7th Annual Future Warehouse & Logistics 2026

Future Warehouse & Logistics is marcus evans' annual Middle East conference for supply chain, logistics and warehousing leaders, now in its 7th edition. Under the theme "Catalysts of Change", the 2026 programme looks at how the region is becoming a global logistics hub and what that means for automation, AI-driven visibility, space-efficient design, workforce reskilling and resilient supply chains.

Conference programme

Two conference days (5–6 October) of keynotes and panels led by heads of logistics and supply chain from regional and global brands.

• Premium Grade A warehousing in emerging markets
• Implementing AI in warehousing and logistics
• Integration of AI with business intelligence (panel)
• Automation ROI and downtime risks (panel)
• Geopolitical disruption and resilient logistics networks
• Business continuity when technology fails
• Vertical warehousing and last-mile space efficiency (panel)
• Fixing demand forecasting to improve fulfilment accuracy

Site tour and workshop

On the afternoon of 6 October delegates can join an exclusive tour of GMG's Mega Distribution Centre in JAFZA, a solar-powered, highly automated facility. On 7 October a full-day post-conference workshop, "Warehouse Network Optimisation: Planning Fulfilment Centers for Last Mile Success", is led by Alan Win of Middlebank Consulting Group.

Accreditation

The event is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), with 13 CPD points for the two conference days, and approved for 18 CPD points by CPD Standards.

Who attends

Vice presidents, directors and heads of logistics, supply chain, warehousing and fulfilment from retail, FMCG, healthcare, pharma, food and industrial companies across the GCC, alongside solution providers.