Intralogistics and production teams face pressure to align automation, software and plant operations. Two days in Lazise concentrate decisions that impact assembly lines, warehouse control and material flows.
Dates and venue for Global Summit Logistics & Manufacturing 2026
The event takes place from 25 to 26 November 2026 at the Centro Congressi Hotel Parchi del Garda - Pacengo di Lazise (VR). The format runs across two days with a program built around B2B meetings and technical sessions.
Key figures for the edition
This is the 13th Global Summit edition and the event features 60 exhibiting companies. Recent editions report 2,987 one2one meetings, more than 35 sector conferences and attendance by over 250 logistics, production and operations directors.
Program and speakers to watch
The agenda mixes business matching, conferences and workshops. Speakers announced include Massimo Fumagalli from GIB ifm Supply Chain on moving from inventory to intelligence; Michele Maffini from Simco on warehouse design; Andrea Petoletti from MadLab linking MES and WMS; and Francesco Alfieri from Smartlogistix on intralogistics flows with AGVs. Other presenters cover B2B integration and operational intelligence.
Exhibitor profile and solutions on show
Exhibitors bring applied solutions for intralogistics, production and Industry 5.0: WMS and MES providers, automation integrators and material handling equipment makers. The presence of 60 exhibitors highlights a concentration on ERP-AI integration, intralogistics robotics and analytics platforms for operations.
Practical steps to prepare B2B prospecting in Lazise
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Target by function and use case. Prioritize exhibiting companies aligned with a specific need, such as automation of picking or MES-WMS synchronization.
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Book one2one meetings early. The event format favors scheduled meetings; prepare a two-page brief per prospect with operational numbers, the main pain point and a concise value proposition.
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Bring focused collateral. Carry short demos, technical datasheets and a case study that proves time or cost savings. Attending decision makers respond to concrete metrics.
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Plan post-event follow-up. Assign team members for follow-up with tasks and deadlines. After a one2one set a first contact milestone within 7-10 days.
Final note with official link
Global Summit Logistics & Manufacturing 2026 concentrates actionable contacts and tools for logistics and production teams aiming to launch projects before year-end. Review the program and exhibitor list at http://glmsummit.it/ to schedule meetings and prepare technical materials for Lazise.
