# JTL Connect

- Dates: 2 October 2026
- Location: XPOST, Cologne, Germany
- Organiser: JTL Group
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce
- Expected attendance: 80

## About

JTL Connect 2026 is an e-commerce trade fair held on October 2, 2026, in Cologne. It focuses on relevant technologies, AI trends, and agentic commerce for online retailers and service providers. The event includes expert talks, networking opportunities, workshops, and is designed for both beginners and experienced e-commerce professionals.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.jtl-connect.de/)
- [Registration](https://www.jtl-connect.de/de/tickets/)
- [Agenda](https://www.jtl-connect.de/de/agenda/)

## Topics

- IT & Technology
- Franchising & Retailing
- Business Services

## Speakers

- Sebastian Evers, CEO, JTL
- Ryan Prichard, SVP, Agentic Commerce, SMB and Financial Services Engineering, PayPal
- Robin-Manuel Thiel, JTL

## Sponsors and partners

- eBay

## Where to stay

- **Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 230 m from the venue, 2 Kaygasse, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cgnwtqq-wasserturm-hotel-cologne/)
  - Phone: +49 221 2008 0
- **Hotel Altera Pars**: 260 m from the venue, 133 Thieboldsgasse, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.alterapars-koeln.de/)
- **Motel One Köln-Neumarkt**: 280 m from the venue, 32 Cäcilienstraße, Köln, 50667
  - [Hotel website](https://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/koeln/hotel-koeln-neumarkt/)
  - Phone: +49 221 292692 0
- **City Hotel Köln**: 300 m from the venue, 8 Clemensstraße, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](http://www.cityhotelkoeln.de/)
- **Koncept Hotel International**: 340 m from the venue, 13 Blaubach, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.koncepthotels.com/hotel-international-koeln/)
- **Aparthotel Adagio Köln City**: 380 m from the venue, 3 Blaubach, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.adagio-city.com/gb/hotel-8288-aparthotel-adagio-koln-city/index.shtml)
  - Phone: +49 221 170 520
- **Motel One**: 400 m from the venue, 6 Tel-Aviv-Straße, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.motel-one.com/de/)
  - Phone: +49 221 272595-0
- **Ariane**: 420 m from the venue, 19 Hohe Pforte, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.centro-hotels.de/de/standorte/koeln/Centro_Hotel_Ariane/Centro_Hotel_Ariane.html)
  - Phone: +49 221 759880210

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