About us

The International Physical Internet Conference (IPIC) is the flagship annual event for the global Physical Internet community. It brings together researchers, industry leaders, innovators, and public authorities to explore interconnected, open, and intelligent logistics systems. IPIC 2026 theme: Supply Chain and Logistics Intelligence in the Era of the Physical Internet: Bridging High-Tech and Low-Tech Solutions.

Important Dates

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

Abstract registration deadline

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Submission deadline

Fri, May 1, 2026

Final submission for research and practical/innovation contributions

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

Practical & Innovation contribution proposal submission

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Notification of acceptance for Practical & Innovation contributions

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Physical internet engineering

Supply chain engineering & management

Logistics engineering & management

Freight transportation & delivery

Call for Papers Description

IPIC 2026 welcomes Research Contributions (academic/scientific works) and Practical & Innovation Contributions (real-world implementations, demos, panels, etc.).