IPIC 2018 – 5th International Physical Internet Conference

The 5th International Physical Internet Conference will take place from 18-22 June 2018 in Groningen, The Netherlands. The University of Groningen will be organizing this large international conference on Physical Internet together with the Dutch logistics sector. We are looking forward to welcome guests from industry, academia and governmental organizations.

The International Physical Internet Conference (IPIC) 2018 aims to provide an open forum for researchers, industry representatives, government officials and citizens to together explore, discuss, introduce leading edge concepts, methodologies, recent projects, technological advancements, start-up initiatives, for current and future Physical Internet implementation.

The conference will continue building on the successful 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 conferences with up to 250 participants. Conference topics include interconnected logistics, PI fundamentals, business models, governance and implementation, cross-chain control, synchromodal transportation, IT systems, stakeholders and their roles.

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Program

Monday
18 June Pre-program with project meetings and other related events
Evening reception and registration

Tuesday
19 June Registration, opening ceremony, keynotes and workshops. Startup event and Poster presentations

Wednesday
20 June Keynotes, workshops and ‘Groningen experience events’
Gala dinner

Thursday
21 June Keynotes, workshops and closing ceremony

Friday
22 June Company visits

For more information, please contact us via ipic2018@rug.nl or click here.