SIL Barcelona 2027 – Spain

What to expect

SIL Barcelona 2027 is the international trade fair dedicated to logistics, transport, intralogistics and supply chain innovation. Organized by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, the event brings together logistics providers, manufacturers, technology companies, ports, transport operators, retailers, shippers, startups, investors and supply chain professionals in one business-focused environment. The organizer describes SIL as a leading international exhibition for the logistics and supply chain sector, while its new positioning places greater emphasis on innovation, intelligent logistics, business connections and technologies shaping the future of supply chains.

The event is designed for professional visitors rather than a general consumer audience. Attendees can expect a combination of exhibition stands, technology demonstrations, expert presentations, knowledge sessions, networking activities, business meetings and specialist content covering the complete logistics ecosystem.

The 2027 edition is particularly significant because the organizer has announced a qualitative and quantitative transformation of the event, including a move to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue and a renewed identity focused on logistics innovation.

Key areas to expect include:

• Logistics and supply chain management
• Transport and freight solutions
• Intralogistics and warehouse automation
• Artificial intelligence and digitalization
• Robotics and automation
• E-commerce and last-mile logistics
• Maritime, air, road and rail transport
• Customs and international trade
• Sustainable logistics and decarbonization
• Logistics real estate and infrastructure
• Startups and emerging technologies
• Professional networking and business matchmaking

The organizer’s current 2027 website highlights a target ecosystem of more than 600 participating companies, more than 250 speakers, more than 150 events and more than 160 innovations, using the scale of the SIL platform as a guide for the upcoming edition.

Event dates

SIL Barcelona 2027 will take place from 9 to 11 June 2027.

The event is the 29th edition of SIL Barcelona and is confirmed by the official organizer and Fira de Barcelona.

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Venue & exhibition site

SIL Barcelona 2027 will be held at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue in the Barcelona metropolitan area. The move from the Montjuïc venue represents one of the most important changes for the upcoming edition. Fira de Barcelona’s official calendar lists SIL Barcelona at Gran Via, while the event organizer has also announced the relocation to Gran Via as part of the show’s transformation.

Venue: Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via

Address: Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

Gran Via is one of Europe’s major exhibition complexes, with eight halls and approximately 240,000 square metres of gross exhibition space. The venue includes extensive visitor facilities, restaurants, parking and modern transport connections.

The exact SIL exhibition hall allocation and detailed floor plan for the upcoming edition should be checked when the organizer publishes the final visitor information. Visitors should not assume that the hall used by the previous edition at Montjuïc will remain the same after the relocation.

Full event programme

The complete 2027 programme has not yet been published in final form. SIL’s established format combines an exhibition with a large knowledge programme, specialist conferences, company presentations, demonstrations, innovation activities and networking.

The current SIL platform is built around several complementary components:

• Main exhibition and participating companies
• SIL Knowledge programme
• Company presentations and talks
• Digital Supply Chain Exhibition
• Innovation showcases
• Networking through SIL Platform
• Business meetings
• Startup and technology activities
• Industry-specific conferences
• International logistics content

Previous programmes have included dedicated content on air cargo, customs, e-commerce and last-mile logistics, smart mobility, connectivity, innovation, technology, digitization, international trade, intralogistics, automation, investment, maritime logistics, rail transport, road transport, logistics real estate, supply chain management, and sustainability and ESG.

The organizer has also used live technology demonstrations to allow exhibitors and startups to demonstrate practical applications rather than simply displaying products. The Digital Supply Chain Exhibition, for example, is designed around solutions covering planning, intralogistics and transportation.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The final 2027 speaker roster has not yet been announced. Visitors should therefore avoid treating previous speakers as confirmed participants for the upcoming edition.

The most recent programme demonstrates the level of industry representation normally associated with SIL. Previous speakers have included senior figures from organizations such as the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, SEAT, FERRMED, UNO Organización Empresarial de Logística y Transporte, Port de Barcelona, Prologis, HP, Danone, Orange Empresas, DHL Express Spain, SAP, Siemens, Tesisquare, Mercabarna and Zaragoza Logistics Center.

The event has also attracted senior public-sector representatives and transport authorities, reflecting SIL’s role as both a commercial exhibition and a forum for infrastructure, trade, mobility and logistics policy.

For the upcoming edition, the most relevant speaker themes are expected to revolve around intelligent logistics, supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability, transport transformation, digitalization, international trade and the future of logistics infrastructure. These are themes supported by the organizer’s current positioning, but individual speakers should only be treated as confirmed once officially published.

Conference sessions & tracks

SIL’s knowledge programme is organized around specialist logistics and supply chain themes rather than a single general conference.

Recent programme categories have included:

• Air Cargo
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customs
• E-commerce and Last Mile
• Smart Mobility and Connectivity
• Innovation, Technology and Digitization
• International Trade
• Intralogistics and Automation
• Investment
• Logistics and Transport
• Maritime logistics
• Railroad transport
• Logistics Real Estate
• Road Transport
• Supply Chain
• Sustainability and ESG

The programme has also incorporated dedicated specialist events such as Spain Air Cargo Day, MedaLogistics, customs congress content and AI-focused activities.

This structure allows visitors to build an agenda according to their professional interests. A supply chain manager can concentrate on digitalization and procurement, while a transport professional may focus on road, rail, maritime or air freight content.

Session times & schedule

The detailed 2027 session timetable has not yet been released. SIL’s online agenda is normally organized around individual events, company presentations, conference sessions, demonstrations and networking opportunities.

Previous editions have featured programming throughout the exhibition day, with sessions taking place in dedicated areas such as the Agora, business theatres, conference rooms, exhibition stands and specialist spaces. The online agenda can be filtered to help attendees identify relevant sessions and activities.

Visitors should check the official agenda before travelling because individual session times, rooms, speakers and formats can change as the programme develops.

Ticket types & registration

The 2027 visitor pricing has not yet been published. As a previous-edition reference, the standard SIL Full Pass was listed at $67.31 before VAT, based on the published previous price of 60 euros and an exchange rate of approximately 1 euro = $1.1219. The same registration page also offered a free registration promotion before the promotional deadline.

The previous Full Pass included access to:

• Exhibition
• Agora presentations
• SIL Knowledge sessions
• SIL Lab
• Exhibitor networking
• SIL Platform
• Personalized agenda tools
• Business meeting management
• Contact scanning and contact agenda

An Academic Pass was also offered free of charge to eligible students in the previous edition.

For exhibitors, SIL operates through tailored participation proposals rather than one universal visitor-style ticket. The organizer currently invites companies to request a quotation according to exhibition space, stand solution and participation requirements.

Registration deadlines

No final 2027 visitor-registration deadline has been published yet. Registration is expected to open through the official SIL website as the event programme develops.

The previous edition demonstrated that SIL may offer promotional free registration before a specified registration deadline. Visitors who want to attend should therefore register early rather than waiting until the exhibition is close.

Exhibitors should also begin discussions early because participation is based on available exhibition space and tailored proposals. The organizer provides direct contact with its commercial team for exhibition and sponsorship enquiries.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The final 2027 exhibitor list has not yet been published. However, SIL has historically attracted a broad range of major logistics, transport, technology, infrastructure and supply chain organizations.

Companies appearing in the most recent published exhibitor ecosystem include:

• DP World
• Prologis
• Port de Barcelona
• Port Tarragona
• Renfe
• Trimble
• Transporeon
• DHL-related logistics interests
• PTV Logistics
• Hupac Intermodal
• Fercam
• Siemens
• Orange Empresas
• Tesisquare
• Brother Iberia
• Captrain España
• Hutchison Ports BEST
• CIMALSA
• Grupo Eulen
• Rehrig Pacific Company
• Teradyne
• Exotec
• Ferretto
• Hardis Supply Chain
• Hubmaster
• Wipro Ferretto

The published company directory illustrates the breadth of the event, covering freight operators, ports, rail companies, automation providers, software developers, warehouse technology companies, logistics property businesses and supply chain consultancies.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The 2027 edition is moving to the Gran Via venue, but the final hall allocation and official SIL floor plan have not yet been published.

Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via complex contains eight interconnected halls and provides substantial exhibition and logistics infrastructure. The venue also has multiple access points, parking facilities, restaurants, taxi areas and public transport connections.

The previous SIL edition occupied Hall 8 at the Montjuïc-Plaza España venue. This should not be confused with the upcoming Gran Via location, because the organizer has officially announced the venue change.

Once the 2027 floor plan becomes available, visitors should use it to locate exhibitors, conference areas, networking zones, entrances, information desks and specialist exhibition spaces.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is one of SIL’s strongest features. The event is designed not simply as a product exhibition but as a business environment where professionals can identify potential partners, suppliers, customers and technology providers.

The SIL Platform supports personalized contact recommendations, AI-assisted agenda planning, exhibitor discovery, visitor networking, QR-code contact exchange and business meeting management. Attendees can indicate their interests and use the platform to organize a more targeted visit.

Previous editions recorded thousands of digital contact exchanges and meeting requests, demonstrating the importance of structured business networking at the event. The organizer reported more than 7,000 digital contact exchanges and nearly 3,000 meeting requests in its previous-edition results.

For companies attending with commercial objectives, preparing a list of target exhibitors and potential partners before arriving can make the platform considerably more useful.

Industry sectors & highlights

SIL Barcelona covers virtually every major part of the modern logistics ecosystem.

Transport: Road, rail, maritime and air freight services are central components of the exhibition, alongside multimodal transport and freight infrastructure.

Intralogistics: Warehouse automation, robotics, material handling, storage systems and automated processes form an important part of the technology offering.

Supply chain: Planning, procurement, visibility, analytics and end-to-end supply chain management are represented through technology providers and professional services.

Digitalization: Artificial intelligence, software, digital documentation, connected systems, data platforms and smart logistics solutions are increasingly prominent.

E-commerce and last mile: Delivery networks, urban freight, fulfilment, parcel logistics and smart mobility address the changing requirements of online commerce.

Sustainability: Decarbonization, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, sustainable transport and ESG are important areas of industry discussion.

Infrastructure and real estate: Ports, logistics parks, intermodal terminals and logistics property connect physical infrastructure with supply chain strategy.

Startups: SIL also provides dedicated opportunities for emerging technology companies to present new solutions and connect with established industry players.

The organizer’s recent editions have placed particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability and innovation.

Event rules & visitor information

SIL is a professional trade fair, so visitors should register through the official accreditation system and bring the required digital or physical credentials for entry.

The most recent published regulations describe SIL as an event exclusively open to professional visitors and specify that minors under 16 are not permitted to enter. Visitors should nevertheless check the final 2027 regulations because admission rules can be updated for each edition.

Professional attendees should also consider registering early if they require a visa-support document. The registration system has previously provided assistance with visa letters for international visitors.

The event is particularly useful for logistics directors, supply chain managers, procurement professionals, transport operators, technology specialists, warehouse professionals, manufacturers, retailers, importers, exporters, ports, public authorities and investors.

How to get there

The Gran Via venue is located at Av. Joan Carles I, 64, in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, within the Barcelona metropolitan area. Fira de Barcelona describes the venue as being close to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and well connected with the metropolitan transport network.

By air: Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 12 kilometres from the Gran Via venue. Metro Line L9 South provides a direct connection from the airport area to Fira and Europa/Fira stations.

By car: The venue is connected to major roads and motorways including AP-7, AP-2, A-2, C-16, C-58, C-31, C-32 and C-33.

By taxi: Barcelona’s yellow-and-black taxis operate throughout the metropolitan area, with taxi ranks available at Fira de Barcelona venues.

Public transport & parking

Metro: The most useful metro stations for Gran Via are Fira and Europa/Fira on TMB Line L9 South. Line L10 South also serves Foc station.

Bus: Relevant bus connections include H12, V1, 46, 65 and 79.

FGC: Europa/Fira is served by several Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya lines, providing connections with Barcelona and surrounding areas.

Renfe: Barcelona-Sants is approximately 4 kilometres from the Gran Via venue and connects Barcelona with regional, national and international rail services.

Parking: Fira Gran Via has approximately 4,580 parking spaces across its facilities, while Fira’s visitor information describes multiple parking areas around the perimeter.

Because SIL is a large professional exhibition, public transport is generally a practical option for visitors staying in central Barcelona.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can choose accommodation in central Barcelona or closer to the Gran Via exhibition district.

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat: This is one of the most convenient areas for visitors prioritizing proximity to the venue and transport connections.

Plaça d’Espanya: This area provides access to central Barcelona while remaining well connected to the exhibition district.

Sants: Staying around Barcelona-Sants is useful for visitors arriving by train and provides metro and rail connections across the city.

Eixample: A strong option for visitors who want a large selection of hotels, restaurants and city attractions while retaining convenient public transport access.

Barcelona city centre: Visitors staying around central districts can reach Gran Via using the metro and other public transport connections.

When choosing accommodation, checking the distance to an L9 South or FGC connection can be more useful than selecting a hotel based only on its road distance from the venue.

Previous year’s highlights

The most recent completed edition attracted 15,412 visitors from 87 countries and more than 600 participating companies. The organizer reported that 93% of visitors had decision-making capacity within their companies’ logistics activities, highlighting the strongly professional character of the event.

The previous programme also included more than 160 innovations and around 80 startups, reinforcing SIL’s increasing emphasis on technology and emerging solutions.

Artificial intelligence was a major theme, with sessions examining how AI can improve logistics operations, while customs, cybersecurity, digital documentation and new regulatory systems were also discussed. Railway connectivity and the Mediterranean Corridor received dedicated attention, alongside sessions focused on logistics real estate, ports, urban distribution and workforce transformation.

Networking was another major component. The event connected shippers and participating companies with logistics and supply chain directors from industrial businesses, while its digital platform supported contact exchange and meeting requests.

These results provide a useful indication of the professional scale and content diversity that visitors can expect from the upcoming edition.

Official registration & tickets

Official visitor registration and future ticket information should be accessed through the SIL Barcelona website:

SIL Barcelona official website and registration (https://www.silbcn.com/)

The 2027 ticket price has not yet been published. For reference, the latest published Full Pass price was equivalent to $67.31 before VAT, while the Academic Pass was free for eligible students. The previous registration package included exhibition access, knowledge sessions, networking tools and business meeting functions.

Exhibitors can request a customized participation proposal through the official participation page:

SIL Barcelona participation and exhibitor information (https://www.silbcn.com/en/participation.html)

For direct enquiries, the organizer lists +34 93 263 81 50 and sil@zfbarcelona.es as SIL Barcelona contact details.