DHL INNOVATION DAY 2012 – Logistics 2050: FROM SCIENCE FICTION TO REALITY

Innovation Day 2012

 

DHL Innovation Day 2012

„Logistics 2050 - From Science Fiction to Reality“

 

Innovative ideas, sustainable and efficient logistics concepts – these are the driving forces behind the ‘DHL Innovation Award’. During the DHL Innovation Day, DHL honors the most innovative and promising logistics solutions designed for practical use in business. Since 2008, the ‘DHL Innovation Award’ has been awarded on an annual basis, to scientists as well as to dedicated employees and companies, in recognition of their innovative spirit of research.

 

On 15 March 2012, DHL will once more serve as the showcase for topics around the world of logistics.
Future is the prevalent topic. What image of the future did people have in the past, and how does this differ from the present? What does the future hold for us and how will our time be viewed in hindsight? These, and other exciting questions dealing with the world of logistics, will be explored by our high quality speakers and discussants on that day. We will also think outside of the box of logistics and set the focus on the change of society and global trade. The award ceremony will complete round the day as in the recent years. Awards for the most innovative scientist, customer, employee as well as a ‘Jugend forscht’ (Young Scientist) award will be presented by prominent industry professionals like the CEO of DPDHL, Dr. Frank Appel. Interesting conversations, future-oriented discussions, we present to you the DHL Innovation Day.

Innovation Day 2012 on March 15, 2012


  • 10.00 – 10.30 Arrival of guests

Start of program:

  • 10.30 – 10.35 Opening by moderator
  • 10.35 – 10.45 Official welcome by hosts
  • 10.45 – 11.20 Keynote speech: From Science Fiction to Reality and the reference to logistics in 2050
  • 11.20 – 11.30 Introduction into the DHL Vision Suite 2050
  • 11.30 – 11.45 Official opening of the DHL Vision Suite
  • 11.45 – 12.15 Break
  • 12.15 – 13.00 Panel discussion: How will technology influence our lives in 2050?
  • 13.00 – 14.30 Lunch
  • 14.30 – 15.15 Demonstrations "Beam me to the future" - Can material be intelligent?
  • 15.15 – 15.30 Award: Jugend forscht with a show act
  • 15.30 – 16.00 Break
  • 16.00 – 16.45 Podium discussion: "How will societal changes affect the use and acceptance of technology in 2050?"
  • 16.45 – 17.15 Wrap Up: "What does this mean for logistics in 2050? How will all this influence the industry?"
  • 17.15 – 17.45 Networking

Award Ceremony

  • 17.45 – 17.50 Opening by moderator
  • 17.50 – 18.00 Introduction into the Award ceremony by Dr. Frank Appel
  • 18.00 – 18.15 Most innovative customer
  • 18.15 – 18.30 Most innovative employee
  • 18.30 – 18.45 Performance
  • 18.45 – 19.00 Most innovative junior scientist
  • 19.00 – 19.10 Senior Scientist: Life’s work
  • 19.10 – 19.20 Closure remark
  • Young musicians play new compositions
  • 19.20 – 22.00 Get-together
  • Winners will be announced during the award ceremony