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October 12\u201115, 2025
Tucson, AZ<\/h3>\n

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass
3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/figure>\n

LEAD CHANGE. DRIVE INNOVATION.<\/h4>\n

The 2025 MHI Annual Conference is an interactive thought leadership event for manufacturing, material handling and supply chain professionals that focuses on the technology innovation taking place across the supply chain industry\u2014and the associated workforce challenges highlighted in the 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report.<\/p>\n

By attending, you will learn best practices and gain tangible takeaways through four powerful keynotes and six insightful education sessions. There will also be numerous opportunities for connection\u2011building and industry leadership during MHI Industry Group meetings and networking activities.<\/p>\n

A variety of topics will be explored by subject matter experts in an interactive conference setting including three education tracks: supply chain excellence, tech forward, and human centered. Discover how technology innovation is the key for your business to overcome future disruptions and build the supply chains of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Supply Chain Excellence<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Explore how we must drive collaboration and coordinate change across the end\u2011to\u2011end supply chain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tech Forward<\/h5>\n

Learn how investments in automation and other digital solutions like IoT, advanced analytics and AI help arm your operations with speed, accuracy and improved visibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Human Centered<\/span><\/h5>\n

Discover how a human centered approach in business is working to accelerate innovation, break down silos and foster breakthrough impact.<\/p>\n

The 2025 MHI Annual Conference will include networking opportunities like a welcome and theme dinner, an awards night, cocktail receptions and much more! MHI members will have the opportunity to sit in on vertical\u2011specific workgroups and guests of members can participate in our guest program.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to increase your supply chain excellence, learn how to better integrate tech into your business, or increase your ROI in human capital, you\u2019ll find leading information about all things supply chain at the MHI Annual Conference, so take steps to revolutionize your supply chain operations and increase your bottom line by registering today.<\/p>\n

Register to attend today at mhi.org\/conference<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MEET OUR KEYNOTES<\/h2>\n

The 2025 MHI Annual Conference will feature four inspiring keynote speakers that will provide insight into every aspect you need to help your supply chain thrive.<\/p>\n

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Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics & Chairman of the Futurist Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uncovering Potential Amid Pressure: The Economic and Material Handling Outlook for the Year Ahead and Beyond<\/em><\/p>\n

Track: Supply Chain Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join top\u2011ranked economist, bestselling author, and leading futurist Jason Schenker for this high\u2011energy must\u2011see session about how to best prepare your business for success in the year ahead and beyond. Jason will share forecasts and analysis for the economy and the material handling industry. Key discussion points and insights will be focused on labor market dynamics, financial market expectations, e\u2011commerce trends, supply chain challenges, and Cold War Two\u00ae geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n

About Jason Schenker<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jason Schenker is a top\u2011ranked economist, futurist, and author who prepares leaders for the future. Mr. Schenker is the President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. He has given over 1,000 keynote speeches and more than 1,000 television interviews. Over 1.2 million students have taken Mr. Schenker\u2019s 20 LinkedIn Learning courses on housing, business, leadership, economics, and emerging technology.<\/em><\/p>\n

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MONDAY OCT 13 | 1:15 PM \u2011 2:00 PM<\/h4>\n

Oscar Munoz, Former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Conversation with Oscar Munoz: Leading with Heart, Turning Around with Purpose<\/em><\/p>\n

Track: Human Centered<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Oscar Munoz, former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines, for an intimate, facilitated discussion exploring his remarkable journey and leadership philosophy. Oscar took the helm of United Airlines during one of the most challenging periods in its history. Under his leadership, United transformed from last place in the industry to a thriving, united organization \u2014 achieving soaring financial results, renewed employee trust, and industry leadership in sustainability.<\/p>\n

About Oscar Munoz<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oscar took the helm of a United that was flying through very turbulent skies and was anything but United. United was in freefall and within five years, United was flying high, achieving top\u2011tier reliability and profits, winning back customer loyalty and earning the praise of each of its major union leaders. Most importantly, frontline employees were finally flying together as a team, after the turmoil of a merger that finally was ratified eight years to the day after it was begun.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"dr.TUESDAY OCT 14 | 11:00 AM \u2011 12:00 PM<\/h4>\n

Dr. Thomas Goldsby, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Haslam College of Business, The University of Tennessee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bending Supply Chains without Breaking Them: The Search for Agility and Resilience<\/em><\/p>\n

Track: Supply Chain Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supply chain challenges have come at us in a fast and furious manner in recent years and there\u2019s no sign of easing. In this keynote session, we explore how companies can seize the opportunities found in widespread volatility and build the supply chains of the future. Key to achieving these outcomes is designing supply chains that readily pivot to the demand and supply circumstances they face, allowing businesses to be agile and resilient.<\/p>\n

About Dr. Thomas Goldsby<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Thomas J. Goldsby is the Dee and Jimmy Haslam Chair of Logistics at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee\u2011Knoxville. Dr. Goldsby serves as Co\u2011Executive Director for the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) at the Haslam College. He is immediate\u2011past Co\u2011Editor\u2011in\u2011Chief of the Journal of Business Logistics and Editor Emeritus of Transportation Journal.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Erica Dhawan, Award Winning Keynote Speaker & Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence<\/em><\/p>\n

Track: Human Centered<\/strong><\/p>\n

We typically associate success with speed and smarts. But in today\u2019s hypercompetitive world, even those gifts aren\u2019t enough. Collaboration expert Erica Dhawan argues that the game changer is a thoroughly modern skill called Connectional Intelligence (CxQ). As radical a concept as Emotional Intelligence was in the 90s, Connectional Intelligence is turning people into superconnectors who accelerate innovation, break down silos and foster breakthrough impact.<\/p>\n

About Erica Dhawan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica Dhawan is an internationally recognized leading authority, speaker and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration and innovation. Named as one of the top 50 management thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, she is the author of two bestselling books, Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence and Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance<\/em><\/p>\n