Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain 2027 – Lazise, Italy

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Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain is widely recognized as the most complete and dynamic business-oriented event in Italy dedicated to industrial, distributive and integrated supply chain management. The event is organized by Concordia Professional Oriented Events, a company with long-standing experience in creating highly qualified B2B formats that prioritize quality of contacts over quantity of visitors. Unlike a traditional trade fair where visitors walk through large halls without a clear plan, this summit is built around a structured model of personalized business matching that ensures every hour spent on site generates concrete value.

What makes this event unique is its ability to bring together in one location the entire ecosystem of logistics innovation. On one side you have over sixty specialized providers of automation, WMS, TMS, robotics, material handling, consulting and transport services. On the other side you have a selected audience of logistics directors, supply chain managers, operations managers, warehouse managers, purchasing directors and entrepreneurs from end-user companies who are actively looking for solutions to improve performance. The meeting between these two worlds does not happen randomly. It is prepared weeks in advance through a detailed profiling system where both visitors and exhibitors indicate their needs, interests and project priorities. An advanced algorithm then creates a personalized agenda for each participant that optimizes time and relevance.

For visitors, the experience is entirely free of charge after qualification and includes a dense program of one2one meetings, access to all conferences, business lunches, coffee breaks and exclusive networking events. For exhibitors, the summit represents one of the highest ROI opportunities in the Italian logistics market because every meeting is pre-scheduled with a decision maker who has explicitly requested to meet them. The atmosphere is professional yet relaxed, facilitated by the prestigious location of Lake Garda which encourages open dialogue and long-term relationship building beyond the simple commercial transaction.

Daty wydarzeń

Daty wydarzeń: April 21 | 22, 2027
Event Type: B2B Summit, Exhibition and Conference Program
Wydanie: 33rd Edition
Frequency: Annual Event
Nazwa miejsca: Hotel Parchi del Garda Congress Center – Pacengo di Lazise (VR)
Venue Address: Via Brusà 16, 37017 Pacengo di Lazise, Verona, Italy
Organizator: Concordia Professional Oriented Events
Oficjalna strona internetowa: https://glsummit.it/
Contact Phone: 011 07 45 674
Adres e-mail kontaktowy: organisation@concordia-events.it

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Miejsce i miejsce wystawy

The chosen venue for the Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain is the Hotel Parchi del Garda Congress Center in Pacengo di Lazise, on the south-eastern shore of Lake Garda. This location is not accidental. It is one of the largest and most equipped congress centers in Northern Italy, specifically designed to host complex business events that require a perfect balance between exhibition space, conference rooms, catering and accommodation. The congress center is set within a large park with views of the lake, creating a professional environment that is also inspiring and relaxing, which significantly improves the quality of networking compared to cold industrial exhibition centers.

The internal structure of the venue has been optimized over many editions of the Global Summit to support the business matching format. The central exhibition area is transformed into a business village with individual meeting tables for each exhibitor. Each table is numbered, equipped with power, comfortable seating for four people and light branding space. This setup guarantees privacy and acoustic comfort during business conversations, something that is impossible in open stand formats. Surrounding this central area are the conference rooms, which include a large plenary hall capable of hosting several hundred participants and multiple smaller rooms for parallel workshops and case histories. All rooms are equipped with modern audio-visual technology, high-speed Wi-Fi and support for presentations.

In addition to the business areas, the venue offers a comprehensive range of services that make the two-day experience seamless. There is a large restaurant that hosts the business lunches included for all participants, multiple coffee break points distributed throughout the exhibition area to encourage informal contacts, a spacious reception and accreditation area at the entrance, a cloakroom, and extensive outdoor terraces where the famous networking aperitif takes place. Being a hotel as well, the venue allows many participants to stay on site, eliminating travel time and maximizing networking opportunities from morning until evening.

Pełny program wydarzeń

The full event programme of the Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain is based on a dual concept that has been refined over more than thirty editions. The programme is divided into two main pillars, Meeting and Inspiring, which alternate throughout the day according to a personalized agenda. The Meeting pillar includes all one2one business appointments that are pre-scheduled between visitors and exhibitors. The Inspiring pillar includes all educational content such as conferences, workshops, round tables and case histories that take place in the dedicated conference rooms.

What distinguishes this programme is the level of personalization. Long before arriving on site, each participant is asked to fill out a detailed profiling questionnaire. Visitors indicate what kind of solutions they are looking for, what investment projects they have in progress, what company size and sector they belong to, and which exhibitors they would like to meet. Exhibitors indicate their ideal target profile and the type of projects they can serve best. Based on this data, the organization creates a tailor-made agenda for each participant that includes a balanced number of business meetings and free slots to attend conferences of their choice. This means no two agendas are the same and every participant gets a relevant experience.

The programme also includes structured networking moments that are considered an integral part of the official schedule. Business lunches are organized as networking lunches where participants can continue conversations in a more informal setting. The evening aperitif at the end of the first day is one of the most appreciated moments, with hundreds of professionals meeting without the formal constraints of meeting tables, often leading to new business ideas and partnerships that would not emerge in a formal setting.

Prelegenci kluczowi i prelegenci inauguralni

The conference programme of the Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain is known for its concrete and non-promotional approach. Speakers are not selected to sell a product but to share real experiences, measurable results and replicable methodologies. The scientific committee of Concordia selects speakers based on their operational experience and ability to provide valuable insights to the audience. Over past editions, the stage has hosted logistics directors from leading retail and manufacturing brands, CEOs of technology companies, supply chain consultants, university professors specializing in operations and intralogistics, and experts in automation, robotics and sustainability.

The keynote sessions focus on macro scenarios that are shaping the future of logistics at a global level. Topics include the resilience of global supply chains in an era of uncertainty, the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on warehouse management and demand forecasting, the transition toward sustainable and circular logistics, and the challenge of attracting and retaining talent in a highly automated sector. These keynotes provide strategic vision and are designed to help managers make long-term decisions.

Alongside keynotes, the programme features a large number of technical workshops and case histories where solution providers present together with their clients. This co-presentation model is highly valued because it shows not only the technology but also the implementation process, the challenges faced, the ROI achieved and the lessons learned. Attendees can expect to hear about successful implementations of Enterprise WMS, goods-to-person automation, autonomous mobile robots, transportation management systems and integrated control towers, always with a focus on concrete numbers and operational improvements.

Sesje konferencyjne i ścieżki

The conference sessions are organized into thematic tracks to allow participants to easily identify the topics most relevant to their role and current projects. The programme is designed to cover the entire spectrum of modern logistics and supply chain management, from strategic planning to operational execution on the warehouse floor.

Intralogistics and Warehouse Automation: This track is one of the most attended and covers automated storage and retrieval systems, goods-to-person solutions, collaborative robots, AGVs and AMRs, conveyor systems, sortation systems and warehouse design optimization. Sessions explain how to evaluate automation investments and how to integrate new systems with existing infrastructure.

Software and Digitalization for Supply Chain: This track focuses on digital transformation, including Warehouse Management Systems new generation, Enterprise WMS, Transportation Management Systems, Yard Management, Supply Chain Control Tower, digital twin technology, integration with ERP and IoT for real-time visibility.

Transport, Distribution and Last Mile: Sessions in this track address optimization of transportation costs, intermodal transport strategies, fleet management, route planning, last-mile delivery models for e-commerce, and collaboration between shippers and carriers.

Sustainability, Safety and Green Logistics: With growing pressure on ESG compliance, this track covers carbon footprint measurement and reduction, green warehousing, sustainable packaging, circular economy models in reverse logistics, and safety regulations in automated warehouses.

Organization, People and Skills: A track that recognizes that technology alone is not enough. Topics include change management, training for logistics personnel, dealing with talent shortage, improving working conditions in warehouses, and building a culture of continuous improvement.

E-commerce, Omnichannel and Customer Experience: Dedicated to the challenges of modern commerce, including management of high volumes of returns, micro-fulfillment centers, integration between physical and online channels, and how logistics impacts final customer satisfaction.

Godziny i harmonogram sesji

The daily schedule is structured to maximize efficiency and avoid the fatigue typical of traditional fairs. The organization has perfected a flow that alternates concentration and learning moments with breaks and informal networking.

Morning Opening: The reception and accreditation desk opens early in the morning, followed by welcome coffee. The exhibition area and meeting tables become fully operational from the morning start time. Participants can check their personalized agenda via the event app or printed version and head to their first one2one meeting or conference.

Morning Business Block: The morning is the most intense period, with a series of one2one meetings each lasting approximately twenty-five to thirty minutes. Between meetings, there are conference slots of about forty-five minutes each. The app sends reminders to ensure punctuality. This alternation keeps attention high and allows participants to immediately apply ideas from conferences in business discussions.

Networking Lunch: Midday, all participants are invited to the business lunch restaurant. The lunch is included in the ticket and is not a simple break but a structured networking moment. Tables are not assigned but the environment is designed to encourage mixing between visitors and exhibitors.

Afternoon Business Block: The afternoon resumes the same pattern of meetings and conferences. Many participants find the afternoon meetings even more productive because initial acquaintance has already been made. The conference programme continues with parallel sessions, so attendees must choose based on their interests.

Evening Networking Aperitif: At the end of the first day, the formal meetings end and the exclusive networking aperitif begins on the terrace overlooking the park. This event often lasts for two hours and is considered by many regular attendees as the most valuable moment for building genuine business relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.

Rodzaje biletów i rejestracja

The ticketing model of the Global Summit is deliberately selective to guarantee quality. The organization distinguishes clearly between visitors, who are buyers of solutions, and exhibitors, who are providers of solutions, and applies different policies to each category.

Visitor Ticket: This ticket is completely free for qualified end-user companies. Qualification criteria include being a manager, director or entrepreneur in a company that uses logistics services and is actively seeking solutions. The ticket, valued at USD 0, includes a personalized agenda with a significant number of one2one meetings based on your requests, full access to all conferences and workshops, business lunches on both days, all coffee breaks, participation in the evening networking aperitif, access to the official event app with chat and agenda management features, and post-event access to presentation materials and contact lists. Registration must be done through the official website and is subject to approval by the organization within a few working days.

Exhibitor Package: This package is reserved for companies that offer products, services or consulting for logistics and supply chain. Based on rate cards from recent editions, the standard package that includes a fully equipped meeting table in the central business area, a personalized agenda of qualified meetings with visitors who requested to meet you, company profile in the official catalog and online, two full participant passes with catering, and marketing visibility before and during the event starts from approximately USD 3900 to USD 6500 depending on position and included services. Premium packages that include a guaranteed speaking slot in the conference programme, enhanced visibility in communications and a larger meeting area range from USD 7000 to USD 12000. All exhibitor packages are sold as all-inclusive and have no hidden costs.

Speaker and Sponsorship Packages: For companies that want to position themselves as thought leaders, there are sponsorship packages that combine exhibition benefits with keynote or workshop slots, logo presence on main communications and exclusive networking opportunities.

Terminy rejestracji

Registration management is a critical aspect of the Global Summit due to the need to create personalized agendas for each participant.

Visitor Registration Flow: Visitor registrations open several months in advance and remain open until the maximum capacity of personalized agendas is reached. Because the number of available agendas is limited to ensure quality of meetings, early registration is strongly recommended. Once you register, you receive a profiling questionnaire that must be completed to allow agenda creation. The organization reviews your profile and confirms your participation, usually within a few business days.

Exhibitor Registration Flow: Exhibitor spaces are limited to approximately sixty to sixty-five companies. This intentional limitation is to avoid overcrowding and to ensure that each exhibitor receives a sufficient number of qualified meetings. For this reason, exhibitor registrations tend to close well before the event when all tables are sold out. It is common for the event to be fully booked for exhibitors several weeks in advance.

Agenda Finalization Deadline: There is a deadline for submitting your meeting preferences and completing your profile, after which the organization finalizes all personalized agendas and sends them via email and through the event app. After this point, changes are possible only on site and subject to availability.

Lista wystawców i główne firmy

The exhibitor list of the Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain represents a complete overview of the best solutions available on the Italian and international market for industrial and distributive logistics. Over recent editions, the number of exhibitors has grown from around forty-eight companies to over sixty, reflecting the growing demand for logistics innovation.

Automation and Material Handling Leaders: This category includes some of the most important global players in intralogistics automation, such as companies specializing in automatic warehouses, shuttle systems, conveyor and sortation solutions, robotics and collaborative robots. Regular presence includes companies like Simco, Toyota Material Handling, Jungheinrich, SSI Schaefer, Dematic, Modula and other specialists in goods-to-person systems.

Software and WMS Providers: A very strong area of the exhibition is dedicated to software. Exhibitors include leading Warehouse Management System providers, Transportation Management System providers, Supply Chain Control Tower and ERP integrators. Notable names from past editions include Engineering Ingegneria Informatica, Porini with DGS, Stesi, Beta 80 Group, Manhattan Associates, Generix Group, ToolsGroup and Makeitalia Supply Chain Academy.

Consulting, Transport and Services: This area includes 3PL providers, transport optimization platforms, consulting firms specialized in supply chain strategy, sustainability and intralogistics design, as well as companies offering training and specialized staffing for logistics.

The full and updated exhibitor list is published on the official website and is searchable via the event app, allowing visitors to select in advance which companies they want to meet.

Sale wystawowe i plan piętra

The exhibition layout of the Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain is fundamentally different from that of a traditional trade fair and is designed specifically for business matching efficiency.

Central Business Matching Village: Instead of large open stands, the main exhibition hall is organized as a village of individual business tables. Each exhibitor has a dedicated table that is clearly numbered and equipped with chairs, electrical connections and space for marketing materials and laptops. The tables are spaced to ensure privacy and to reduce noise, allowing for focused business conversations. Aisles are wide and clearly signposted, making it easy to find your next meeting.

Conference Area Integration: Adjacent to the business village are the conference rooms. The layout is intentionally compact so that participants can move from a business meeting to a conference in less than a minute, without losing time. There are three main conference rooms: a large plenary hall for keynotes and well-attended sessions, and two smaller rooms for parallel workshops and in-depth case histories.

Support and Networking Zones: The floor plan includes several support areas that are essential for the overall experience. These include the reception and accreditation area at the entrance, a large business lunch restaurant, multiple coffee break islands distributed to avoid queues, a networking lounge with comfortable seating for informal meetings, an event app assistance desk, and cloakroom facilities. The floor plan is interactive and available digitally, allowing participants to search for exhibitors by name or topic and navigate directly to their table.

Networking i spotkania biznesowe

Networking is not an accessory but the core value proposition of the Global Summit format. Every element of the event is designed to facilitate meaningful business connections that go beyond exchanging business cards.

Structured One2One Meetings: The heart of networking is the pre-scheduled one2one meetings. Each meeting lasts about twenty-five to thirty minutes and is based on mutual interest. Before the meeting, both parties can see the profile of the other through the app, including company description, needs and objectives. This preparation makes meetings highly productive from the first minute. Participants typically have a double-digit number of meetings over two days.

Informal Networking Moments: In addition to formal meetings, the event creates multiple informal networking opportunities. Business lunches are designed as networking lunches where you sit with different people each day. Coffee breaks are long enough to allow for spontaneous conversations. The evening aperitif is legendary among regular attendees for its ability to create genuine relationships in a relaxed lakeside setting.

Digital Networking via App: The official event app extends networking beyond physical presence. It includes a chat function to message other participants, the ability to request additional meetings on site if your agenda allows, a digital business card exchange, and access to the full list of participants and exhibitors with contact information after mutual consent.

Sektory przemysłu i najważniejsze wydarzenia

The Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain serves all industry sectors that rely on efficient logistics to remain competitive, with content that is tailored to the specific challenges of each sector.

Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering: For automotive, mechanical, electronics, furniture and industrial equipment sectors, highlights include intralogistics optimization, integration between production and warehouse, lean logistics principles, and automation to cope with labor shortage and increase productivity.

Retail, Fashion and Consumer Goods: For fashion, apparel, footwear, large-scale retail and FMCG, the focus is on managing omnichannel complexity, optimizing e-commerce fulfillment, reducing returns, improving inventory accuracy and speeding up distribution to stores and end customers.

Food and Beverage, Pharma and Temperature-Controlled Logistics: For sectors with strict regulatory and traceability requirements, sessions cover cold chain management, batch traceability, compliance, and WMS features for food and pharma warehouses.

Highlights for the Upcoming Edition: Based on trends from recent editions, key highlights expected include Enterprise WMS 5.0 as a strategic investment rather than just operational software, the evolution of goods-to-person automation with collaborative robots, the integration of artificial intelligence for demand forecasting and warehouse slotting, sustainability as a cost reduction lever, and innovative solutions for recruitment and training in logistics.

Zasady wydarzenia i informacje dla odwiedzających

To maintain a high-quality professional environment, the Global Summit has clear rules for participation that all attendees are expected to respect.

Qualification and Access Policy: The event is strictly reserved for professional operators. The organization reserves the right to verify each visitor registration and to decline registrations that do not match the target profile, such as students, job seekers, non-specialized consultants or exhibitors trying to register as visitors. This policy is essential to protect the value of the event for both visitors and exhibitors.

Badge and Conduct: The personal badge issued at accreditation is mandatory and non-transferable. It must be worn visibly at all times as it grants access to meeting areas, conference rooms and catering services. Participants are expected to dress in business casual or formal business attire. Professional and respectful conduct is required during meetings and conferences.

Meeting Punctuality: Because agendas are highly personalized and tightly scheduled, punctuality for one2one meetings is essential. If you cannot attend a scheduled meeting, you are requested to notify the organization or the other party via the event app as early as possible so that the slot can be reallocated. Repeated no-shows without notification may affect eligibility for future editions.

Photography and Content: Photography for personal use is generally allowed in conference rooms, but video recording of conference sessions requires prior authorization from the organization and speakers. Distribution of promotional materials is only allowed for exhibitors at their designated tables.

Jak tam dotrzeć

Pacengo di Lazise is strategically located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, making it easily accessible from major cities in Northern Italy.

Samochodem: The venue is easily reachable by car from the main motorways. If you are coming from the Brenner axis, you exit at Affi – Lago di Garda Sud and follow signs for Lazise and Pacengo. If you are coming from the Milan-Venice motorway, you exit at Peschiera del Garda or Sommacampagna and follow signs for Lazise. The Hotel Parchi del Garda is located on Via Brusà and is well signposted. Ample free parking is available on site.

Pociągiem: The nearest railway stations are Peschiera del Garda, which is about fifteen kilometers away, and Verona Porta Nuova, about twenty-five kilometers away. Both stations are served by high-speed trains from Milan, Venice, Rome, Florence and other major Italian cities. From the stations you can continue by taxi, shuttle or local bus.

Drogą powietrzną: The closest airport is Verona Valerio Catullo Airport, which is only about twenty-five kilometers from the venue and offers many domestic and European connections. Other convenient airports are Bergamo Orio al Serio, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa and Venice Marco Polo, all within a two-hour drive and well connected to Lake Garda by car and public transport.

Transport publiczny i parking

The organization provides practical solutions to make arrival and local mobility as easy as possible for all participants.

Usługa transferu: On event days, a complimentary shuttle service is typically organized connecting the Peschiera del Garda railway station with the venue in the morning and evening. Timetables and pickup points are communicated to registered participants a few days before the event via email and app. This service is highly appreciated by visitors arriving by train.

Parking Facilities: The Hotel Parchi del Garda Congress Center has a large private parking area with over five hundred spaces available free of charge for event participants. The parking includes spaces reserved for participants with disabilities and charging stations for electric vehicles. Buses can also be accommodated. Security personnel monitor the area during event hours.

Lokalny transport publiczny: The local public transport company ATV Verona operates bus lines connecting Verona city center to Lazise and Pacengo with frequent services throughout the day. Taxis are readily available from Peschiera and Verona stations, with typical fares ranging from USD 35 to USD 55 depending on distance and time of day. The event app also includes a carpooling feature to connect participants coming from the same area and reduce environmental impact.

Strefy noclegowe

Accommodation is a key advantage of hosting the summit inside a congress hotel. Staying on site allows participants to maximize networking time and avoid daily commuting.

On-Site Accommodation: The Hotel Parchi del Garda itself offers four-star accommodation with several hundred rooms, including standard rooms, superior rooms and suites. Special discounted rates are reserved for summit participants, typically ranging from USD 130 to USD 180 per night including breakfast and access to wellness facilities. Because the hotel hosts the event, it tends to sell out quickly and early booking is strongly recommended.

Lazise and Pacengo Surroundings: Within a very short distance from the venue, in Lazise and Pacengo, there are numerous three and four-star hotels, bed and breakfasts and agritourism properties offering prices from USD 80 to USD 150 per night. This area is ideal for those who want to stay close to the venue while enjoying the lake atmosphere.

Peschiera del Garda and Bardolino: Located a few kilometers away, these charming lake towns offer a wider choice of hotels and resorts, from boutique properties to larger resorts with lake views. Prices in these areas range from USD 90 to USD 200 per night and they are perfect for participants who want to combine business with leisure and explore Lake Garda.

Verona City Center: For those who prefer city accommodation, Verona historic center offers all categories from budget to luxury hotels and is well connected to the venue by car, bus and taxi. Many international visitors choose to stay in Verona and enjoy the city in the evening.

Najważniejsze momenty z poprzedniego roku

The recent editions of the Global Summit Logistics & Supply Chain have shown consistent growth in both quantity and quality, confirming the format as a reference point for the logistics community in Italy.

Business Matching Results: In recent editions, the event hosted over four hundred qualified visitors and around sixty exhibitors, generating thousands of pre-scheduled one2one meetings over two days. The average agenda included a high number of relevant meetings, and satisfaction surveys showed extremely high approval rates for agenda relevance and organization quality.

Conference Program Success: The conference programme featured close to thirty conferences with more than thirty speakers. Sessions that attracted the largest audiences were those dedicated to Enterprise WMS as a strategic investment, real cases of goods-to-person automation with measurable ROI, integration between WMS and robotics, and discussions about talent shortage and new skills required in modern warehouses. The presence of both technology providers and their clients presenting together was particularly valued for its authenticity.

Participant Feedback: Exhibitors consistently praise the quality of contacts, noting that every meeting is with a decision maker who has a real project, unlike large fairs where many contacts are generic. Visitors highlight the efficiency of the format, which allows them to meet in two days a selection of suppliers that would otherwise take months to evaluate, plus the opportunity to learn about trends and best practices through conferences that are concrete and immediately applicable.

Oficjalna rejestracja i bilety

To ensure qualification and to create personalized agendas, all registrations must be made exclusively through the official channels managed by Concordia Professional Oriented Events.

Oficjalna strona internetowa: https://glsummit.it/
Visitor Registration Link: https://glsummit.it/iscriviti – Free ticket valued at USD 0, including personalized agenda of meetings, access to all conferences, business lunches, coffee breaks, networking aperitif and event app. Registration is subject to qualification.

Rejestracja wystawców: For information about exhibitor packages, sponsorship opportunities and speaking slots, contact the organization directly. The team will provide the detailed rate card in USD, availability of tables and advice on the most suitable package for your objectives.

Dane kontaktowe: Phone 011 07 45 674 and Email organisation@concordia-events.it are the official contacts for any questions about registration, logistics or participation requirements. Avoid third-party vendors or resellers claiming to sell tickets for this event, as visitor tickets are free and exhibitor spaces are managed directly by the organizer.

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