The National Logistics and Supply Chain Congress (ULTZK 2026)

The National Logistics and Supply Chain Congress (ULTZK 2026) will be held in Kastamonu from May 14-16, 2026, hosted by Kastamonu University in collaboration with the Logistics Association (LODER). This year, the main theme of the congress is "Forest Products Supply Chain," focusing on forest products, one of our country's strategic and natural resources. Kastamonu University, with its specialized university status in forestry and nature tourism, is hosting this congress. Furthermore, 2026 holds special significance for us as it marks the 20th anniversary of our university's founding. We are greatly honored to host such an important national congress in Kastamonu in this special year.

Kastamonu, one of the provinces with the largest forest resources in Turkey, possesses strong production and trade potential in the forest products sector. With its wide range of production extending from the wood and furniture industry to the paper and packaging industry, Kastamonu serves as a natural laboratory for logistics and supply chain management. Kastamonu University also adds value to the congress with its historical identity, cultural heritage, and geographical location.

Within the scope of our congress, topics such as sustainability, green logistics, digitalization, supply chain optimization, and sectoral innovations will be addressed in academic and sectoral sessions. These sessions, which will be held with the participation of academics, sector representatives, and public institutions from different regions of our country, aim to develop innovative solutions by discussing the problems and opportunities regarding the future of the forest products supply chain. Participation in our congress is possible online or in person (hybrid). We invite you to the 15th National Logistics and Supply Chain Congress, where we will share the pride of Kastamonu University's 20th anniversary, discover Kastamonu's historical, cultural, and natural riches, and meet in a productive scientific environment where new knowledge and ideas are shared in the fields of logistics and forest products supply chain.

We would be honored and delighted to welcome you to Kastamonu in May 2026.

Sincerely,

Congress Organizing Committee