NextWave Education Day
Supporting the next generation
Thursday 18th June 2026
In the context of the talent gap, the industry is enthusiastic and excited to meet young talent and offer them opportunities within their organizations. Breakbulk Europe NextWave Education Day is where students have the best opportunity to connect with professionals from across the supply chain.
What's included?
Participants will learn what it takes to organize and execute a large project and receive advice from new entrants to the industry. Education is essential for career changers and students to close the current talent gap, and crucial to the future of the breakbulk and project cargo industry. Following the content on Thursday, NextWave Education Day participants will tour the exhibition floor to meet and interact with some of the biggest players in the global project cargo supply chain.
Why attend?
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Help you develop a better understanding of the breakbulk and related industries.
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Open your eyes to roles and career paths that you may not have known about or considered before.
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Provide an environment for you to connect and create relationships with industry professionals to gain tangible, post-university mentorship and career opportunities.
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Give you exposure to the latest innovations.
Meet your co-hosts
“Breakbulk Europe brings together the people who move the world. Education Day is where the next generation meet - where curiosity turns into purpose, and international careers take off”
“Education Day brings the next generation of breakbulk talent together with the dynamic reality of our industry. I’m energised by sharing knowledge, discovering new perspectives, and inspiring students to explore their own path in breakbulk. The future of our sector starts here — and I’m proud to contribute to it.”
2026 Education Day Agenda
Registration
Opening Remarks
Next Generation Leaders: Alumni Success Stories
Meet the next wave of talent shaping Europe’s project cargo industry. In this candid discussion, young professionals from leading logistics organisations share how they broke into the sector, built technical confidence and turned early opportunities into meaningful career progression. Expect honest reflections, practical lessons and clear advice on how to stand out and build momentum in one of the world’s most dynamic supply chain sectors.
The Industry Challenge: Solving Real Projects Together
Step into a real-world project cargo scenario and work in teams to develop practical solutions to complex logistics challenges. This interactive session offers a hands-on introduction to the coordination, strategy and decision-making required to move oversized and high-value cargo across global supply chains.
Lunch
Breakbulk Europe Student Show Floor Tour
Students will take part in a curated exhibition floor experience, exploring the diverse sectors that power the project cargo and breakbulk supply chain while connecting with leading industry professionals. This provides valuable access to companies shaping the future of logistics, along with a firsthand look at the wide range of career opportunities available within this global industry.
2025 NextWave Education Day Highlights
2025 Attended Universities
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