Modex 2024 trade show planner

When Modex, the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2024, returns to Atlanta on March 11 it will include more than 1,100 exhibitors from leading solution providers and a comprehensive educational conference focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, this year Modex expands to cover all three halls—A, B and C halls.

In this additional space, Modex exhibits will represent all segments of the materials handling, logistics and transportation industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems and smart, connected supply chain technologies and last mile logistics.

In addition to the exhibits, Modex will include four keynotes and more than 165 show floor educational sessions covering leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more resiliently, efficiently and profitably.

Keynote presentations

Modex always features an impressive lineup of keynote presentations offering critical insights from experts on supply chain-related topics.

This year’s event will feature these keynotes across three days:

March 11 Keynotes: Bill Seward, President, UPS Supply Chain Solutions

Join Bill Seward, president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions, for an authentic and thought-provoking discussion about leadership, strategy and excellence. Learn what Seward has to share about leading trends like nearshoring and digitization as well as lessons learned at the front line of the supply chain landscape.

Keynote Panel: Charting the Course for Smarter Ports
Moderator: Mitch Mac Donald, Founder and Board Director, AGiLE Business Media
Panelists:
• Stacy Watson, Director, Economic & Industrial Development at Georgia Ports Authority
• Rob Tonissen, Director Supply, Port of Rotterdam 

March 12 Keynote: Gerd Leonhard, CEO, The Futures Agency and Founder, The Good Future Project

As a leading voice on the dangers of unregulated “big tech,” this bestselling author has built a storied reputation as the go-to thought leader when it comes to digital ethics, artificial intelligence (AI), human-centric technology and sustainability. Join Leonhard as he discusses the impact of AI, digitization and decarbonization on the future of supply chains.

March 13 Keynote: Jeremy Renner, Academy-Award-nominated Actor

Jeremy Renner famously played Clint Barton/Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Thor, The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. He also appeared in the Mission Impossible and Bourne Legacy action films. During this keynote, Renner will share his story as a superhero both on and off the screen as he tells Avenger tales and describes his miraculous recovery from a near-fatal snowplow accident that occurred while saving his nephew from the same fate.

John Paxton, CEO, MHI, MHI’s 2024 Annual Industry Report

“Only at Modex can you engage in face-to-face business interactions and gain immersive firsthand experiences with cutting-edge supply chain equipment, technology and solutions. The value of witnessing these solutions in-person, in-action on the exhibition floor, participating in informative educational sessions, and connecting with industry leaders and innovators all in one place is invaluable to taking your operations to the next level of excellence. MHI is excited to offer this market access and knowledge-sharing opportunity to their entire industry.” - says John Paxton, CEO, MHI.

Be the first to gain access to this new report on the supply chain trends and digital technologies that are transforming supply chains. Wanda Johnson of Deloitte will join Paxton in presenting the report findings. They will be joined by a panel of manufacturing and supply chain thought leaders to discuss the real-world significance of the report findings.

Industry Night

MHI’s staff and Board of Governors will present Industry Night with comedian Colin Jost on Wednesday, March 13, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., in Thomas Murphy Ballroom Building B, Level 5. Event tickets are available at Attendee Registration during the show.

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI). At the event, MHI will also hold a silent auction to benefit MHEFI.

During Industry Night, MHI’s CEO will present its Innovation Awards in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best Innovation of an Existing Product and Best Information Technology (IT) Innovation. This year, participating startups will also compete for an MHI award that will be judged by a non-MHI jury. This “Best Startup Award” is separate from the Innovation Awards.

Women in the Supply Chain industry forum

MHI is partnering with Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association and the Warehousing, Education and Research Council (WERC) to bring an afternoon of discussion, education, and networking for women in the industry on Monday, March 11 in the Georgia Ballroom, Building C, Level 3 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

In an interactive workshop let by Shunta Grant, “Time Management: Seasons of Work and Life,” you can learn how to identify and honor the current season of work and life. You will learn how to define your current boundaries, get clarity on who you are and what you want in this season, and create boundaries that minimize distractions and discontent. This workshop comes with a digital workbook for each participant.

Grant is committed to helping humans transform how they plan, schedule, work and live. Featured by Forbes and Essence, Shunta is the founder of Best Today, a wellness-tech company that helps customers worldwide to harness the power of proaction and intentionality to live healthier, more intentional lives.

MHI Young Professionals network reception

This year, MHI has taken the Modex 2024 young professionals event up a notch by holding it at Terminus 330, where attendees can unwind and meet other young professionals in style.

A short walk from the Georgia World Congress Center, the event will feature a DJ, heavy appetizers and drinks. The venue features a rooftop terrace and a speakeasy space. Mary Alyson Ammons, MHI’s manager of member engagement, says the offsite event provides an “elevated experience” for attendees, most of whom are under the age of 40 and working in the materials handling and supply chain industry.

“We’re hoping to attract more young professionals both to the show and to our events, to help illustrate that this is an important audience for MHI and for our industry as a whole,” says Ammons. The event is primarily focused on networking and on getting younger professionals to break out of their shells and talk to people who share their values, challenges and aspirations.

The MHI Young Professionals Networking Event will take place Monday, March 11th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Terminus 330 (a short walk from GWCC).

Student Day

MHI in partnership with Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE), Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) and the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI) will present Student Day at Modex on Wedesday, March 13.

More than 300 students will have the opportunity to tour the exhibition and gain first-hand experiences of the latest supply chain technologies.

MHI-sponsored Seminars at MODEX 2024

For more information about Modex, or to register to attend, visit modexshow.com.