Case Study Virtual Event: DHL Summit

Virtual event platform DHL on laptop screen

07/11/2021

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Go digital: Read more about the 24h virtual event hosted by DHL and rooom.

Around the world online in 24h

Together with DHL, we organized the first virtual Logistics & Supply Chain Summit with our platform ecosystem. The event took place over 24 hours live from 3 continents. Over 16,000 people registered to see exceptional speakers sharing key insights.
With features such as round tables, live emojis and speed networking, participants were able to engage in industry discussions and exciting conversations.

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What the event was about

We are living in an age of customer centricity, supply chain excellence and mega trends such as globalization, digitalization, e-commerce and sustainability. A time which offers infinite possibilities to create opportunities that inspire and improve the way we work and live. Our client DHL, an American-founded German logistics company providing courier, package delivery and express mail service, calls it ‘The Era of Logistics.’ With more than 1.8 billion parcels delivered per year, DHL is the global leader in the logistics industry specializing in international shipping, courier services and transportation.

The first DHL Logistics and Supply Chain Summit showcased how logistics is a critical driver for innovation, growth, sustainability, business success and unprecedented customer experience. Taking place over 24 hours, from 16 to 17 June 2021 the virtual summit was set to attract the best minds in the industry.

The event had an action-packed agenda including exceptional speakers, thought-provoking programs and engaging entertainment. Key sessions have been broadcasted live from world leading innovation centres in Chicago, Singapore and Bonn. People got inspired by industry leaders, innovative thinkers and more at this ground-breaking event.

Key facts:

Date: 16-17 June 2021
Event type: virtual with live stream
Attendees: 16,000+
Speakers: 120+ (24h agenda)

Virtual exhibition booths at DHL event — Interactive virtual booths in the walkable 3D exhibition hall.

Solution used: rooomEvents

rooomEvents is a multi-event tool that enables you to host virtual and hybrid events with a focus on interaction and networking. Templates and a Content Management System (CMS) make it easy to set up event platforms and manage content without any programming skills or development costs.