{"id":4460,"date":"2021-12-06T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/?p=4460"},"modified":"2021-12-10T15:25:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T21:25:43","slug":"modex-is-coming-to-atlanta-march-28-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/index.php\/2021\/12\/06\/modex-is-coming-to-atlanta-march-28-31\/","title":{"rendered":"MODEX Is Coming to Atlanta, March 28-31"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MHI News<\/div>\n
In-person event to feature keynotes from Marriott\u2019s Erika Alexander, Sanjay Gupta and Shaquille O\u2019Neal.<\/div>\n
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W<\/strong><\/span>hen the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2022, MODEX, returns to Atlanta\u2019s Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on March 28, it will include over 900 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 100 sessions focusing on best-inclass solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. MODEX 2022 exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling, logistics and transportation industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems and smart, connected supply chain technologies.<\/p>\n

“Exhibitors and attendees alike are eager to return to conducting business and experiencing the latest equipment, technology and solutions in-person,” said John Paxton, CEO, MHI. “There is no substitute for events like MODEX where you can see the solutions inaction on the show floor, learn about them in educational sessions and speak to the leading firms and innovators at one location to get answers specific to your operations. We are excited to provide this market access and knowledge opportunity for our entire community.”<\/p>\n

“Our industry\u2019s essential role over the last 18 months brought a focus to the role of supply chain solutions in the overall global economy,” said Daniel McKinnon, EVP of Exhibitions, MHI. “Seeing the large array of solutions, meeting with leading suppliers and connecting with peers will allow attendees the opportunity to discover solutions that will be essential for their success in the future.”<\/p>\n

MODEX 2022 Conference<\/h2>\n

In addition to the exhibits, the MODEX Conference will include four keynotes and over 100 show floor educational seminars covering leading trends, best practices and state-of-theart equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more resiliently, efficiently and profitably.<\/p>\n

March 28 Keynote: Women in Leadership<\/h2>\n

Erika Alexander, Chief Global Operations Officer for Marriott International<\/p>\n

March 29 Keynote: A Conversation with Sanjay Gupta<\/h2>\n

Preparing for the next pandemic\u2014insights into future health-related disruptions<\/p>\n

March 30 Keynote Panel: Preview of MHI 2022 Annual Industry Report<\/h2>\n

John Paxton, CEO, MHI, and Thomas Boykin, Supply Chain Specialist Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP<\/p>\n

March 31 Keynote: A Conversation with Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h2>\n

Shaquille O\u2019Neal, Cultural Icon and NBA Star<\/p>\n

March 31: MHI Industry Night with Preacher Lawson<\/h2>\n

MODEX will feature an evening of music, food, drinks and entertainment by comedian Preacher Lawson on Wednesday, March 31. Tickets to this event are $50 and include beer, wine and hors d\u2019oeuvres. The door prize for this event will be a trip of a lifetime vacation valued at $30,000.<\/p>\n

Women in the Supply Chain Industry Forum on March 28<\/h2>\n

MHI has partnered 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 our industry.<\/p>\n

MHI Young Professionals Network Reception on March 28<\/h2>\n

This event provides attendees the opportunity to network and connect with young professionals in the material handling and supply chain industry.<\/p>\n

MODEX 2022 Student Day on March 30<\/h2>\n

An interactive event for students to meet and network with industry experts.<\/p>\n