SIL Barcelona 2026 will analyze the impact of artificial intelligence and geopolitics on foreign trade

 

The living room SIL Barcelona 2026Organized by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de BarcelonaIt will be held from June 3 to 5 to analyze the strategic applications of artificial intelligence and the current geopolitical impact on the international supply chain.

 

The twenty-eighth edition of this leading event in logistics, transport, intralogistics and supply chain leaders This international event will become the global epicenter of specialized knowledge. For three consecutive days, companies, speakers, and professional visitors will have the opportunity to analyze key industry trends within a complex global economic context, supported by the participation of more than 250 top-level speakers across seven distinct content areas.

 

Artificial Intelligence and operational optimization

 

Under the official claim “Smart solutions that move the world”, the Artificial Intelligence will assume a central role in most of the sessions of SIL KnowledgeSpecifically, areas such as SIL Lab and the IA Corner The presentations will focus on detailed case studies and exploring the numerous operational applications of these technologies. They will address innovative solutions to challenges such as demand forecasting, stockout mitigation, warehouse management efficiency, last-mile delivery optimization and routing, strict cold chain maintenance, occupational risk prevention, industrial cybersecurity, and attracting new specialized talent.

 

The CEO of Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) and president of SIL Barcelona, Pere Navarro, has highlighted the relevance of these tools, noting that: “Artificial Intelligence and analytics are considered the most relevant technologies for the next three years, according to data from Barómetro del Círculo Logístico 2026"More than 1.000 logistics directors and managers participated in the event. We will be discussing these trends and the opportunities they present for the sector this year at SIL, with expert voices in technology applied to the supply chain."

 

Geopolitics and challenges in foreign trade

 

Another key theme of the meeting will be the detailed analysis of the international environment and its direct impact on the foreign trade and supply networks. The technical sessions will delve into critical issues such as the behavior of logistics chains in the face of current regional tensions, resilience strategies in the face of current disruptions, the general transformation of trade flows, and the strategic management of global tariff and trade conflicts.

 

Experts will also discuss the trade opportunities arising from the most recent international agreements, the reconfiguration of air transport flows in the new geopolitical landscape, the customs implications of the latest regulations for the movement of goods, and the development of strategic connectivity in the region. Mediterráneo and the adaptation of the global logistics sector to the guidelines of a new world order.

 

For her part, the general director of CZFB and SIL Barcelona, Blanca SoriguéHe emphasized the value of the trade fair as an open platform for debate: “With representation from the entire supply chain, SIL is the meeting point for the sector and, therefore, the forum for debate where issues of concern to companies, the challenges facing the sector, and also the opportunities and solutions applied to different scenarios are addressed. During the three days of the fair, companies, speakers, and visitors will have the opportunity to share their concerns in open and participatory dialogue spaces.”

 

The program SIL Knowledge It will complement its knowledge offering by addressing other fundamental business vectors such as the exponential increase of e-commerce, the demands of urban distribution and the Smart Mobility ProjectsEnvironmental sustainability, the development of railway infrastructure and freight terminals, the evolution of the logistics real estate market, the digitization of value links and corporate leadership and equality policies.

 

Confirmed speakers and industry leaders

 

The congress will feature a panel of prominent business and institutional leaders, including:

 

• Arantza Bárcena, general director of Logistop.
• Freddy Castillo, Customer and Logistics Services Director REVLON.
• Catarina Domingues, Supply Chain Optimization Deployment Architect at Celonis.
• Sofia GomezEMEA procurement lead at HP.
• Leonardo Gonzalez, President of ALACAT.
• Sara Hernández, Secretary General for Sustainable Mobility of Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible.
• Antonio Llobet, Chairman of the COACAB.
• Alfonso Martínez, Director of Leasing and Logistics Development at MERLIN Properties.
• Markus Mau, President of the European Logistics Association.
• Cristian Oller, SVP Head of Asset Management Southern Europe at Prologis.
• Andrés Sánchez, supply chain director at Affinity Petcare.
• Godfried Smit, Secretary General of the European Shippers’ Council.
• Carlos Solsona, digital value consultant in SAP.
• Matthew Tang, senior manager, e-commerce & Cargo Operations at IATA.
• Martí Torra, Director of Logistics and Distribution at Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial.
• Tomás Vázquez, head of the Air Cargo Development division of AENA.
• Pablo Vilanova, CEO Mercabarna.
• Mónica Viloria, Head of Transport and Foreign Trade at Ercros.

 

The organization has reminded everyone that the period for free professional registration is ending imminently. Those interested have until Friday, May 22nd to process their free accreditation, as after that date the Full Pass The international meeting will now cost 60 euros.

 

Key indicators and data from the technical meeting

 

Contest Indicator	Details and Associated Magnitudes
Celebration dates	Del 3 al 5 de junio de 2026
Number of international speakers	More than speakers team
Technical content spaces	7 areas of debate and specialized knowledge
Sample from the trend study	More than 1.000 logistics directors integrated into the 2026 Barometer
Deadline for free accreditation	Friday May 22, 2026
Cost of the Full Pass (after the deadline)	60 Euros

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about SIL Barcelona 2026

 

What will be the main technological themes of this edition?

The conference will focus primarily on the multiple applications of Artificial Intelligence and analytics within the logistics chain, serving as a showcase for projects on route optimization, cybersecurity, stock management and demand forecasting.

 

How will the current state of international trade be analyzed?

The impact of the geopolitical context on the supply chain leaders global, including sessions dedicated to disruptions due to geographical tensions, air freight transport, Mediterranean connectivity and customs transformations with global impact.

 

What are the financial requirements for attending the professional trade show?

Registration on the competition platform will remain completely free for industry professionals until Friday, May 22, 2026. After that date, access requests under the modality of Full Pass They will be priced at 60 euros.