The test event in logistics. Sustainable. Focused. Effective.
TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS is the networking and hands-on testing platform for innovations and new developments in intralogistics.
It's all about innovations.
A qualified pre-selection of the innovations on display, thematic highlight tours, top-class talks, contact with developers, expert discussions among colleagues – and the opportunity to test the best new developments in intralogistics for yourself ensure a unique innovation experience.
High-tech solutions, top-tier speakers, and international networking defined TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS 2026 in Dortmund. With a strong programme of highlights, the sixth edition of the curated event successfully came to a close. Around 800 participants attended—turning the Westfalenhalle, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, into a stage for intralogistics innovation in the historic, listed concert arena for the very first time.
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Demand for exoskeletons in logistics and intralogistics is growing significantly. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly clear that traditional trade shows offer only limited opportunities for hands-on testing and in-depth evaluation of these solutions. Due to strong demand from B2B visitors, the special test area “Exoskeletons & Ergonomics” will be offered again at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS on January 26 and 27, 2027, at Messe Dortmund.
In addition to exoskeletons and lifting assistance solutions of all kinds, the focus will also be on ergonomic workplace design as well as climate control and cooling solutions. Visitors can test the systems under realistic conditions and experience their practical benefits firsthand.
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The IFOY AWARD Audit of the IFOY AWARD (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) are one of the top highlights of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. The finalists complete the IFOY audit there. After the first functional tests , the finalists will undergo the IFOY Innovation Check and present their innovations to the jury of trade journalists, who will travel from 19 countries.
The IFOY AWARD honors the best industrial trucks and intralogistics solutions of the year. With coverage of over 2,600 articles in almost 750 magazines from 45 countries, it has an online media reach of almost 890 million readers.
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Starting in 2026, the German Material Flow Congress (MFK) will become an integral part and one of the key highlights of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. As a leading congress for intralogistics in Europe, the MFK serves as a central platform for manufacturers, users, planners and researchers to exchange ideas, share knowledge and network on all aspects of internal material flow and future logistics.
Each year, the congress focuses on a relevant key topic that is brought to life through presentations and panel discussions with experts from both industry and academia.
The congress is chaired by Prof. Dr. Johannes Fottner, Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics at the Technical University of Munich. The technical sponsor is the VDI Society for Production and Logistics.
A true crowd-puller at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS 2026 was the German Material Flow Congress (MFK), which took place in Dortmund for the first time as part of the event. Under the motto “Next Stop: Beyond Automation,” the congress featured more than 40 speakers, offering a wide range of practical insights, impulses, and discussions on current developments in intralogistics.
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Our thematic highlight tours take place several times a day in German and/or English. They give our guests a compact overview of all the innovations on display. The exhibitors present their innovation in a maximum of 3 minutes before the visitors get started with individual testing. We also offer live demos in the central test arena.
Book ticket nowNetworking is on the agenda for the first evening. Exhibitors and visitors meet for a cozy dinner with drinks and DJ.
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During a virtual meeting following the close of the Call for Papers, the Program Committee of the German Material Flow Congress (MFK) finalized the core topics for the two-day event.
Finalists of the IFOY AWARD presented themselves during a panel discussion at the TEST CAMP INTRALOLGISTICS. The summary.
The test event will take place on January 26 and 27, 2027, at Messe Dortmund. The German Material Flow Congress is once again integrated into the event.
From databases to potatoes: a look into the DNA of modern founders.
Are humanoid robots about to revolutionize the world of logistics, or are they merely a short-lived trend? This topic was debated by a panel at the German Material Flow Congress. One of the key takeaways: while the technology is rapidly leaving its "Stone Age" phase, the path to mass-market fleets remains long and stony.
Meet, exchange ideas, network: At a matchmaking event on the opening day of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS at Westfalenhalle, venture capital experts met with representatives from startups and scale-ups for the first time to exchange ideas.
A successful debut for TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in Dortmund: On April 16, for the first time, event participants took an exclusive tour of service provider Arvato’s multi-user facility in Dortmund as part of the “TEST CAMP on tour” initiative.
A true crowd-puller at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS 2026 was the German Material Flow Congress (MFK), which had been based in the greater Munich area for more than three decades and took place in Dortmund for the first time as part of the event. Under the motto “Next Stop: Beyond Automation,” the congress featured more than 40 speakers, offering a wide range of practical insights, impulses, and discussions on current developments in intralogistics.
Nearly 800 participants test around 100 innovations at Dortmund's Westfalenhalle. 17 finalists undergo audit for the international IFOY AWARD innovation prize. 40 speakers attract visitors to the 33rd German Material Flow Congress.
When the doors of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS open in Dortmund on April 15 and 16, 2026, an open innovation platform will meet a high-profile industry congress: The German Material Flow Congress (MFK) will be held for the first time as part of the industry event and, under the guiding theme “Next Stop: Beyond Automation,” will spotlight the future of AI, robotics, and networked systems. Here are the program highlights.
Behind the scenes at Arvato in Dortmund – on April 16 from 4 p.m. There are a limited number of places available.
Participate on March 9, receive all the information about the congress, and secure a voucher worth €300 for ticket purchases.
13 products and solutions from eight nations have reached the final round of the IFOY AWARD 2026. Four companies are competing for the “IFOY Start-up of the Year” Award. The finalists will face the IFOY Audit at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in the Westfalenhalle Dortmund.
Foreign start-ups from the intralogistics sector can apply for DOACCELERATE.2026 until February 28.
For anyone who wants to get to know TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, we are opening our doors on the second afternoon – free of charge and with no strings attached.
More than 20 top-class speakers have already confirmed their participation – find all the details here!
Change in the logistics event landscape: TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS will be the new home of the German Material Flow Congress (MFK). On April 15 and 16, 2026, manufacturers, users, planners, consultants and researchers will meet in a specially designed event cube in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund for an intensive exchange on current developments and future-oriented technologies.
Including a detailed follow-up report on the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS on March 26 and 27, 2025 in Dortmund.
More than 1,050 participants put 100 innovations through their paces in Dortmund. 21 nominated solutions and devices undergo three-stage IFOY AWARD audit. 40 speakers attract visitors to the Logistics & Robotics Conference.
More than 40 international speakers will travel to Dortmund on March 26 and 27.
Industrial image processing is playing an increasingly important role in intralogistics and robotics. For the first time, TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS is cooperating with the trade journal inVISION on this topic. Editor-in-chief Dr. Peter Ebert will be moderating two sessions on the Main Stage on March 27.
Seventeen innovative products and solutions from eleven providers across six countries reach the final round of the IFOY AWARD 2025. Four companies compete for the IFOY Start-up of the Year Award. Finalists face the IFOY audit at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in Dortmund.
Innovative technologies and solutions for trucks, trailers, and transport are the focus of the new special test area “Warehouse meets Transportation”. On March 26 and 27, 2025, 1,500 participants can experience the latest developments up close – interactive demos allow for hands-on practical testing.
Our webinar goes into a second round. At the end of July, interested exhibitors will once again have the opportunity to ask Anita Würmser and Thilo Jörgl all their questions about the event via Teams. The most important motto is: "Testing makes the difference."
The IFOY MGZN 2024 has been published. The magazine includes a 20-page report on TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS 2024, the panels and the Mobile Robotics Conference.
For two days, the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS at Messe Dortmund will once again be all about the best innovations in intralogistics.
Premiere: NAiSE demonstrates collaboration between people and robots from different manufacturers without safety fences in 5G MIPS Challenge.
"Spot on Innovation" is also the program in the congress area of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS: Here's everything about the trends of tomorrow, the best innovations in logistics and intralogistics as well as technologies that are changing the world.
The VDMA's AGV Mesh-Up celebrated its world premiere four years ago at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. This unique test setup will be back in Dortmund in 2024.
17 devices and solutions from 15 intralogistics providers from six countries nominated for the IFOY AWARD 2024. The innovations will be available for hands-on testing at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS.
Mobile robotics will be more strongly represented at TEST CAMP 2024 - with its own conference and a new special test area. Around 2,000 square metres of test area will be dedicated solely to the topic of mobile robotics in Hall 4 of Messe Dortmund on April 10 and 11 2024.
Interested exhibitors can book a booth now. Secure attractive early bird discounts until July 31.
Starting today, everything will once again revolve around the best innovations in intralogistics at the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS at Messe Dortmund. Mona Neubaur, Minister of Economic Affairs in North Rhine-Westphalia, opened the two-day event, which is taking place for the third time in the Ruhr metropolis and has something extraordinary to offer its trade visitors.
The intralogistics provider SSI SCHÄFER is a racking partner of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in 2023 and 2024. In 2023, the company will supply four racking complexes for the test event, which will take place on March 29 and 30 at Messe Dortmund.
In 2023, the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS at Messe Dortmund will place a new focus on the topic of ergonomics.
TEST CAMP INTRAOGISTICS will not only present numerous innovations, but also an impressive congress and side event program. Here you will find an overview for all events.
The technical assistants that make carrying and lifting in the warehouse easier can be tested as part of a special show.
The AGV Mesh-Up 2023 brings automated guided vehicles to TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in Dortmund, Germany, and features several firsts.
The TEST DAYS (March 28-30, 2023) of the IFOY (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) AWARD are one of the highlights of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. The finalists of the award go through the three-stage audit procedure there, consisting of IFOY test, scientific innovation check and jury test.
The TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS starts again in 2023. From March 29 to 30, 2023, everything is about hands-on testing of innovations in warehouse and materials handling technology in Hall 3 of Messe Dortmund
The new edition of the live test of the VDA 5050 communication interface during TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS 2023 again promises a spectacular setting. The initiator and organizer of the AGV Mesh-Up is the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association with its member companies.
Exoskeleton & Co. is the new test area for technical aids that make carrying and lifting easier. The special show in modern traverse style has a central arena, which is used by the exhibitors of the special show as a test and presentation area.