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Welcome to the INO Summit — the cargo conference where business feels personal.

You know this industry.

You know what a freight forwarding conference looks like.

The cargo talks, the name tags, the time zones, the handshakes.

But this is not just another shipping event.

And this is certainly not just another three days on your calendar.

Because what if, this time, you didn’t just attend something?

What if you actually felt something?

This Is Not Just Another Freight Conference

Let’s be real.

There are plenty of logistics networking events, trucking trade shows, and cargo expos out there.

Many are useful. Most are predictable.

But this isn’t built from templates. It’s built from intention.

From the very first email you get, we’re not just checking boxes.

We’re creating space—for actual connection.

Because in our industry, the next deal doesn’t always start in a boardroom.

Sometimes, it starts when two people laugh at the same joke over coffee.

The First-Timer Experience — As Real As It Gets

We see it every year.

Someone walks in, a little hesitant. Not sure where to stand, when to smile, who to talk to.

But it only takes one real conversation — a simple “Hey, where are you from?” — for the whole experience to shift.

By the time the team-building starts, they’re racing for medals with people they just met.

By the gala, they’re dancing like no one’s watching — or better yet, leading the crowd from the stage.

And somewhere in between, something clicks: “I didn’t expect this. But I’m glad I came.”

That’s the moment we work for.

That’s when we know: they’ve stopped attending — and started belonging.

As Anthony Paratore from Australia shared after his very first OPCA AGM:

“Outstanding, professional, amazing — words can’t fully describe how well-organized and memorable this event was. From new friendships to future collaborations, it’s clear this summit is about more than logistics. It’s about people. We’ll definitely be back.”

And he’s not alone. One of our members from Italy, who attends countless events each year, told us:

“There’s something about this one. I feel seen here. Every detail is thought of. That’s why I book my place for the next one before the current one even ends.”

In fact, members have even surprised each other by gifting sponsorship spots — just to say “you belong here too.”

This isn’t a meeting. It’s a movement.

Your Experience, Designed Like a Supply Chain

What happens behind the scenes might surprise you:

• We ask for your t-shirt size — because we know what it feels like to belong to a team.
• We check weather forecasts so you're packed right.
• We design your days to have flow, not fatigue.
• We note dietary preferences, arrival times, and even the little things — because they matter.

You arrive, and everything feels seamless. That’s no accident.

That’s us — crafting your experience like we’d manage freight: with care, precision, and people in mind.

Before You Even Arrive

A month ahead of the INO Summits, we send you a detailed guide: Maximizing Your Meeting Experience.

Think of it as your personal logistics plan — but for people.

You’ll get the full attendee list.

You’ll be able to map conversations before you land.

And you’ll walk in feeling like you’ve already arrived.

Real Words From First-Timers

“As first-time attendees, joining 3F instantly expanded our global network beyond previous limits. Meeting new agents face-to-face sparked ongoing projects and increased inquiries, proving 3F is a powerful platform for fast business growth.”

— Joseph Park, South Korea

“This was our first meeting since joining the OPCA, and it was a pleasure to spend three enjoyable days with all our fellow members. We had progressive discussions aimed at winning new business opportunities for all. Thank you to the INO Team for making us feel part of this vibrant community.”

— Shiny Zhou, China

“It was my first time at the INO Summit FM AGM, and I believe I met some of the best minds in the industry. The environment was welcoming and open. We’ve already exchanged inquiries with new and existing agents, and this has opened doors to new regions for our business.”

— Simona Martegani, Italy

Mark the Date — INO Summit 2026

• Venue: Centara Grand Mirage, Pattaya, Thailand
• Date: 15–17 May 2026

Call it what you want:

A bulk freight conference, a cargo networking event, or your annual trucking meeting.

But when people talk about it after, they don’t talk about sessions.

They talk about people.

About energy.

About the spark that’s hard to explain — and harder to forget.

Final Words — From the Heart

This isn’t just what we do. It’s what we care about.

Every detail is our way of saying: You matter. Your time matters. This experience matters.

We know some of you arrive carrying questions — Will I fit in? Will it be worth it?

And we see you leave with something entirely different:

A spark. A memory. A name. A handshake. A promise.

Sometimes even a song still stuck in your head from the gala stage.

So come curious.

Come open.

Come ready to feel what it’s like when a meeting isn’t just planned — It’s created, for you.

All you have to do is show up.

We’ll take it from there.

Written by Aslı Gök, Event Manager at INO Networks Group