{"id":8869,"date":"2026-06-26T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/?p=8869"},"modified":"2026-06-26T05:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:36:58","slug":"modex-2026-sets-new-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/modex-2026-sets-new-record\/","title":{"rendered":"MODEX 2026 Sets New Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"htmlBody article_div\">\n<h3 class=\"roofHeader\">The event was held April 13\u201116 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"dropCap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/052.jpg\" alt=\"than 50 000 registered visitors from all 50 u.s.\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"dropCap\">M<\/span>ODEX, THE LARGEST<\/strong> event for manufacturing and supply chain professionals in 2026, concluded its most successful edition to date, breaking records for attendance, exhibition and global participation.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 event, sponsored by MHI, welcomed 50,000 registered visitors from every U.S. state and 132 countries, alongside 1,057 exhibitors covering 630,000 net square feet and representing all segments of the material handling, logistics and transportation industry, from traditional, manual equipment to digital, automated systems, robotics, AI\u2011connected supply chain orchestration technologies and last\u2011mile logistics.<\/p>\n<p>MODEX attendees represented manufacturing and supply chain decision\u2011makers from the world\u2019s largest enterprises, including the Fortune 1000, the top 100 retailers and the top 100 consumer goods firms. The milestone turnout at MODEX 2026 underscores the growing importance of supply chain agility, innovation and collaboration amid the growing uncertainty in today\u2019s global economy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This year\u2019s show exceeded every expectation,&#8221; John Paxton, CEO of MHI, said. &#8220;From groundbreaking product launches to standing\u2011room\u2011only educational sessions, the energy on the show floor reflected an industry that is rapidly evolving\u2014and eager to connect, collaborate and lead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 tabindex=\"0\">A HUB FOR INNOVATION AND INSIGHT<\/h4>\n<p>The event featured 189 educational sessions, including four keynote presentations from industry executives and thought leaders with hands\u2011on demonstrations showcasing emerging technologies such as AI\u2011driven planning, warehouse automation, real\u2011time visibility platforms and sustainable logistics solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees praised the show\u2019s ability to blend strategic insight with practical, real\u2011world applications.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The value of this event is unmatched,&#8221; Daniel McKinnon, chief exhibitions officer of MHI, said. &#8220;Attendees left with actionable ideas, new partners and a clear view of what\u2019s next for the supply chain industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 tabindex=\"0\">DRIVING BUSINESS IMPACT<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to thought leadership, MODEX delivered measurable business results. Exhibitors reported strong lead generation, high\u2011quality conversations with supply chain decision\u2011makers (including the Fortune 500, leading retailers and consumer goods companies), as well as increased international exposure. Together, those outcomes reinforced the event\u2019s role as a key growth platform for equipment and technology providers.<\/p>\n<p>The show also featured an industry night event with comedian Jim Gaffigan. That event featured the presentation of several awards, including:<\/p>\n<h4 tabindex=\"0\">THE 2026 MHI INNOVATION AWARDS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Best IT Innovation\u2014 ProGlove<\/li>\n<li>Best New Innovation\u2014 Dexory<\/li>\n<li>Best Robotics Innovation\u2014 Anyware Robotics, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>Best Sustainability Innovation\u2014 Flux Power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MHI also announced the recipient of the 2026 MHI StartUp Award during MHI Industry Night. The StartUp Award honors an emerging company selected from participants in the MODEX 2026 StartUp Pavilion, an area of the show floor dedicated to showcasing breakthrough supply chain technologies from early\u2011stage innovators. This year\u2019s StartUp Award winner is Fork Mule.<\/p>\n<h4>LOOKING AHEAD<\/h4>\n<p>Building on this year\u2019s momentum, MHI announced that MODEX will return to Atlanta\u2019s Georgia World Congress Center on April 3\u20115, 2028, and launch a new MODEX West event to be held October 18\u201120, 2028, at the Las Vegas Convention Center with plans to expand programming, global partnerships and interactive experiences. Information on both 2028 events will be available on <a href=\"http:\/\/modexshow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modexshow.com<\/a> in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>ProMat 2027 will be held in Chicago\u2019s McCormick Place from April 19\u201121, 2027. Information on that event can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/promatshow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promatshow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on MODEX, including access to event content via MODEX Digital Entry online event content, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/modexshow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modexshow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutions-digital.com\/mhiq\/library\/item\/0326_volume_14__issue_3\/4349238\/\">Click here to read the full article.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The event was held April 13\u201116 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center MODEX, THE LARGEST event for manufacturing and supply chain professionals in 2026, concluded its most successful edition to date, breaking records for attendance, exhibition and global participation. 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