Prominent speakers from across the world of logistics, business, science, and technology will converge on June 18th at the GS1 Switzerland Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon . The focus will be on data-driven intelligence and sustainable supply chains.
Directed by TV presenter Tobias Müller, the program features expert speakers discussing standards, transparency, and networked data exchange, which are intended to form the basis for secure, efficient, and sustainable supply chains. It also explores how intelligent demand-side strategies and modern technologies empower companies to reach their customers more precisely. Following an introduction by GS1 CEO Jörg Mathis, Kathrin Nussbaumer, Head of Mail and Parcel at Swiss Post National, discusses data as the key to perfect parcel delivery.
Alexandra Ebert, Chief AI & DataDemocratization Officerat Mostly AI,advisesdiscusses responsible use of artificial intelligence, synthetic data, and data privacy. She Fortune 500 executives, political institutions, and regulatory bodies on generative AI, AI ethics, and shaping the data economy. She also serves on expertpanels for the OECD and regulatory authorities and shares practical knowledge as host of the Data Democratization Podcast and LinkedIn Learning Instructor.
Internationally equipped
Negotiation expert Matthias Schranner discusses negotiation tactics. He was originally trained by the police for negotiations in highly critical situations. For over 20 years, he and his team at the Schranner Negotiation Institute have advised internationalorganizationssuch as the UN, global corporations, and political parties on challenging negotiations and strategic decision-making. He supports business and government representatives in over 40 countries worldwide.
the Logistics Arena will feature breakoutsessions, on strategies for resilient logistics in volatile markets, with presentations from Ehrhardt + Partner, the University of St. Gallen, MS Direct, and Swiss Post Cargo. Following this, a session moderated by Andrea Schütz Frikart of GS1 Switzerland and Dani Giger of Swiss Post will focus on data exchange in the Swiss healthcare system and the structural changes associated with standardization, governance, and interoperability. The Swiss Health Data Space will be explained as a trusted data space with clearly defined roles and common standards.
Jonas Batt uses a case study to illustrate the journey of textiles, mattresses, and furniture toward the Digital Product Passport. Uwe Rüdel, GS1 Switzerland, and Hans Ruedi Hauri explain why this comprehensive data certificate will become indispensable for real estate in the future.
Swiss Logistics Award 2026
This evening, the presentation of this year's Swiss Logistics Award will take place at StageOne in Zurich with the nominees City Cargo Zurich (Coop and railCare AG), Klinik Seeschau and Post CH, as well as Eiger Mechanics.
