ILS Main Event 2026 in Graz

The Independent Logistics Society (ILS) has announced that its 2026 Main Event will be held in Graz, Austria, at the Helmut-List-Halle on October 14–15. This marks a transition for the event, which has been hosted in Leoben for 23 years.

Operating under the theme ‘Digital Confirmation,’ the conference is intended to function as a ‘living future laboratory.’ It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical technological concepts and practical application, focusing on how businesses can maintain operational capacity during periods of uncertainty.

Key discussion topics include smart logistics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous industrial systems, as well as sustainability, the circular economy, and infrastructure. The program will also address industry challenges such as energy supply, geopolitical crises, cost developments, and the shortage of skilled labor. The event is expected to host over 500 participants from the fields of science, politics, and industry, including representatives from organizations such as Siemens, KNAPP, and Montanuniversität Leoben.