16 October 2026, Chennai Trade Centre - Nandambakkam, Tamil Nadu
THEME: Art & Science of Designing and Building an Efficient Warehousing Facility
கருப்பொருள்: திறமையான கிடங்கு வசதியை வடிவமைத்தல் மற்றும் கட்டமைப்பதற்கான கலை மற்றும் அறிவியல்
Overview
The Warehouse Infrastructure Summit is being held on 15–17 October at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. It is built for people involved in warehouse development, infrastructure, logistics, investment and technology.
The summit will feature 75+ speakers and 250+ attendees. Key topics include warehouse construction, automation, cold storage, smart logistics parks and green infrastructure. It is a great place to find new business opportunities, meet investors and understand where the industry is heading.
As South India grows as a major logistics and manufacturing region, Chennai is the right place to have these conversations.
Warehouse Infrastructure Summit 2026
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Panel Discussion - I
The Race Against Time in Warehouse Construction
In warehouse development, every month of delay directly impacts developer returns and occupier timelines. The session examines what's driving project overruns and how the industry is delivering faster without compromising quality or cost.
- Speed-to-market as a competitive advantage for developers
- Value engineering: Cutting costs without cutting corners
- Managing construction material & supply chain delays
- Common causes of project overruns & how to prevent
- Fast-track project delivery: Aligning developer & contractor expectations
- Design-build models vs. traditional tendering: What delivers faster?
- Real cost of construction delays
Panel Discussion - II
The Warehouse of Tomorrow: Designing for Flexibility, Sustainability & Future Demand
Warehouses built today must perform a decade from now. This session explores how blueprint-stage design decisions determine a facility's long-term efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability.
- Flexible layouts, modular expansion & phased construction
- ESG-Led Design: Cost vs. returns
- Clear heights, column spacing & dock ratios
- Automation-ready design: Building for robotics and technology
- Green building certifications (LEED, IGBC, GRIHA): Worth the investment?
- Fire safety, compliance & risk-based structural planning