Logistics and supply chains face rapid decisions on automation and decision intelligence. The Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain 2026 takes place from May 20 to May 21, 2026 in Verona and gathers technology vendors, operators and operations leaders. This note explains who attends and how to approach prospecting with measurable outcomes.
Dates and venue
The event runs on May 20 and 21, 2026 at the Centro Congressi Hotel Parchi del Garda in Pacengo di Lazise, Verona. The format combines plenary sessions, one2one meetings and exhibition areas structured to optimize time for companies offering logistics, manufacturing and operations solutions.
Program highlights and selected speakers
The agenda pairs business matching with technical sessions. Speakers listed in the program include Davide Cigna from Icam, Marisa Sgro from E80 Group, Paolo Farinella from Incas and Davide Pansolin from sedApta. Other contributors come from SAP Italia, Deda Ai and automation vendors such as Errevi Automation and Element Logic.
Topics cover warehouse automation, AI for operational decision making, RFID for inventory and document digitization, and supply chain orchestration with enterprise software. The format includes practical cases and live demos.
Key figures from the summit
The previous edition reported operational metrics that illustrate engagement: over 3,000 one2one meetings, 63 exhibiting companies, more than 250 logistics and supply chain directors and 30 industry conferences. Those numbers indicate the level of targeted B2B interaction attendees can plan for.
How to prepare your prospecting
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Prioritize one2one slots. Preselect exhibitors and request meetings focused on specific outcomes, such as WMS integration or an automation pilot.
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Use concise use cases. Technical decks of 6 to 8 slides with operational data and measurable results work better than broad presentations. Include process metrics and KPIs when possible.
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Assign roles for the show. Bring at least a commercial lead who can close and a technical lead to handle integration questions. Demos without technical backup lose traction.
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Ask decision-oriented questions. With logistics directors, probe volumes, peak periods, current ERP or WMS and asset tracing issues. That speeds up pilot scoping.
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Set a follow-up plan. Secure next steps with dates and responsible parties. Use business matching data to prioritize CRM actions and schedule pilots within 60 days.
What to look for among exhibitors
Exhibitors range from warehouse management software and control systems to physical automation and RFID providers. Target vendors that already integrate with your ERP or offer APIs to avoid extended integration projects. Also consider consultancies that provide change management to smooth technology adoption.
Final recommendation and official link
Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain 2026 concentrates focused technical sessions and B2B meetings intended to convert conversations into operational projects. If you aim to validate vendors for automation pilots or improve inventory control, review the agenda and register at https://glsummit.it/ to schedule meetings and identify key exhibitors.
