Recap of the WOF Expo 2021 in Bratislava

From October 6 to 8, 2021, an international trade fair and conference in the field of logistics and the entire supply chain, WOF (World of Freight) Expo, took place in Bratislava. The event was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic and the patronage of the Bratislava Region.

(Bratislava) The WOF EXPO (World of Freight) featured 120 top speakers from the world of transport, logistics, and e-commerce in 43 expert panel discussions.

Over three days, the event welcomed visitors from more than 30 countries. The fair brought together supply chain solution providers to enhance efficiency in logistics and improve the transparency and systematization of processes. Companies such as Cargomind, CEVA Logistics, Packeta Group, GLS Slovakia, FEDEX, LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Cargo, Budapest Airport, and many others showcased their offerings at the fair.

The significance and uniqueness of the WOF Expo stem not only from the current top topics in transport and economy but also from the fact that the conference brought together internationally important players. During the conference, more than 120 experts exchanged views on the digitalization of transport, groundbreaking innovations, and the impact of the pandemic situation on industry and economy. Special attention was also given to intelligent technologies and current issues of cybersecurity in the fields of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Other important debates revolved around the transition to a climate-neutral economy or EU policy issues, and BREXIT was also on the table. The conclusions and results of the conference brought new ideas to address the strategic challenges of the supply chain and transport.

Networking as a Cornerstone of the Event

Networking is a cornerstone of business activity, which is why the WOF Expo program focused on networking and aimed to provide as many business opportunities as possible. Even before the event, participants could arrange personal meetings thanks to a digital networking tool. Personal meetings then took place throughout the event in a quiet and pleasant environment in a reserved area.

Diverse Evening Program

On the first day of the conference, VIP participants had the opportunity to attend the gala evening program – WOF Connect & Awards – where the most innovative companies in logistics and supply chain were awarded in 9 categories. Congratulations to the winners!

• PORT OF THE FUTURE – PORT GDANSK
• SHIPPING EFFICIENCY – MAERSK
• SPEEDY FLOW AIRPORT – BUDAPEST AIRPORT
• AIR CARGO EXCELLENCE – TURKISH CARGO
• LAST MILE EXPERT – GLS
• INNOVATION OF THE YEAR – PEOPLE
• GREEN IMPACT – PEOPLE
• REGIONAL SMARTER FREIGHT FORWARDER – LANGOWSKI LOGISTICS
• MULTINATIONAL SMARTER FREIGHT FORWARDER – Kühne + Nagel

The WOF Connect & Awards evening was not only about celebration, entertainment, and networking. It was also about giving. A number of charitable events did not take place this year due to the pandemic situation. The WOF Expo partnered with the League Against Cancer to make an important gesture for cancer patients on October 6 – an auction of a diamond brooch took place. And WOF was not the only one willing to make a difference. GLS Slovakia donated €12,000 to support the League Against Cancer’s projects for cancer patients.

Where will the WOF EXPO 2022 take place?

The WOF Expo will move annually to countries in the CEE region. The second year of the Expo will take place in Vienna in the form of a congress and also in Prague in the form of a fair. Bucharest is waiting for the WOF Expo in 2023.

We look forward to another successful B2B event, and of course, the WOF Expo invites you.

Selected Panel Discussions to Listen to Again

Photos: © WOF