ALSC Europe 2026 - Day 1 Wrap up

The first day of the 23rd edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe came to a close at Kameha Grand Bonn on 19 March 2026, after a full day of packed sessions, discussions and networking. Over 500 automotive leaders, 50+ expert speakers, and 30+ partners, sponsors and exhibitors gathered to share insights and shape the future of Europe’s automotive logistics.

The day culminated with an exclusive Networking Dinner hosted by Maersk, bringing 400+ attendees together to reflect on the week’s learnings, foster collaboration and celebrate the power of partnership. Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics, highlighted the core message of the night: “Business can wait – tonight is about relationships.”

Across the conference, speakers from Stellantis, Audi, Aston Martin, Volvo Cars, General Motors, and more explored how AI, digitalisation, real-time visibility and strategic collaboration are driving resilient, agile and value-driven supply chains. Leaders discussed how to integrate logistics early into product planning, make faster, smarter decisions and turn disruption into opportunity.

With over 20 hours of networking and 60+ expert-led sessions, ALSC Europe 2026 delivered actionable insights, inspired collaboration, and reinforced the importance of relationships alongside technology in building the supply chains of tomorrow.

Watch the wrap-up video and explore all content highlights here.