Introducing ten important exhibition events in the world of European logistics in 2020.
Every year, specialists in the field of logistics and freight transportation attend a number of major exhibition events around the world. Forums, conferences and exhibitions introduce the best and latest practices in the industry and provide an insight into the trends and innovative technological developments of the future. Each event is unique and important for many reasons.
1. LogiMAT
From 10 to 12 March 2020, international exhibitors and business leaders from industry, trade and services will gather at the Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany for LogiMAT 2020. The world’s largest trade fair for intralogistics, offering a complete overview of everything that drives the intralogistics industry, from manufacturing to purchasing and shipping.
Exhibitors gather at the beginning of the year to showcase innovative technologies, products, systems and solutions to streamline operations, processes and reduce costs in a company’s internal logistics. In 2019, more than 60,000 professionals and more than 1,600 companies from 42 countries took part in the exhibition. Organizers expect these numbers to increase in 2020.
Website: logimat-messe.de/en
Venue: Stuttgart, Germany
Dates: March 10-12, 2020
2. Forum of European Information Technologies in Logistics (Logistics Forum CIO Forum EU)
The European Information Technology in Logistics Forum brings together over 250 IT and industry experts representing Europe’s leading logistics providers who come together to discuss the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. As one of the best logistics events in Europe, the forum provides an opportunity for speakers and attendees to discuss the changing role of technology, the growing responsibility of the CIO, and how to apply the latest technologies to serve customers successfully.
Website: events.eft.com/cioeu
Venue: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: March 11-12, 2020
3. SITL Europe
SITL is an important forum for the transport, logistics and supply chain sectors. SITL exhibitors represent all products and services for the transport of goods and for the supply chain. The event presents various types of cargo transportation: urban logistics, rail transportation, air transportation, sea and inland water transportation, transportation of dangerous goods, import-export, robotics. The previous forum brought together over 40,000 participants and 800 exhibitors.
Website: sitl.eu
Venue: Paris, France
Deadlines: March 17-20, 2020
4. Leaders in Logistics: Post and Parcel Summit
Leaders in Logistics: Postal operators (previously titled Leaders in Logistics: Post and Parcel Europe) head to Copenhagen in March 2020! The summit will bring together over 400 senior executives, national postal and logistics operators, startups and retailers.
More than 90 speakers will share their innovative ideas in four special areas: Digital Transformation, Innovative Solutions, Last Mile Delivery, and Package Shipping & Delivery Strategy. This event is a must-see for mail and parcel handling professionals.Website: marketforcelive.com/leaders-in-logistics/events/post-parcel-summit/
Venue: Copenhagen, Denmark
Dates: March 23-24, 2020
5. Logistics meets Innovation
Brussels will host the 5th Logistics and Innovation Conference in 2019. This is a private, invite-only event that provides an exceptional opportunity for senior professionals and leaders in the logistics industry to exchange views on the current challenges facing the industry and discuss best practices to address these challenges in practice using the latest technologies.
“Logistics and Innovation 2020” takes place in Brussels, on the campus of Vlerick Business School. The event brings together over 50 senior executives from logistics and networking companies including Amazon, DHL, ECS, Kuehne+Nagel, LKW Walter, Lufthansa Cargo, NileDutch, Panalpina, Pfizer, Novartis and many more.
In recent years, the logistics space has been changing and evolving rapidly, especially when it comes to digital transformation. Over the years, the conference has covered a number of important topics, including optimizing capacity utilization; large data arrays for forecasting, planning and optimization; cooperation in logistics; the role and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and practical examples of the use of AI in the modern logistics industry. The exact dates of the next conference as well as the topic will be announced soon.
Website:transmetrics.eu/logistics-meets-innovation/
Venue: Brussels, Belgium
Dates: to be announced
6. TOC Europe
TOC Europe is the world’s leading event for port technology and terminals. Showcasing equipment, technologies and services at the world level is a must for port and terminal professionals. Port authorities, terminal operators, logistics service providers, shipping lines and cargo owners visit TOC Europe. On the other hand, port equipment manufacturers and technology providers participate as exhibitors and sponsors to show industry excellence.
What’s new in TOC Europe for 2020? In addition to greatly expanded networking opportunities, the event will feature several new areas such as the Launch and Innovation Zone, Product Showcase Zone, SME Village and the Ports and Associations Representative Platform.
Website: tocevents-europe.com/en/Home.html
Venue: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Dates: June 9-11, 2020
7. PARCEL + POST EXPO
In 2020, PARCEL + POST EXPO will provide postal operators, courier companies as well as cargo delivery companies with one of the most significant opportunities to discuss current issues and establish business relationships on a global scale. This is an industry event that brings together over 4,000 industry leaders from 100 countries.
PARCEL+POST EXPO is an open trade show that provides visitors with the opportunity to meet more than 250 international exhibitors and get first-hand information about new services, innovations and technologies that can help transform and grow the freight business.Website: parcelandpostexpo.com
Venue: Vienna, Austria
Dates: October 13-15, 2020
8. European 3PL & Supply Chain Summit (European 3PL summit of logistics and supply chains)
The European 3PL Logistics and Supply Chain Summit is an annual forum that brings together the leaders of leading European logistics companies. More than 400 representatives of the logistics industry attend this summit every year, making it one of the industry’s most important events.
In 2019, the event focused on 4 key topics for industry professionals: dynamism, transparency, rapid response and growth.
Website: events.eft.com/eu3pl
Venue: Brussels, Belgium
Dates: October 12-14, 2020
9. BVL 37th International Supply Chain Conference
The 37th BVL International Supply Chain Conference will take place in 2020 in Berlin. This is one of the leading business events in Europe for logistics and supply chain management professionals.
Since it was first held in 1983, the three-day conference has grown into an extensive forum with over 3,000 attendees from all areas of logistics. Industry leaders use the conference as a platform to share knowledge, advice, and discuss current issues in supply chain management.
Every year the forum provides a platform in Berlin for interaction between entrepreneurs from the logistics, transport and services, manufacturing industries, scientists, politicians and journalists. The exchange of ideas stimulates innovation and links between industry, trade and logistics, with the participation of government agencies and representatives of science. Year after year, the event attracts over 3,500 visitors from 40 countries, 120 speakers and over 200 exhibitors. More than 50% of participants represent the highest echelon of company management.
Website: http://www.bvl.de/en/iscc/exhibition
Venue: Berlin, Germany
Dates: to be announced
10. Intermodal Europe 2020
Intermodal Europe is the world’s leading trade fair and conference for container and intermodal logistics companies and covers all types of container transport and logistics in road, rail and maritime transport. The event is an industry forum that brings together experienced speakers and exhibitors.
In 2019, the event brought together over 6,000 participants from over 75 countries. Visitors had the opportunity to meet over 140 exhibitors, including companies such as Seaco, Maersk Container Industry, Caru Containers and others.
Website: intermodal-events.com
Venue and dates will be announced later.
Let’s add one more to the top ten logistics events in Europe in 2020.
Bonus: HyperLOG 2020
First held in 2019 in Poland, HyperLOG has established itself as a unique event for the transport, forwarding and logistics sectors. The forum attracts leaders of major European companies and industry visionaries who share their experience in the field of logistics during presentations, discussions and round tables.
In addition to interesting keynotes, the conference provides an excellent opportunity for startups from the Central and Eastern Europe region to present their achievements to 300 European business leaders.
Website: hyperlog.info
Venue: Warsaw, Poland
Dates: September 22-23, 2020
It is difficult to overestimate the importance of networking within the industry, opportunities to share experiences and innovations, meet new players on the European logistics scene, promote your ideas in the professional community, conclude new contracts and maintain long-term partnerships. Conferences, exhibitions and forums allow you to keep abreast of the most relevant industry events throughout the year.
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Based on materials http://www.transmetrics.eu/ and data from open sources.