Innovation Summit 2026

Discover. Connect. Shape the future.

NOI Techpark, Via Alessandro Volta, 13A, Bozen , Italy

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!

Try out our SCANIA fuel cell hydrogen and IVECO battery-electric prototype trucks on a test drive with one of our professional drivers. Each test drive will have a maximum duration of 15 minutes, giving you a hands-on feel of these cutting-edge prototypes in action!

Make sure to reserve your spot!

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Safety Park, Frizzi Au, 3, 39051 Vadena, Bolzano (BZ) – Italy

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.-12:20 p.m. | PLENARY SESSION

CEO Martin Gruber – Welcome
Institutional greetings
COO Marco Manfredini – Operational Innovation in GRUBER Logistics
Alan McKinnon – Environmental sustainability in logistics
Michal Silhacek – Supply chain innovation
Andrea Condotta – GRUBER Logistics in research & innovation

12:20 p.m.-1:20 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.