Resilience as a Community Task – Symposium „LOGISTICS INNOVATIVE 2026“ in Prien am Chiemsee
At a glance: The 14th Symposium „LOGISTICS INNOVATIVE 2026“in Prien am Chiemsee made it clear that resilience in logistics and mobility, in the face of global crises, is not purely a technical, but an overarching societal task. It can only be permanently secured through the close networking of business, politics, science, and security forces, as well as through the interplay of people, infrastructure, and digitalisation.
Key facts about the symposium
- Aim & Participants: Over 150 experts from business, politics, science, administration, and the armed forces sought strategies to counter geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and supply chain disruptions.
- Strategic Supply Chains: Supply chains are no longer seen as purely operational processes but as critical, strategic infrastructure for modern economies that must be protected through diversification and transparency.
- Infrastructure in focus: Functioning transport networks are the foundation of supply security; the expansion of rail and closer networking of transport modes are the priority.
- People and digitalisation: Data and AI offer essential decision support, but the final responsibility remains with people. Leadership that provides direction and trust keeps organisations capable of acting in a crisis.
- Factor for success: Collaboration. Many solutions already exist. However, resilience does not arise spontaneously in an emergency, but through foresight, trust and coordinated everyday actions by all stakeholders.
Starting point and aim of the symposium: Resilience under uncertainty
According to the press release, the 14th LOGISTICS INNOVATIVE Symposium 2026 focused on the theme „Resilience and Security – Jointly Shaping the Logistics and Mobility of Tomorrow“. Organised by LKZ Prien GmbH, over 150 representatives from business, politics, science, administration and the Bundeswehr gathered in Prien am Chiemsee.
According to the organisers, the aim was to clarify how companies, regions, and societies can remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions, climate risks, digital dependencies, and disrupted supply chains. It became clear that resilience is not just a technical concept, but a task for society as a whole.
Key topics: Supply chains, infrastructure, digitalisation, and leadership
According to the press release, the importance of supply chains was discussed particularly intensively. These are no longer seen merely as operational processes, but as strategic infrastructure for modern economies. Transparency, diversification, and stable networks are considered crucial for better crisis management.
In another session, it became clear according to the discussion participants that functioning infrastructure is the basis of all supply security. The networking of transport modes and the expansion of rail infrastructure, in particular, were highlighted as key future tasks.
Digital resilience also played an important role: according to the press release, it was emphasised that while data and artificial intelligence provide important bases for decision-making, responsibility always lies with people. Furthermore, leadership was described as a crucial factor; organisations will only remain capable of action if people are given direction, trust, and scope for decision-making.
Conclusion: Resilience is created through cooperation and trust
In summary, the symposium showed that resilience only arises through the interaction of various stakeholders, according to a press release. Business, politics, science, and security organisations must collaborate more closely to better manage crises and ensure operational capability.
According to the press release, it was particularly emphasised that many solutions already exist but need to be better networked. Resilience does not arise in a crisis, but through preparation, trust, and coordinated action in everyday life.
Finally, the event made it clear: resilience begins with people and only becomes effective when networks, infrastructure, and cooperation work together.