3 December 2026 Dortmund, Germany
Ideation Workshop 2026
From pain points to progress – let’s turn industry-wide challenges into collaborative innovation at the Ideation Workshop.
Time: 9:30 - 16:30Venue: LogistikCampus at Fraunhofer IMLLocation: Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Straße 2-4, 44227 Dortmund Getting there: + Google MapOrganiser: Open Logistics Foundation
The Open Logistics Foundation’s annual Ideation Workshop offers our members the opportunity to actively contribute their current pain points, challenges and ideas, and to work together to shape the future focus of open source development within the OLF.
The focus is on open exchange, joint discussion and the structured development of new topics and solutions. The aim of the Ideation Workshop is to identify the next relevant areas of development and to jointly set priorities for upcoming open source developments. Everyone’s ideas and perspectives are valuable in developing solutions that move the logistics industry forward.
During the Ideation Workshop, we will, among other things:
- collect and flesh out new topics and ideas
- conduct internal consultations
- prioritise topics
- jointly make decisions
- define responsibilities and next steps
The workshop thrives on the active participation and expertise of our members — every perspective is welcome.
Afterwards, we will round off the day with a joint after-work tour of the Dortmund Christmas Market and look forward to a personal exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.
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OSID 2026 – Agenda
Agenda
09:30 – 10:00
Registration
Join us at LogistikCampus at Fraunhofer IML to start your day with a coffee.
10:00 – 10:15
Opening of Ideation Workshop 2026
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alice Kirchheim
Chairman Director, Open Logistics e. V.
Director, Fraunhofer IML
Markus Sandbrink
Vice Chairman / Treasurer, Open Logistics e. V.
CIO, Rhenus Group
We'll start the day together, with a warm welcome from the Board of Directors of the Open Logistics e. V.
10:15 – 11:30
Cluster Introduction
Ulrich Buhrmann
Director Market Transport & Logistics, iteratec
Cluster: Artificial Intelligence
Kerstin Schubert
Senior Scientist, Fraunhofer IML
Cluster: Sustainability
Ingo Müller
Department Head Prototyping & Testing, DACHSER SE
Cluster: Road
Achim Klukas
Head of Department, Fraunhofer IML
Cluster: Maitime & Terminals
Christian Prasse
Head of Strategic Development, Fraunhofer IML
Cluster: Automation & Robotics
Andreas Nettsträter
Managing Director & CEO, Open Logistics Foundation
Cluster: Other Topics
11:30 – 13:00
First Session
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30
Second Session
15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:30
Wrap up & Results
16:30 – 16:45
Closing Words
17:30 – 21:30
Afterwork Event
Join in the holiday festivities at the Dortmund Christmas Market!
Clusters
Cluster 1
Artificial Intelligence
A focus on open foundations for interoperable AI use across companies and systems.
Topics could include shared data models and training datasets for logistics use cases, and open AI components for tasks such as ETA prediction, automated document processing, or disruption detection.
Cluster expert: Ulrich Buhrmann, iteratec
Cluster 2
Sustainability
A focus on open approaches that foster transparency and interoperability for all topics related to sustainability.
Topics could include digital mapping and standardisation of book-and-claim processes.
Cluster expert: Kerstin Schubert, Fraunhofer IML
Cluster 3
Road
A focus on topics used by many stakeholders across the transport chain that don't provide a direct competitive advantage.
Topics could include digital document standards alongside the eCMR and eDeliveryNote, or a white-label driver app.
Cluster expert: Ingo Müller, DACHSER SE
Cluster 4
Maritime & Terminals
A focus on digitally interconnecting ports, terminals, shipping companies and hinterland transport to facilitate collaboration across maritime logistics chains.
Topics could include standardised time slot and arrival information for port and terminal processes and open event models for container and transshipment processes.
Cluster expert: Achim Klukas, Fraunhofer IML
Cluster 5
Automation & Robotics
A focus on open standards and common interfaces to support integrating common fundamentals rather than individual suppliers' automation solutions.
Topics could include manufacturer-neutral transport management systems for mixed fleets, or event and status messages between robotics, warehouse management, and material flow systems.
Cluster expert: Christian Prasse, Fraunhofer IML
Cluster 6
Other Topics
Not every idea fits neatly into an existing cluster.
This cluster allows for cross-cutting topics that affect several areas of logistics or address new subject areas.
Cluster manager: Andreas Nettsträter, Open Logistics Foundation
Experts
Ulrich Buhrmann
Director Market Transport & Logistics, iteratec
Kerstin Schubert
Senior Scientist, Fraunhofer IML
Ingo Müller
Department Head Prototyping & Testing, DACHSER SE
Achim Klukas
Head of Department, Fraunhofer IML
Christian Prasse
Head of Strategic Development, Fraunhofer IML
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