The future of logistics is born where experience meets innovation—and that is precisely what makes the partnership between RÖDL and 1stMover so valuable to FUTURE LOGISTICS. That is why we owe a big thank you today to our Silver Sponsors, RÖDL and 1stMover! Together as “Open Innovation Partners,” they are helping us make the innovation fair on May 5, 2026, at the Duisburg Inland Waterways Museum an unforgettable experience.
You can find RÖDL and 1stMover at the “FUTURE Minds Expo,” and hear Cyril Prengel, Partner at RÖDL, and Dr. Klemens Gaida, Managing Director at 1stMover, speak on stage during the panel discussion “From Pilot Project to Scalable Value Creation.”
Wo is RÖDL and 1stMover?
RÖDL is an internationally active, interdisciplinary consulting and auditing firm with over 6,000 employees at more than 117 locations worldwide. In the venture and innovation sector, RÖDL supports investors, corporations, and startups throughout their entire lifecycle—from early-stage collaboration and equity investments to exits. With service areas such as corporate finance, legal consulting, tax consulting, and audit & assurance, RÖDL offers comprehensive support for complex transactions and innovation processes.
Since 2009, 1stMover has been helping companies strategically design and operationally implement open innovation. The focus is on effective formats, clear goal orientation, and translating innovation projects into measurable business impact. With a focus on areas such as open innovation strategies, startup scouting, challenges, and venture clienting, 1stMover has established itself as a leading partner for structured innovation.
Why the partnership is so valuable
Together, RÖDL and 1stMover combine methodological implementation expertise with legal, tax, and transaction-related structuring expertise. This results in a comprehensive approach—from strategic format selection and robust cooperation models to legally compliant scaling.
For FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026, the two partners have developed an innovative, integrated trade show concept: a curated panel discussion at the C-level, and a joint booth serving as a hub for decision-makers and innovation leaders. All elements are thematically interlinked and based on a shared guiding principle: to implement open innovation in logistics in an effective, structured, and legally compliant manner—from the initial pilot through to scaling or transaction.
Why the support from RÖDL and 1stMover is so important
Thanks to these two strong partners and our other sponsors, we are not only able to make FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 a reality, but also take it to a whole new level. The support of two such experienced and complementary partners demonstrates that startport’s importance as an innovation platform for the logistics industry is growing—and that together we can shape a structured, legally sound, and economically viable culture of innovation in logistics.
You too can be part of FUTURE LOGISTICS!
We welcome anyone who wants to help shape the future of logistics. Whether you’re a startup or an established company—if you’d like to be part of FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 and contribute to the development of new technologies, you’re more than welcome! Sign up right here: Welcome page | FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026
