Innovation Summit 2026
Discover. Connect. Shape the future.
NOI Techpark, Via Alessandro Volta, 13A, Bozen , Italy
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Gruber Logistics invites you to our first-ever Innovation Summit!
In today’s fast-changing and complex logistics landscape, no one can move forward alone.
Building strong partnerships and sharing insights is essential to anticipate challenges, understand emerging trends, and navigate the future with confidence.
Why attend the Innovation Summit?
Gain a realistic understanding of the latest logistics innovations
Explore concrete opportunities and the real impact of new technologies
Connect with industry experts, institutions, and peers
Strengthen collaboration and build new meaningful partnerships to face future challenges together
Program
May 27 | Pre-summit Truck Test Drive
Drop by for a unique opportunity to experience our prototype trucks!
Experience our prototypes on the road: SCANIA hydrogen fuel cell trucks and IVECO battery electric trucks, accompanied by one of our professional drivers.
The test area will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and each session will last a maximum of 15 minutes, offering a hands-on experience of these cutting-edge technologies in action.
Registration is required to participate, but you are free to arrive at any time during the day, at your convenience.
Please note that there may be a short waiting time if others are ahead of you; in the meantime, you can relax at the on-site bar or network with your colleagues!
Make sure to reserve your spot!
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Safety Park, Frizzi Au, 3, 39051 Vadena, Bolzano (BZ) – Italy
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May 28 | Innovation Summit
9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m
NOI Techpark, Via Alessandro Volta 13A, 39100 Bolzano (BZ) – Italy
Agenda
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | PLENARY SESSION
- Andrea Condotta – Innovation Summit opening introduction
- Martin Gruber – Welcome
- Institutional greetings
- Fernando Liesa – Driving innovation through collaboration: emerging trends
- Alan McKinnon – Environmental sustainability in logistics
- Michal Silhacek – Supply chain innovation
- Marco Manfredini – How we face innovation in Gruber Logistics
- Ettore Gualandi – Introduction to afternoon thematic sessions
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | LIGHT LUNCH
1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. | THEMATIC SESSIONS (40 minutes each)
All participants will be invited to rotate through all four thematic sessions, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage with each topic and discuss directly with our experts.
Sessions will include:
- Automation and AI: how are they reshaping roles and skills in logistics?
- What are the main barriers to large-scale adoption of intermodal transport today and how to overcome them?
- From pilot projects to scalability: what does it take to deploy hydrogen and battery trucks at scale?
- Autonomous vehicles in freight transport: an imminent revolution or a gradual evolution?
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | CLOSING REMARKS & NETWORKING MOMENT
After the closing remarks at 4.30 p.m. will follow an aperitif Cheers & Connect.
Helpful informations
This event was organized with the support of the European Commission under the MODI, EMPOWER, ZEFES, IKIGAI, and KEYSTONE projects.
