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Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche 2026

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📅 8 September 2026 – 9 September 📍 Kongresszentrum Dortmund, Dortmund, DE ↗ 🏢 Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML 🔁 annual

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An influential logistics conference in Germany bridging science and practice, focusing on artificial intelligence, resilience, and digital transformation in supply chain management. It hosts keynotes, research symposiums, and networking forums for industry leaders and researchers.

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Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

Kongresszentrum Dortmund

Conference centre · 2,608 m² · 1 halls · ~624 people

Kongresszentrum Dortmund is a versatile conference and convention center situated within the Westfalenhallen complex in Dortmund. It features over 30 flexible meeting rooms and halls tailored for corporate events, major congresses, trade shows, seminars, and galas.

📍 Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund, Germany

Operated by Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH

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Organizer

Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML

Nonprofit · Dortmund, Germany · Founded 1981

Applied research institution in Dortmund specializing in comprehensive logistics, material flow technology, and digital transformation.

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Why people attend

To acquire cutting-edge research insights from Fraunhofer institutes, evaluate innovative logistics technologies, and build network connections across the European transport and supply chain ecosystem.

Who attends

Logistics expertsindustry executivescorporate decision makersscientific researchersand technology innovators.

Exhibitor categories

Logistics ResearchSupply Chain SoftwareWarehouse Automation SystemsArtificial Intelligence SolutionsConsulting Services

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Speakers

26 speakers at Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche

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Uwe Clausen

Fraunhofer IML

"Eröffnung des Kongresses"

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Anja Seemann

Moderatorin

"Eröffnung des Kongresses"

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Prof. Alice Kirchheim

Institutsleitung · Fraunhofer IML

"Impuls: Künstliche Intelligenz in der Logistik"

InnovationspreisJury

Also speaking at ComVac, ComVac - Hannover Messe

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Michael Henke

Fraunhofer IML

"Impuls: Innovationen in der Logistik – wohin geht die Reise?"

logistics innovationfuture trends
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Markus Bangen

CEO · Duisburger Hafen

"Panel-Discussion: Sicherheit durch Innovation"

Bio

Markus Bangen studierte Rechtswissenschaften an der Universität Bonn mit den Schwerpunkten Transport- und Europarecht und begann nach seiner Tätigkeit als Rechtsanwalt im Jahre 2000 seine berufliche Laufbahn bei der Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport). Seit 2008 ist er Mitglied und seit dem 1. August 2021 Vorsitzender des Vorstands.

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Also speaking at TRANSFORM

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Andre Kranke

DACHSER SE

"Panel-Discussion: Sicherheit durch Innovation"

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Petra Schlör

SSI SCHÄFER

"Panel-Discussion: Sicherheit durch Innovation"

innovationsecuritylogistics
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Theresa Gröninger

cellumation GmbH / Bremische Bürgerschaft

"Panel-Discussion: Neue Märkte für die Logistik"

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Michael Quaden

FIEGE Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG

"Panel-Discussion: Neue Märkte für die Logistik"

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Sascha Hähnke

REMONDIS Sustainable Services GmbH

"Panel-Discussion: Neue Märkte für die Logistik"

new marketslogisticssustainability
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Tim Kahlen

IPG mbH

"Baulogistik neu gedacht – Nachhaltig, digital, effizient"

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Julian Lategahn

Agentic AI Research Engineer / Technical Lead AI Guild · Kion Group

"Die große Robotik-Vision: Zwischen Humanoiden-Hype und echtem Mehrwert"

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Also speaking at TRANSFORM

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Sebastian Sickmann

BEUMER Group

"Natürliche Sprache als intuitive Schnittstelle zwischen Mensch und Stapler"

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Peter Fach

SAP Deutschland SE & Co. KG

"Cyberrisiken in der Logistik IT erkennen und abwehren"

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Marco Wegner

CIM GmbH

"Angriffsziel Warehouse & Lieferkette: Cybersecurity, KI-Risiken und Digital Trust in der Logistik"

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Christian Fahrenholz

Moderator · Fraunhofer IML

"Cyberrisiken in der Logistik IT erkennen und abwehren"

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Frequently asked questions

When is Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche?+
Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche takes place on 8 September 2026 to 9 September 2026.
Where is Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche held?+
Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche is held at Kongresszentrum Dortmund, Dortmund, DE.
Who organises Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche?+
Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche is organised by Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML.
How often is Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche held?+
Zukunftskongress Logistik – Dortmunder Gespräche is held annual.

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