On 25.02. and 26.02.2026 we were at the LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION and had many good discussions with logistics companies about automation, intralogistics, material flow and what really matters at the moment: efficient processes, resilient structures and pragmatic solutions. Once again, it became very clear why Dortmund is the perfect location for innovative logistics solutions: strong players, short distances, lots of expertise and a community that is keen to work together.

We were also particularly pleased with the dialogue with companies from the TZDO-environment - among others Slapstack and Logistics centre. It is precisely these encounters that show how valuable a strong regional innovation network is.

And because Dortmund can do trade fairs, there were also maintenance and PUMPS & VALVES with other companies from our ecosystem, including Dr Q, SIMPL and WIKA Alexander Wiegand. Logistics meets industry, technology meets application and new points of contact are created almost automatically.

A big thank you also to the LOG-IT Club for dialogue and strong networking in the region.