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Conference Agenda

UhrzeitTitelSpeaker
9:30 - 10:25Offizielle Konferenzeröffnung (Englisch)Ilka Groenewold, Moderatorin
Heiko Stutzinger, CEO, Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH
Jens Meier, President, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
10:30 - 11:00Digital Supply Chain Resilience in turbulent times (Englisch)Wolfgang Lehmacher, Former Head of Supply Chain, World Economic Forum
11:00 - 11:30Kaffeepause & Besuch der Ausstellung 
11:30 - 12:30Panel: Ready for Triple Transformation? Digitalization, Sustainability and Resilience 
12:30 - 13:30Mittagspause 
13:30 - 14:00Einzelvortrag (TBA) 
14:05 - 14:50Panel (TBA)Digital Hub for Logistics & Commerce
15:00 - 15:30Kaffeepause & Besuch der Ausstellung 
15:30 - 16:00KI in der Logistik: Vom Hype zum echten GeschäftswertAnna Lehmkuhl, Innovation Manager, Otto Group
Thomas Walter, Lead Robotics, Otto Group
16:05 - 17:00Panel: Smart, nachhaltig und digital: Das Logistik-Betriebsmodell der nächsten Generation gestalten 
17:00 - 17:10Zusammenfassung des Tages und Ausblick auf Tag 2Ilka Groenewold, Moderatorin
17:20 - 21:00Wine o'clock 

Please note that the majority of the presentations will be in German.

As innovation never stands still, neither does the programme. New topics and formats are being added on an ongoing basis.
As of 21 April 2026

Masterclass (in English)

Automation Journey: From strategy to success

Automation is reshaping the logistics and transport industries, creating new opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Whether your organization is just beginning to explore automation or already implementing solutions, this session will guide you through the essential steps to achieve real, measurable results.

In this 60-minute session, we will take you on a practical journey through the automation process, from initial planning to successful execution. The session is tailored for professionals involved in logistics, transport, IT, and information management who want to understand how to effectively apply automation technologies to improve their operations.

Free personal advice from the speakers after the session.

Speaker: Frank Mester, CEO MvR Digital Workforce

Conference concept


Meet industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators at LogiNext Germany 2026 – a two-day executive event exploring the future of logistics in the context of global supply chains. The conference focuses on artificial intelligence, automation, cyber resilience, digital ecosystems, and the growing role of ports as critical hubs of the modern supply chain.

As part of an extended event environment and co-located with all about ports, participants benefit from additional insights into port innovation, infrastructure, and maritime technologies.

A strong European, German and Hamburg perspective

This conference brings together the most influential voices shaping the future of logistics and the maritime economy. It combines international speakers offering global perspectives with German-speaking executives and pioneering leaders from Hamburg, anchoring the discussions in one of the world’s most important logistics and port hubs. 

This mix offers:
✓ International innovation impulses
✓ Relevant European and German regulatory context, including the AI Act, NIS2, Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, and ESG requirements
✓ Strong regional grounding, with Hamburg as a key interface between logistics, ports, and innovation

Why attend?

LogiNext Germany is designed for C-level executives, strategists, innovators, and decision-makers who want to 

  • understand how AI, automation, and connected systems are transforming the entire supply chain.
  • gain insights into the role of ports and maritime interfaces as drivers of resilient supply chains.
  • learn from leading DACH and international experts.
  • experience Hamburg’s unique innovation ecosystem – from port operations and industry to start-ups.
  • take away practical, actionable insights for efficient, resilient, and interoperable logistics.
  • network with senior peers from logistics, supply chain management, and the maritime economy.