Explore one of Southern Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems of logistics, mobility and supply chain innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Smart Logistics / Supply Chain / Last Mile / Automation – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Smart Logistics Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how innovation and technology are transforming the future of logistics and supply chain operations.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to the Barcelona smart logistics ecosystem, where corporates, logistics operators, infrastructure hubs and innovation organizations are developing new solutions related to automation, last-mile delivery, data-driven logistics and sustainable mobility.

During the experience, explorers will discover how professionals, operators and innovators are working together to create more efficient, connected and resilient logistics systems across urban and international environments.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

• smart logistics innovation
• supply chain digitalization
• warehouse automation and robotics
• last-mile delivery and sustainable mobility

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Explorers will explore key innovation hotspots in Barcelona’s Smart Logistics ecosystem:

• Amazon logistics hub – A relevant example of large-scale logistics operations, process optimization and last-mile innovation.
• Port of Barcelona – One of Europe’s leading logistics and maritime ecosystems, where infrastructure, technology and global trade intersect.
• ZFB Logistics 4.0 Hub – The first incubator in Spain dedicated to Industry 4.0 in the logistics value chain. Already incubated a total of 60 projects, helping to turn business ideas into companies of the future that generate employment..

Participants will:

• Exploration walk at real logistics and supply chain environments
• Meet startups and professionals and innovators working on the future of logistics
• join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on trends in automation, digital operations and mobility
• discuss how smart logistics technologies can inspire new services, partnerships and business models in multiple sectors

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how Smart Logistics ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

• discovering emerging trends in smart logistics innovation
• understanding how logistics organizations improve efficiency and resilience
• connecting with professionals and ecosystem players
• generating ideas and inspiration for new services, operations and business models

Who Should Join

• corporate innovation leaders
• logistics and supply chain professionals
• entrepreneurs and startup founders
• mobility and infrastructure professionals
• public sector and economic development professionals
• professionals from any sector interested in operational innovation

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.