FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 is ready for the next level!
On May 5, 2026, the Duisburg Inland Waterways Museum will once again open its doors for THE startport event of the logistics industry. Be sure to save the date—this year, you can look forward to an even more diverse lineup, brand-new technologies, genuine industry insights, hardware that can be experienced live on site for the first time, and a networking format that will help shape the logistics of tomorrow.
Why FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 is a must-attend event
The innovation platform startport brings together logistics professionals, creative startups, and visionary investors—with the clear goal of actively shaping the future of logistics.
After the great enthusiasm and positive feedback from 2025, we can say one thing with certainty:
2026 sets new standards – last year, 30 exhibitors presented innovative technologies and solutions. Over 300 visitors from around the world are building on this success, once again making the event an international hotspot for logistics innovations. More than 400 valuable contacts are forming a strong, sustainable network and driving the logistics industry forward.
What can you expect?
Keynotes & Insights:
Insights directly from speakers and industry experts on the most important megatrends in supply chain management, as well as discussions on opportunities, challenges, and future prospects.
Innovation that inspires:
Startups from the startport portfolio and external companies present their latest solutions in live demos and pitches – from digital efficiency and sustainable logistics to smart technologies that are changing the industry for good.
Networking with b2match
Our event app makes networking easier than ever: intelligent matchmaking connects you with relevant contacts – for collaborations, investments, or exchanges with innovation partners. Direct access via ticket sales makes exchanges even more active. In the Marketplace, you can also present services or products and make your profile visible.
Discover new perspectives:
Look forward to exciting content with an active, hands-on focus. You can expect workshops and masterclasses on current trending topics with a direct focus on implementation, an expanded hardware tent for live technology experiences, and a startup tour that brings young innovators and their solutions to life.
Insights & atmosphere at the Inland Waterways Museum
The location will remain something very special in 2026:
The location inspires visitors year after year. In the heart of Duisburg, the Inland Waterways Museum once again provides an impressive backdrop for the future of logistics.
Preparations for FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 are already in full swing, and the startport team can’t wait to open the next chapter of this event together with you.
So, mark May 5, 2026, in your calendar and be there when the leaders and movers and shakers of the logistics industry come together again!
Are you ready to become part of the future of logistics?
