The Premier Invitation-Only Global Freight Digitalization Conference
September 29-30, 2025 | SB Glow Hotel, Barcelona
Navigating Tomorrow's Global Freight Landscape
Global freight doesn't live in slideshows. It lives in rerouted vessels, tariff spikes, port strikes, and scrambled inventories.FreighTech 2025 brings together the visionaries and practical problem-solvers who cut through buzzwords to share what's actually working across air, ocean, and land transportation.At FreighTech, you'll connect with peers who understand your challenges because they face them too.Join decision-makers from leading carriers, forwarders, shippers, and technology providers for two days of sharp insights, valuable connections, and the strategies shaping tomorrow's supply chain.Together, we're not just adapting to change—we're making it happen.
Speakers
André Simha
Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
André Simha is Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA). A recognised leader in maritime digitalisation, he drives MSC’s global strategy to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver smarter, customer-focused services through innovation. André is at the forefront of deploying technologies such as IoT and blockchain, and has played a pivotal role in advancing industry-wide standards. He also oversees MSC’s e-business activities and previously served on the board of INTTRA, the leading ocean shipping e-commerce platform.
Helge Neumann-Lezius
Global Head of Seafreight FCL
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Helge is a seasoned logistics expert and Global Head FCL at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, based in Hamburg, Germany. Since October 2022, he has been leading Trade, Pricing&Tender as well as Business Development in global seafreight. Prior to this, he was Vice President of FCL for EMEA at DHL Global Forwarding and headed the Intra Europe Trade for Kuehne+Nagel for several years. A passion for sailings always kept him close to the maritime industry shaping career and profound knowledge.
Nico Haltmayer
Director Sales & Development
Quick Cargo Service GmbH
Nico Haltmayer, 3rd Generation of QCS - Quick Cargo Service GmbH.
Dr. Angi Acocella
Research Scientist
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Angi Acocella is a Research Scientist at MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics. She engages with industry partners to explore ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation procurement processes, incorporate maket and pricing uncertainty to improve strategic decisions, and determine the right portfolio mix of spot vs. contract using data-driven modeling. Acocella's work has appeared in leading industry and academic publications and media outlets.
Matthew Scott
Vice President, Pricing and Systems
Emirates SkyCargo
Matthew is responsible for identifying, developing and driving tactical and strategic pricing policies for Emirates SkyCargo products and services that maximise point of sale performance and optimise revenue across the global network. He also oversees the development of strategic airline partnerships, with a view to better facilitate global trade flows. Matthew spearheads Emirates SkyCargo’s digitalisation strategy, a cornerstone of the airline’s 10-year roadmap.
Steve Hart
Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Services
Sysco
Steve has 30 years of experience in wholesale distribution, specializing in inbound Supply Chain Management. He has spent the last 24 years at Sysco in key roles spanning inventory planning, network optimization, transportation procurement, and global trade mgt & compliance. Steve is a board member of Food Shippers of America. He holds an MBA in International Trade & Logistics from Texas A&M International University and a BASc in Operations and Project Management.
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David O. King
Senior Vice President - Commercial
SEKO Logistics
David King, an analytics and revenue optimization transformation leader, has designed, developed and deployed commercial strategies at United Cargo and Maersk Line, among others. While consulting, he led the launch of Maersk Air Cargo and shaped the design of Airblox 1.0. David's currently responsible for maturing SEKO's pricing and revenue management capabilities for the air and ocean products as well as enhancing the carrier procurement process. He has a bachelor's in finance and an MBA.
Matthieu Casey
Managing Director, Commercial
Air Canada Cargo
Matthieu leads the commercial branch within the Cargo division at Air Canada. In this role, Matthieu oversees Global Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Revenue Management, Network Planning and Business Intelligence units. With over 28 years of industry experience, Matthieu has spent the last 15 at Air Canada Cargo in various commercial roles both with Canadian and Global responsibility. Matthieu holds a Masters of Science in Transportation and Logistics from the University of Denver.
Zvi Schreiber
CEO
Freightos Group
Zvi Schreiber is a serial tech entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Freightos. He was previously the CEO of Lightech (acquired by GE) and Unicorn (acquired by IBM). Schreiber holds a PhD in computer science and is the author of Fizz, a novel about the history of physics, and Money, Going out of Style. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has authored various articles, papers, and patents.
About FreighTech
The Logistics Conference That Delivers More Than PromisesFor nearly a decade, FreighTech has brought together the industry's most influential voices to share real-world, practical insights on the convergence of logistics and technology.The invite-only event is content-heavy, non-promotional, and is intentionally kept intimate enough that participants will have a chance to speak to every other participant. The content is focused on pragmatic and systemic issues without catering to the lowest common denominator. Think network planning, not Blockchain 101.
Conference Agenda
| Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|
| Keynote: The State of Digitization | Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos |
| Panel: Best Practices for Tech Rollout | Manuel Boggiero, Chief Transformation & Information Officer (CTIO), TIBA Nico Haltmeyer, Director Sales & Development, QUICK CARGO SERVICE Christian Riege, Managing Director, Riege Software GmbH |
| Keynote: AI in Real Life Usage...and Where it Falls Short | Conrad Franchi, Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Röhlig Logistics |
| Fireside Chat: Data-Driven Partnerships: Evolving BCO & LSP Collaboration | Steffen Blumhoefer, Head of Transport & Logistics Sourcing, Hitachi Energy Helge Neumann-Lezius, Global Head of FCL, Hellmann |
| Keynote | Matthew Scott, Global Category Manager - Transportation, Warehouse & Packaging, Emirates SkyCargo |
| Panel: Airline | TBD |
| Keynote: FL Smidth BCO Keynote | Brian Drost, Global Category Manager - Transportation, Warehouse & Packaging, FLSmidth |
| Keynote: MSC Keynote TBD | Andre Simha, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company |
| Keynote: Pixels and People (Balancing Digital Customer Service with Human Service) | Thomas Granau, SVP Global Head of Business Strategy & Digitalization, DHL |
| Fireside Chat: Data and Dynamic Rate Inference: Digital Case Study | Robert Khachatryan, Founder, Freight Rate Vishal Gupta, Associate Professor, Data Science, USC |
| Fireside Chat: The Spot and Contract Balance: Trucking, Global and Everything in Between | Steve Hart, Vice President, Transportation and Logistics Services, Sysco Foods Angela Acocella, Research Scientist, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics |
| Fireside Chat: Knauf BCO Keynote | Sebastian Hehn, Global Category Manager Logistics, Knauf Gips |
| Fireside Chat: Digital Transformation's Paradox | David King, Senior Vice President - Commercial, SEKO |
| Panel | Mustafa Kahraman, Global Category Manager, Schaeffler John Sowatsky, VP Supply Chain, Quality and International Sales, Grabber Construction Projects |
| Panel: BCO Panel | |
| Keynote: Prototype to Prime Time: Delivering Next-Gen Freight Tech Without Breaking Your Org | Soren Jorgensen, Chief Operations Officer, DSV |
| Panel: Protecting the Bottom Line | John Garden, EVP Transportation & Trade, Transcard |
| Panel: Airline Panel | Matthieu Casey, Managing Director, Commercial – Cargo, Air Cargo Canada Santiago Alvarez, COO, LATAM Camilo Garcia Cervera, Chief Commercial Officer, IAG |
$450 $350
EARLY BIRD | Until July 30, 2025
Access to the full two day conference
Daily lunch/coffee breaks
Official FreighTech dinner event
Transportation to/from dinner venue
Registration
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FreighTech 2025 Venue:
Hotel SB Glow Barcelona
Use Promo Code: FREIGHTECH2025
FreighTech 2025 will take place at the stylish and contemporary Hotel SB Glow, located in the heart of Barcelona’s dynamic Poblenou district—right next to the Freightos WebCargo office. With panoramic views of the city (including the Sagrada FamÃlia!), a rooftop pool and bar, and easy access to the beach, SB Glow blends modern comfort with Mediterranean energy.This year, rooms are available to FreighTech attendees at a special rate of €228 per night (including local taxes).Please note that unlike previous years, rooms are not reserved. We recommend booking as soon as possible to take advantage of the discounted rate and ensure availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay during the event?
We highly recommend staying at the Hotel SB Glow, the official venue for FreighTech 2025. This modern, design-forward hotel features a rooftop pool, panoramic city views, and easy access to key areas in Barcelona.
Staying on-site is the easiest way to stay fully immersed in the event—whether it’s attending sessions, grabbing coffee with fellow attendees, or continuing conversations between panels.
Hotel guests will also enjoy breakfast, offering a great chance to connect with other participants before the day officially begins.
We've reserved a limited number of rooms at a special rate of €210 per night, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Staying on-site is the easiest way to stay fully immersed in the event—whether it’s attending sessions, grabbing coffee with fellow attendees, or continuing conversations between panels.
Hotel guests will also enjoy breakfast, offering a great chance to connect with other participants before the day officially begins.
We've reserved a limited number of rooms at a special rate of €210 per night, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What’s the event schedule?
Monday, September 29
• 12:00 – Welcome lunch
• 13:00–18:00 – Conference sessions
• 19:30–23:30 – Dinner event (including transportation to and from the Glow Hotel)
Tuesday, September 30
• 09:00–17:00 – Sessions & panels
• 17:00–18:00 – Farewell cocktail reception
• 12:00 – Welcome lunch
• 13:00–18:00 – Conference sessions
• 19:30–23:30 – Dinner event (including transportation to and from the Glow Hotel)
Tuesday, September 30
• 09:00–17:00 – Sessions & panels
• 17:00–18:00 – Farewell cocktail reception
Is there an opportunity to network?
Yes — and not just in name. Whether over coffee, at the dinner event, or in structured sessions, FreighTech is built to help logistics professionals connect, share, and collaborate.
What makes FreighTech different?
FreighTech is about freight, not Freightos. It’s where the most forward-thinking minds in logistics come together for real conversations about the challenges and opportunities shaping global supply chains.
We keep the format intentionally intimate to foster meaningful dialogue, honest insights, and high-quality networking.
We keep the format intentionally intimate to foster meaningful dialogue, honest insights, and high-quality networking.
What is the dinner event?
As always, dinner at FreighTech is more than just a meal — it’s a fun, informal evening designed to spark conversation and build new connections in a relaxed setting.
Held offsite, the evening includes transportation to and from the Glow Hotel. Expect a great atmosphere, meaningful networking, and a few surprises along the way.
Held offsite, the evening includes transportation to and from the Glow Hotel. Expect a great atmosphere, meaningful networking, and a few surprises along the way.
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