Our HDS LogisticsSummit
HDS Logistics Summit Stuttgart November 06, 2025
HDS Logistics Summit Ho Chi Minh City December 11, 2025
What is taught?
The focus is on practical strategies for managing costs transparently and at the same time recognizing new opportunities in an increasingly complex market environment at an early stage. The aim is to provide participants with the impetus and tools they need to make their logistics future-proof and competitive.
Venue
Hotel Pullman Fontana
Vollmoellerstr. 5, 70563 Stuttgart
Agenda Stuttgart NAVIGATE INSTEAD OF REACT IN TRANSPORT LOGISTICS. KEEP COSTS IN SIGHT. FOCUS ON OPPORTUNITIES.
12:00-13:00 - Registration
Networking over finger food and drinks
13:00-13:10 - Welcome & opening of the event
Jens Theophort, Managing Director HDS
13:10-13:45 - Keynote: Scenarios for Logistics Development
Prof. Dr. Christian Kille, Professor of Trade Logistics and Operations Management, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
13:45-14:30. - Interactive Session: Challenges and Current Issues
Survey of guests on current topics in logistics and procurement.
14:30-15:15 - Best practice: Experiences in cooperation with HDS
Company to be announced
15:15-15:45 - Break
15:45-16:00 - Introduction to Panel Discussion
Prof. Dr. Christian Kille
16:00-17:00 - Panel Discussion: Exchange of experiences in dealing with challenges
Would you like to share your experiences with other experts from the field? In discussion rounds, you will be able to engage in intensive discussions on current logistics purchasing topics.
17:00-17:15 - Break
Compilation of the results
17:15-18:00 - Summary and final discussion
At the end, you will find out which topics and insights were formative in the various discussion groups and can discuss these with the other participants.
18.00 - End of official part & dinner with networking
Speaker & Moderation
Prof. Dr. Christian Kille
Prof. Dr. Christian Kille (born 1972) has been Professor of Retail Logistics and Operations Management at Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences since April 1, 2011 and is currently Head of the Business Administration course. He was previously Head of Market Analysis at Fraunhofer SCS in Nuremberg.
He is also a lecturer at the Technical University of Munich for lectures in Singapore, a market analyst for the German Logistics Association, a member of the jury for the “Logistics Hall of Fame” and the “Logix German Logistics Real Estate Award” (Chairman) and on the nomination committee for the “Best Logistics Brand” (Chairman). In 2014, together with Markus Meißner, he founded the “Forecast for the development of logistics in Germany” initiative under the patronage of Steffen Bilger, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. His research focuses on forecasting and trend studies in logistics as well as retail logistics and logistics real estate.
Jens Theophort
Jens Theophort has many years of experience in the logistics and strategic sector. After successfully completing his studies, he worked for a leading global CEP service provider for several years, deepening his knowledge through various further training courses.
In 2015, he moved to the other side of the negotiating table and joined the HDS International Group as a consultant. Mr. Theophort is Managing Director at HDS.
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HDS Logistics Summit themed:
Strategic Logistics in a volatile world: From Cost Control to Competitive Advantage in Global Logistics.
Venue
Hôtel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection
76–78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Ward 6, Daerah 3, Bandar Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Agenda - HDS Logistics Summit Ho Chi Minh 2025
13:00 – 13:30 - Registration & Networking
Welcome coffee, badge pickup, and informal networking.
13:30 – 13:45 - Opening Remarks
Moderator Elias Abraham Welcome: Introduce topic, purpose, and format.
Welcome by HDS
Brief overview of current logistics and supply chain dynamics in Vietnam & globally
13:45 – 14:25 - Keynote 1: "Global Trade & Geopolitics: Impacts on Supply Chain Strategy"
Peter Kompalla AHK – explores how shifting alliances and trade policies are reshaping supply chains.
– Shifts in trade alliances and tariffs
– Updates trade development Europe & EVFTAs
– Emerging logistics hubs in Southeast Asia
– Risks from geopolitical tensions and conflicts
14:25 – 15:05 - Keynote 2: "Vietnam’s Role in Tomorrow’s Supply Chain"
Mr. Ky Nguyen Xuan (Chairman of VN Ports Association & Senior Advisor Maersk)
Focus on infrastructure developments in VN
– Logistics infrastructure developments in Vietnam
– Seaports & Terminals overview & developments
– Opportunities for sustainable and green logistics
15:05 – 15:25 - Legal Updates: New laws IFC & Customs Regulations
Leif Schneider (Luther)
15:25 – 15:45 - Coffee Break & Networking
Informal discussions and refreshments.
15:45 – 16:15 - Best Practice: "Show case by HDS customer"
Selected customer will present a case study with challenges, solution and results
16:15 – 17:45 - Panel Discussion: "Building Resilient and Agile Supply Chains in Asia"
4 panelists from industry, tech, and policy backgrounds discuss challenges and strategies. Moderator facilitates Q&A.
17:45 – 18:00 - Closing Remarks & Takeaways
Moderator summarizes key insights and thanks participants.
18:00 - 20:00 - Dinner Buffet
Speaker & Moderation
All speakers and moderators will be announced and introduced shortly.
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Past logistics summits
Our logistics summits are an integral part of our commitment to exchange and networking in the industry. They stand for professional organization, valuable encounters and sustainable impulses.
With each event, we create space for new perspectives and dialog with experts, partners and decision-makers. Here you will find an overview of the events we have held so far.
Düsseldorf
12.09.2023
Nuremberg
17.04.2024
Hanover
11.09.2024
Frankfurt
27.03.2025
