The symposium is titled the “6th International Symposium on Sustainable Logistics, Resilience”. Scheduled to take place in Mersin, Turkey on May 21–22, 2026, the event will feature hybrid sessions, hosted by Toros University Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences, specifically by the Department of International Trade and Logistics. In collaboration with esteemed institutions such as the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence on Sustainability (ERASME), Lazarski University, Birmingham City University (BCU), The University of Tokyo (UTokyo), Wismar University, and the Turkish Logistics Association (LODER), Toros University is committed to fostering meaningful discourse in this domain.
The symposium's overarching theme, “Resilience,” highlights the urgent transformation of global logistics and supply chain systems in response to unprecedented disruptions. Long shaped by Just-in-Time production and cost-efficiency principles, logistics paradigms are now shifting toward survival, adaptability, and continuity. As uncertainty becomes a permanent feature of global business, driven by climate change, geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, pandemics, and economic shocks, resilience has emerged as a critical strategic capability. The symposium focuses on strengthening logistics systems' ability to anticipate risks, withstand disruptions, adapt during crises, and recover rapidly. Particular emphasis is placed on the fragility of agriculture and food logistics, the impact of diplomatic and geopolitical developments on trade routes, and regional bottlenecks affecting global flows. By integrating interdisciplinary research and practical insights, the symposium aims to advance resilience-oriented strategies that support sustainability, responsible resource use, and adaptive policy frameworks, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable global logistics ecosystem.