PREVIEW IntraLogisteX 2026


More than 11,000 logistics, manufacturing and automation professionals are expected to gather at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham on 18-19 March 2026, as IntraLogisteX returns for its most comprehensive edition to date


Addressing operational pressures with intelligent systems


SHOWCASING THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION N


ow in its 11th year, IntraLogisteX has evolved far beyond a traditional warehousing exhibition. For readers of Automation, the 2026


edition represents a practical forum focused on real-world deployment of robotics, control systems, smart intralogistics and data-driven automation across complex logistics and manufacturing operational environments. As UK manufacturers and distribution operators accelerate digital transformation programmes, warehouse and logistics operations are increasingly being integrated into broader automation and Industry 4.0 strategies. The IntraLogisteX exhibition and conference  a connected, automated extension of the smart factory and workforce.


A practical automation benchmarking platform With more than 300 exhibiting brands, the event provides one of the UK’s most concentrated showcases of automation technologies applied  and distribution.


Solutions on display will include: • Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) • Robotic picking and palletising systems • Conveyor and sortation technologies • Warehouse control systems (WCS) and


warehouse execution systems (WES) • Real-time tracking, IoT-enabled inventory management and digital twin platforms • Machine vision and sensor integration • Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)


• Smart energy management and low- consumption infrastructure


32 February 2026 | Automation SHOWCASING THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION


For automation engineers, system integrators and technical decision-makers, the value lies in the ability to see these technologies operating in live environments, compare competing approaches side by side, and engage directly with product specialists on the challenges and opportunities of automation.


Rather than presenting automation as a conceptual aspiration, IntraLogisteX provides a working environment where throughput optimisation, labour substitution, ergonomics,  can be assessed in tangible terms.


 convergence


The 2026 edition is co-located with three complementary exhibitions: • Robotics & Automation


• Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition  Together, the four events create a


comprehensive automation and supply chain ecosystem under one roof. For Automation readers, this integrated format mirrors real-world operational  to factories; it extends into warehouses  data platforms must integrate production scheduling, transport management and  architecture.


By bringing robotics developers, control system providers, software platforms and logistics operators into a single venue, the event creates a cross-functional dialogue between manufacturing automation and distribution automation.


 UK operators continue to face labour constraints, volatile demand cycles, rising energy costs and tightening ESG requirements. These pressures are driving renewed investment in automation not just for growth, but for resilience and cost control. Visitors will be able to explore: • High-density automated storage to maximise cubic capacity • Modular robotic solutions for scalable deployment • AI-driven route optimisation and load planning


 • Low-energy conveyor systems and


regenerative drives For organisations evaluating capital  a compressed evaluation environment where multiple automation pathways can be assessed within two days. This saves visitors months of research and costly trial-and-error deployment.


Engineering-focused conference programme


 feature a multi-theatre conference programme with more than 60 sessions. Content will focus on practical deployment rather than theory, addressing topics such as system integration, RPA adoption, robotics funding pathways, and intelligent automation strategies. Case studies from major operators, including Royal Mail, Bayer, and Airbus, will provide insight into implementation timelines, integration complexity, workforce transition management and measurable performance outcomes. For engineers and technical leaders,  of commissioning, scaling and maintaining automated systems in live environments. For exhibitor information and visitor registration, please visit the event website.


IntraLogisteX www.intralogistex.co.uk


automationmagazine.co.uk


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40