SUMMIT OPENING 

WELCOMING ADDRESS by FRANK APPEL, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Post DHL on behalf of Alliance for European Logistics

KEYNOTE SPEECH by SIIM KALLAS, Vice-President and European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport (15 minutes) "Unleashing the potential of logistics in Europe's sustainable future"

SESSION ONE: THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN TRANSPORT

On the eve of the publication of the White Paper on the Future of European Transport Policy, influential business and political figures will provide views on the future of the European logistics industry (would also provide a discussion platform on concept of High-Level Group if established by then).

Each panellist will make a short 5 to 7 minute response to the opening address before opening up to questions from the floor.

• FRANK APPEL, Chief Executive, Deutsche Post DHL
• KARL GERNANDT, Delegate of the Board of Directors, Kühne + Nagel
• JEAN-ERIC PAQUET, Acting Director for Trans-European Transport Networks & Smart Transport, DG MOVE, European Commission
• GEORG WELLINGHOFF, Senior Vice President, Global Procurement and Logistics BASF

SESSION TWO: THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN GREENING LOGISTICS

The role of new technologies – ranging from green vehicles to e-freight to IT solutions – and their role in reducing carbon emissions in transport logistics are a key part of the Europe 2020 objectives of smart and sustainable growth. Hear what leading business and political figures have to say about the role of technology in "greening" logistics.

Each panellist will make a short 5 to 7 minute statement before opening up to questions from the floor.

• PAOLO MONFERINO, Chief Executive, IVECO
• HENRIK RASMUSSEN, Senior Vice President Industry Solutions EMEA, SAP
• MANUEL TORRES, Corporate VP & General Manager Enterprise Mobility Solutions EMEA, Motorola

SUMMIT DECLARATION/PRESENTATION

Presentation of declaration by AEL to Commission with industry partners (10 minutes)

FRANK APPEL, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Post DHL on behalf of Alliance for European Logistics

CLOSING STATEMENT

Closing remarks by summit moderator

Cocktail