Over the course of two days, attendees can look forward to a high-caliber conference program featuring leading experts from business, academia, and government, alongside an accompanying exhibition where innovative solutions and technologies can be experienced first-hand. The event will be co-located with ALL ABOUT PORTS, creating a unique meeting point at the intersection of logistics, trade, and the maritime economy.
Practical Conference Program Addressing the Industry’s Key Topics
The conference program includes keynotes, case studies, and discussion formats covering topics such as digital resilience, sustainable supply chains, generative AI, automation and robotics, digital infrastructures, open logistics ecosystems, and innovation promotion.
Confirmed and planned speakers include Wolfgang Lehmacher, former Director, Head of Supply Chain and Transport Industries at World Economic Forum, who will explore the future of global supply chains in the context of resilience, sustainability, and geopolitical developments. Anna Lehmkuhl and Thomas Walter from the Otto Group will provide practical insights into data-driven logistics, platform strategies, and the transformation of complex retail logistics operations. Jennifer Beuth, Head of Intralogistics and IT Planning at Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), will present the latest research findings and applications in automation, artificial intelligence, and innovative logistics systems, with a particular focus on transferring these innovations into operational practice. Dr. Melanie Leonhard, Minister for Economy, Labour and Innovation of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, will highlight Hamburg’s role as an international logistics hub and discuss the political and regulatory frameworks shaping the industry's transformation. Michael Lütjann, CIO of the Nagel Group, will discuss how digital architectures are shaping the logistics networks of 2030.
Further information and the continuously updated conference agenda are available at: Conference Agenda - LogiNext Germany
Prompt-a-thon®: Experience Generative AI in Practice
With the interactive “Prompt-a-thon®” workshop, LogiNext Germany offers an additional highlight for everyone seeking hands-on experience with generative AI. The workshop will be led by Constantin von Brackel and Emir Kučević, Founder of Promptathon GmbH, a spin-off of the University of Hamburg, and will demonstrate how modern AI tools can be used effectively. Participants will receive practical guidance, develop their own use cases, and engage directly with the experts.
Please note: Participation is limited. Advance registration is required and can be completed here: LogiNext Germany 2026 Prompt-a-thon® / Participant Registration
Masterclass: Successfully Implementing Automation Strategies
In the exclusive masterclass “Automation Journey – From Strategy to Success,” Frank Mester, CEO of MvR Digital Workforce, will demonstrate how organizations can strategically plan automation initiatives, select appropriate technologies, and achieve measurable results. The masterclass is designed for professionals and executives from logistics, transportation, IT, and information management, providing concrete recommendations and actionable insights for practical implementation. Following the session, participants will have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas directly with the speaker.
Please note: Participation is limited. Advance registration is required and can be completed here: Conference Agenda – LogiNext Germany
Panels: Current Challenges and New Impulses for the Industry
The program will be complemented by high-profile panel discussions. The Logistics Initiative Hamburg is planning a discussion on resilience and critical infrastructure, focusing on current challenges and solutions for building robust logistics systems.
In the panel “Sustainable and Digital: Shape the Next-Generation Logistics Operation Model Now!”, Moritz Petersen (KLU Kühne Logistics University) and Tim Oliver Frische (DVV Media Group) will discuss how sustainable and digital transformation strategies can be successfully combined. Additional panels, including contributions from the German Logistics Association (BVL), are currently being planned and will provide further perspectives on key future topics affecting the sector.
Exhibition: Logistics Industry Innovators on Site
Alongside the conference, LogiNext Germany will present a high-profile exhibition in which leading companies showcase their solutions for the logistics of tomorrow. Particular focus will be placed on innovations in the fields of artificial intelligence, platform solutions, port logistics, software integration, and digital supply chains. Confirmed exhibitors to date include Lufthansa Industry Solutions, which is setting benchmarks in the industry through its data-driven solutions and digitalization expertise; Dakosy and akquinet port solutions, which, as key players in port and platform logistics, are advancing digital connectivity along maritime supply chains; as well as octonomy AI and Stack & Track, which are driving new levels of transparency and efficiency in the supply chain through innovative AI and tracking technologies. The exhibitor line-up is further complemented by companies such as Conlio Technologies and JUMiNGO, which continue to digitalize operational logistics through specialized software solutions and platform-based approaches. Logistik-Initiative Hamburg and Logistik Centrum Hamburg Hinderer are also contributing their networking capabilities and innovation expertise to the event.
