Regular ticket sales have begun and JTL Connect 2022 will soon be opening its doors. Many “early birds” have already bought their tickets and the PreConnect on the evening before the trade fair is already fully booked. At the trade fair event in the heart of Cologne, experts and industry giants will present innovative projects, new products and valuable insider tips on seven stages and 4000 square meters of exhibition space. So be quick to secure your ticket for THE industry gathering for eCommerce. In this article, we give you a foretaste of the lecture program and our trade fair highlights.
eCommerce live on Stage(s) - the lecture program
Concentrated specialist knowledge and illuminating insights are the order of the day at JTL Connect. And that in the truest sense of the word: over 50 specialist presentations cover a wide range of topics that are currently affecting online business.
A program on seven stages: You can switch flexibly between the Main Stage, JTL Stage and five Side Stages. The program starts at 09:45 a.m., when the large hall with the main stage becomes the “place to be”. As in previous years, JTL Managing Director Thomas Lisson will open the program with his eagerly awaited keynote speech. With hot news from our product and think tank, he will get you right up to operating temperature.
Afterwards, other top-class industry experts will join us: our main sponsor PayPal and our platinum sponsors eBay and Deutsche Post DHL will shed light on current market trends and are guaranteed to provide an aha moment or two. New solutions such as JTL-Plan&Produce, the open marketplace interface and the JTL-Wawi app will also be presented here for the first time on a large stage by the leading developers. Those who attend the main program will not only stimulate brain cells, but also laugh muscles – because the whole thing will be moderated by our popular JTL veteran Sebastian Bertho.
It's served: Our selection will satisfy all those hungry for knowledge
Our experienced team will be presenting selected products, features and services on our in-house JTL stage. The presentations are beginner-friendly, but even experienced users will benefit from first-hand tips from professionals. We’ll show you how to get the most out of our latest software versions. If you are on the hunt for exclusive news, you will also find it here: For the first time, we are presenting our new Fulfillment Exchange to a wide audience.
The program on the five side stages will leave every eCommerce enthusiast spoilt for choice. Our renowned partners – including big players in the industry – will open up a potpourri of possibilities and opportunities for you to lead your online business into a successful future. The five color-coded rooms focus on specific topics:
As you can see, the lecture program at JTL-Connect 2022 is a reflection of modern eCommerce: diverse, exciting and at the height of the times. Secure your ticket – and then secure your place!
The exhibitors - eCommerce in all its facets
You can expect eCommerce expertise not only at the presentations. More than 70 exhibitors are also looking forward to the professional exchange at the trade fair stands. These are as diverse as the world of eCommerce itself: Payment providers, logistics specialists, marketplace operators, legal and tax specialists, software developers and marketing gurus – representatives from all areas of expertise will be on hand. In addition to our main sponsor PayPal and platinum sponsors Deutsche Post DHL and eBay, you will also meet other industry giants in the exhibitor hall. But enough “name dropping”: get an overview of our trade fair plan for yourself.
AutoStore Systems: Experience the warehouse of tomorrow today
There will also be one or two attractions to discover between the exhibition stands: For example, if you want to experience how man and machine will work hand in hand in the warehouse of the future, you should stop by the AM Logistic Solutions stand. The company will be presenting a miniature version of the AutoStore system, giving you a live demonstration of how the automated storage and picking solution works. The technology is based on a so-called cube storage system and self-propelled robot technology. It enables retailers to make maximum use of their storage capacity with minimal space. But we don’t want to give too much away.
Pick and pack trade fair goodies in the JTL-WMS demo warehouse
While there’s plenty to see at the AuotStore demonstration, our JTL-WMS demo warehouse is all about getting hands-on and trying things out. Here you can pick and pack your trade fair goodies yourself with the help of JTL-WMS and send them to your home. The warehouse management system creates a path-optimized pick list so that even warehouse newbies can commission at lightning speed. Experience how efficiently and intuitively JTL-WMS can be operated in a playful way and also win attractive merchandise items from our partners! If you do need support, our team will be happy to help you. Experienced JTL-WMS users will also find individual advice on special requirements here.
The JTL-WMS demo camp is an exciting experience every year!
A highlight celebrates its premiere: Live demo of JTL Plan&Produce
The run on the JTL-WMS demo warehouse in recent trade fair years has shown us that your interest in experiencing our solutions in live operation is huge. This year, we would therefore like to give you the opportunity to try out our new production software in a ‘real’ environment shortly before its market launch. For the first time, there will be a JTL Plan&Produce demo production at JTL Connect.
We put the pressure on!
You should definitely not miss out on our demo production. Among other things, you will be able to custom print jerseys from a well-known manufacturer and take them home with you as personal training wear and a lasting memory. You can also actively participate in other production processes here, where especially lovers of clamping blocks will get their money’s worth.
Under the guidance of our professionals, you will be guided step by step through the production process: From the production order in JTL-Plan&Produce to the actual production with the help of the JTL-Workbench assistance system to the preparation of the finished product for shipping. As our live presentation is directly linked to the JTL-WMS demo warehouse, you will also gain a practical impression of the seamless integration of production and warehouse processes during production.
So roll up your sleeves, spit in your hands (corona disclaimer: not really, please) and get to work!
Stars in the JTL product cosmos - from mobile apps to marketplace integrations
Although we have not been able to host a trade fair in the last two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have been working on new solutions and developing tried-and-tested ones in our home office. That’s why we’re all the more pleased this year to be able to present new product highlights to you face-to-face: At the JTL-Wawi stand, we will be showing you the top features of the recently released 1.6 version, among other things. You can also exchange ideas and feedback on the JTL-Wawi app here.
Marketplace fans are in the right place at the JTL-eazyAuction stand. With our interface, you can now integrate Kaufland (beta phase) into your systems alongside eBay and Amazon and operate them via JTL-Wawi. An integration to OTTO.de will also be available soon. In the long term, we are working on making JTL-eazyAuction even more flexible. Curious? Come by!
Of course, the JTL POS point of sale system is also a must at JTL Connect. At the product stand, (prospective) retailers can try out the Application on tablets, mobile terminals or classic POS hardware. “Last but not least, you should stop by the JTL-Shop stand. Here you will get a small preview of the innovations we have in the pipeline for our store system.
Are you new to the world of JTL products? Then our trade fair stand for sales and partner management is your first port of call to get an overview of our solutions.
JTL-Connect - eCommerce event for the community
As you can see, both eCommerce newcomers and experienced merchant professionals will feel at home at JTL Connect and will be able to take away specialist knowledge and inspiration for their business. As with the development of our software solutions, the organization of our trade fair always focuses on one thing: the JTL community – which is as diverse as eCommerce can be!
… but that’s not all. In the next post about JTL-Connect we will give you a little preview of the party program after the trade fair.
