The trophies for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) will be awarded in Baden-Württemberg for the first time next year. The final event will take place on June 25, 2026, in the atrium of the headquarters of the software provider AEB in Stuttgart.
W. Kretschmann 2017
Winfried Kretschmann, then Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, even graced the opening of the headquarters in 2017 with his presence. The building, which received the German Design Award 2020 for "Excellent Architecture," is said to be an ideal place to celebrate and network the industry's best solutions, thanks to its impressive atrium and open architecture, according to Anita Würmser, Managing Chair of the IFOY jury. "The AEB headquarters is not just a workplace, but a meeting place where knowledge, creativity, and technology converge," Würmser added.
The IFOY Award Night has already taken place 13 times – including at BMW Welt in Munich and the Vienna Hofburg. With AEB as event partner and host, the IFOY Award Night combines award-winning design with a vibrant culture of innovation.
The opening of the company headquarters in 2017 caused a stir not only in the logistics community but also in the architecture community. "The fact that the IFOY Award Night 2026 will take place in our building is a highlight for us. We look forward to welcoming the international logistics community here, experiencing groundbreaking technologies, and discussing the future of our industry together," says AEB CEO Markus Meissner.
The application period is underway
The application phase for the IFOY Award 2026 is currently in full swing. The application portal is open online until October 30th. Ten categories are up for selection in 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, as well as outstanding technical components and ergonomic innovations.
AEB headquarters in Stuttgart
In addition, successfully implemented, holistic warehouse and automation projects will be awarded prizes. A separate spin-off award will be given to start-ups.
The IFOY Audit will again take place next year as part of the Intralogistics Test Camp in Dortmund. The doors will open on April 15th and 16th in the historic Westfalenhalle.
