🌍 FIATA World Congress 2025 – Young Logistics Professionals Day 06/10-10/10/2025 – Hanoi, Vietnam
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26/09/2025
General introduction about FIATA World Congress 2025
FIATA World Congress (FWC) is the largest annual international event of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), gathering thousands of experts, businesses and scholars in the field of logistics, transport and supply chain from all over the world.
In 2025, Vietnam is honored to host FIATA World Congress 2025 (FWC2025) in Hanoi from 6/10/2025-10/10/2025 with the theme:
“Transforming Logistics: “Green and Resilient Logistics”.
The event promises to become a prestigious global forum where experts, businesses and scholars come together to discuss the latest trends in logistics and international trade, and introduce technological solutions, innovative initiatives and sustainable development models. In addition, FWC2025 also opens up many opportunities for strategic cooperation, helping to expand the network of connections between businesses, industry associations, academies and policy makers, contributing to promoting the comprehensive development of the logistics industry in the era of integration and digital transformation.
Young Logistics Professionals Day – October 7, 2025
Within the framework of the event, a special day is dedicated to the young generation of the global logistics industry: Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Day – October 7, 2025.
Time: October 7, 2025, 8:30-17:30
Location: National Convention Center (NCC) – Pham Hung Street, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Registration time: September, 27, 2025 – October 1, 2025
Registration method: Register via the link provided by the Organizing Committee
ANGENDA YLP, October 7, 2025
| No | Time | Activities |
| 1 | 08:30 – 09:30 | Check-in and Welcome guest |
| 2 | 09:30 – 09:35 | Opening speech |
| 09:35 – 09:55 | Musical performance Song: Hello Vietnam | |
| 3 | 09:55 – 10:45 | Young Logistics Professional Award – YLP |
| 09:55 – 10:45 | Experience Sharing – 4 Regional Winners, YLP Award | |
| 4 | 10:55 – 14:20 | FIATA VLA Logistics Innovation Competion – FVI2025 |
| 10:55 – 11:45 | Team 1 (Presentation & Q&A) Team 2 (Presentation & Q&A) | |
| 11:45 – 13:15 | Lunch (Tea Break) | |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Musical performance Song: Viết tiếp câu chuyện Hòa bình | |
| 13:30 – 14:20 | Team 3 (Presentation & Q&A) Team 4 (Presentation & Q&A) | |
| 5 | 14:30 – 16:15 | Session: The Future of Logistics: Sustainability, Leadership, and Human Capital in the AI Era |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Presentation Topic 1 Multimodal Logistics – Making Sustainability Work on the Ground Speaker: Mr. Kelvin Lim Chia Siong, Deputy General Director, Sotrans Group | |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Presentation Topic 2 Green, Resilient, Connected: Shaping the Future of Logistics Leadership Speaker: Ms. Kristy Guo, President & Founder, Signature Global Network | |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Presentation Topic 3 Logistics & Supply Chain Human Resources in the AI Era: Adapt or Be Replaced Speaker: Mr. Stephen McDermott, Chair, FIATA Logistics Institute | |
| 15:15 – 16:15 | Panel Discussion Moderator: Assoc.Prof. Ho Thi Thu Hoa, PhD Panelists: Ms. Antonella Straulino, Mr. Kelvin Lim Chia Siong, Ms. Kristy Guo, Mr. Stephen McDermott | |
| 6 | 16:15 – 17:15 | Award Ceremony FIATA VLA Logistics Innovation Competition – FVI2025 |
Meaning of YLP Day
Young Logistics Professionals Day (YLP Day) is one of the important highlights of FIATA World Congress 2025, dedicated to honoring and encouraging the participation of the young generation in the logistics and supply chain industry.
YLP Day has many special meanings:
Nurturing the next generation: This is a forum for young people to share, learn and affirm their abilities, preparing to become future leaders in the global logistics field.
International connection: YLP Day opens up opportunities for cultural exchange, professional exchange and expanding the network of relationships between young talents from many countries, creating a dynamic and creative young logistics community.
Promoting innovation: Through competitions and idea presentations, the event encourages creativity, applies technology and offers breakthrough solutions to industry challenges.
Bridging Generations: With the participation of experts, managers and business leaders, YLP Day is a place to connect the experience of the previous generation and the aspirations of the younger generation, creating a sustainable legacy.
Affirming the role of Vietnam: Organizing YLP Day in Hanoi not only shows the strong development of the Vietnamese logistics industry but also affirms the commitment to accompany the international community in training and developing high-quality human resources.
Therefore, YLP Day 2025 in Hanoi is not only a festival of young logistics talents, but also an important step to jointly create a green – digital – sustainable – resilient logistics industry in the future.
