Graz to host ILS Main Event for logistics and technology

The Independent Logistics Society (ILS) will host its Main Event in Graz, Austria, on October 14 and 15, 2026. Held at the Helmut-List-Halle, the event is expected to draw over 500 participants from the fields of business, science, and politics.

Operating under the theme ‘Digital Confirmation,’ the conference aims to move beyond theoretical future scenarios to focus on practical, implementable solutions. Key discussion topics include infrastructure and mobility, sustainability and the circular economy, smart logistics, artificial intelligence, data security, and robotics.

Organizers noted that selecting Graz as the venue serves as a strategic commitment to the city’s economic and scientific environment, highlighting its status as a smart city. The program will also address critical industry challenges such as geopolitical crises, energy supply, cost developments, and the shortage of skilled labor.