2026 Conference Agenda

Day One // Sunday 22ND February 2026

19.00 // Welcome to Miami Drinks Reception

Join us to welcome all conference attendees with delicious canapés and cold beverages in Miami heat, sponsored by Purolator International

Day Two // Monday 23rd February 2026

8.00 // Registration Opens – Networking Break
Registration, exhibition showcase and networking opens. Refreshments sponsored by Avalara

9.00 // A Warm Welcome to Miami
Neil Jackson | Chief Executive Officer | Triangle Management Services

SESSION ONE: IN CONVERSATION WITH ZONOS

9.05 // Opening Panel
Opening WMX Americas 2026 is a strategic panel session addressing the seismic shift in global commerce triggered by de minimis dissolution. Hosted by Zonos, the panel draws expertise from national postal operators, e-commerce giants, finance tech pioneers, and leading trade law specialists to deliver a unified roadmap for strategic survival. Experts will detail exactly what this means for companies across the globe, how they have responded, and how they are transforming regulatory uncertainty into a competitive advantage. This is an essential, must-attend discussion for any business operating or planning to scale their cross-border commerce. Things are changing quickly, and in response we need to be strategic, flexible, and informed. 

Clint Reid | Founder & CEO | Zonos

Aaron Bezzant | Head of Global Trade Strategy | Zonos

Hugh Grandy | International Business Director | Canada Post

Alfie Luker | Director of International Change & Innovation | Royal Mail

Lenny Feldman | Managing Partner & Operating Committee | ST&R

Roman Sobieri | Head of Global Shipping | Etsy

10.05 // Networking Break
Refreshments sponsored by FB Canada Express

SESSION TWO: THE FUTURE OF POSTS

10.50 // Presentations
Join national postal operators for a forward-looking discussion on the post and parcel industry. This session will share essential industry insights, detail new innovations being deployed, and pinpoint the most critical operational challenges facing the sector today.

Moderator: Miško Kancko | CEO & Co-Founder | Last Mile Expert World

Brody Buhler | CEO | Escher Group

Mauricio Rojas Cartín | General Manager | Correos de Costa Rica

Nakesha Kemp-Hirst | Director, International Business Solutions & Services | USPS

11.25 // Discussion and Q&A

SESSION THREE: SCALING THE AMERICAS

11.45 // Presentations
This session provides a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking potential across North, Central, and South America. Leaders will detail regional trends unique to each zone. By examining local strengths and the challenges of fragmented operations, we demonstrate how to transform diverse regional markets into a unified, competitive and resilient Americas supply chain.

Moderator: Bruce Marsh | Senior Director | DHL

Kavi Huliyappa | Manager, Strategic Partnerships | Purolator International

Javier Núñez Salas | Founder & CEO | Moovin

Gonzalo J. Pozzo | Cross-border Business Manager | Andreani GlobAll Pack

Santiago Castro Piccolo | CEO | OCASA General Logistics 

12.30 // Discussion and Q&A

12.45 // Networking Lunch
Lunch sponsored by Escher

SESSION FOUR: THE AUTOMATION MANDATE

13.45 // Technology Potential
This session explores the intersection of AI and the physical world, moving beyond digital dashboards to redefine logistics operations. Facing surging parcel volumes, we detail how the convergence of smart sortation systems and automation provides a competitive advantage. Experts will focus on delivering a seamless operations experience, covering everything from AI-powered tour planning and last-meter guidance to automated sensor fusion, ensuring a measurable ROI across delivery speed, efficiency, and CX.

Moderator: Patrick Frith | Senior Director of Growth, Cross-Border | Avalara 

Joshe Ordonez | Founder & CEO | Airpals 

Nicole Valenzuela | Senior Director of Sales | Autofleet

Rupesh Narkar | Vice President of Sales & Systems | BEUMER Group 

Erik Nieves | Founder & CEO | PlusOne Robotics

14.30 // Discussion and Q&A

14.45 // Networking Break
Refreshments sponsored by Scurri

SESSION FIVE: FOUNDERS & FUNDERS

15.15 // Investing in the Next Era of Global Logistics
Amine Khechfe returns to moderate and deliver this thought-provoking, high-value session dedicated entirely to Logistics Innovation and Investment, connecting the source of capital with the pioneers of tomorrow’s supply chain technology. It will feature two distinct parts, providing both the strategic financial analysis from top investors in the industry and the real-world journeys of successful and disruptive founders.

15.20 // Part One: The Funder’s View – Investor Priorities and The Future Outlook 
Top investors share the critical financial metrics, due diligence standards, and trends that are currently reshaping funding decisions across the post and parcel sector.

Moderator: Amine Khechfe | Executive Advisor & Board Director 

Marlon Ramirez | Managing Partner | Blue Impact 

Benjamin Gordon | Managing Partner & CEO | Cambridge Capital

Javier Villamizar | Operating Partner | SoftBank Investment Advisers

Joe de Pinho | Partner | Riverwood Capital

15.50 // Part Two: The Founder’s Story – Scaling Innovation and Overcoming Obstacles  
This high-impact portion of the session features a lineup of pioneers from innovative start-ups, early-stage ventures, and established organisations, poised to disrupt the status quo. Presented in a dynamic pitch format, each founder will reveal the journey behind their brand, as well as major challenges and innovations they have faced. 

Moderator: Andre Pharand | Founder & CEO | Pharand Advisors 

Richard Garcia | Co-Founder | CommerceShip

17.00 // Drinks Reception

 Join us after the first full day of conference sessions to unwind with your fellow delegates.

Day Three // Tuesday 24th February 2026

8.30 // Registration Opens – Networking Break
Registration, exhibition showcase and networking opens. Refreshments sponsored by Quantium / Morning Global

SESSION SIX: TRANSFORMATION IN CROSS-BORDER LOGISTICS

9.30 // Presentations   
This session delivers a blueprint on how leading enterprises are building predictive, agile, and resilient cross-border networks to ensure profitability and compliance. Experts will focus on navigating global volatility, reacting to rapidly changing market trends, and managing the blurry lines of B2B and B2C demand as businesses expand beyond the U.S. and into complex new markets.

Moderator: Kate Muth | Executive Director | IMAG

Elke Segers | EVP Transformation, Strategy & Performance | Landmark Global 

Eddie Lee | CEO / COO | Quantium Solutions / Morning Global

Vivian Davies | Director of Global Imports & Expansion | Royal Mail 

10.05 // Discussion and Q&A

SESSION SEVEN: REDESIGNING SUPPLY CHAINS FOR AN UNPREDICTABLE WORLD

10.20 // Presentations 
Kate Muth moderates this strategic session, delivering a high-level overview of the major disruptions hitting supply chain. Experts will then follow up detailing critical resilience strategies, tackling the mandate to build optimised and flexible supply chains capable of withstanding constant geopolitical and customs pressures.

Moderator: Kate Muth | Executive Director | IMAG

Priscila Mezzalira | Customs Operations Director | Cainiao Network  

Karl Gates | Head of Sales, Inbound | DHL eCommerce  

11.00 // Discussion and Q&A

11.15 // Networking Break
Refreshments sponsored by Royal Mail

SESSION EIGHT: THE FINAL FRONTIER

12.00 // Part One: Innovating the Last Mile
As the most expensive and complex part of the supply chain, the last mile remains the ultimate test of operational excellence. This two-part session explores the technologies – including AI and emerging logistics platforms – transforming global delivery. We transition from technical disruption to the human element, debating the role of dynamic pricing and identifying who the ‘customer’ really is. 

Moderator: Santiago Castro Piccolo | CEO | OCASA General Logistics 

Silvia Correa | President | Peru Courier 

Sven Kukemelk | CCO | Omniva 

Leslie Foxhoven | Executive Director Latin America/Caribbean (USA) | Asendia 

12.35 // Discussion and Q&A

12.50 // Networking Lunch
Buffet lunch to be served in the showcase exhibition area, sponsored by DHL eCommerce

SESSION EIGHT: THE FINAL FRONTIER

13.50 // Part Two: Putting the Customer First in Last Mile

Moderator: Santiago Castro Piccolo | CEO | OCASA General Logistics 

Shlomo Fishman | VP Strategic Partnerships & Head of Legal | iPostal1 

Michael Anderson | Company Owner | Place-B Consulting  

14.15 // Discussion and Q&A

SESSION NINE: PARCEL TO PLANET

14.30 // The Roadmap to Net Zero Parcel Delivery
This crucial session explores the strategic and operational commitment required for the post and parcel industry to achieve measurable impact and transition to net-zero operations. The discussion covers critical issues like EV fleets, scope 3 emissions, and navigating new sustainability mandates and regulations. 

Moderator: Andre Pharand | Founder & CEO | Pharand Advisors 

Andrew Goddard | Managing Director | Whistl Group

Bruce Marsh | Senior Director | DHL 

15.05 // Discussion and Q&A

15.20 // Thank You Miami! – Closing Remarks
Tom Ross-Joannou | Managing Director | Triangle Management Services

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