Participants at IISS security conference

Conference Agenda

UhrzeitTitelSpeaker
9:30 - 10:25Official Opening (English)Ilka Groenewold (Moderator)
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 (English)Wolfgang Lehmacher, Former Head of Supply Chain, World Economic Forum
11:00 - 11:30Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit 
11:30 - 12:30Panel: Ready for Triple Transformation? Digitalization, Sustainability and Resilience 
12:30 - 13:30Lunch Break & Exhibition Visit 
13:30 - 14:00Einzelvortrag (TBA) 
14:05 - 14:50Panel (TBA)Digital Hub for Logistics & Commerce
15:00 - 15:30Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit 
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 - 17:10Closing Day 1 and Preview Day 2Ilka Groenewold (Moderator)
17:20 - 21:00Wine o'clock 

Please note that only the events marked as such will be held in English.

As innovation never stands still, neither does the programme. New topics and formats are being added on an ongoing basis.
As of 4 May 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

Register now!

Conference concept


Meet industry leaders, decision-makers and innovators at LogiNext Germany 2026 – the industry gathering for digital logistics innovations. The two-day event will focus on forward-looking topics such as artificial intelligence, automation, cyber resilience and digital ecosystems across global supply chains.

Thanks to the joint organisation with all about ports, participants will benefit from additional insights into port innovations, infrastructure and maritime technologies.

A strong European, German and Hamburg perspective

This is where international thought leaders meet leading companies from Hamburg. Together, they combine global trends with concrete real-world examples from one of the world’s most important logistics and port hubs.

The benefits for you:
✓ International perspectives on the future of logistics
✓ Practical insights from Hamburg’s unique logistics and innovation ecosystem

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.