LogiMAT Conference 2026

9:30 AM onwards

Registration

10:15 – 10:30 AM

Welcome Note: Mr. Gaurav Sood, CEO and MD, Messe Stuttgart India Pvt. Ltd.

Inaugural Session

Technology-First Supply Chains – From Vision to Scale

Key Discussion Points:

Technology as the backbone of India’s National Logistics Policy implementation
Intelligent orchestration platforms and supply chain control towers for visibility
Digital twins, IoT, and blockchain for real-time tracking, authentication and transparency
Impact of cloud-based WMS, TMS, and robotics on operational efficiency
Democratizing technology for MSMEs and traditional players through policy support

Moderator: Mr. Arun Sadheesh, Country Director, TNP Consultants

Speakers:

Mr. Ajay Singh, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Hindustan Platinum Pvt Ltd
Mr. Abhijeet Kadam, Head Supply Chain and Purchase, Grindwell Norton Ltd
Mr. Gautam Saurav, Regional Head, Supply Chain Solutions, Transport Corporation of India Limited
Capt. Ram Iyer, Vice President, Sea Horse Ship Agencies
Mr. Ashwin Dravid, Director Sales Armstrong Dematic

Panel Discussion

Make in India 2.0 – Building Globally Competitive Value Chains

Key Discussion Points:

Strengthening manufacturing-led logistics through PLIs and infrastructure investments
Seamless integration of industrial production with efficient domestic distribution
Enhancing the resilience of local supplier ecosystems and vendor development
Leveraging digital procurement, ONDC and e-marketplaces for MSME integration
Role of smart packaging, modular racking and flexible storage for scale - Tailored policy and financing tools for MSME-led supply.
chains and sustainable growth.

Moderator: Mr. Amit Maheshwari, CEO, Softlink Global

Speakers:

Mr Sandeep Chatterjee, Growth Leader, InfoLAb
Mr. Ankur Yadav, Vice President - Sales & Strategy, Addverb
Dr. Seema Narera, Vertical Head – CPG, Supply Chain Expert
Mr. Anand Iyer, Head Corporate EXIM and Cor Thermax Limited
Mr. Mahesh Vodela, Managing Director, HMDA Truck Dock Logistics Private

Break

Coffee & Connect

Panel Discussion

International session: Intralogistics International – Corporations, Challenges, and Opportunities

Moderator: Mr. Jan Kaulfuhls- Berger, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine Technische Logistik

Speakers:

Mr. Shashidhara Balakudru Venkatakrishnaiah, Managing Director, Puls Power India Pvt Ltd.
Mr. Maximilian Michels, Sales Director, SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems GmbH
Mr. Gregor Modrijan, CEO, MOBOTIC GmbH
Mr. Michael Loeffler, Managing Partner, German Gujarat Bearing Pvt. Ltd. and LFD Wälzlager GmbH

Panel Discussion

Inside the Modern Warehouse: Automation, Intralogistics & Smart Storage Material Handling

Key Discussion Points:

Designing future-ready warehouses for e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing scale
Optimising intralogistics flow – from inbound to outbound efficiency
Automation in material handling: AMRs, robotics, conveyors & smart racking systems
Role of drones and UAVs in hyper-fast last mile
Technology-led visibility: WMS, IoT, and real-time warehouse intelligence
Safety, space utilisation, and ergonomic material handling practices

Moderator: Mr. Anil Gambhir, CFO, DTDC

Speakers:

Mr. Besta Prem Sai, CEO, Vecros Tecnologies
Mr. Syed Azeem, Director, Racks and Rollers
Mr. Vipin Raj, Head of GTM, BotSync Pte Ltd
Mr. Ashwin Gandhi - Head, Rental, UE and Product Management, Jungheinrich Lift Truckindia
Mr. Nimesh Karelia, Managing Director, Jay Equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Panel Discussion

Maharashtra – India’s Gateway for Warehousing & Logistics Leadership

Key Discussion Points:

Strategic roadmap for positioning Maharashtra as a national logistics nucleus
Development of integrated industrial zones and warehousing parks with global benchmarks
Accelerating multimodal connectivity, infrastructure, and freight corridors
Role of public-private partnership models in unlocking capital and efficiency
Policy simplification and single-window clearance systems for ease of doing business.

Moderator: Mr. Rajiv Jalota, I.A.S.(Retd.), Former Chairman, Mumbai Port Authority and Secretary to the Government of India

Speakers:

Mr. Manpreet Singh, President, Indian Chamber of International Business
Mr. Rohini Pathi, National Head – Business Development at TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks
Mr. Arun Pandit, Co-Founder & CEO, Hyphen SCS Pvt. Ltd

2:00 pm Onwards

Vote Of thanks: Mr. Gaurav Sood, CEO and MD, Messe Stuttgart India Pvt. Ltd.
Lunch & Connect

9:30 AM onwards

Registration

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Exhibition Inauguration & Lamp Lighting Ceremony

Welcome Address

Mr. Bernhard Müller, Vice President, Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & KG Co.*

Theme Address

Mr. Sacha Schmel, Managing Director, VDMA e.V, Germany

Keynote by Chief Guest

Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping & Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Guest of Honor

Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder & Chairman, All Cargo Logistics

Special Address

Mr. Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India

White Paper Launch by JLL

Presented by Mr. Sujash Bera, Senior Director - Industrial & Logistics, JLL & Mr. Harshit Talreja, Assistant Manager, JLL

Inaugural Session:

Robotics & AI – Reimagining Intralogistics at Scale

Key Discussion Points:

Scaling intelligent automation to transform warehousing and last-mile delivery
Robotics, autonomous systems and smart conveyors in intralogistics operations
AI for predictive inventory, packaging accuracy, and demand forecasting
Advanced storage, racking and warehouse design for smart fulfilment
High-speed sorting, franking, and tracking solutions for omni-channel agility
AI and data-driven approaches for warehouse space and process optimisation
Hyperlocal fulfilment, micro-warehousing and network redesign for "now or never" consumer demand
Workforce Readiness for the Evolving Landscape of Logistics and Automation

Moderator: Mr. Yogesh Shevade, Head, Industrial and Logistics Business, JLL

Speakers:

Mr. Anjan Kumar N, Co-Founder & CEO, Greendzine Technologies
Mr. Bnoy Jobalia, Executive Director, Armstrong Dematic
Mr. Inderpreet Singh, Vice President - Solution Sales, Addverb Technologies Limited
Mr. Albert Zagatti, Board Member, Toppy Srl

Break

Coffee & Connect

Panel Discussion

India’s Global Maritime Vision- Ports, Shipping, Waterways

Key Discussion Points:

National initiatives for port-led development and maritime cluster creation
Coastal shipping and inland waterway expansion for sustainable cargo movement
Integrating ports with multimodal logistics and EXIM connectivity
Attracting global investments into port infra and logistics SEZs
Role of green ports and ESG-focused maritime operations

Moderator: Mr. Deepak Shetty, I.R.S. ( Retd.), Former Secretary to the Government of India and Director General of Shipping

Speakers:

Mr. Sunil Vaswani, Executive Director, Container Shipping Lines Association, India
Mr. Chetan Gandhi, CFO of Revalyu Recycling Limited (India based subsidiary of Revalyu GmBH, Germany)
Capt. Shivanandan Madhav Halbe, CEO, Maritime Association of Shipowners Ship Managers and Agents (MASSA)

Panel Discussion

India 2030 – The Future-Ready, Resilient Supply Chain

Key Discussion Points:

Data-first ecosystems for end-to-end visibility, resilience, and control
Smart industrial planning and logistics-centric urban design
Quantum computing, AI and simulation modelling in future networks
Creating scalable, agile, and talent-driven supply innovation clusters
Balancing cost efficiency with ethical and sustainable practices.
India's position in global value chains and its roadmap for 2030 logistics vision - Cross-border collaboration and global technological innovation in logistics

Moderator: Mr. Kamal Jain, Director Cargomen Logistics

Speakers:

Mr. Aneel Gambhir, Chief Financial Officer, DTDC Express Ltd.
Mr. Dinesh Kumar, Regional Director (India & SAARC), SOTI
Mr. Dushyant Mulani, Chairman, FFFAI
Mr. Deepak Gupta, CEO, BGFC (Bombay Goods Freight Carriers) India
Mrs. Anshika Vaish, COO, Abhyansh Shipping Services Pvt ltd

Panel Discussion

Women in Motion – Driving Inclusion in Next-Gen Logistics

Key Discussion Points:

Inclusive strategies for equitable leadership and operational workforce
Advancing gender diversity across value chain roles in logistics and warehousing
Skilling and upskilling for women in automation, tech, and cold chain domains
Decentralization as a strategic enabler for tapping into global talent and accelerating innovation
Impact of inclusion on ESG, innovation, and organizational culture
Creating safer and more accessible industrial workplaces through design and policy

Moderator: Ms. Chaitaly Mehta, Director, EKF Global Logistics

Speakers:

Ms. Mira Jhala, Founder, Frogo
Ms. Zaiba Sarang, Co-Founder, iThink Logistics
Mrs. Arpita Srivastava, Supply Chain Leader, Schreiber Foods
Ms. Sharmila H. Amin, Managing Director, South Asia India, Bertling Logistics India Pvt Ltd
Ms. Saniya Karelia, Chief Strategy Officer, Jay Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

2:00–3:00 PM

Closing Remarks: Mr. Gaurav Sood, CEO and MD, Messe Stuttgart India Pvt. Ltd.
Lunch & Connect

08 FEB - 10 FEB 2027

LogiMAT CONFERENCE 2026