LogiMAT 2026 wraps up on a high note, drawing a record number of exhibitors and visitors, filling a bigger-than-ever exhibit space, and offering an unprecedented international profile. The volume of contracts signed and orders placed further strengthen LogiMAT’s brand as the industry’s signature event where professionals come together to do business.
LogiMAT 2026, the International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, draws to a close after three days, hitting new all-time highs across all key performance indicators. “Given the challenging economic conditions around the world, we didn’t dare hope that LogiMAT 2026 would scale new heights across the board,” concedes LogiMAT Exhibition Director Michael Ruchty from Munich-based event organizer EUROEXPO. “It seems that the market has come to realize the wisdom of investing countercyclically during times of crisis, and LogiMAT has always offered a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations and state-of-the-art solutions.”
“PASSION FOR DETAILS – Discover the Difference” was the theme that drew a record 1,671 exhibitors from 46 countries, including 296 presenting at LogiMAT for the first time. Together, they transformed 68,969 square meters of net exhibit space across ten fully-booked exhibit halls at the Messe Stuttgart convention center into a platform for the latest innovations in efficient intralogistics. Even before the doors opened, exhibitors had already announced over 120 global or European product debuts. The percentage of exhibitors who came from outside Germany climbed to 37% (from 35.9% last year), of which one in five came from Asia or elsewhere overseas. LogiMAT 2026 attracted a total of 69,856 visitors over three days, up 4,137 from last year and well above the previous high-water mark of 67,420 from 2024. In a difficult macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, this year’s LogiMAT proved once again to be the pivotal international industry event of the year. “LogiMAT serves as a networking hub, information platform, and showcase for both the industry and working professionals,” explains Exhibition Director Michael Ruchty. “Given the show’s status as a bellwether of trends and the industry as a whole, these new record figures serve as a testament to the industry’s resilience and a vote of confidence in difficult times.”
The leading product groups this year, based on exhibitor responses with multiple responses allowed, came from the industry segments of material handling and warehousing technology (38.2%); software for simulation, warehousing systems, and inventory management (37.1%); industrial trucks and accessories (34.8%); information and communications technology (30.2%); and automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots (28.2%).
An analysis conducted by independent market research institute Wissler & Partner from Basel found that more than half of visiting professionals (56%) had decision-making authority in their companies, and 35.9% came to Stuttgart with specific investment projects in mind. A total of 25.3% of visitors reported awarding a contract during the show or planned to do so immediately after the event. As a result, many exhibitors reported new sales in Stuttgart. Sensor manufacturer Sonair from Norway, for example – a winner of this year’s LogiMAT BEST PRODUCT award – announced a deal for the first deployment of its innovative new ADAR (acoustic detection and ranging) sensor in a ready-to-ship autonomous robot. Wiferion announced an agreement with SEER Robotics of China to provide inductive charging technology for robots. The Brabender Group and the software provider PTV Logistics signed a partnership agreement. The Dutch systems integrator Syncore and the Stuttgart-based AI robotics company Sereact have agreed to roll out 100 AI-controlled robotic systems. “LogiMAT is not just a platform for showcasing innovations and state-of-the-art solutions, it’s also a working trade show where professionals come to forge business partnerships and strategic alliances,” remarks Exhibition Director Ruchty.
Broken down by sector, 55.2% of visitors work in the manufacturing sector and 14.2% in wholesale and retail. Most visitors (42%) traveled over 300 km to attend LogiMAT 2026, with over one in four (26.7%) coming from abroad – an increase in foreign participation of 3.6% that underscores the growing international character of LogiMAT attendees.
LogiMAT emerged as a trendsetter this year by incorporating the topic of “humanoid robotics” at an early stage. Several exhibitors showed off their initial developments not only as eye-catchers but also in intralogistics settings, and Fraunhofer IML even presented a recent study on humanoid robotics at LogiMAT. The topic was also featured in the accompanying program of events, which was expanded to incorporate a second LogiMAT Arena in the ICS hall. Organizers also succeeded in addressing the shortage of skilled workers with three targeted programs: The Young Innovators initiative, the introduction and pitches of the finalists in the Startup Competition, and the LogiMAT CareerDay on the final day all shined a spotlight on emerging startups, bold innovators, and intralogistics specialists. To complement the successful CareerDay, which aimed to enhance the image of intralogistics and attract young talent and people entering the industry from other career fields, a study on the world of (intra)logistics careers commissioned by LogiMAT and Die Wirtschaftsmacher was also published. Its results highlight how “intralogistics made in Germany” can drive success and boost exports.
“An engaged group of investment-ready visitors and satisfied exhibitors have yielded an exceptional overall outcome for LogiMAT 2026,” concludes Exhibition Director Michael Ruchty. “This serves as an incentive for the entire EUROEXPO team to build on the factors that have fueled this success so that we can return next year with another innovative event for the industry.”
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