Experience the networking formats at the CX!

It’s Expo-Time:Welcome to the coffee break at the Expo 

Experience the Expo area. The Expo is a festival. It is a place of content, networking, exhibition, fun, coffee and snacks. In a special way, the Expo is a "place of operatives". The seven main CX themes have been designed for the Expo stages from an operational perspective. The Expo content partners also have a strong operational focus. At the same time, the content on the four stages is linked to the offerings, solutions and innovations of our exhibitors and brands, who will be given plenty of space in the Expo, both literally and figuratively, to contribute their content.
The Expo is also a place to network, to have fun, to celebrate at the CX Party, to chat over a snack or a drink.

 

Gamification areas in the Expo

Racing simulators by Oracle

Experience pure racing action at Oracle on stand C43.1!
Climb into our state-of-the-art racing simulators and show off your skills - all day long during Expo opening hours.
Go full throttle and beat the high score! Who will be the fastest racer?

Robot action by LOXXESS

Experience the revolutionary robot game on LOXXESS area C/76!
Control real robots via tablets and master the challenging LOXXEESS warehouse course.
Take on exciting games and show who can control the robots best!

EffiBOT by DHL

Get ready for an action-packed adventure in the DHL world! Steer the agile EffiBOT through exciting challenges and skillfully avoid all obstacles to collect as many parcels as possible. Show off your skills on area C/77 during the Expo and secure the chance to win great prizes. Compete and find out if you are the best - lots of fun and excitement guaranteed!

Tenstar Simulators

Experience the unique Tenstar simulators on area E/13.1 in Hall Europa!
Immerse yourself in realistic virtual training environments, supported by extensive exercise programs and effective learning tools.
With professional hardware and lifelike graphics, you can take your skills to the next level - daily during Expo opening hours!

 

Unlock the Chain: Ein An Escape Room-Adventure in the spirit of the Supply Chain

 

Immerse yourself in a world of puzzles that explore the basics of logistics. You are trapped in a warehouse and must use teamwork and clever thinking to escape. Discover hidden clues, decipher codes and solve tricky tasks to unravel the chain of logistical puzzle pieces. Use your logistical expertise to determine stock levels, close gaps in documentation and ensure goods are stored correctly. But be careful - the countdown is on! Can you escape within the allotted time and ensure the success of your warehouse planning? Experience a unique combination of fun, teamwork and strategic thinking and turn the Logistics Escape Room into an unforgettable experience.

Speakers: Sven Schürer, Christoph Kuntz, Nico Emmerling

Wednesday, 23.10.: 11:00 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, 24.10.: 11:00 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.

Hellmann Chill-Out Area 

Welcome to the Hellmann Chill-Out Area! A casual place to relax and recharge your batteries. A communicative meeting point to connect with each other. 

Treat yourself to a short break from the hustle and bustle of the Expo and use the relaxed atmosphere to stretch your legs, share your impressions and network with others. Be an active talker or just a listener to the exciting talk formats and let personalities from business, sports and music inspire and motivate you and give you new food for thought! 

Relaxation, communication, inspiration – that's the Hellmann Chill-Out Area in the Convention Hall II.

Wed: 3:45 p.m. - Special Guests: Michael Leopold, Sky presenter | Thomas Dreßen, Germany's most successful ski racer
Thu: 5:30 p.m. - Special Guests: Lukas Drammeh, basketball player | Justice J., Berlin musician and rapper

 

Networking-Night

Wednesday, October 23 

A real highlight of the networking program awaits you at the BVL Supply Chain CX Networking Night in the congress area - exclusively for congress visitors! This event offers the perfect opportunity to make valuable contacts in a relaxed atmosphere, especially for top executives and decision-makers. Immediately after the presentation of the German Logistics Award 2024, you can network with the leading minds in the supply chain and logistics industry.

Thanks to our partner Jungheinrich, the Networking Night provides exactly what we all want: relaxed exchange, first-class company, the perfect lounge ambience - and of course delicious food and refreshing drinks are provided!

 

Afterwork Beer by Panattoni

Thursday, 24.10

Get the evening off to a relaxed start with the Afterwork Beet sponsored by Panattoni on C/58 in the Expo Area!
You can get in the mood for the CX party in a relaxed atmosphere with a Tegernsee beer from 04:30 to 06:00 p.m.. Perfect for networking and preparing for the rest of the evening.
Thanks to our partner Panattoni, we will provide the best warm-up atmosphere - cool people, good conversation and a cold beer in your hand.
Cheers - see you at Panattoni!

CX-Party

Thursday, October 24

At the CX party, we all celebrate together - and you are cordially invited!

Whether professionals, logistics enthusiasts or up-and-coming talent, this is where the entire supply chain community comes together for an unforgettable night.

Thanks to our partner BlueYonder, you can expect a perfect mix of networking, entertainment with special acts and a great atmosphere.

Look forward to a special atmosphere with drinks, snacks and great music. Whether you want to dance, chat or simply enjoy the moment - there's something for everyone at the CX party.

Let's celebrate the day and the world of supply chains together!

CX-Party Agenda:

06:00 p.m.

Welcome by Gabriel Werner and Chairman of the Board Kai Althoff
Arrive early and get the delicious BlueYonder Signature Cocktail - only while stocks last!


From 06:00 p.m.

Food & drinks with relaxed music and a great atmosphere for networking
Various gamification stations: Try the photobooth, try your hand at the hot wire, become a foosball pro or test your reaction skills at the Reactionwall!


From 06:15 p.m. (Hall Europe)

PowerPoint Karaoke: Show off your presentation skills and how spontaneous you really are!


From 08:00 p.m.

Hot beats and cool artists create a party atmosphere
In Hall Europe: Karaoke - Perform your favorite song and rock the stage!
Networking, fun and surprises all evening long - you can't miss it!

Program in the BaCXstage 

Wednesday, 23.10.

01:45 - 02:00 p.m. Welcome Young Professionals @ CX

Lara Zakfeld and Nico Emmerling, volunteers of the Young Professionals network, warmly welcome the young CX participants, introduce the YP network, give an insight into planned activities and look forward to getting to know them personally.

02:00 - 03:00 p.m. “New kids on the block”
For 40 years we have met annually for the German Logistics Congress and this year we are looking forward to the new event, the BVL Supply Chain CX. How...? You've never been to one of the legendary congresses and today you're joining us for the first time...? Then come to the BVL Lounge, where experienced contact persons and mentors will give you a warm welcome and make it easier for you to join the logistics family, so that you can network successfully right from the start.

03:00 - 03:30 p.m. Regional Group Pitch I
At the first pitch, the regional groups Saxony/Anhalt, Westphalia and North Baden/South Palatinate will introduce themselves, report on their activities and special features of the respective region and answer questions from the audience.

03:30 - 04:00 p.m. “The world in focus I...”
The first contribution in the series of our international groups deals with the topic “Logistical challenges of Southeast Asia”.

Thursday, 24.10

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. “The world in focus II...”
The second presentation in our Eurasia Chapter's international group series will address the topic “Middle Transport Corridor through Central Asia and Caucasus as a catalyst to boost trade, connectivity and supply chain resilience”.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regional Group Pitch II
At the second pitch you will learn more about the regional groups Southwest Saxony/Upper Franconia, Rhine and Hamburg, the regional highlights and the events that the volunteers organize for BVL members.

03:00 - 03:30 p.m. Regional Group Pitch III

In the third pitch, the regional groups Baden Württemberg, Weser/Ems and Southern Bavaria will present their work with and for the members of BVL and also highlight regional specialties.

Finally, Katja Wiedemann, BVL, summarizes and acknowledges the activities and commitment of all 28 regional groups. Afterwards, volunteers from the regional groups are honored with a pin and certificate for their extraordinary commitment after 10 years.

05:00 p.m. Anniversary of the “Ladies in Logistics” initiative
The Ladies in Logistics initiative was launched 15 years ago by the regional group spokespersons to make the achievements of women in logistics more visible. Katja Wiedemann, BVL, and Karen Klement, regional group spokesperson, summarize the history and provide information on further developments as well as various activities and events. After an outlook on future developments, there will be a drink with mutual exchange and social networking.

Friday, 25.10.

09:30 - 09:45 a.m. Welcome students & young professionals
with information on membership and benefits

09:45 - 10:00 a.m. Mentoring program
The mentoring program developed and introduced in 2018 on the initiative of young BVL members will be summarized by Katja Wiedemann, BVL, and illustrated by a “success story” of a program couple (Sophie Nehrig & Jörg Becker).

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Starting point of the YP-Tour
From our Young Professionals network, Johanna E. Herstein, Manager, cbs Corporate Business Solutions GmbH and Thomas Bernards, Strategic Market Analyst, Interroll Holding GmbH will welcome you to the BaCXstage at the start of the tour of the CX Expo area. At the end of the tour, everyone meets again in the BaCXstage for feedback and a group photo.