What is FUTURA, TIBA’s logistics forum?

The forum designed for companies that want to be part of change. This is the reason our forum exists. Since the first edition held in Valencia in 2025, and four editions later, the forum has evolved into a space that helps us keep a finger on the pulse of the industry. The fifth edition will take place in Madrid on November 19, 2026, with a special focus on international trade.

A logistics forum created to think out loud: the purpose of FUTURA

As we know, logistics sits at the heart of everything: the economy, the energy transition, technological innovation, and more. Yet despite its importance, there are very few spaces where the time is taken to analyze it in depth.

Our purpose stems precisely from that: from focusing on the needs and challenges faced by the different stakeholders in the logistics supply chain. For this reason, FUTURA is the leading forum for those who dare to talk about real problems and the solutions needed to overcome existing obstacles.

FUTURA: from a sustainability forum to a logistics forum focused on international trade

This is the best way to summarize the transformation of our forum. The first editions focused on sustainability, one of the main topics in discussions about international trade. We listened to the industry and acted accordingly: we held our first Sustainability Forum in Valencia. The second edition kept sustainability as its main focus.

Until we asked ourselves a question: is sustainability a challenge that exists independently from all the others?

And that is when we understood something fundamental: sustainability is not an independent pillar of the supply chain. Today, we cannot talk about the decarbonization of the sector without understanding what is happening in customs, geopolitics, or within the European Union’s regulatory framework. We cannot address one challenge without taking the others into account.

This vision was shared with us by our colleague Carlos Fernández, Head of Innovating Customer Experience:

“Logistics is entering a new era in which sustainability, geopolitics, and regulation are no longer separate pieces, but a single board on which every company must make its moves.”

The leading logistics forum after five editions across four cities

FUTURA’s transformation has been rapid. We went from that first forum in Valencia to Mexico City and Madrid, eventually reaching our consolidation in the fourth edition, held in Barcelona, and our maturity with the fifth forum, once again in Madrid.

FUTURA’s current identity was born precisely in Madrid, where we realized it was necessary to broaden our perspective to other areas, such as air freight transportation, innovation, and the circular economy.

What do we talk about at FUTURA?

We are a logistics forum, and we have progressively expanded the topics we address, always based on active listening:

A regulatory tsunami

More regulations, faster adaptation, and greater specialization. Regulations are becoming increasingly numerous, and the European Commission is implementing more ambitious rules. A clear example of this need for adaptation is the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation, known as the EUDR, the implementation of which has been postponed several times but will begin to apply on December 30, 2026, for certain operators.

“A true regulatory tsunami, a stream of regulations advancing with such speed and intensity that many operators and clients face the daily uncertainty of not knowing which regulation will be the next to come into force.” Carlos Fernández.

Regulations such as the CBAM, the EUDR, and other environmental regulations have turned customs into a key checkpoint for verifying environmental compliance.

Geopolitics: a factor that directly impacts global supply chains

Crises such as those in the Red Sea or the conflict in the Middle East force all stakeholders in the logistics chain to change their plans. This requires finding new routes almost immediately, routes that were previously unthinkable, such as the one around the Cape of Good Hope, or relying on multimodal transportation to ensure goods arrive on time. Without a doubt, this is an increasingly relevant topic that we could not afford to overlook.

Technological innovation: from data to decision-making

A reflection from

“Technology alone solves nothing unless it is accompanied by well-designed processes and people capable of interpreting data and anticipating incidents. That is the real leap forward: moving from simply having data to having the ability to make decisions based on that data.”

This remains one of the main challenges across all industries, and this idea emerged repeatedly during the Barcelona edition. The speakers agreed that a lack of planning and the absence of the right talent profiles were two of the main reasons why technology failed to deliver the expected results. The key lies in organizing data effectively and preparing teams for change.

Who participates in FUTURA?

FUTURA brings together the key stakeholders of supply chains. Professionals from a wide range of sectors, including airlines, technology companies, consulting firms, logistics operators, and more.

These are professionals with extensive experience, because logistics does not depend on a single player but on the coordination of many.

One attendee summed it up this way:

“The discussion about the present and future of the supply chain, and the impact of geopolitics and regulation, helped me broaden my perspective on the years ahead.”

What is a FUTURA event like?

A FUTURA event is an opportunity to listen, participate, share, and connect with leading voices in regulation, transportation, and logistics innovation. It is a logistics forum designed for companies that want to be part of change.

Market insights, actionable knowledge, networking opportunities, and key trends. That is what a day at FUTURA is all about.

What’s new: Meet-up Sessions

For this edition, we identified the need to introduce a new format: Meet-up Sessions.

These mini meetings are fifteen-minute conversations between an attendee and a member of our team who works daily on the selected topic. There are no presentations and no scripts: the attendee decides what they want to talk about.

Meet-up Sessions can be booked before the forum and also during the event through the QR codes that will be displayed on the screens.

Next stop: TIBA’s 5th Forum, Madrid, November 19, 2026

In the fifth edition, we are expanding the debate more than ever before. The event will take place at COMET El Retiro, located at Alfonso XII, 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The day will revolve around a clear central theme: the new map of international trade.

We will address topics such as:

• The role of the European Union in the redesign of global economic relations.
• Mercosur and its real impact on European companies.
• How to manage a supply chain when geopolitics sets the pace.
• Sustainability and innovation in the new supply chain.

FUTURA is the place where we discuss what truly matters to businesses. It is not just about moving goods, but also about sharing knowledge, anticipating change, and building resilient strategies.

This is what our FUTURA attendees take away