From March 9-12, thousands of material handling and supply chain professionals will descend on Atlanta, Ga. and the World Congress Center for the 2020 edition of MODEX.
There are many reasons to attend the show – which is one of the premier events for material handling professionals. From networking to education, and even seeing the latest solutions and trends, there’s something for everybody attending MODEX. Need more convincing? Here are just a few of the many reasons to attend.
Attendees have the choice of 175 free, on-floor seminars on a variety of topics, including:
– Transportation, Distribution, and Warehousing
– Manufacturing, Planning, and Sourcing
– Data Capture, Analytics, and Information Management
– Automation and Robotics
– Sustainability and Risk Management
– Workforce and Labor
There is something for all professionals of all material handling experience levels, including beginner, intermediate and advanced education material. You can find a seminar that fits you by visiting the MODEX seminar page and filtering by your desired educational topics, sponsors, dates, and sponsors.
If you’re looking to meet new industry peers, or reconnect with long-time connections, attending MODEX gives you several options to do so. Some of these options require pre-registration or have a fee attached to them, so be sure to check the Networking Events page on the MODEX website.
MHI Industry Night
Comedian Hasan Minhaj headlines the MHI Industry Night event on Wednesday, March 11. Live music, food, drinks, and other entertainment are part of the program, and a luxury vacation package ($30,000) to the location of the winner’s choosing will be given away. You can purchase tickets, here.
MODEX Backyard
The MODEX backyard is a space that can be utilized to catch your breath after a long day of activity. Features in this area include:
– Faux Firepit and s’more station
– Puppy petting
– Pitching simulator
– Food trucks
– Green screen booth
– Video wall
– Performance pavilion
– Cornhole
– Golf simulator
– A seating area with high-top tables
Women in Supply Chain Industry Forum
Mary Kelly, Ph.D., CSP, CDR, US Navy (Ret.) will lead an afternoon session on being a leader of leading change on Monday, March 9. This is a pre-registration event with a fee (early bird pricing is available until Jan. 31).
MHI Young Professionals Networking
If you’re new to the industry, or early in your career, the young professionals event is a great opportunity to meet others at similar spots in their material handling or supply chain careers. The event takes place Monday, March 9 at 5 p.m., and pre-registration is not required. Admittance is your MODEX 2020 badge.
MODEX 2020 has put together a well-regarded list of presenters for the educational portion of the show. Keynote addresses and topics include:
MHI CEO George W. Prest
Prest will be previewing the 2020 MHI Annual Industry Report with a panel of industry peers and analysts on Wednesday, March 11.
Former NFL Quarterbacks Peyton and Archie Manning
The Mannings will present on the power of teamwork, collaboration, preparation and giving back on Wednesday, March 11.
Founder and CEO of EMOTIV Tan Lee
Lee will be discussing automation, AI and how they will be part of an extended, augmented human organism that could impact supply chains on Tuesday, March 10.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley
Haley will talk about her personal journey and the role of supply chain to the economic development of the United States and globally on Monday, March 9.
If You’re Pressed For Time
As we know, MODEX goes all week, and some people are limited to just a couple – or even one – day at the show. If you’re pressed for time and are still deciding when or what to do, here’s a glimpse at each day of the show:
MONDAY
Keynote
Ambassador Nikki Haley, 8:45 a.m.
Networking Events
Women in Supply Chain Industry Forum, 11:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Young Professionals Networking Event, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
On-Floor Seminars
There are 57 total events, 30 scheduled in the 10:30 a.m. time slot and 20 in the 12 p.m. time slot.
TUESDAY
Keynote
EMOTIV CEO Tan Le, 8:45 a.m.
Networking Events
Atlanta Supply Chain Awards, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
On-Floor Seminars
There are 60 total events, nine scheduled in the 10:30 a.m. time slot and eight in the 1:30 p.m. time slot.
WEDNESDAY
Keynotes
George W. Prest, 8:45 a.m.
Peyton and Archie Manning, 1:00 p.m.
Networking Event
MHI Industry Night, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
On-Floor Seminars
There are 39 total events, nine scheduled in the 10:30 a.m. time slot and five apiece at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
THURSDAY
The final day of the show is typically the slowest in terms of activity and events. There are 19 on-floor seminars on the day with the 10:30 a.m. slot (four) and the 12 p.m. slot (five) featuring the most.
Along with the plethora of activity, our very own Josh Smith and Linda Anlauf will be attending the show and are eager to meet you! Be on the look out for the WPRP logo, and be sure to introduce yourself to Josh and Linda if you see them. We look forward to a great MODEX in 2020.
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