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ABOUT CONNECTA 2024

Connecta is the largest networking event in Europe for road freight transport professionals.

This two day event features speed networking sessions to connect Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Shippers, helping to forge new collaborations and business opportunities. Attendees will also get the chance to have more in-depth conversations with companies of their choosing.

The beauty of Connecta is in its efficiency —you can meet as many people in one day as you might otherwise meet in a year. Attendees at Connecta come from across Europe, making this the hub for all of your European freight route planning.

ABOUT

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT CONNECTA 2024

Connecta is the largest networking event in Europe for road freight transport professionals.

This two day event features speed networking sessions to connect Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Shippers, helping to forge new collaborations and business opportunities. Attendees will also get the chance to have more in-depth conversations with companies of their choosing.

The beauty of Connecta is in its efficiency —you can meet as many people in one day as you might otherwise meet in a year. Attendees at Connecta come from across Europe, making this the hub for all of your European freight route planning.

NOW WELCOMING SHIPPERS

For the first time, Connecta is inviting Shippers to attend and meet the Carriers and Freight Forwarders they need to continue to grow.

See more details on our new Shipper Area and agenda.

SPEED NETWORKING

The heart of Connecta is speed networking: quick introductions and conversations between carefully-chosen partners lasting 7 minutes each.

There are 2 rounds of speed networking, each lasting 90 minutes. That means you have up to 25 chances to connect with new people and companies.

Speed networking sessions are all about making the right connections. They match trucking companies seeking loads with businesses that have loads to offer. In addition, we cater to mixed-profile companies that handle both.

Everyone who registers will indicate what they offer and what they are looking for in turn. Attendees are then grouped by:

What you offer: freight or capacity
Where you operate: Domestic / National or International (across Europe)
Trucking requirements / availability: Tautliner or Frigo

Based on this information, our platform will design an optimized schedule for each attendee to help them make the greatest number of relevant connections.

CARGO AREA

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The Cargo Area is designed for Freight Forwarders to hold meetings with potential new transport partners.

Companies that buy a Cargo Area ticket will receive a table in this section where they can hold meetings. Exhibiting in the Cargo Area requires a minimum of two people to represent your company, as one must stay in the Cargo Area while the other attends the Speed Networking sessions.

A few months before the event, we will announce the companies who plan to attend and encourage participants to request interviews in 15 minute slots. You will be able to manage appointments and accept, reject or reschedule them as needed.

BY THE NUMBERS

30

Freight Forwarding companies

20

Opportunity for 20+ individual interviews for each participant

800

Over 800+ interviews across the whole event

SHIPPER AREA

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The Shipper Area is designed for Shippers to have space to meet potential new transport partners. The Shipper Area will be open throughout the duration of the event.

Companies that buy a Shipper Area ticket will receive a table in this section where they can hold meetings.

A few months before the event, we will announce the companies who plan to attend and encourage participants to request interviews in 15 minute slots. You will be able to manage appointments, and accept, reject or reschedule them as needed.

FAQs

Who can attend Connecta?

Connecta is open to all Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Shippers who operate in Europe and comply with Alpega’s safety standards. Connecta is proud to welcome companies who operate under the umbrella of the Alpega Group (123Cargo, Teleroute, and Wtransnet) as well as those who do not.

What kinds of companies will be there?

Previous years have seen hundreds of Carriers and Freight Forwarders of all sizes. Connecta 2023 welcomed representatives from XPO Logistics, Trans Italia, Hegelmann, DB Schenker, STEF, and many more.

Which markets are represented?

Connecta welcomes participants from across Europe, and this year we expect to host companies from across Iberia as well as Italy, Poland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and more.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellation of the event by the Organizer, the registration will be valid for participation in the next edition without any modification of the fee.

In case of cancellation of the registration by the attendee, the following rules will apply:

• Cancellations of registrations made before August 1, 2024 will not be penalized.
• For cancellations of registrations made between August 1 and August 31, 2024, the penalty will be 50% of the registration fee.
• For cancellations of registrations made from September 1 and up to 24 hours prior to arrival: 100% of the registration fee paid will be non-refundable.
Any registration that is not paid before the day of the event will be cancelled by the organization, not allowing access and participation to the event.

What is included in my ticket?

All tickets include access to the networking events and speaking sessions on October 10 and 11 as well as coffee, snacks, lunch, and drinks on October 11. Each networking ticket includes a personalized itinerary of introductions based on your stated needs, with up to 25 individual interviews.

You can also choose to include dinner on October 10 and/or accommodation at our partner hotel when you register.

Note: your Connecta ticket does not include airfare or other transportation fees.

Who can I contact with questions?

For questions on registration and networking, please contact: info@wconnecta.com

For questions on sponsorships, please contact: sponsors@wconnecta.com

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