SYMPOSIUM 2027
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM 2027
Organized by the Slovenian Logistics Association (SLA), this Academic Symposium is a premier event dedicated to fostering connections between logistics academia and industry.
The symposium is intended for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and students with an interest in logistics. Its primary goal is to strengthen collaboration between research and practice by providing a platform for the exchange of scholarly insights, research findings, innovative ideas, and practical experiences. Through this dialogue, participants gain valuable opportunities for networking, academic engagement, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
The symposium will take place on 8 April 2027 in Portoroz, Slovenia, as part of the International Logistics Congress, which will be held on 7–8 April, expecting 800 attendees, from 30+ countires from logistics field.
The main topic 2027:
Programme will be online soon.
Why Attend?
Logistics Congress provides an unique opportunity for academic and professional exchange. Selected authors will have the opportunity to:
- Present their research findings to an audience of logistics leaders, scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals.
- Participate in engaging discussions on current challenges and developments in logistics.
- Receive valuable feedback and establish collaborations with experts from academia and industry.
- Contribute to shaping the future competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation capacity of European logistics.
- Publish their work in the official SLA Academic Symposium Proceedings, which will be assigned an ISBN.
Evaluation Criteria
- Originality and academic contribution
- Relevance to the conference theme
- Methodological rigor
- Practical applicability and impact potential
Researchers whose abstracts are accepted will be invited to prepare an extended contribution following their congress presentation for possible inclusion in the new ELA scientific journal. These submissions will subsequently undergo an additional review by the journal’s board of reviewers.
FREE PARTICIPATION FOR AUTHORS PRESENTING AN ACCEPTED ABSTRACT AND FOR REVIEWERS (for full Logistics Congress)
Special offer: 20% discount on full pass for academics (100% employment at the universities).
Join the Community Advancing the Science of Logistics
The International Academic Symposium brings together people who believe that logistics can — and must — evolve through research, evidence, and innovation. It is a place where ideas mature, collaborations begin, and scientific work gains real‑world relevance.
We look forward to welcoming you in Portorož.
For questions, contact us at research@slz.si.
The International Logistics Congress is the largest and most important congress in the field of logistics, transport and production logistics in the region. Every year supported by top domestic and foreign experts, lecturers, sponsors and participants.
