GROUNDBREAKERS / LONDON

2 OCTOBER 2024
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Art, Science and Logistics

Look closely at the intersection of art and science, and you’ll find logistics is transforming delivery of the next big thing. GROUNDBREAKERS 2024 explores the technologies and solutions advancing the worlds of fashion, health, energy and delivery in concert with revolutionary supply chain visionaries and innovators.

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LEGENDS

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DELIVERY

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FASHION

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TECHNOLOGY

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ENERGY

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HEALTH

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RACING

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SURVIVAL

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Join the legendary founders who have not only envisioned the possibilities foretold by the supply chain but have also built the very foundation, infrastructure, and ongoing transformations of what we now know as logistics.

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By 2030, the supply chain will process and deliver 100 billion packages. Who will deliver all those packages? And how? Learn how game-changing transportation will bypass congested streets by using the lower airspace.

Dr. Stephan Peters
Member of the Management Board
Rhenus Group
Dr. Stephan Peters

Dr. Stephan Peters is a distinguished logistics expert and a member of the board of directors, Rhenus Group, a global logistics services company. With over 20 years of experience in the logistics and transportation industry, he has been pivotal in shaping the strategic direction and growth of the Rhenus Group. Previously, he served as the managing director of Rhenus Office Systems. Prior to Rhenus, Dr. Peters was head of project management for small- and medium-size enterprises at the business consulting firm agiplan, which specializes in integrated optimization services for industry, logistics and production processes. He was awarded a Ph.D. in economics and logistics from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Patrick Hertzke
Partner
McKinsey Automotive Practice
Patrick Hertzke

Patrick Hertzke is a partner at McKinsey and leads the Global Electrified Vehicle and Battery Service line within McKinsey’s Center for Future Mobility (MCFM). Across the U.S. and EU, he is a leader in McKinsey’s automotive and transportation practices with an emphasis on serving auto and truck original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, transport operators and mobility clients. He has led research and client service on electrification, transportation decarbonization and mobility topics across the value chain, including deep modeling of global electric vehicle markets, consumer trends and demand, EV market economics, OEM and supplier strategies, transportation electrification, battery tech/battery energy storage systems and charging infrastructure.

Alex Coates
President
Airspace
Alex Coates

Alex Coates is the president and chief financial officer at Airspace. Since joining the company in 2020, he has spearheaded long-term growth strategy and fundraising. Prior to Airspace, Coates served as SVP of Finance and acting CFO at Xos Trucks, a leader in last-mile transportation technology, where he led corporate development and strategy, along with finance and several other internal administrative functions. He began his career at McKinsey & Company with a focus on operations and strategy for transportation clients. He then joined private equity firm HGGC, investing in and leading planning for emerging technology businesses.

Dan Letter
President
Prologis
Dan Letter

A logistics real estate veteran, Dan Letter is responsible for the majority of Prologis’ business lines, including global real estate operations, capital deployment, Strategic Capital and Prologis Essentials. Letter also champions the company's core values and actively promotes a positive culture, fostering an environment where teamwork and innovation thrive. 

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What trends are affecting the fashion industry in disruptive and astonishing ways? Sustainable products and slow fashion, diversity and inclusion, an engaging digital experience and the impact of disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are reshaping an already-dynamic industry.

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Dive into a rapid-fire panel where industry titans Relay Technologies and Gideon Brothers herald the advancements in artificial intelligence that are redefining the supply chain. This segment will provide sharp, actionable insights combined with forward-thinking perspectives on using AI to transform delivery and maximize supply chain efficiency.

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There are leaders who step into roles that require monumental courage, perseverance and a steady hand to make meaningful change. The Former Head of State and Hamid Moghadam are two of those groundbreaking leaders at the forefront of global politics and commerce. Join these two visionaries with eminent perspectives on the policy implications impacting the future of the supply chain, the environment and our global stability.

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The EU’s efficiency goals are driving logistics forward with a fully integrated, interconnected and digitized energy market. Our future depends on visionaries at the forefront of an energy transformation in the EU and across the globe.

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With over 50% of world's population managing chronic health issues, demand for innovation in the pharma, medtech and biotech industries has triggered a tsunami of change. Join our panel of groundbreaking visionaries, designers and scientists shaping and enabling the treatment of complex diseases with one goal in mind: better health.

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The next generation of racing is here! Formula E and Stark Future are pushing boundaries with groundbreaking fusions of performance, sustainability and innovation on and off the track in the world's most renowned cities and venues. Get an insider's perspective from two visionary leaders who are revolutionizing motorsports.

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Join Bear Grylls, the master of survival, and discover how logistics plays a key role in life on the edge.

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Join the legendary founders who have not only envisioned the possibilities foretold by the supply chain but have also built the very foundation, infrastructure, and ongoing transformations of what we now know as logistics.

Hamid Moghadam
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
,
Prologis
Frederick W. Smith
Founder and Executive Chairman
,
FedEx Corporation
Susie Gharib
Anchor and Senior Special Correspondent
,
Fortune

By 2030, the supply chain will process and deliver 100 billion packages. Who will deliver all those packages? And how? Learn how game-changing transportation will bypass congested streets by using the lower airspace.

Dr. Stephan Peters
Member of the Management Board
,
Rhenus Group
Alex Coates
President
,
Airspace
Patrick Hertzke
Partner
,
McKinsey Automotive Practice
Dan Letter
President
,
Prologis

What trends are affecting the fashion industry in disruptive and astonishing ways? Sustainable products and slow fashion, diversity and inclusion, an engaging digital experience and the impact of disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are reshaping an already-dynamic industry.

Paolo Zannoni
Executive Deputy Chairman
,
Prada S.p.A
Andy Ruben
Founder and Executive Chairman
,
Trove
Kirsty McGregor
Executive European Editor
,
Vogue Business

Dive into a rapid-fire panel where industry titans Relay Technologies and Gideon Brothers herald the advancements in artificial intelligence that are redefining the supply chain. This segment will provide sharp, actionable insights combined with forward-thinking perspectives on using AI to transform delivery and maximize supply chain efficiency.

Josip Cesic
Co-Founder and CEO
,
Gideon
Nicole Mazza
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
,
Relay Technology
Sineesh Keshav
Chief Technology Officer
,
Prologis

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There are leaders who step into roles that require monumental courage, perseverance and a steady hand to make meaningful change. The Former Head of State and Hamid Moghadam are two of those groundbreaking leaders at the forefront of global politics and commerce. Join these two visionaries with eminent perspectives on the policy implications impacting the future of the supply chain, the environment and our global stability.

The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair
Prime Minister Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007)
,
Hamid Moghadam
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
,
Prologis
Susie Gharib
Anchor and Senior Special Correspondent
,
Fortune

The EU’s efficiency goals are driving logistics forward with a fully integrated, interconnected and digitized energy market. Our future depends on visionaries at the forefront of an energy transformation in the EU and across the globe.

Jean-Pascal Tricoire
Chairman
,
Schneider Electric
Toby Ferenczi
Founder and CEO
,
Granular Energy
Amund Vik
Former State Secretary of Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy; Senior Advisor
,
Eurasia Group
Susan Uthayakumar
MD, Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer
,
Prologis

With over 50% of world's population managing chronic health issues, demand for innovation in the pharma, medtech and biotech industries has triggered a tsunami of change. Join our panel of groundbreaking visionaries, designers and scientists shaping and enabling the treatment of complex diseases with one goal in mind: better health.

Peter Skillman
Global Head of Design
,
Philips
Dr. Kristin-Anne Rutter
Executive Director
,
Cambridge University Health Partners
Josh Makower, MD
The Byers Family Director and Co-Founder of the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign
,
Stanford University
Naomi Grimley
Senior Communications Lead
,
Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford

The next generation of racing is here! Formula E and Stark Future are pushing boundaries with groundbreaking fusions of performance, sustainability and innovation on and off the track in the world's most renowned cities and venues. Get an insider's perspective from two visionary leaders who are revolutionizing motorsports.

Alberto Longo
Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer
,
Formula E
Anton Wass
Founder and CEO
,
Stark Future
Scott Marshall
Chief Customer Officer
,
Prologis

Join Bear Grylls, the master of survival, and discover how logistics plays a key role in life on the edge.

Bear Grylls
Survival Expert and Author
,
Adventurer
Tracy Ward
Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing
,
Prologis
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Thank you for your interest in attending GROUNDBREAKERS! Our in-person space is extremely limited and available by invitation only. Please reach out to your Prologis contact or [email protected] for more information.

In the meantime, we encourage you to register for the livestream experience. Your participation is important to us, near or far. 

Each year, Prologis’ thought leadership forum welcomes some of the supply chain's foremost visionaries to examine the complexities and possibilities that groundbreaking innovations bring to the world of logistics today and in the future.

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GROUNDBREAKERS will be broadcast live on October 2, 2024, and will be available on demand following the forum. You need to register for the event to access the livestream.

Prologis is the world’s leader in logistics solutions and logistics real estate, paving the way for more than 40 years to deliver the most advanced logistics platform to meet the ever-changing demands of today's global supply chain.