Why This Event Is Worth Attending
In events, where stakes are high and profiles are high, there is no room for error. A Formula 1 engine cannot delay a race start. A world tour cannot play to an empty hall. An Olympic opening ceremony cannot wait for late-arriving equipment. Behind every perfect performance, record-breaking competition, and memorable entertainment show stands a group of logistics experts who make the impossible possible behind the scenes, delivering precision and accuracy.
The Global Event Logistics Summit (GELS) 2026 is where they converge. This is not just another logistics conference. It’s the only shipper centric conference dedicated to the distinct, time critical requirements of sports, entertainment, and event logistics.
Gain cross-industry insights
Discover how sports, entertainment, and global events overcome the same challenge: moving high-value freight seamlessly, reliably, and with absolute precision across borders.Uncover the common threads that unite logistics for sports, entertainment, and global events. From managing time-critical movements to navigating customs, learn how different industries apply the same principles of reliability, speed, and accuracy to keep high-value freight moving seamlessly across continents and ensure performances and competitions never miss a beat.
Discover Behind the Scenes
Explore the strategies, equipment, contingency planning, and teamwork that ensure the show always goes on, even when unexpected challenges occur.Step into the unseen world of event logistics. Learn how cutting-edge equipment, detailed contingency planning, and highly skilled teams prepare for every possible scenario. From last-minute route changes to weather disruptions, discover how logistics professionals ensure the show continues without interruption, keeping fans, athletes, and performers engaged worldwide.
Build Global Connections
Network with carriers, freight forwarders, shippers, and innovators shaping the future of high-stakes logistics in entertainment, sports, and global events.GELS is more than a knowledge platform; it’s a networking hub. Connect with carriers, freight forwarders, shippers, and innovators redefining logistics for high-profile events. Build lasting relationships, exchange expertise, and collaborate with global players shaping the future of sports, entertainment, and exhibition logistics on a truly international scale.