ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers will take part in The Romanian Courier and Postal Services Forum 2026, one of the key annual events dedicated to the courier, postal, and e-commerce logistics sector in Romania. The forum will take place on 25 March 2026 at Hotel Novotel Bucharest City Centre (Paris Hall) and will once again bring together decision-makers, operators, and technology providers shaping the future of delivery services.
The event serves as an important meeting point for industry leaders to exchange insights on how courier and postal networks are evolving in response to changing customer behaviour, rising volumes, and increasing pressure on last-mile operations.
Lucian Ulmanu to Speak at the Forum
ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers will be represented at the forum by our CEO, Lucian Ulmanu, who will be among the speakers in the session titled: “Smart Logistics & Last-Mile Infrastructure: Automation, AI and the Rise of OOH”.
In this discussion, Lucian will share ARKA’s perspective on how parcel lockers are evolving and what it takes to design and scale efficient Out-of-Home (OOH) delivery networks.
The session will explore:
- The transition from traditional locker deployments to connected, software-driven networks
- Key considerations when scaling locker infrastructure
- The role of automation and smart systems in improving operational efficiency
With over 18 years of experience in industrial automation and locker manufacturing, ARKA brings hands-on insight into how infrastructure, hardware, and software must work together to support reliable and scalable delivery networks.
A Forum Focused on the Future of Delivery
As e-commerce continues to reshape consumer expectations and cross-border trade accelerates, the courier and postal sector is entering a new phase of maturity. Companies are facing increasing margin pressure, regulatory complexity, and stronger international competition, all while needing to invest in smarter, more efficient delivery solutions.
The forum will address these challenges through a series of expert-led discussions covering:
- Market evolution and consolidation in Romania and the CEE region
- The impact of European regulation and global e-commerce platforms
- Investments in automation, AI, and last-mile infrastructure
- The growing importance of Out-of-Home delivery solutions
- Cross-border logistics and regional hub development
- ESG pressures and sustainability in logistics
Event Program
08:30 - 09:00 Participants Registration and Welcome Networking Coffee
09:00 - 10:15 First Session — State of the Market 2026: Consolidation, Regulation and Margin Pressure
Speakers:
- Iosif Popa, Head of Strategy and Statistics, ANCOM
- Valentin Stefan – CEO, Posta Romana
- Cornel Morcov – Chief Commercial Officer, FAN Courier
- Alexandru Niculescu – Senior VP of Operations, SAMEDAY
10:15 - 11:30 Second Session — Smart Logistics & Last-Mile Infrastructure: Automation, AI and the Rise of OOH
Speakers:
- Elena Turda - CEO, KEBA Romania
- Alina Necula – Country Manager, Lion’s Head
- Lucian Ulmanu – CEO, Arka Smart Parcel Lockers
- Melania Pop – Managing Partner, International Work Finder
- Mihail Stanciu – Head of Marketing and Business Development, Car Centric
11:30 - 12:00 Networking Cofee Break & One-on-One Meetings
12:00 - 13:30 Third Session — From Delivery to Experience – Fulfillment, ESG and Cross-Border Growth
Speakers:
- Cornel MORCOV - Chief Commercial Officer, FAN Courier
- Marius BAICU - Sustainability Specialist, SAMEDAY
- Andreea RADU - Country Manager Romania & Hungary, Meest International
- Alexandr JELEASCOV - CEO, Packeta Romania
- Oana MANDICESCU - General Manager, ecolet by alsendo
13:30 - 14:30 Networking Lunch & One-on-One Meetings
Meet ARKA in Bucharest
Our team looks forward to engaging with industry peers, partners, and operators during the forum, exchanging ideas, and continuing conversations around the future of out-of-home delivery and smart parcel infrastructure.
If you’ll be attending The Romanian Courier and Postal Services Forum 2026, we’d be glad to connect and discuss projects, market developments, and opportunities ahead.