The "Future Congress Logistics – Dortmund Talks" sees itself as a congress for the latest developments from society, research, and industry. Under the motto "Reclaiming Simplicity with AI-based Logistics," experts from business and academia are once again sharing and discussing forward-looking ideas and successful practical implementations this year, as reported by a press release on May 19. The congress will
take place for the 43rd time in Dortmund on September 9 and 10, 2025.
How do companies manage to become more resilient in a complex and uncertain world? How can companies become sustainable while still remaining profitable and competitive? A connecting element to answer these questions is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which will determine future competitiveness in business. Therefore, the three
future topics AI, resilience, and sustainability are to be the focus of this year's Future Congress Logistics.
According to Fraunhofer IML, on the first congress day, speakers from business and academia will provide impulses on these future topics. The conclusion of the first day will be the pitches by the finalists for the "Digital Logistics Award," one of the most
highly endowed awards in the logistics start-up scene. The pitches and the subsequent visitor voting are now an integral part of the congress. According to the press release, the second congress day will be dedicated to specific research topics and related practical examples from the business world. Several parallel sequences in different halls will engage with practical questions through lectures,
