IFOY Webinar: How to Apply the Right Way
Would you like to win the IFOY AWARD 2027 but don’t know much about the process? Join our 30-minute webinar.
IFOY AWARD 2027: Countdown to the Application Deadline
The final stretch for IFOY submissions begins: The applicant portal at www.ifoy.org will remain open until September 25, 2026. The organization is looking for the best new intralogistics products and system solutions of the year.
Why It’s Worth Applying for the IFOY AWARD
An IFOY finals spot pays off: Nearly 800 million media impressions for the IFOY Finalists of the 2026 IFOY AWARD.
“Modern retail can’t function without smart intralogistics”
Heiner Sieger, editor-in-chief of e-commerce Magazin and Digital Business, is one of three new jury members for the IFOY AWARD. In the interview, he not only shares his thoughts on the innovative strength of the intralogistics industry, but also discusses what an IFOY nominee could still do to truly surprise him.
“The companies that will lead the next decade will not necessarily be those with the most advanced technology”
Eduardo Banzato, director at IMAM and ambassador for INTRA-LOG South America, is the new advisor to jury chair Anita Würmser. In the interview, he reflects on the current state of intralogistics—and on its future.
IFOY AWARD: Three New Judges Appointed
Michaela Holy (Austria), Heiner Sieger (Germany), and Peter de Weerd (Netherlands) are joining the international Panel
“The IFOY AWARD is more than just an award”
Products and customer projects that make it to the finals of the IFOY AWARD become world-famous overnight. And there’s a reason for that: “Testing Makes the Difference,” as jury chairwoman Anita Würmser puts it. The application portal for the 2027 competition round will remain open until September 25—and this raises a question.
IFOY AWARD 2026: Test Results and IFOY Innovation Checks Now Available via AI Notebook
With a new digital offering, the IFOY AWARD is making the results of the current round of testing even more accessible: All test results and IFOY Innovation Checks for the 2026 finalists are now also compiled in a Google NotebookLM, where they can be searched and viewed as needed.
IFOY AWARD Opens Applications for Three New Jury Seats
International trade journalists from logistics, industry, and business magazines can apply for a seat on the IFOY jury until August 1, 2026.
IFOY AWARD: The 2026 Test Results
IFOY AWARD organization publishes the results of the IFOY Test and Innovation Check for 17 finalist solutions of 2026.
IFOY AWARD 2026: The Winners Have Been Revealed
Idealworks, Jungheinrich, Libiao Robotics, Nomagic, The Mobile Robot Company, and Wiltsche Fördersysteme have won an IFOY AWARD 2026. Germany-based Pyck has been named IFOY Start-up of the Year 2026. The award ceremony, attended by around 150 guests from industry, academia, politics, and the media, was hosted by IFOY event partner AEB at its corporate headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
Panel Discussion: Automation by Default
Finalists of the IFOY AWARD presented themselves during a panel discussion at the TEST CAMP INTRALOLGISTICS. The summary.
IFOY AWARD starts 2027 application phase
The IFOY AWARD is looking for the best new products, solutions and projects in intralogistics. The application portal for the IFOY AWARD 2027 is now open until September 25.
IFOY Audit and TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS: The Aftermovie
All impressions of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS with German Material Flow Congress and IFOY Audit – here in our video!
Video: The presentation of the “Best in Intralogistics” certificates
ll 17 finalists for this year’s IFOY AWARD have cleared a decisive hurdle. The coveted quality seals for successfully completed audits were presented at the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in Dortmund. The highlights of the handover – here in the video!
IFOY AWARD 2026: “Best in Intralogistics” certificates awarded in Dortmund
All 17 nominated solutions and products receive seals for successful participation in the three-stage IFOY Audit. Jan Drömer, Chairman of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association, presents certificates in Dortmund’s Westfalenhalle. Winners of the IFOY AWARD will be announced on June 25 in Stuttgart.
How did you get into intralogistics, Mr. Maloney?
How IFOY judge Dave Maloney ended up in the industry after taking a few detours.
What are the characteristics of a successful intralogistics solution, Ms. Xu?
IFOY juror Ying Xu from China has a clear opinion on this. She also tells us what makes a real innovation for her.
Where will intralogistics be in ten years’ time, Mr. Scholze?
IFOY juror Christoph Scholze believes that the economic situation in intralogistics will not improve much in the coming years. He explains the reasons for this and which trends he believes are currently shaping the industry.
Award ceremony in Stuttgart for the first time
The IFOY AWARD Night takes place for the first time in Baden-Württemberg.