External Projection That Crosses Borders
Connecting Worlds
to Drive Innovation
External Projection That Crosses Borders
SIL: Connecting Worlds to Drive Innovation
From June 5 to 7
Innovation once again took center stage at the 26th edition of SIL, the international benchmark trade fair in logistics, transportation, intralogistics, and the Supply Chain. Tech companies and startups showcased all kinds of disruptive solutions at the exhibition, applying technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, IoT, and many others to optimize the supply chain and prove that a more efficient and sustainable Logistics 4.0 is possible.
One of the key highlights of the event was the SIL International Knowledge program, spread across three simultaneous stages. This program featured nearly 70 content sessions and more than 320 top-tier speakers, including logistics and supply chain leaders from major companies.
A MULTI-EVENT SIL
- 27th Eurolog Congress of ELA (European Logistics Association)
- 40th ALACAT Congress of Latin American Logistics Operators
- 19th European Conference of the CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)
- 20th Medalogistics Week
- SIL Knowledge Congress
THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING EVENT
+15,000
visitors
+90
countries of different origin
+650
companies
35% international
+320
speakers
+150
events
+180
sector-specific innovations
+120
startups
€50 million
economic impact in Barcelona
SIL 2024 Highlights
- Digital Supply Chain Exhibition, meeting point for companies based in DFactory Barcelona and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator drew much attention from fair visitors. All professionals who visited this space were able to see a demonstration of how a real digital supply chain works in each of its phases: warehouse picking, procurement transport, goods reception, production, and delivery.
- BWAW by SIL was launched as a program of sessions to promote gender equality in a traditionally very male-dominated sector, to continue advancing toward parity, and to give visibility to the role of women in logistics.
SIL 2024 Milestones
- The 14th Barometer of the SIL 2024 Logistics Circle shared key data such as:
— Over half of the companies plan to invest over one million euros within five years to adapt to the Industry 4.0 economy (with an annual increase of 6.6%).
— 77.5% believe it is essential or imperative for logistics managers to be involved in the decision-making process.
— stated they are “very or fairly committed” to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SIL PLATFORM
+3,500
meeting requests
+8,700
digital exchanges
+12,500
messages
+100
job interviews
at the Job Market Place
La Nit de la Logística
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La Nit de la Logística featured institutional representation from the Government in Catalonia, including
Carlos Prieto, the Minister of Business and Labor at the Government of Catalonia; Roger Torrent,
Deputy Mayor of Barcelona; Jordi Valls, Special Government Delegate at the CZFB, Pere Navarro,
the President of the Barcelona Provincial Council, Lluïsa Moret, and the President of Renfe, Raúl Blanco.
During the event, the following SIL Awards were presented:
— Best Innovation: Puertos del Estado and ADIF
— Young Talent: Aldoratech
— Reskilling: MRPlay— Best Startup:: Groenlandia Tech
— SDG 5 in Logistics: Tous - The 2024 edition marked a historic milestone in innovation. The largest number of startups to date, 120, participated in the event, including 30 from the Logistics 4.0 Incubator. These startups participated in various networking and business activities, including the Startup Meeting Area, pitch sessions at SIL International Knowledge, and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator booth.
- SIL 2024 brought together 600 presidents, CEOs, and professionals from leading companies and institutions in the sector in the gardens of the Hotel Torre Melina in Barcelona, on the occasion of the celebration of La Nit de la Logística, the Startup Meeting Area, the pitch sessions at SIL International Knowledge, and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator stand.
Alliances for Logistics
AECOC and the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) have signed a collaboration agreement to carry out joint actions to support the development of logistics entrepreneurship. The agreement was formalized during a meeting held at the DFactory Barcelona facilities between the Special Government Delegate at the CZFB, Pere Navarro, and the General Director of AECOC, José María Bonmatí.
The agreement's objective is to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, specifically in the logistics sector, through collaboration in events and activities that promote knowledge and create opportunities for startups in the field. This includes mutually promoting programs and participating in events aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and networking, such as SIL Barcelona—the International Logistics, Transportation, Intralogistics, and Supply Chain Trade Fair—and Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW).
As part of this agreement, AECOC will collaborate in the upcoming edition of SIL Barcelona, the leading international fair for Logistics, Transportation, Intralogistics, and the Supply Chain. The event will take place from June 5 to 7, 2024, in Hall 8 of the Montjuïc–Plaça Espanya venue of Fira de Barcelona.