Predictive AI in Global Commerce
A practical path from reactive reporting to anticipatory operating decisions.
Built from network and capacity decisions across 41 countries.Keynotes + executive formats
Speaking.
The world moves faster than the systems built to manage it.
Quick take
- Five topics grounded in named operating results.
- Keynotes, firesides, panels, workshops and board briefings.
- English and German, travelling from Bangkok, Thailand.
Five keynotes
What the audience leaves with.
Aviation Transformation and Digital Innovation
How adoption becomes an operating result rather than a launch metric.
52 percent digital booking adoption within 18 months.Supply Chain Resilience and Capacity Intelligence
Why capacity is the most mispriced resource in global commerce.
Approximately $72 million in annual linehaul savings.Leadership and Culture in High-Performing Organisations
How purpose and operating discipline reinforce one another.
0.7 percent turnover against a 15 percent industry average.Sustainable Logistics and Green Infrastructure
How infrastructure decisions combine economics, technology and implementation.
Experience with large-scale multimodal infrastructure programmes.Formats + logistics
Booking facts.
| Keynote | 30–45 minutes |
|---|---|
| Other formats | Fireside, panel moderation, executive workshop, board briefing |
| Languages | English and German |
| Travel base | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Lead time | Four to twelve weeks preferred |
| Technical | Lapel or headset microphone; confidence monitor when scripted |
| Fees | Shared on enquiry |
Speaker introductions
Ready for the stage manager.
30-second introduction
Lars Winkelbauer is a global strategist with over 20 years transforming aviation and logistics organisations. As former EVP and COO of Polar Air Cargo and VP Aviation for DHL Express Asia Pacific across 41 countries, he has led billion-dollar operations and served on airline boards across three continents. Please welcome Lars Winkelbauer.
60-second introduction
Lars Winkelbauer is a German aviation and logistics executive based in Bangkok. He served as EVP and COO of Polar Air Cargo with responsibility for a $1.5 billion operation and as VP Aviation for DHL Express Asia Pacific across 41 countries. His operating record includes deploying the first A330-200F converted freighter globally, reducing annual linehaul costs by approximately $72 million, reaching 52 percent digital booking adoption, and leading an organisation to 0.7 percent employee turnover. He now advises operators, boards and governments and writes about predictive intelligence in global commerce. Please welcome Lars Winkelbauer.
Speaker reel
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FAQ
What does Lars Winkelbauer speak about?
Predictive AI, aviation transformation, capacity intelligence, leadership and culture, and sustainable logistics infrastructure.
How long are the keynotes?
Most keynotes run 30 to 45 minutes and can be adapted for executive or industry audiences.
Does he travel from Bangkok?
Yes. Lars Winkelbauer is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and travels internationally.
Can he moderate a panel?
Yes. Formats include panel moderation, fireside conversations, executive workshops and board briefings.
What is the fee band?
Fee bands are shared on enquiry and depend on format, location and preparation.
What does he need on site?
A confidence monitor for scripted events, a lapel or headset microphone, and presentation input at the agreed format.
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