JTL-Partner Convention 2026
Agentic Commerce meets JTL
Where partners and product teams come together
Our product counters, where product owners and developers will be available to answer your questions about Agentic Commerce, AI features and all new JTL solutions, are part of a proper JTL Partner Convention.
In the deep dive sessions starting at 2:30 pm, we will present the product innovations and updates in the respective product categories in detail - stay tuned for more details.
First-hand advice
You will find the counters throughout the day in the small hall of the RHEIN SIEG FORUM. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to have new features demonstrated live by our professionals or to test them yourself. There will be plenty of time to discuss specific use cases.
Hackathon & ThinkTanks 2026
The lectures take place in different rooms. You can find the respective room directly in the program.
The hackathon is intended for anyone interested in developing apps for the JTL Cloud. The ThinkTanks on day 1 are in-depth insights into the topics.
On this day we organize lectures & workshops. The focus here is on intensive technical and professional exchange. Ideal for anyone who wants to delve deep into the products and systems. The ThinkTanks can be attended by anyone. Separate exclusive invitations will be sent out for the Hackathon.
JTL Hackathon
Invitations for the hackathon will be sent out separately.
For inquiries please contact partner@jtl-software.com.
Target group
- Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- Agency developers
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of JTL-Wawi
- Knowledge of web technologies (REACT, TypeScript)
- Basic knowledge of backend technologies (PHP, .NET etc.)
- Good knowledge of REST APIs
Format
Exclusively for developers from agencies.
Apps for the new platform are created on site according to specifications and available endpoints.
Expectations of JTL
- Active participation and involvement in app development
- Creative solutions for real-life use cases
- Building knowledge of the new platform and its possibilities
- Networking and knowledge exchange between developers
- Creation of functional prototypes or concepts that can potentially be integrated into the JTL ecosystem
- Feedback on the development environment and API usage
The preparation course for the WMS certification is aimed at JTL Service Partners who want to deepen their knowledge in a targeted manner and start the exam with maximum confidence.
- Certification-ready: Targeted preparation for the key areas relevant to the exam
- Expert exchange: Direct clarification of open questions with WMS professionals
- Practical: Benefit from the exchange of experience with other service partners
We will give you an exclusive insight into the current status of the new partner portal and show you where the journey is heading. Your opinion actively shapes the further development.
- Live insight: Experience the current state of development and new functions up close
- Mission Roadmap: upcoming features and strategic expansion stages at a glance
- Your input counts: Open feedback on functions and processes
Together with our API designers, we discuss best practices, consistency and documentation around the JTL interfaces - an open exchange at eye level.
- Best practices & consistency: principles for stable and high-performance integration
- Documentation in focus: How modern docs speed up your work
- Direct discussion: discussing and developing use cases together
We introduce you to the new design foundation and show you how to use the new components for your apps. Everything you need to get off to a successful start in the new App Store.
- UI/UX Component Library: prefabricated elements for consistent, user-friendly interfaces
- Hub design guidelines: Guidelines for seamless integration into the JTL ecosystem
- App development for the store: Concrete application of the components in a practical context
Chillout Lounge - All day in room 3
Here you can not only charge your smartphones, but also recharge your batteries. We provide energy drinks and snacks.
Partner Convention Main Event
The lectures take place in different rooms. You can find the respective room directly in the program.
The main day of the convention for all our partners! On the second day of the JTL Partner Convention, you can look forward to exciting presentations and exclusive insights into the future of the JTL ecosystem, our ERP system, and our platform transformation. Network with industry leaders and discover new opportunities within the JTL universe. Join us in shaping the future!
Admission from 8:00 am
The event kicks off with a welcome address from the partner management. You will receive all the important information for the day and a compact overview of what to expect.
- The timetable for the day: keynotes, sessions and workshop slots at a glance
- Orientation on site: Networking areas, breakout rooms and catering
- Partner ecosystem 2026: Brief update on current milestones
CEO Sebastian Evers and Senior Principal Christian Krause show how JTL is transforming retail from manual processes to autonomous, AI-driven systems - and what role you play as a partner in this new era.
- Agentic commerce as a leitmotif: how AI agents independently control and optimize retail processes
- JTL Cloud Platform: From hosted software to an open, API-first ecosystem
- Your role as a partner: from software support to designing intelligent eCommerce worlds
We'll show you how the new JTL Cloud infrastructure is structured and how you can use it for your agency. From the central database to the marketing of your solutions.
- JTL Hub: The central instance for data and identities
- Partner Portal: Your workbench for efficient app and API management
- App Store: The stage on which your solutions become visible and grow
Lunch Break | 12:00 - 13:30
Cold specialties:
Salads, selection of dips, multigrain baguette
Hot specialties:
Chicken medallions with a fresh orange sauce & rosemary potatoes, Vegan gnocchi with Sicilian caponata
Sweet specialties:
Orange and amaretto quark dessert, chocolate mousse with fruit topping
Our product teams will give you a compact overview of the strategic direction and the next steps for JTL WMS, JTL Shipping and JTL Shop 5 and 6.
- JTL-WMS: Strategic development and roadmap highlights
- JTL-Shipping: Current innovations and outlook
- JTL-Shop 5 & 6: Stabilization of the foundation and bridge to the next generation
In these rooms, we present the product innovations and updates in the respective product categories in detail - stay tuned for further details.
You can find the respective room directly in the program.
We will show you specific use cases of how AI and cloud technology can create added value directly for your customers - in a practical and directly implementable way.
- Smart Pricing & Market Reaction: Autonomous price optimization in real time - with and without active market reaction to competitors
- AI-driven customer self-service: Intelligent agents for support processes that clarify questions about shipping status, returns and product availability on a case-by-case basis
- Agentic Commerce inside JTL: How AI agents are embedded directly into JTL processes and enable real automation for merchants
In addition to WMS and returns management, we have two other strong product innovations for you in the logistics area: JTL Shipping and the Trade Network.
- JTL Shipping 2.0: Introducing our new cloud-based shipping platform, which combines multi-carrier management, intelligent automation, and tracking and after-sales processes into a single solution—with centrally managed rates and seamless integration into your existing JTL workflows.
- Trade Delivery Network: How the JTL fulfillment network becomes an open trading platform - with drop shipping directly from the supplier to the end customer
- Open discussion: Your feedback on use cases, requirements and barriers to entry
- Outlook: Roadmap and beta program
JTL-WMS continues to evolve - and with version 2.0 it brings exciting new features with a lot of thrust. Here are some real innovations that will take your customer projects to the next level.
- WMS 2.0 - new possibilities: Parcel content tracking for multi-parcel shipping, new shipping table for split packing processes and extended forwarding module for palletized goods
- Warehouse as a competitive advantage: How digitalized processes and paperless order preparation make your customers faster and more error-free
- Returns management: intelligent workflows that save time and increase customer satisfaction
A stable operational backbone is the basis for scaling online retailers. We show how the combination of Wawi, countX and JERA keeps processes running reliably in the background.
- countX: Automated customer review in cross-border trade
- JERA: Automated payment reconciliation and ready-to-post data records for accounting
From manual handling to smart automation: We show you how JTL solutions are increasingly orchestrating marketplaces, shops and data sources independently.
- JTL Archive: GoBD-compliant archiving directly from the Wawi
- Marketplaces & stores as an ecosystem: cross-channel synchronization as a learning system
- Smart pricing: strategic repricing within your margin guard rails
We will show you how you can sustainably scale your business and expand your market visibility with the JTL Partner Program.
We celebrate the Good in the JTL Partner Network together. Whether longstanding loyalty, outstanding certifications or special achievements - stay tuned for the award categories!
Culinary delights & party | from 18:30
Cold specialties: Wild herb salad incl. dip selection, multigrain baguette & butter selection
Hot specialties: Premium Black Angus roast beef with pepper sauce, potato gratin with cream sauce, farfalle on spicy ragout of cherry tomatoes (vegan), tasty seasonal vegetables (vegan)
Registration deadline: 26.05.2026
LOCATION
Your journey
From Cologne/Bonn Airport, 20 kilometers away, it is only 16 minutes by train to the Siegburg ICE train station. If you are driving, you can also be there in just a few minutes after leaving the A3 or A560.
NOTE: There are no parking tickets at the RHEIN SIEG FORUM parking center, Kaiserstraße, Holzgasse & Mahlstraße, where your license plate number will be scanned. If you use this parking garage, please log in at the counter, where you will receive a QR code that you must scan at the parking machine before you drive out.
The QR code is valid in the following parking garages: RHEIN SIEG FORUM, Kaiserstr., Holzgasse, Mahrstr.
