The traditional congress, which was launched by the Association of German Engineers (VDI) in Munich in the mid-1980s, was held at the Technical University of Munich in Garching from 2002 to 2025. The technical sponsor is the VDI Society for Production and Logistics. It is supported by the Chair of Materials Handling Material Flow Logistics (fml) at the Technical University of Munich.

"The German Material Flow Congress has established itself over four decades as a leading platform for knowledge transfer, exchange and networking - both in research and among planners, intralogistics providers and their customers. Science meets reality - that's what makes the congress so valuable. If you want to know what really works in intralogistics - and what's coming tomorrow - this is the place to be," says Anita Würmser, jury chair of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck (IFOY) Award and manager of Test Camp Intralogistics.

Prof. Dr. Johannes Fottner, Congress Director and holder of the Chair of Materials Handling Material Flow Logistics (fml) at the Technical University of Munich, also sees the change of location as a gain: "The new setting will give the congress a much higher profile. Participants will not only experience a top-class lecture program, but will also be able to test the latest intralogistics and robotics solutions in the Test Camp - including the finalists of the IFOY Award. There is also real added value for visitors to the Test Camp: they can simply add participation in the MFK to their ticket. More practice, more depth, more dialog - a win-win situation for everyone."

Test Camp Intralogistics will take place for the sixth time at Messe Dortmund in 2026. Companies from Europe, the USA and Asia will present innovations in logistics, intralogistics and robotics in the Westfalenhalle. Decision-makers from industry, trade and services with a specific interest in innovation and investment will have the opportunity to test the exhibits themselves and find out about trends. The Intralogistics Test Camp also provides the exclusive setting for the IFOY Test Days, during which the finalists for the IFOY Award undergo an audit and various series of tests.