The world of commerce & delivery is transforming, and at Geopost, we’re ahead of the curve!

On our first Innovation Day, we gathered a dynamic group of thought leaders and innovators to explore the future of commerce and delivery. Our CEO Yves Delmas opened the event with a compelling keynote that highlighted the intricate connections between commerce, society, and innovation. Challenging the status quo, Yves argued that innovation is not confined by the age of a company, emphasising the crucial role of entrepreneurship in meeting future challenges. He concluded with Geopost's steadfast commitment to sustainable delivery and innovation, setting the tone for the discussions to come.

The day's agenda featured a series of engaging sessions, starting with a fireside chat with Plug and Play’s Liza Donskaya and Mistral AI’s Guillaume Bour, who delved into the transformative impact of AI. Guillaume shared Mistral AI's vision for making AI ubiquitous in a market that has rapidly evolved since the introduction of ChatGPT. This discussion was followed by an interactive panel including Plug and Play Tech Center's Zoë Chrysostom, Geopost’s Hana Lee, Meta’s Guillaume Cavaroc and DPD UK’s Chris Meir, who examined the evolution of e-shopping from discovery to delivery. They shared invaluable insights, such as how 47% of consumers discover products via social media and how AI enhances the delivery experience by ensuring parcels are placed in preferred locations.

The day continued on with another fireside chat featuring Lacoste’s Alexandre Girault, who discussed how GenAI has streamlined marketing processes at the company. A final panel welcomed Prolong’s Tanguy Frécon and Hardloop’s Julien Jérémie who illustrated the profitability of circular models, emphasising the necessity of sustainability in today's business landscape.

To wrap up, our Director of Innovation Sébastien Lacombe concluded the event by distilling key takeaways: prioritizing AI, engaging customers on social media and embracing circularity as an essential business model.

Our first Innovation Day underscored the power of collaboration in addressing complex challenges and driving innovation forward.