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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

If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.

No Chairperson Yet

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9:15

Resilience Reimagined: A Data-Driven Approach to Supply Chain Excellence

Winfried Rockensteiner

Global Vice President Logistics
Robert Bosch
Germany

9:45

Black Swans and the Human Element: Navigating Unpredictable Disruptions in Supply Chains

Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider

Vice President Supply Chain Risk Management & Sustainability
Schaeffler
Germany

10:15

Coffee Break

10:45

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

Marion Gillich

Head of Supplier Risk Management
Daimler Truck
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. Resilience Reimagined: A Data-Driven Approach to Supply Chain Excellence

    Winfried Rockensteiner (Robert Bosch)
  2. Black Swans and the Human Element: Navigating Unpredictable Disruptions in Supply Chains

    Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider (Schaeffler)
  3. Supplier on Fire - Aspects of an Effective Supplier Risk Management Approach

    Marion Gillich (Daimler Truck)
  4. From Crisis to Control: Mastering Supply Chain Cash Flow

    Radharaman Jha (flaconi)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Resilience Reimagined: A Data-Driven Approach to Supply Chain Excellence

    Winfried Rockensteiner (Robert Bosch)
  2. Black Swans and the Human Element: Navigating Unpredictable Disruptions in Supply Chains

    Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider (Schaeffler)
  3. Supplier on Fire - Aspects of an Effective Supplier Risk Management Approach

    Marion Gillich (Daimler Truck)
  4. 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

Benjamin Fonfé

Senior Supply Chain Manager
Evonik
Germany

Supply Chain Risk Management @ Evonik

Susanne Windecker

Manager Procurement Risk & Compliance
Evonik Industries
Germany

14:30

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

Thomas Hoppe

Project Manager and Research Associate
Fraunhofer‑Institute FOKUS
Germany

15:00

Supply Chain Optimization and Analysis (Root Cause Transparency)

Ranjit Joseph Lopez

Senior Expert ‑ Supply Chain Optimization
Aldi Süd ‑ International Data & Analytics Services
United Arab Emirates / Germany

15:30

No Speaker Yet

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No Speaker Yet

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16:00

Coffee Break with Networking

16:30

The Invisible Threat: Hidden Risks in Your IT Supply Chain

Dennis Pokupec

Chief Security Officer
Creditplus Bank
Germany

17:00

From Silos to Synergy: Developing a Holistic Approach to Supplier Management

Matthew Spencer

Procurement Center of Excellence Manager - Supplier Management & Sustainability
Bekaert
Germany

17:30

Building Resilience in the Supply Chain: Mitigating Disruption Risks

Sebastian Bleser

Vice President Supply Chain
AUTODOC
Germany

18:00

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Supply Chain Risk Management @ Evonik

    Benjamin Fonfé (Evonik)
    and
    Susanne Windecker (Evonik Industries)
  2. Collaboration for Supply Chain Risk Identification: How can it be Brought to Life?

    Thomas Hoppe (Fraunhofer‑Institute FOKUS)
  3. Supply Chain Optimization and Analysis (Root Cause Transparency)

    Ranjit Joseph Lopez (Aldi Süd ‑ International Data & Analytics Services)
  4. The Invisible Threat: Hidden Risks in Your IT Supply Chain

    Dennis Pokupec (Creditplus Bank)
  5. From Silos to Synergy: Developing a Holistic Approach to Supplier Management

    Matthew Spencer (Bekaert)
  6. Building Resilience in the Supply Chain: Mitigating Disruption Risks

    Sebastian Bleser (AUTODOC)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Supply Chain Risk Management @ Evonik

    Benjamin Fonfé (Evonik)
    and
    Susanne Windecker (Evonik Industries)
  2. Collaboration for Supply Chain Risk Identification: How can it be Brought to Life?

    Thomas Hoppe (Fraunhofer‑Institute FOKUS)
  3. Supply Chain Optimization and Analysis (Root Cause Transparency)

    Ranjit Joseph Lopez (Aldi Süd ‑ International Data & Analytics Services)
  4. The Invisible Threat: Hidden Risks in Your IT Supply Chain

    Dennis Pokupec (Creditplus Bank)
  5. From Silos to Synergy: Developing a Holistic Approach to Supplier Management

    Matthew Spencer (Bekaert)
  6. Building Resilience in the Supply Chain: Mitigating Disruption Risks

    Sebastian Bleser (AUTODOC)

18:45

PANEL DISCUSSION - Existing Tools to Support Companies Improving Their Responsible Sourcing Practice

Markus Prinz

Senior Manager Standards, Training & Certification
TAPA EMEA
Germany

Francisco Javier Esteve

Strategic Advisor FSSC 24000
FSSC Foundation
Switzerland

Mickaël Daudin

ITSCI Programme Manager
International Tin Association
Germany

Rowana Legito

Project Manager Europe - Drive to Zero
CALSTART
The Netherlands

19:15

Evening Reception with Refreshments, Gourmet 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

19:30

End of the 1st Day with Summary

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: Global Collaboration

Frank Goeller

Head of Strategy & Portfolio Management Digitalisation Production/Logistics
AUDI / Catena‑X Automotive Network
Germany

9:45

The AI Act and its Impact on Supply Chain Risk Management

Sebastian Straub

Legal Counsel
VDI/VDE Innovation & Technik
Germany

10:15

Anton David Schweizer

Partner
Deloitte
Germany

Regulatory Impacts on Sustainable Third Party Ecosystems

Christine Fleischer

Director
Deloitte
Germany

10:45

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15

Kegging It Up: Addressing Cyber Threats and Third-Party Risks in Beer Production

Sabna Sainudeen

Director of Application Security
Carlsberg Group
Denmark

11:45

The Silent Threat: Safeguarding Supply Chains from HAZMAT Risks

Sabine Schultes

Global Expert Transportation Safety Excellence and Governance
Henkel
Germany

12:15

Round-Table Discussions

  1. PANEL DISCUSSION - Existing Tools to Support Companies Improving Their Responsible Sourcing Practice

  2. Catena-X: Global Collaboration

    Frank Goeller (AUDI / Catena‑X Automotive Network)
  3. The AI Act and its Impact on Supply Chain Risk Management

    Sebastian Straub (VDI/VDE Innovation & Technik)
  4. Regulatory Impacts on Sustainable Third Party Ecosystems

    Anton David Schweizer (Deloitte)
    and
    Christine Fleischer (Deloitte)
  5. Kegging It Up: Addressing Cyber Threats and Third-Party Risks in Beer Production

    Sabna Sainudeen (Carlsberg Group )
  6. The Silent Threat: Safeguarding Supply Chains from HAZMAT Risks

    Sabine Schultes (Henkel)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. PANEL DISCUSSION - Existing Tools to Support Companies Improving Their Responsible Sourcing Practice

  2. Catena-X: Global Collaboration

    Frank Goeller (AUDI / Catena‑X Automotive Network)
  3. The AI Act and its Impact on Supply Chain Risk Management

    Sebastian Straub (VDI/VDE Innovation & Technik)
  4. Regulatory Impacts on Sustainable Third Party Ecosystems

    Anton David Schweizer (Deloitte)
    and
    Christine Fleischer (Deloitte)
  5. Kegging It Up: Addressing Cyber Threats and Third-Party Risks in Beer Production

    Sabna Sainudeen (Carlsberg Group )
  6. The Silent Threat: Safeguarding Supply Chains from HAZMAT Risks

    Sabine Schultes (Henkel)

13:00

Lunch with Networking

14:00

Striving for a Zero Defect Supply Chain

Jürgen Löffler

Supplier Development Manager
BMW
Germany

14:30

Challenges in Software Supply Chain Management

Jascha Wachsmuth-Temme

IT Security Manager
MBition ‑ A Mercedes Benz Company
Germany

15:30

Future-Proofing Supply Chain Planning: Integrating Workforce Flexibility, Technology, and Seasonality

Friederike Kulik

Analytics Lead
Picnic Technologies
Germany

16:00

Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization

Gabriel Miranda

Global Commodity Risk Business Engagement Lead
Kenvue
Switzerland

16:30

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as a Cornerstone of Resilience

Helmut Leitner

Chief Executive Officer
HELIBLICK
Switzerland

17:00

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Challenges in Software Supply Chain Management

    Jascha Wachsmuth-Temme (MBition ‑ A Mercedes Benz Company)
  2. Future-Proofing Supply Chain Planning: Integrating Workforce Flexibility, Technology, and Seasonality

    Friederike Kulik (Picnic Technologies)
  3. Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization

    Gabriel Miranda (Kenvue)
  4. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as a Cornerstone of Resilience

    Helmut Leitner (HELIBLICK)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Challenges in Software Supply Chain Management

    Jascha Wachsmuth-Temme (MBition ‑ A Mercedes Benz Company)
  2. Future-Proofing Supply Chain Planning: Integrating Workforce Flexibility, Technology, and Seasonality

    Friederike Kulik (Picnic Technologies)
  3. Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization

    Gabriel Miranda (Kenvue)
  4. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as a Cornerstone of Resilience

    Helmut Leitner (HELIBLICK)

17:45

End of the Conference with Summary

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