. Our entire approach is based on long-term partnerships and  community building. DELIVER exists thanks to repeat customers. We focus heavily on  being customer-centric and product-driven. Many deals don’t happen instantly—they  require repeated face-to-face meetings. That’s where DELIVER becomes valuable:  enabling meaningful connections year after year, not just quick wins. 

Jeroen: To wrap things up, can you give us a teaser for attendees about the 10th anniversary event? 

Stéphane: For those familiar with DELIVER, this year will blow them away—it’s bigger,  bolder, and packed with surprises. For first-time visitors, know that thousands before  you have rated us highly, and you’re guaranteed to walk away with valuable  connections, new ideas, and unforgettable memories. And keep an eye out… there’s  even more to come that we can’t reveal just yet! 

Jeroen: Stéphane, thank you so much for sharing your insights. We’re excited to be part  of DELIVER’s biggest show ever this June! 

Register for your VIP Pass now!

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Since 2015, DELIVER has fast become Europe's main and most sought-after retail event. Gathering the leading brands and businesses in the competitive retail sector, this event has provided companies from all over the world, with a keen understanding of Europe’s power player in the complex and everchanging retail sector. 

Chief among them is the face-to-face direct and personal approach this event has so strongly promoted, something that, after the COVID-19 crisis, most companies in Europe have left aside. That’s precisely why DELIVER bets on direct interactions as a way to engage and do business in a more efficient, powerful, and personal way. 

This year, DELIVER 2024 will be held in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, and we had the opportunity to speak directly with DELIVER to learn more about the opportunities, advantages, and benefits this event brings to all the brands dealing with retail in Europe. 

Please begin by sharing with our audience a little background on DELIVER, when and why it was founded? 

Founded in 2015, by Stephane Tomcsak, the first edition took place in Luxembourg in 2016. To bring together the elite leaders from retail, commerce and supply chain communities. We identified a gap where retail and commerce leaders were left to fend on their own to find supply chain solutions in an environment where consumption trends were evolving fast, online orders and one-day deliveries were becoming the norm and were expected from more demanding customers. 

But those retailers had to start adapting more to these realities but it’s a hard job to unpick habits and become agile to stay tuned to client expectations. At the same time the supply chain ecosystem was booming with tech innovations, making the impossible more and more possible. So, the idea was really to deliver a space where people can have meaningful connections and go beyond the superficial interactions made normally in other events to focus on real potential partnerships. 

From the get-go, matchmaking has been the central part of our DNA, and 9 years on, we’ve delivered tangible powerful value both for our VIP retailers and our supply chain partners. 

We understand that DELIVER is Europe's elite matchmaking event for the retail and commerce community, but could you give us three reasons why? 

1. Our precision matchmaking connects top-notch supply chain vendors with retail leaders who have active supply chain projects. We’ve developed our own matchmaking platform, and we constantly improve it to deliver the best experience for our attendees and the most precise matchmaking value for them. It’s always been important for us to empower our retailers and partners to find the people they need to meet the most.

2. We put such a focus on deeply understanding the projects of our retailers and the services of our vendors. Matchmaking only works with attention to detail and a focus on excellence. We’re here to serve our community.  We put a high volume of effort into understanding our retailers’ projects and partners’ solutions and play a very influential role by actively recommending matches.  

3. Vetting. Our focus is on bringing retailers who are actively looking for solutions. We vet their project, ensuring they have real priorities that match the services of the vendors we bring. We also always ensure to have decision-makers with us, with a high ratio of d- and c-suite level attendees, meaning that only decision-makers are in the room - allowing for the most productive of conversations to take place

Let’s talk a bit about the values that DELIVER promotes. Which ones are they, and what’s your personal take on these values and their relevance for the future of European e-commerce? 

DELIVER is a positive impact company. All our events are eco-conceived and hosted with a 100% carbon-neutral commitment. Sustainability has always been at the heart of everything we do. We painstakingly track the impact of any and every action we do in organizing events; we put careful efforts into selecting venues that can easily be accessed with public transportation, and we only offer vegetarian meal options, removing the presence of meat. We really are at the forefront of sustainable events. While other event organizers see it as a PR element and a way to cut costs, sustainability is ingrained in our ethos and daily practices. 

We also are a fully remote company, removing the impact on the planet by reducing emissions linked to commuting and office renting. 

We also fundamentally believe that business can be done sustainably. On the DELIVER side, we are profit neutral, which means that our exceeding profit is redistributed via sustainable funds to positive impact causes. With our partners we build long term partnerships where price hikes are not the norm, where we focus on delivering value rather than artificially bump our profit margin. 

Ultimately, we want to build powerful, future focused partnerships with our partners and attendees based on positive mutual values and trust. And our sustainability commitment is the cornerstone of this effort. 

Let’s talk a bit about the importance of networking. Is the physical connection with other industry leaders and captains still relevant? Please give us your personal take on the matter. 

The COVID-19 pandemic showed us the strong role technology can play in bringing people together, but in my opinion, there’s no better way to find meaningful, valuable connections. In a time of supply chain disruption like the Red Sea Crisis, retail and commerce brands need partners they can rely on, and in-person meetings help build that trust. 

There’s a real craving for personal connections. People want to meet, they want to engage, they want to trust and they want to do business. Our matchmaking event is a business accelerator where everyone comes with a common goal and is keen to meet and rub shoulders with one another. They take precious time out of the office, so they’re determined to make the most of it. Meeting face to face simply enhances relationship building: where it would take months of back and forth emailing, events can fast track decision making thanks to better communication. 

Complex issues are more easily resolved during face-to-face interactions. It’s really no surprise to read that a study by Forbes Insights identified that 84% of executives prefer in-person meetings for complex business decisions. Fundamentally, precise matchmaking leads to more relevant and lucrative business opportunities. Our interactions with attendees clearly show that engaging with vendors makes them more likely to purchase the company's products or services. Engagement levels are heightened, and the commitment to take action is much stronger. 

What can you forecast for European e-commerce in the near future? Please give us three challenges and three opportunities.

Through DELIVER, we’re seeing a trend towards more cost-efficient supply chain solutions for the e-commerce industry. This trend is reflective of the rising cost of living across Europe, and businesses are responding to their customers' need for lower prices. 

In recent years, there has been a lot of disruption through COVID-19 and then the Red Sea Crisis, so more business leaders are looking for solutions that give them a higher level of visibility over their supply chain as a whole. 

That need, in particular, opens the door for truly innovative solutions and tech-centric solutions to drive the market forward. However, I know there’s a lot of talk about AI in this area, and I do think, eventually, that tool will transform the industry, but I’m not sure the technology is there to support businesses in the way they need at the moment. There’s still room for improvement and growth. 

Is the European e-commerce industry homogeneous? This means that all regions have the same level of e-commerce maturity? Please elaborate on your personal take on this.

The most exciting part of the European e-commerce industry is its sheer variety and diversity. We see this from the business leaders who attend DELIVER, each coming with a varied, active supply chain project - it’s a showcase of the industry's potential for innovation and creativity.

On a geographic level, this is echoed even further naturally as each region is influenced by its country’s political, economic, and social situations, among many other elements. 

Still, we believe that the e-commerce industry is homogeneous in its approach to finding dynamic solutions to supply chain challenges. No matter where it is headquartered or what sector of retail/e-commerce it operates in, there’s an impressive drive to find the most cutting-edge solutions. 

The DELIVER event gathers some impressive industry leaders. Could you explain to us how the selection process is done and what benefits we could expect to get an attendee from these leaders' presentations or conferences? 

We are very rigorous with our speaker selection because we acknowledge that attendees take time out of the office. So we want to make sure to deliver the best experience. Our speaker selection focuses on inspiration. 

Who are the people who genuinely are trailblazers in their fields? What kind of common challenge did they overcome creatively, or what opportunity did they create for their business? The focus is on bringing innovative thinkers who can deliver tangible takeaways for our senior audience. It’s about creating a safe where presenters will showcase their wins, but also listen to the audience to help them identify their own path to success more rapidly. I think this is really the key value of our conference. That exchange of ideas and practical takeaway lessons and strategies that leaders can reapply and test in their own environment. 

How can a business participate in DELIVER? 

We offer a number of high-value partnerships for businesses within the supply chain industry, allowing them to showcase their brands in front of top retailers. Our focus really is on a full mix of services, from warehousing solutions and automations to 3PL, WMS, OMS, click and collect, one day delivery, return and more! 

We welcome businesses within the retail industry through VIP guest passes. All attendees, whether on the buyer or vendor side, can benefit from our elite matchmaking service, which allows for meetings to be pre-booked. 

Currently, businesses can partake in the upcoming events DELIVER America which will be held in Las Vegas on the 10th and 11th of October 2024, and DELIVER Asia which will be the first DELIVER event on the 2025 calendar, and will be held on dates 5th and 6th of March at Singapore.  

Also, keep in mind that the upcoming DELIVER Europe 2025 will be the 10th-anniversary edition of this event,  and will offer especial plans and opportunities you don't want to miss on! 

Why was Amsterdam selected as the home city for this edition of DELIVER? Has it always been Amsterdam? Is there a rotation through other European e-commerce powerhouse cities? Please explain the venue selection to us a bit. 

Amsterdam was selected as the home city for this edition of DELIVER due to its strategic central location in Europe, excellent public transport infrastructure, and status as a hub for retail innovation and supply chain logistics. The city’s commitment to sustainability, with green transportation and support for sustainable development goals, aligns perfectly with DELIVER’s values. 

While DELIVER has not always been held in Amsterdam, the city’s combination of accessibility, business-friendly environment, and focus on sustainable practices makes it an ideal choice for the event. We also have found a home in Taets Park for the last four years, as it’s a highly unusual venue within the urban space, offering us the space to deliver outstanding experiences to our attendees, whilst also expanding whilst keeping our delegates connected and close together. 

Tell us a bit about the DELIVER awards, what do they mean, and what commitment they represent for the awardees? 

The DELIVER Vendor Awards are an important feature of our DELIVER events. They aim to put our very own vendors under the spotlight by highlighting excellence in 5 key supply chain fields, namely sustainability, innovation, excellence, customer service, and disruption. This year, we’ve really put the emphasis on increasing the spotlight for our awards. 

We’ve opened applications for our awards much earlier than usual, giving our vendors the time to craft compelling stories whilst keeping the application process free of charge: no matter the size of the business, vendors have an equal opportunity to shine and we remove any barrier to success. 

We’ve also brought for the first time a panel of judges to review our vendor applications and select the awards finalists across five highly contended categories. But the heart of our awards remains the same: our very own retailers who attend the event will pick the winners based on their on-site experiences! 

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Our partner DELIVER Events has released its first Insights report ahead of DELIVER 2022, its flagship in-person event.

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DELIVER Events, Europe’s premier community for e-commerce and logistics, has released its first Insights report, titled e-Commerce and Logistics: The Evolving Journey, ahead of DELIVER 2022, its flagship-in-person event, to be held on 8+9 June at Amsterdam’s Taets Art & Event Park.

The in-depth report includes data from a variety of trusted sources across the industry, and invaluable insights from a range of influential voices in e-commerce, logistics, and retail. It explores the current and future industry trends that will also be discussed in 52 content sessions at the DELIVER 2022 event, including:

• The global impetus towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• The myriad ways in which digitization and automation continue to revolutionize our business methodologies.

• The thrilling new frontier of technological innovation, driven by AI, VR, and AR. 

• The importance of viable sustainability, and its centrality in our understanding of climate crisis solutions.

DELIVER CEO & Founder Stephane Tomczak remarked:        

“I am excited to announce the release of our first DELIVER Insights report, in advance of the DELIVER 2022 event next month in Amsterdam. The report is an informative and engaging discussion of some of our industry’s most important challenges and developments: diversity and inclusion, technological innovation, and our role in protecting the environment. I hope you’ll agree that the report is not only a fascinating and enjoyable read but that it might also serve as an inspiring conversation starter alongside all the incredible content sessions around these subject areas that we have scheduled for DELIVER 2022. We can’t wait to see you all there.”

To download the report, please click here 

What is DELIVER?

Founded in 2015, DELIVER is Europe’s premier community for e-commerce and logistics. With our unique hosted buyer platform and audience of C-suite executives, we deliver matchmaking opportunities to the highest quality players in logistics and retail.

We offer two unmissable ways to meet and make deals: DELIVER, our flagship in-person event (8+9 June 2022, Amsterdam), and CONNECT, our innovative digital networking event providing year-round insight. We deliver connections.

For more information about the event and how to attend, click here.

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