November 12/13, 2025 | Aschaffenburg, Germany

Automation Summit 2025
Automation Summit 2025

Join us at the Linde Automation Summit 2025.

This exclusive, invitation-only event brings together international automation experts and forward-thinking companies to optimize material flow in intralogistics.
Discover insightful industry talks, explore our comprehensive solution portfolio, and experience the future of intralogistics with AI-driven processes at our Linde Experience Hub in Aschaffenburg.

The Automation Summit is thoughtfully structured across two days: 
November 12 is dedicated to welcoming our valued customers and interested parties, while November 13 is reserved for press and consultants.

Interested in being part of this special day? Be quick as the capacities are limited. Express your interest below, and we'll be in touch soon.

Highlights at a glance

  • Linde Automated Solutions in action
  • AI Insights: Explore the future of warehousing with Linde Material Handling & NVIDIA and see the most recent developments.
  • Next-Gen Tech: Get a first look at the automated Linde counterbalance truck & more innovations to come.
  • Software Solutions: Get more insights into the scalable, easy-to-use automation software.
  • Expert Talks & Success Stories: Learn about the latest trends in automation & best practices of our customers.
  • Networking: Connect with automation and intralogistics experts and your peers.

Automation expert from Linde Material Handling advises customers.

Agenda of the Automation Summit

Two days, two powerful networks.

Be part of the exclusive Linde Automation Summit.

Join the Customer Day – November 12, 2025

The Customer Day is designed for automation decision-makers (C-Level, Directors, Department Heads, Senior Engineers) from manufacturing and other industries with high automation potential.

See Agenda Customer Day

Experience the Press & Consultants Day – November 13, 2025

The Press & Consultants Day is exclusively crafted for esteemed key press representatives and intralogistics consultants who shape insights and narratives within our industry.

See Agenda Press & Consultants Day

Speakers

Hear directly from the experts shaping the industry. Our esteemed speakers and specialists will share their perspectives, practical experiences, and insights into key developments, offering valuable takeaways to enhance your understanding of intralogistics at the Linde Automation Summit.

Dr. Oliver Zuchowski is a Founder, Consultant, Speaker, and Managing Partner of Automation Awakenings, the world’s largest logistics automation Podcast.

As Head of Intralogistics Automation at Bosch, he leads the global strategy for mobile robotics across 240 plants and 600 warehouses. Leveraging over 10 years of experience, he helps companies successfully realize their automation plans.

Matthias Koblitz has been shaping industrial automation for years, from DB Schenker to Bosch to founding Automation Awakenings, the world’s largest logistics automation podcast.

As Senior Automation Consultant and Product Owner at Bosch, he helps plants worldwide unlock the value of mobile robotics, from technology selection to ROI-driven rollouts and sustainable scaling.

Hendrik van Duuren – ROSSMANN From a strategic logistician in the Royal Netherlands Army to managing international supply chains at Herbalife,

and ultimately to the pinnacle of retail logistics: Today, as Head of Logistics for Dirk Rossmann GmbH, Hendrik van Duuren oversees one of the most demanding logistics operations in the German retail industry.

Luca Borg – ROSSMANN With a Master's degree in Production and Logistics Management, Luca drives innovative projects at ROSSMANN.

He most recently managed the logistics for the permanent display, which won the ECR Award last year. He is now the project lead for the major innovative project, RoCaP.

Your hosts

We are excited to welcome you at the home of Linde Material Handling!

Ulrike Just has been Executive Vice President Sales & Service for Linde Material Handling in EMEA since 2023 and a member of the Executive Board of Linde Material Handling GmbH since 2024.

Frank Heptner, Vice President and Co-Lead of the Automation Business Unit of Linde Material Handling, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in supply chain solutions and international sales. A seasoned expert in developing sales structures and driving change management, Frank specializes in international sales and realization of holistic and integrated automated warehouse solutions.