On June 25, 2026 the international logistics community will gather at AEB in Stuttgart, where the trophies of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARD will be presented.
"The IFOY AWARD not only honors cutting-edge technologies, but it also brings together the thought leaders and movers and shakers of intralogistics. This fits perfectly with AEB, a company that has been driving innovation in shipping, transport, and warehouse management, as well as trade compliance and customs management, for decades. With its open architecture and focus on collaboration, AEB's headquarters in Stuttgart is an ideal place to celebrate and network the best solutions in the industry," says Anita Wuermser, Executive Jury Chair of the IFOY AWARD.
The IFOY AWARD Night has already taken place 13 times – including at BMW Welt in Munich and the Hofburg in Vienna. With AEB as event partner and host, the IFOY AWARD Night combines award-winning design with a culture of innovation. The company headquarters, honored with the German Design Award 2020 for “Excellent Architecture,” provides the ideal setting for the award ceremony. With its openly designed atrium, the building embodies creativity and exchange and has already hosted numerous IT festivals and logistics events. In addition to the atrium, the building is characterized by an open office concept, rooms for creative work, and two high-tech data centers. Around 200 international guests from business, science, and the media are expected to attend the evening event.
"Innovation thrives on exchange, courage, and a culture of open dialogue — values that we live by every day at AEB and that this building consciously reflects. The fact that the IFOY AWARD Night 2026 will take place at our headquarters is a highlight for us. We look forward to welcoming the international logistics community here, experiencing technologies that set new standards, and discussing the future of our industry together," says Markus Meissner, Managing Director of AEB.
The application phase for the IFOY AWARD is currently in full swing. The online application portal will remain open until October 30. There are ten categories to choose from for 2026, covering all areas of intralogistics — from forklifts and warehouse equipment to special vehicles, automated and autonomous industrial trucks, stationary and mobile robots, software solutions, outstanding technical components, and ergonomic innovations. In addition, successfully implemented, holistic warehouse and automation projects will be honored. A separate spin-off award will be presented to start-ups. Newly founded companies can apply for the IFOY Start-up of the Year Award with their products and services.
The IFOY AWARD, which is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Economics, is one of the world's most prestigious technology awards in intralogistics. It is considered a reliable indicator of economic efficiency and innovative strength and is particularly coveted in the industry due to its neutral testing organization and high marketing value.
