JANUARY 9th • 12th 2025 |
BUILDING THE FUTURE
THE FUTURE
10-14 WS23 DELEGATES 15-17
} THE IELA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
CHAIRPERSON
Sudhir Dhavan
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Alexandra Erdmann
TREASURER
Lucien Lawson
MEMBERS
Lena Ericson
Ziad Harb
Orphee Moschopoulos Beinoglou
Garcia Newell
Christoph Rauch
Dirk Urra
Bas Wiendels
HONORARY MEMBERS
Stephen J. Barry (deceased, 2018)
Harinder Singh Bedi
Ron Berry
Hans R. Brauchli (deceased, 2021)
Karl Buehler (deceased, 2015)
Thierry Demeure
Ernie Droessart (deceased, 2009)
Mariane Ewbank
Guido Fornelli
Dieter Fraeulin
Greg Keh
Jim Kelty
Achim Lotzwick
Robert Moore
Jean-Paul Moser (deceased, 2023)
Christoph Rauch
Klaus Rauch (deceased, 2001)
Ravinder Sethi
Sandi Trotter
Welcome to the 12 th IELA WINTER SEMINAR BUILDING THE FUTURE
Dear IELA Winter Seminar students,
On behalf of the Winter Seminar organising team, we are thrilled to welcome you to the IELA Winter Seminar 2025, here in the vibrant city of Amsterdam! It’s an exciting opportunity to come together, share knowledge and connect with colleagues from around the world in this beautiful and dynamic environment in such a historic city.
Over the next few days, we will engage in thought-provoking sessions, explore cutting-edge developments in our industry and foster meaningful discussions which will shape the future of our field. Whether you’re here to learn, network or collaborate, we hope you’ll leave with new insights and lasting connections.
Amsterdam, with its rich cultural heritage, charming canals and inspiring atmosphere, is the perfect backdrop for an enriching and productive seminar experience. We encourage you to take the time to enjoy this unique city alongside our event activities.
We also want to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Management for their decision to once again make the Winter Seminar a 100% funded event by IELA. This underlines the emphasis IELA puts on Education & Training in our association.
Furthermore we would like to thank all our supporters and sponsors at this event.
We look forward to a fantastic seminar and the opportunity to exchange ideas which will make this event memorable for all!
Warm regards,
2025 WINTER SEMINAR Team
Ute Wiezorrek
ELA Education & Training WG Chairperson
Alessandra Dellavedova
ELA Education & Training WG Vice-Chairperson
Paulo Gameiro
ELA Education & Training WG Vice-Chairperson
IELA’s WINTER SEMINAR: The event concept
Education and Training are the cornerstones of success, playing a vital role in empowering member companies to enhance their services and grow their business.
The Winter Seminar provides a focused platform to explore strategies, best practices, and emerging trends in the exhibition logistics industry.
Under the theme “Building the Future”, this intensive two-day programme offers over 12 hours of instruction and interactive sessions, equipping promising students with the tools to shape the future of our industry.
At WS2025, delegates will thrive through our three core pillars:
CONNECT
Building strong professional relationships is essential. Networking opportunities during the Winter Seminar enable you to introduce your company, showcase your expertise, and share what you seek in a business partner.
CONNECT
In turn, you’ll gain insights into your counterparts’ strengths and expectations, paving the way for meaningful collaborations.
The Winter Seminar is your gateway to forming lasting and impactful connections!
LEARN
Gain invaluable insights from industry leaders and renowned speakers, who will share their expertise on key markets and critical topics. This is your chance to expand your knowledge and stay ahead in the dynamic world of exhibition logistics.
SUCCEED
Education, training, and networking are the trifecta of professional success.
By participating in the Winter Seminar, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the industry’s current practices and processes, equipping you to excel and drive success in your career.
Be a part of this transformative event and take your expertise to the next level! t
Day1
Thursday, January 9th
from 15:00 Hotel Check-In
17:00 - 19:00
19:00 - 22:00
Day2
08:30 - 08:35
Onsite Registration & Ice-Breaker Activity
Welcome Cocktail Reception Powered by Sir Adam Hotel-Forbidden Garden R.E. Rogers India Pte. Ltd., India
Friday, January 10th
Welcome by Sudhir Dhavan
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+ IELA Chairperson & CEO, R.E. Rogers India Pte. Ltd., India
HISTORY OF IELA / WHAT IELA IS ABOUT
08:35 - 09:15 by Sudhir Dhavan
IELA Chairperson & CEO, R.E. Rogers India Pte. Ltd., India
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
10:05 - 10:35
DANGEROUS GOODS/ PACKAGING
09:15 - 10:05 by Eugenie de By
IELA Member
Global HS & DG Manager, CEVA Showfreight - NL,
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+ The Netherlands
Morning Coffee Break Powered by Sir Adam Hotel - The Studios Curio Pack Sdn Bhd., Malaysia
DOMESTIC & ONSITE AGENT TRAINING
10:35 - 11:25 by Yolanda De Paz
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
Member of IELA Education & Training Working Group & Sales Manager, COMARFEX LOGISTICA DE FERIAS, S.L., Spain
& Paulo Gameiro
Vice-Chairperson of the IELA Education & Training Working Group & Fairs and Events Manager, Rangel Invest S.A., Portugal
EXPORT AGENT TRAINING
11:25 - 12:15 by Martin Leloup
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
12:15 - 13:15 Lunch Break
Sir Adam Hotel The Butcher Social Club
Member of IELA Education & Training Working Group & International Exhibitions Manager, Clamageran Foirexpo, France
& Alexandra Erdmann
IELA Vice-Chairperson & CEO, Swiss Expo Logistics Ltd., Switzerland
13:15 - 14:15 by Ute Wiezorrek
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
Chairperson of the IELA Education & Training Working Group & General Manager Project Logistics, Cretschmar MesseCargo GmbH, Germany
& Lena Ericson
IELA Board Member & Managing Director and Owner, On-Site Exhibitions AB, Sweden
14:15 - 15:05 by Bas Wiendels
15:05 - 15:35
IELA Board Member & Valverde B.V., The Netherlands
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
Afternoon Coffee Break Powered by Sir Adam Hotel - The Studios Ishikawa-Gumi, Ltd, Japan
15:35 - 16:25 by Louise Vigliandi
16:25-17:25
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
Vice-Chairperson of the IELA Sustainability Working Group & National Operations Manager, Clamageran Foirexpo, France
& Orphee Moschopoulos Beinoglou
IELA Board Member & Member of the Board of Orphee Beinoglou International Forwarder S.A., Greece
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
19:30-22:00 Host Dinner 1
Powered by Valverde B.V., The Netherlands
Day3 Saturday, January 11th
CUSTOMS/
08:30 - 09:20 by Alessandra Dellavedova
EORI GUIDELINES
Vice-Chairperson of the IELA Education & Training Working Group & Import Project Manager, Expotrans S.p.A., Italy
& Dirk Urra
IELA Board Member & Vice President, Global Expo + Event Logistics Kuehne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG - KN Expo & Event Logistics, Germany
Entire Sessions
Powered by Fulstandig Shows e Eventos MC Ltda, Brazil
10:10 - 10:40
12:55 - 13:55
CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE
09:20 - 10:10 by Felix Sadenwasser
Senior Event Logistics Manager, FIFA
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+
Morning Coffee Break Powered by Sir Adam Hotel - The Studios Rangel Invest S.A., Portugal
The 10 Minutes that change ever ything
10:40 - 11:55 by Ute Wiezorrek
Chairperson of the IELA Education & Training Working Group & General Manager Project Logistics, Cretschmar MesseCargo GmbH, Germany
Sir Adam Hotel - Studio 2+ & IELA BOM
11:55 - 12:55 Lunch Break
Sir Adam Hotel The Butcher Social Club
14:55 - 15:25
15:25 - 16:40
19:30 - 22:00
Day4
BREAKOUT SESSIONS FINAL EXAM
13:55 - 14:55 Presentations
Afternoon Coffee Break
Sir Adam Hotel - The Studios
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Host Dinner 2 Powered by CEVA Showfreight, The Netherlands
Sunday, January 12th
Hotel Check Out
morning Port tour - Rotherdam Harbour - Site Visit
afternoon
afternoon until 18h
DAY OUT (team Building Activity)
WS25 certificate hand over & Best Student announcement
Meet the experts
> THE 10 MINUTES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Sudhir is a Science graduate from the University of Pune and has a Diploma in Business Management, an UFI EMD and the IAEE CEM.
Having joined RE Rogers India in April 2010 as Country Head Sales & Operation, he later became Chief Executive Officer. He has contributed to IELA immensely for many years. Sudhir has actively participated in Winter Seminars, Operations Summit and Working Groups and was Board Member before being voted Chairperson this year.
Sudhir Dhavan
IELA Chairperson
> DOMESTIC & ONSITE AGENT TRAINING
Following her studies in Humanities, Yolanda studied International Commerce and began her career in freight forwarding with an apprenticeship in Customs & Airfreight. She began her career in Trade Fairs & Events Logistics back in 2004 in the days when DHL (Danzas at that time) had a Fairs & Exhibitions Department in Spain.
Yolanda learnt the core of the business during this time, both as a Domestic & an Export agent, and became Manager of the Exhibitions Department in Spain in 2006.
Yolanda de Paz
IELA Member
IELA Education & Training Working Group, Vice-Chairperson
Paulo started working in the event industry back in 1996. He worked for a general contractor at the main exhibition venue in Lisbon, providing shell scheme booths and rental furniture? This resulted in him carrying out a variety of tasks over the years.
In 2015 he liked the idea of a challenge and switched roles to become Fairs & Events Product Manager with Agility Portugal.
Sudhir has attended many UFI events and is also an active member of UFI’s Sustainable Development Working Group & Offsetting Working Group. He is also on the skilling committee of Indian Exhibition Industry Association.
Sudhir converted his team of dedicated managers from exhibition logistic specialists to specialists in other related verticals during the pandemic and created critical alternate revenue streams which in turn ensured no redundancies or even salary cuts for anyone. He also implemented many company CSR programmes for relief activities. t
CEO
R.E. Rogers India Pte. Ltd., India www.rogersworldwideindia.com
Paulo Gameiro E&T WG, Vice-Chairperson
In 2008 Yolanda joined Resa Internacional Events where she worked as Project Manager, Export Manager & finally Sales & Development Manager. Courageous by nature, Yolanda rejoined DHL Trade Fairs & Events as Spain’s Exhibitions Department Manager in 2016.
After the period of Covid & the birth of her beautiful baby girl, Yolanda returned to the industry at Comarfex Logistica de Ferias where she holds the position of Sales Manager and is actively involved in a variety of areas. t
Sales Manager
COMARFEX LOGISTICA DE FERIAS, S.L., Spain www.comarfex.com
2019 was the start of yet another new challenge for Paulo and his team when they became Rangel Logistics Solutions. They started a new business unit combining international removals and event logistics. With Rangel Fairs & Events, Paulo became an IELA member and sole official logistics provider of the Lisbon venues, among others the International Lisbon Fairground and Lisbon Congress Centre. t
Fairs and Events Manager
Rangel Invest S.A., Portugal www.rangel.com
Meet the experts
> EXPORT AGENT
Born and raised in the truck and forklift environment, Martin loaded his first pallet on a truck at 12 years old.
After getting his International Trade & Logistics Management Bachelor degree in 2007 in block release, he travelled through Asia Pacific for 3 years where he worked as a galvanizing labourer in Australia, harvester in Fiji and cook in New Zealand.
In 2011, Martin joined the event industry with CLAMAGERAN. He worked as an airfreight supervisor for domestic and export shows first of all and then moved to Sales and Operations on European and export shows.
After setting up some new trends postcovid, he is now managing the CLAMAGERAN export team. t
> EXPORT AGENT | THE 10 MINUTES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
> CUSTOMS / EORI GUIDELINES
Education & Training Working Group, Vice-Chairperson
Alexandra Erdmann has been active in the transport industry since 1997. In 2002, Alexandra moved into exhibition and event logistics and took over the management of the exhibition department of a large corporation in Switzerland.
With the foundation of her own company, SWISS EXPO LOGISTICS AG, in 2010 she fulfilled one of her life’s dreams. As a logical step for her own company, she became a member of IELA in 2013. Since 2013 she is fully committed to IELA.
Alexandra Erdmann IELA Vice-Chairperson
International Exhibitions Manager Clamageran Foirexpo, France www.clamageran-expositions.fr
From 2015 - 2020 Alexandra had been active as Vice Chair for the Think Tank Working Group (former PR & Marketing).
Alexandra Erdmann has won the precious award “Best Export Agent” with SWISS EXPO LOGISTICS AG in 2014 and 2015. They are the only company to have won the prize twice in a row in the 35th year of the association’s history. t
CEO
Swiss Expo Logistics Ltd., Switzerland www.swiss-expologistics.com
Alessandra has spent almost her entire working career on site in Fiera Milano working for big Italian companies appointed as official contractors and having the chance to participate in the transformation of the venue and its procedures.
She joined Expotrans in 2004 and she was part of the start-up team that introduced the present ICT and procedures in Fiera Milano. She is today the Manager of Expotrans Fiera Milano Team coordinating the customs
clearance operations, the handling and forwarding of about 100 Exhibitions and Congresses held there yearly, the second largest venue in Europe.
In this role she has worked on mega events such as EMO and ITMA.
At present she is also the company trainer and go-to person for all Customs clearance matters related to exhibitions in Italy. t
Project Manager Expotrans S.p.A., Italy www.expotrans.net
Martin Leloup IELA Member
IELA
Alessandra Dellavedova IELA Member
Meet the experts
> CUSTOMS / EORI GUIDELINES | THE 10 MINUTES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Dirk Urra has been an active member of IELA for several years.
Throughout his career in the exhibition and event industry, he has gained valuable experience and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that our industry faces. He feels that he can contribute to the growth and success of our association.
As a member of the BOM, his primary focus is to support collaboration and innovation by creating a supportive environment to
encourage the exchange of ideas, best practices and industry advancements. He believes that by maintaining strong partnerships and embracing new technologies, we can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved.
Additionally, he want to advocate for continual professional development for members by promoting educational initiatives and training programmes to ensure their long-term success in this dynamic business. t
Vice President, Global Expo + Event Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG - KN Expo & Event Logistics, Germany-www.kuehne-nagel.com
IELA Education & Training Working Group, Chairperson
THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Ute Wiezorrek (nee Nordmann) started her career in August 2001 as an apprentice at L.W. Cretschmar GmbH & Co. KG in Düsseldorf, Germany.
After her graduation she joined the export exhibition department at Cretschmar MesseCargo GmbH where she has been working on different assignments.
From 2005 onwards she studied logistics at evening school and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor in Transport Management and Operations (ICC).
Ute Wiezorrek
E&T WG, Chairperson
> TARIFFS & CALCULATIONS | THE 10 MINUTES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Lena has been a freight forwarder since 1987 and 1996 she started with exhibition logistics. Her company, On-Site Exhibitions was founded in 1997 and became member of IELA in 1999.
Lena prioritises the maintenance and nurturing of skills and craftsmanship in the industry. She likes to concentrate on educating and inspiring young people to discover this fun and exciting job.
In 2006 Ute participated at the IELA Winter Seminar in Zürich and won “Best Student” honours.
During her maternity leave in 2011 & 2013 Ute continued working at least one day per week in order to stay in the business. Following this, she worked more intensely on the administrative side and remained involved as Senior Project Manager for export shows.
In 2021 Ute was promoted to General Manager “Project Logistics” at Cretschmar Group, which includes exhibition, congress & event logistics services as well as individual projects. t
General Manager Project Logistics Cretschmar MesseCargo GmbH, Germany https://www.cretschmar.de
Over the years Lena has been active in the Standards Working Group, the Membership Group and was also a member of the former IELA Committee.
Lena sees people in the industry as agents, clients, suppliers, contractors and FRIENDS, all in the same people, creating a dynamic and wonderful power and spirit. t
Managing Director and Owner On-Site Exhibitions AB, Sweden https://www.onsitegroup.se/
> TARIFFS & CALCULATIONS | THE 10 MINUTES
Dirk Urra IELA Board Member
Lena Ericson IELA Board Member
Meet the experts
> DANGEROUS GOODS / PACKAGING
Eugenie has been working on the transport of Dangerous Goods throughout her career. She started working at the distribution department of a radioactive pharmaceuticals manufacturer (for PET Scans etc.). Only ‘shortlived’ isotopes are used, therefore distribution needed to be immaculately compliant with the regulations to prevent delays.
Following this experience, she became European Transport Manager, responsible for distribution compliance in Europe and later extended her responsibilities towards
> SUSTAINABILITY
IELA Sustainability Working Group Vice-Chairperson
Louise is a graduate student from both a business school and transport and logistics school. She plunged into the event logistics business by beginning her career in 1999 with Panalpina Panfairs at the Telecom show in Geneva.
Having joined Clamageran Foirexpo Paris in operations and sales services in 2001, Louise quickly moved to Lyon as Manager and got more and more involved in the company’s activity. In 2013, she was additionally appointed Sustainability
Louise Vigliandi
Sustainability WG, Vice-Chairperson
> SUSTAINABILITY | THE 10 MINUTES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Orphee studied Business Administration with a view to working afterwards in the family business. He graduated in 2014 from University of Plymouth in the UK. In November 2014, he carried out his military service and joined the Greek army which was completed in August 2015 when he started work in the family business located in Athens.
Orphee first worked in the warehouse and on-site at exhibition venues in order to gain valuable experience. Learning from A-Z was key to his success in the industry.
a corporate position as Transportation Compliance Manager for Tyco Healthcare / Covidien.
Eugenie then broadened her horizons, obtained the HSE qualification and became HSE Manager in a Covidien Distribution Site in Belgium, still working within the Corporate HSE team for dangerous goods issues.
It was then time for new experiences and Eugenie moved to other manufacturing companies as Corporate/ Group HSE
Global Health, Safety and Dangerous Goods Manager, CEVA Showfreight, The Netherlands www.cevalogistics.com
Manager when Clamageran applied for the ISO 20121-12 certification. In 2019 Louise became National Operations Manager, joining Unimev’s CSR ethics committee that year and then in 2023, she joined IELA as vice-president of the Sustainability working group. She is strategically strong and always fair. Knowing this business inside out and speaking the language of management as well as that of the forklift drivers, Louise is truly committed to raising awareness of the importance of sustainable development in the event industry. t
National Operations Manager Clamageran Foirexpo, France www.clamageran-expositions.fr
It was his participation in January 2016 at IELA’s Operations Summit in Hong Kong which thrilled and motivated Orphee to get more indepth involvement in the industry. He attended the IELA Winter Seminar in 2017 which was an incomparable experience, and the IELA congress and partnering event many times.
Orphee believes in the industry. He particularly believes in the IELA spirit and mentality but most importantly, believes in the people of the exhibition industry. He was elected IELA Board Member in June 2022. t
Member of the Board
Orphee Beinoglou International Forwarder S.A., Greece. www.beinoglou.gr
Orphee M. Beinoglou IELA Board Member
Eugenie De By IELA Member
Meet the experts
> HEALTH & SAFETY | THE 10 MINUTES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Bas Wiendels is an energetic Dutchman and a well-educated international event and exhibition specialist. He founded Valverde 17 years ago and is appreciated for his experience of over 25 years & his professionalism.
Bas has been a Board Member of the Dutch Exhibition Association (CLC/VECTA) for more than 7 years and he was elected IELA Board Member in 2021.
He knows the drill of being on a Board of Management and taking responsibility, especially shown during the Pandemic.
Bas is a believer in young talent and their contribution in our industry. He is a host speaker at the Amsterdam and Tilburg University of Applied Science teaching young talent the “do’s and don’ts” in our business. He enjoys sharing his passion and passes on his knowledge to next generations in our industry. t
Felix is an accomplished logistics professional with over 15 years of experience in managing complex and large-scale events. He completed his studies in Logistics and Supply Chain in Berlin in 2009.
He entered the industry in 2008 when coordinating the logistics for the EURO Championship with DB Schenker Switzerland. This laid the foundation for his career in the exhibition logistics sector (2009–2018) where he developed his skills in this fast-paced environment.
Felix Sadenwasser
Senior Event Logistics Manager FIFA www.fifa.com > CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE
In August 2018, Felix joined FIFA as a Senior Event Logistics Manager. He continues to lead logistical planning and execution for prestigious world sporting events. Known for his strategic approach and dedication to seamless operations, Felix plays a key role in ensuring the success of global events such as the FIFA World Cup or the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
During his time with SWISS EXPO LOGISTICS LTD., Felix was part of the Think Tank Working Group. He exchanges regularly with good friends inside the IELA family. t
Thank you for your great support!
Wiendels
Director Valverde B.V., The Netherlands
Mr. Killian Rock
GEL EVENTS PTY LTD. AUSTRALIA
Ms. Maria Papantoniou
KRISTAL BVBA – INTERNATIONAL FAIRS & EXHIBITION LOGISTICS, BELGIUM
Ms. Roxanne Pitchelu
FULSTANDIG SHOWS E EVENTOS MC LTDA BRAZIL
Mr. Mauricio Ortega
ROCK-IT GLOBAL COLOMBIA SAS COLOMBIA
Mr. Jason Kelppe
CHS EXPO FREIGHT OY FINLAND
Mr. Alexandre Quillaud
CLAMAGERAN FOIREXPO FRANCE
Ms. Émilie Nabais
E.S.I. GROUP - EXPO SERVICES INTERNATIONAL FRANCE
Mr. Kirill Hermes
CRETSCHMAR MESSECARGO GMBH GERMANY
Mr. Hermann Richter
KÜHNE + NAGEL (AG & CO.)
KG - KN EXPO & EVENT LOGISTICS, GERMANY
Ms. Helen Bampi
HARLAS INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT S.A.
GREECE
Ms. Angeliki Katevaini
ORPHEE BEINOGLOU INTERNATIONAL FORWARDERS S.A., GREECE
Mr. Udit Gupta
BIG LOGISTICS INDIA PVT LTD INDIA
Mr. Pankaj Sharma
P S BEDI & CO PVT LTD / PSBEDI GROUP INDIA
Mr. Nanhe Mishra
R.E. ROGERS INDIA PVT. LTD.
INDIA
Ms. Thais Coelho
INTERFLOW LOGISTICS LTD
IRELAND
Ms. Morane Abou
SONIGO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, PACKING & MOVING LTD., ISRAEL
Ms. Elisa Canal
EXPOTRANS S.P.A
ITALY
Mr. Mattia Felici
OTIM S.P.A.
ITALY
Mr. Myeongkyu Eyama
ISHIKAWA-GUMI, LTD
JAPAN
Ms. Lauren Jeong
KEMI - LEE CO., LTD
KOREA
Mr. John Sultanov
KOREA GLS, INC. KOREA
Mr. Rimas Griceniuk
PAN-LITSERVICE JSC LITHUANIA
Ms. Karen Cheong
CURIO PACK SDN. BHD. MALAYSIA
Ms. Asmaa Zainurin
FELIX EXPO LOGISTICS (M) SDN BHD MALAYSIA
Mr. Ezwan Baker
JIM PROJECT & EXPO LOGISTICS(M)SDN.BHD MALAYSIA
Mr. Syahril Wan Ismail
R.E. ROGERS (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD MALAYSIA
Ms. Xochitl Cruz
NEW AGE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO
Mr. Dawid Zegadlo
NETLOG POLSKA SP. Z.O.O. POLAND
Ms. Agnieszka Michalczak
UNIVERSAL EXPRESS SP. Z.O.O. POLAND
Ms. Carla da Silva
RANGEL INVEST S.A. PORTUGAL
Mr. Lyu Hao
BTG INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING (BEIJING) CO., LTD., P.R. CHINA
Mr. Christophe Sarkis
BCC LOGISTICS KSA SAUDI ARABIA
Mr. Quim Jaen
COMARFEX LOGISTICA DE FERIAS S.L.
SPAIN
Mr. Jaime Medina
RESA EXPO LOGISTICS
SPAIN
Ms. Dhilmini Palipane
ACE CARGO (PVT) LTD.
SRI LANKA
Ms. Malin Jagmark
ON-SITE EXHIBITIONS AB SWEDEN
Ms. Ines Stichert
BTG SUISSE LTD. SWITZERLAND
Ms. Justine Isler
EXPO-CARGO AG SWITZERLAND
Mr. Simon Lachmann
SWISS EXPO LOGISTICS AG SWITZERLAND
Mr. Jasper Chang
EUROTRAN EXPO SERVICE CO., LTD. TAIWAN
Ms. Lizzy Lee
PANDA LOGISTICS CO., LTD.
TAIWAN
Ms. Darunee Ngaosi
APT SHOWFREIGHT (THAILAND) LTD.
THAILAND
Ms Jana Dekker
CEVA SHOWFREIGHT - NL
THE NETHERLANDS
Mr. Max de la Fuente
VALVERDE B.V.
THE NETHERLANDS
Ms. Achelya Ertem
ERTEM FAIR AND EXHIBITION LOGISTIC SERVICES CO. LTD
TURKIYE
Mr. Arunkumar C Sreedharan
DNATA LOGISTICS
UAE
Mr. Arshed Ahmed
DSV FAIRS & EVENTS L.L.C
UAE
Mr. Shafaf Sherref
FILS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT & LOGISTIC SERVICES LLC
UAE
Mr. Ramesh Cheruvakkath Kizhakkettil
MASSTRANS FREIGHT LLC
UAE
Mr. Cameron Setaro
CEVA SHOWFREIGHT - UK
UNITED KINGDOM
Mr. Jesse James
DSV SOLUTIONS LTD
UNITED KINGDOM
Ms. Tamryn Bowman
EF-GSM LTD.
UNITED KINGDOM
Ms. Neethu Kizhakkemattathil Bala
EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL (FAIRS) LTD
UNITED KINGDOM
Mr. Jack Ford
EXHIBITION FREIGHTING LTD
UNITED KINGDOM
Mr. Ryan Harrison
GBH EXHIBITION FORWARDING LTD
UNITED KINGDOM
Ms. Emily Crawford
AIRWAYS FREIGHT CORPORATION
USA
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See you at IELA® Academy in Dubai 2025
Block 1 April 27 – May 1
Block 2 June 8 – 12
You will have
2 x 40 face-to-face learning hours
2 x 5 effective days
Min 12 students, max 25.
Participation fee 2500 €
One dinner per block, daily lunch and coffee is included. Travel and hotel excluded.
This is the only program that offers a mix of professional knowledge about logistic and international transportations with a unique exhibition know-how. It will also give you valuable competence within management.
The IELA® Academy is a taylor made education for our members and the very first education will be held in Dubai.
During the presentations, workshops and lessons you will meet colleagues and lecturers from all over the world. This will give you and your company a valuable personal network for your continued success.
The Academy will be held at TAJ Jumeriah Lake Towers. We have also pre-booked a number of rooms.
before March 3, 2025 at www. iela.org