OPTIMUS Europe 2026

OPTIMUS Europe 2026 is ORTEC's exclusive, invitation-only customer summit, bringing together senior leaders from around the world. The one and half day event focuses on strategic discussions, practical insights, and executive networking.  Tailored for a select group of ORTEC customers and industry leaders, the summit offers insights on logistics optimization, decision intelligence, and how AI can support smarter planning, along with opportunities to engage with ORTEC experts and executives. 

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Oct 13-14, 2026

ORTEC’s Exclusive Customer Summit on Logistics Optimization, Decision Intelligence & AI-Enabled Planning 

Why to attend?

Optimization and decision intelligence are transforming how organizations plan and operate, with AI acting as an enabler of smarter, more responsive planning. OPTIMUS Europe 2026 brings together industry leaders to share experiences, explore trends, and discuss how to translate innovation into measurable business impact.     

Key benefits

  • Gain insight into the future of optimization, decision intelligence and AI-enabled planning 

  • Learn from real-world customer implementations and outcomes 

  • Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges 

  • Explore industry trends and best practices 

  • Preview ORTEC’s product roadmap and innovation priorities 

  • Engage directly with ORTEC leadership and experts 

Who should attend?

OPTIMUS Europe 2026 is designed for:

  • ORTEC customers, selected prospects, and partners 

  • Senior leaders in operations, supply chain, logistics, planning, IT, analytics, and related roles 

  • Executives seeking practical solutions to complex logistical challenges 

Attendance is limited to ensure a focused and interactive experience.  

Preliminary agenda

Day 1 – Tuesday, 13 October 2026 

  • 10:00 – 12:00Arrival & Registration

  • 12:00 - 13:30 - Networking Lunch

  • 13:30 - 13:35 - Welcome to OPTIMUS: Setting the Stage for Make Work Flow​ 

  • 13:35 - 14:05 - Leadership Keynote: Focus on What Matters - Operational Excellence in a World of Growing Complexity​

  • 14:05 - 14:35 - From Vision to Action: Making AI Operational in Logistics​

  • 14:35 - 15:05 - Experiencing the ORTEC Portfolio Through One Order Journey​

  • 15:05 - 15:25 - Customer proof : Albert Heijn​

  • 15:25 - 15:45 - Coffee Break​

  • 15:45 - 16:05 - Customer Proof: Coral Gas​

  • 16:05 - 16:35 - Roadmap & Future Value: From Assisted Decisions to Adaptive Operations​

  • 16:35 - 17:05 - Executive Panel: Trust, AI and Future of Planning​

  • 17:05 - 17:10 - Day 1 Close: From Vision to Experience​

  • 18:00 - 21:00 - Dinner & Peer Exchange (DoubleTree Hilton LuminAir Bar)​

Day 2 – Wednesday, 14 October 2026 

  • 07:30 – 09:00 – Breakfast & Peer Exchange​

  • 09:00 - 09:05 - Day 2 Kick-off: Putting Decision Flow into Practice​

  • 09:05 - 09:35 - Microsoft + ORTEC: Scaling AI for Logistics through the Enterprise​ 

  • 09:35 - 09:55 - Customer Proof : NorgesGruppen​

  • 09:55 - 10:15 - Customer Proof : Kuehne+Nagel​

  • 10:15 - 10:45 - Solution Deep Dive: Lumina and Connected Supply Chain Planning Workflows​ 

  • 10:45 - 11:30 - Breakout Labs Round 1​

  • 11:30 - 11:45 - Coffee Break​ 

  • 11:45 - 12:30 - Breakout Labs Round 2​

  • 12:30 - 13:30​ - Networking Lunch​

  • 13:30 - 14:10​ - Customer Roundtable: Advancing Your Decision Flow: What should ORTEC solve next?​

  • 14:10 - 14:30​ - Closing Keynote: From Adaptive Operations to Operational Excellence​

  • 14:30 - 14:40​ - Wrap-up & Next Steps​

What's included in your registration?

The event offers a fully hosted executive experience: 

  • Accommodation: One-night hotel stay on 13 October 2026 at Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West 

  • All meals and refreshments   

  • Dinner on Day 1  

  • Full access to sessions, workshops, and networking 

Travel arrangements are to be organized by attendees. 

Register for OPTIMUS Europe 2026

Connect with industry leaders to share experiences, explore trends, and discuss how to translate innovation into measurable business impact.